Drinking Water News

  1. House Legislators Introduce The Safe Drinking Water for Disadvantaged Communities Act 8/19/2025

    Bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Zachary Nunn (R-Iowa) and Emilia Sykes (D-Ohio) would require that 100 percent of the $15 billion in funds allocated under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for lead service line replacement is distributed to disadvantaged communities in the form of forgivable loans or grants.

  2. 140+ Industry Professionals Celebrate National Backflow Prevention Day With Training And Demonstrations At The Water Tower 8/18/2025

    The Water Tower hosted its fourth annual National Backflow Prevention Day Celebration on August 13 bringing together more than 140 water professionals and vendors to advance knowledge and practices in backflow prevention and cross-connection control.

  3. AMWA Submits Comments On PFAS Biosolids Risk Assessment 8/18/2025

    On August 14, AMWA submitted comments to EPA on its draft sewage sludge risk assessment for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). EPA’s draft risk assessment reflected the Agency’s estimation of the potential risks to human health posed by PFOA and PFOS in biosolids that are applied on land, disposed in a landfill, or incinerated.

  4. The Essential Role Of Polyacrylamide In Modern Water Treatment 8/18/2025

    The Role of Polyacrylamide in Modern Water Treatment: Trends and Benefits

  5. How Did Freshened Water End Up Beneath The Seafloor? Sediment Collected By Scientists May Reveal Answers 8/18/2025

    How did freshened water end up beneath the New England Shelf miles offshore, how long has it been there, and how much of it exists?

  6. Groundwater Week 2025 Brings The Industry's Largest Event To The Big Easy 8/14/2025

    NGWA’s Groundwater Week 2025 is heading to New Orleans, Louisiana, and its attendees will have double the opportunity to impact their professional careers.

  7. A Week Without Water: Main Break Creates Strife For 200,000 NJ Residents 8/14/2025

    More than 200,000 New Jersey residents have been left with little to no water for the past seven days after a massive water main break. It remains unclear when water services will be restored to the community.

  8. As Hurricane Season Intensifies, Altitude Water Expands Global Relief Efforts With Life-Saving Sponsorship Program 8/14/2025

    Altitude Water, the boundary-breaking Atmospheric Water Generator manufacturer fighting to end global water scarcity, announced companies can receive a 100% tax-deductible benefit and build brand identity as sustainability champions through the Disaster Relief Trailer (DRT) corporate-sponsored leasing program.

  9. EPA Announces Relaunch Of Comprehensive Guidance Document Website 8/13/2025

    Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the relaunch of EPA’s Guidance Portal, a streamlined website for accessing important guidance documents related to air quality, water protection, hazardous waste management, and more.

  10. Research Indicates More Severe Wildfires Will Result In More Water Quality Challenges 8/13/2025

    As outdoor recreationists are packing their bags to enjoy Nevada’s many scenic recreation areas, many will be heading to northeastern Nevada’s Ruby Mountains to hike Lamoille Canyon.