Drinking Water Source
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Happy Wetlands Month
5/17/2023
Wetlands are areas where water covers soil all or part of the time. EPA and our partner federal, state, tribal, local, non-profit, and private sector organizations understand the vital importance of wetlands to our Nation’s ecological, economic, and social health.
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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.
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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.
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California Has Enough Water To Meet Consumption Requests For First Time Since 2006
5/2/2023
In a twist that might surprise many who are following California’s ongoing struggles with water scarcity, the state is now positioned to fulfill consumption requests for the first time in 17 years.
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Phoenix Announces Ambitious Potable Reuse Plan
4/25/2023
As one of the biggest cities in one of the driest regions of the world confronts increasingly intense drought, it’s now set to employ an innovative, treatment-focused solution.
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Biden Administration Outlines Options For Cutting Colorado River Consumption As Drought Worsens
4/18/2023
After years of strain on water resources and months of failed negotiations between state consumers, the federal government has released details on two potential solutions for saving the Colorado River.
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New EPA PFAS Limits: Why Small Water Utilities Need Not Fear Them
4/17/2023
Smaller water utilities may be in a panic over the EPA's proposed federal limits on PFAS, but there are two reasons for these smaller utilities to remain hopeful.
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As Prolonged Drought Reaches Europe, Systems Search For Solutions
4/4/2023
Ongoing water scarcity embodied by growing issues in the American West is quickly becoming a global problem, with Europe now preparing for the worst.
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Judge Orders Michigan To Pay $600 Million To Victims Of Flint Water Contamination
3/28/2023
More than seven years since a public health emergency was declared following revelations of lead contamination in the drinking water in Flint, Michigan, victims have been granted a historic legal victory.
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Following Local Criticism, Mississippi Lawmakers Abandon State-Operated Water System Plans For Jackson
3/23/2023
The latest development in the saga of Jackson, Mississippi’s drinking water system has seen public officials retract their proposed solution following significant public backlash.