Drinking Water Headlines

EWG Releases New Report on Nitrate Impacts

EWG Releases New Report on Nitrate Impacts

In a news release today, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) announced an analysis of the impact of nitrate pollution on...

EPA Releases Revised 3Ts Manual

EPA Releases Revised 3Ts Manual

On October 1st, EPA released its revised “3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities” – a...

Multiple PFAS Happenings this Week

Multiple PFAS Happenings this Week

This week’s new items on Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) featured two events held in Washington, DC – the ASTHO...

Timely Funding Hope for EPA Fades

Timely Funding Hope for EPA Fades

There was great enthusiasm this year to move all 12 FY 2019 appropriations bills before the end of the Federal...

California Legislation Signed Requiring Lead Testing in Child Day Care Centers

California Legislation Signed Requiring Lead Testing in Child Day Care Centers

Earlier this week, California Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 2370 that requires testing for lead in drinking water at licensed...

Tools for Resiliency

Tools for Resiliency

September is National Preparedness Month, which means states and utilities are reminded to be proactive and prepare for disasters or...

History of Chlorination

History of Chlorination

Today marks the 110th year of chlorinating drinking water in the United States. Dr. John L. Leal made this vital...

GAO Report Says EPA Should Share More Lead Service Line Information

GAO Report Says EPA Should Share More Lead Service Line Information

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report today on how data about lead service lines are being shared.  GAO...

EPA Announces New Grant Program for States for Lead Testing in Schools and Childcare Programs

EPA Announces New Grant Program for States for Lead Testing in Schools and Childcare Programs

Today (9/21), EPA announced a new grant program for lead testing in schools and child care programs. Authorized under the...

Hurricane Florence Impacts Persist Across the Carolinas

Hurricane Florence Impacts Persist Across the Carolinas

Impacts from Hurricane Florence continue to be felt across both North and South Carolina.  Governors in both states continue to...

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