Regulation Updates For Utility Managers
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New Water Quality Standards Will Result In Billions Being Spent To Remediate PFAS Contamination
4/22/2024
Recently, the U.S. EPA announced long-awaited water quality standards outlining the maximum contaminant levels for PFAS contaminants in drinking water. This marks the first time national standards for a new contaminant have been added to the Safe Drinking Water Act since 1996. It represents, without doubt, an ominous alert that should be noted.
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6 Steps To Complying With New PFAS Drinking Water Regulations
4/19/2024
In April 2024, the U.S. EPA released regulations for PFAS limits in municipal drinking water, greatly impacting municipalities and the water industry as a whole. There are several steps that can be taken to successfully navigate the upcoming regulations.
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Advancing Water Reuse In The U.S.: States Develop Potable Reuse Regulations
4/17/2024
In several U.S. states, government agencies and utilities are exploring how to treat wastewater properly so it can be used for drinking water — what we know as potable water reuse. While potable reuse is not a new concept, it's being pursued more aggressively with renewed support and new ideas as we see limits with existing water sources.
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Mixing Zones: Balancing Compliance, Environmental Protection, And Cost Efficiency
3/7/2024
Wastewater dischargers can be both environmentally and fiscally responsible by mastering the mix of objectives.
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Complying With The EPA's First Limits On Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' For Public Drinking Water
1/3/2024
Monitoring and reporting software helps utilities meet compliance requirements.
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The Rio Grande Isn't Just A Border — It's A River In Crisis
10/24/2023
In the U.S., people often think of the Rio Grande mainly as a political border that features in negotiations over immigration, narcotics smuggling, and trade. But there's another crisis on the river that receives far less attention. The river is in decline, suffering from overuse, drought, and contentious water rights negotiations.
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The Environmental Law Of The Border Wall
10/17/2023
Evaluating President Biden's decision to waive environmental laws to expedite border wall construction in Texas.
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New School Of Thought On Reducing Lead Exposure For Children
9/8/2023
The EPA wants water authorities to help schools and childcare centers get the lead out of drinking water, but what resources are available to help water authorities?
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How CERCLA Complicates The PFAS Problem
8/29/2023
As states and the federal government attempt to crack down on the proliferation of PFAS and their health consequences with a spate of new regulations, there is one significant upcoming ruling that will have tremendous impact for compliance and costs: the final rule on PFAS CERCLA designation.
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Michigan Pipeline Standoff Could Affect Water Protection And Indigenous Rights Across The U.S.
8/17/2023
Should states and Indigenous nations be able to influence energy projects they view as harmful or contrary to their laws and values? This question lies at the center of a heated debate over Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 pipeline, which carries oil and natural gas across Wisconsin and Michigan.