Educational events, festivals and open houses are slated around the country Oct. 23 for the national day of advocacy for water/wastewater infrastructure

Water agencies join groups around the nation to address America's deferred maintenance crisis, highlight areas of innovation, and ground breaking for new projects

Commitments aim to accelerate water innovations, investment and sustainability.

In this week's water and wastewater news, a Spanish civil servant is fined for skipping work, a new facility treats desalination wastewater and legislation could aid states with drinking water problems.

Here's how water and wastewater utilities can participate in a national campaign that highlights the value of water.

New materials are free for water agencies, community-based organizations and others to use in outreach efforts.