Peter Chawaga

EDITORIAL BY PETER

• States Suing PFAS Manufacturers Over Contamination, 'Campaign To Knowingly Deceive The Public'

  6/7/2023

  Attorneys general representing a range of states are now suing the manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) over the harm that these chemicals have caused their residents and environments, including the health effects that have resulted from consuming the contaminants via drinking water.

• Following Historic Colorado River Agreement, Federal Funding To Fuel Drought Solutions In Arizona

  6/6/2023

  Building on a historic agreement between the states that consume Colorado River water, the Biden administration is now allocating source water funding for one of the thirstiest regions of the country.

• Study: Recycling Plants Produce Millions Of Pounds Of Microplastics, Even With Filtering

  5/31/2023

  New research suggests that one of the most pervasive drinking water contaminants can come in startling numbers from a decidedly environmental practice.

• Supreme Court Rules Against U.S. EPA Authority To Curb Pollution Of Source Water

  5/30/2023

  In a ruling about the U.S. EPA’s authority to govern pollution in national wetlands, the Supreme Court limited the agency’s ability to enforce Clean Water Act protections.

• Water Tank Aboard Navy Aircraft Carrier Polluted With Jet Fuel For At Least 17 Months

  5/23/2023

  The results of an investigation into drinking water issues aboard a major military vessel revealed that those aboard were totally unaware of significant contamination for more than a year.

• Majority Of U.S. Adults Worry 'A Great Deal' About Drinking Water Pollution

  5/23/2023

  An ongoing national poll has found that most adults in the country are significantly worried about contaminated drinking water — results that are notably higher for minority consumers.

• Judge Panel Orders U.S. EPA To Regulate Perchlorate-Contaminated Drinking Water

  5/17/2023

  A three-judge panel has ruled unanimously that the U.S. EPA must reverse its recent decision not to regulate the presence of a notorious industrial contaminant in drinking water.

• Senators Working To Address Liability Fears Over U.S. EPA’s Proposed PFAS Rules

  5/16/2023

  After the U.S. EPA announced that it was ready to crack down on one of the most pervasive drinking water contaminants in the country, legislators are now stepping in to protect treatment and agricultural operations from potential responsibility for environmental cleanup.

• Journalists Reveal 90% Of Canadian Water Systems Still Use Asbestos-Based Pipelines

  5/10/2023

  Journalists have uncovered startlingly outdated infrastructure issues in Canadian water systems that are raising health concerns for consumers.

• Military Rebuked By EPA Over Cape Cod Gun Range, Potential Water Contamination

  5/9/2023

  A planned military project in Massachusetts has gained the attention of federal authorities who are concerned about the impact it might have on local water consumers.