From the Editor

  1. States Struggle To Dispose Of 1 Million Gallons Of PFAS Foam 7/29/2020

    As states across the U.S. attempt to dispose of major sources of PFAS, delays caused by the pandemic may be increasing the likelihood of exposure.

  2. Persistent Drought And Surging COVID-19 Cases Come To Head In Puerto Rico 7/28/2020

    In recent days, Puerto Rico has emerged as a hotspot for the novel coronavirus. And, to make matters worse, large swathes of residents are combating the spread without access to clean water.

  3. Cattle Found To Be Major Cause Of Water Scarcity 7/22/2020

    Persistent water stress throughout much of the U.S. is linked to multiple causes, including climate change that is warming temperatures and growing populations that put additional strain on available source water.

  4. Trenton Suburbs Sue City Over Control Of Water Works 7/21/2020

    Responsible for serving drinking water to more than 200,000 people, the Trenton Water Works in New Jersey is one of the city’s most critical and valuable assets.

  5. AWWA Lights The Way 7/15/2020

    It’s been a helluva year, and we’re barely halfway through it.

  6. States Commit Millions To Flood Prevention Measures 7/15/2020

    A changing climate and the ongoing development of coastal regions mean that flooding and stormwater overflow are bigger threats in the U.S. than ever. And now several states are preparing to spend millions of dollars to address the problem.

  7. Research: Wipes Flood Source Water With Microplastics 7/14/2020

    Though the public at large may continue to dispose of non-flushable wipes through their toilets, wastewater professionals are well aware of their propensity for clogging sewer systems and creating expensive issues. 

  8. As Summer Intensifies, Large Sections Of Country Threatened By Drought 7/8/2020

    As summer weather intensifies across the country, large regions are struggling to maintain source water supplies and serve consumers with drinking water.

  9. EPA Prepares To Reenact Pollution Monitoring And Reporting Requirements 7/7/2020

    The U.S. EPA announced that it will rescind a recently-introduced policy that allowed companies throughout the country to forgo pollution monitoring. Introduced in March 2020, the agency enacted the measure to reduce the burden these companies shoulder as the novel coronavirus spread around the world.

  10. Following Latest Ruling, Trump’s Revised WOTUS Takes Effect 7/1/2020

    After years of controversy, a new ruling cleared the path for the Trump administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule to take effect on June 22, 2020.