CA Publishes Maps and Protocols for Algal Blooms in Recreational Waters
The state of California has moved into mapping water quality issues in a big way (see an earlier blog post...
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt Resigns
Earlier today (July 5th), EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced his resignation. Effective Monday, July 9th, Deputy Administrator Andrew Wheeler will...
AWWA/WEF Affordability Symposium in Washington, DC on August 6-7
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Water Environment Federation (WEF) are holding an affordability symposium on August 6-7...
Informative Compilation of Algal Toxins Stories from Salem’s Newspaper
Many in the drinking water community have heard about the algal toxin advisories issued for Salem, Oregon throughout June, and...
ASDWA Co-Signs Letter Requesting Extension of Public Comment Period on Proposed Rule for Consistency and Transparency in Considering Costs and Benefits
Earlier this week (6/26), ASDWA co-signed a letter with six other state environmental associations, the National Association of Regulatory Utility...
EPA Announces Next PFAS Community Engagement in Horsham, PA
Yesterday (6/27), EPA announced its second PFAS Community Engagement in Horsham, PA on July 25th. Both the working session and...
USGS Releases Report on Estimated Water Use in the U.S. in 2015
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recently released a report on the estimated water use in the U.S. USGS releases these...
CA Releases Interactive Map for Lead Sampling in Drinking Water in Schools
The California State Water Resources Control Board recently posted an interactive map for lead sampling in drinking water at schools...
EPA Releases Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Consistency and Transparency in Considering Costs and Benefits
On Thursday, June 7, EPA released a pre-publication version of an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking in considering costs and...
Take Another Look at EPA’s Drinking Water Cyanotoxin Risk Communication Toolkit
With the passing of the Memorial Day holiday comes the start of summer and warmer water temperatures, which may (or...
