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On December 16, EPA released its, “Preliminary Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELG) Plan 16.” The plan includes new studies, data collection efforts, and updates on rulemakings for Clean Water Act ELGs + Read More
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted a gathering of water professionals with speakers and refreshments at its downtown + Read More
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) has released a new report that provides recommendations to address groundwater challenges such as depletion, contamination, limited data systems, workforce needs, + Read More
As of 7 AM EST on Friday, 12/19, the chances of a federal government shutdown at midnight are uncertain. Late on Thursday, 12/18, the House rejected (by a vote of + Read More
On December 17th, EPA released its Water Affordability Needs Assessment. Highlights from the Assessment include: Between 12.1 million and 19.2 million U.S. households lack access to affordable water services. Nationally, + Read More
California’s Division of Drinking Water recognized a historic milestone by celebrating the 50th anniversary of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). During the State Water Resource Control Board December + Read More
With today, December 13, marking the Association of State Drinking Water’s (ASDWA) 40th anniversary, I wanted to take a moment to offer a historical retrospective of sorts, but also to + Read More
Lance Jones, the Director of the Arkansas Drinking Water Program, is featured in this video in our series with Waterloop to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water + Read More
No Community Left Behind (NCLB) has published a white paper, entitled, “Blueprint for Affordable, Equitable and Sustainable Water and Wastewater Services.” The paper was developed in collaboration with water utility + Read More
On December 9, EPA finalized risk management rules for trichloroethylene TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) under the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) amendments. These final rules ban all uses of TCE, ban all consumer + Read More
