Environmental Working Group Releases Another Atrazine Report
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently released another report on atrazine in drinking water. In 1991, EPA established an atrazine...
ASTHO Releases Statement on Legionella Public Notification
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) recently issued a statement regarding the role of public health officials...
EPA’s Perchlorate Regulatory Process Continues
With all of the ongoing discussions on lead and algal toxins and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), one can forget...
EPA Invites 39 Projects to Apply for WIFIA Loans
On Thursday, 11/1, EPA announced that 39 projects had been selected to apply for WIFIA Loans. This is the second...
New Cybersecurity Guide for the Water Sector from AWWA
Earlier this week, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) released a cybersecurity guide for the water sector that provides some...
Major Water Bill Awaiting President’s Signature
Last week, Congress passed S 3021 by an overwhelming majority (99-1) and the bill is currently awaiting the President’s signature....
EPA Requests Nomination for Fifth Contaminant Candidate List
Today (10/5), EPA published a Federal Register notice requesting nominations for the Fifth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL5). Nominations are a routine component...
City of Salem Water Advisories After-Action Report Released
Due to the presence of cyanotoxins in its drinking water, the City of Salem, Oregon issued two water advisories between...
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...
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...
