From the Editor
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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 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.
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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.
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Sackett v. EPA: A Collection Of Commentary
5/31/2023
The Supreme Court recently passed down its latest verdict regarding what constitutes "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) and therefore what waterbodies the U.S. EPA has — or, more to the point, does not have — the authority to regulate. Here, I've collected various sets of commentary and reaction about Sackett v. EPA and the impact of the court's decision.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.