Regulation Updates For Utility Managers

1. EPA Seeks Court‑Ordered Removal Of 4 PFAS Limits 2/23/2026
   The U.S. EPA is testing a new procedural strategy to remove four PFAS drinking‑water limits from ongoing litigation, asking the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to invalidate those limits on the grounds that the EPA itself committed a procedural misstep when issuing the 2024 PFAS rule.
2. Putting The National Toxicology Program's Fluoride Review In Context 2/13/2026
   Despite renewed public concern over fluoride and cognition, the National Toxicology Program’s findings focus on high‑fluoride groundwater conditions — not the controlled levels used in U.S. drinking water systems. Understanding that distinction is critical for utilities navigating policy questions and community expectations.
3. Opinion: Why PFAS Policymakers Should Read Past The Abstract 2/12/2026
   When it comes to drinking water, sound public policy requires sound scientific research. Publication in a prestigious, peer-reviewed journal helps establish legitimacy for scientific claims in public discourse. But science is a social process, scientific standards of evidence vary across disciplines, and peer review does not guarantee validity. For readers who stop at the abstract, these distinctions can be easy to miss.
4. How The NEPA Rollback Will Impact Water And Wastewater Industries 1/15/2026
   The White House has finalized plans to roll back rules under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), narrowing its focus and limiting what the current administration claims are needless delays for federal approval of water, energy, and other infrastructure plans. For water and wastewater utilities, the changes could speed up permitting for critical projects, although experts warn the tradeoffs could do more harm than good.
5. PFAS Settlements: Debunking The Myths And Revealing What's Really At Stake For Water Utilities 11/19/2025
   Misinformation and confusion could prevent some utilities from benefitting from the aqueous film-forming foam multidistrict litigation (AFFF MDL) settlements. Here are five common myths about the AFFF MDL PFAS settlements and how public water systems can make the most of this unprecedented funding opportunity.
6. How Water Utilities Can Unlock Federal Funds Through BABAA-Compliant Flow Monitoring Instruments 11/18/2025

   BABAA-compliant flow meters help utilities secure federal funding, avoid waiver delays, and simplify documentation by ensuring domestic manufacturing and fully traceable components.

7. PFAS Treatment Technologies For Water Utilities And PFAS-Contaminated Sites 11/18/2025

   Discover how PFAS treatment technologies can provide safer drinking water and limit the amount of PFAS in the environment.

8. HAAs In The EU: Monitoring For Haloacetic Acids Under The Drinking Water Directive 11/7/2025
   In this Q&A, Dr. Elke Süss of Metrohm addresses the urgent need for haloacetic acid testing in response to “one of the most significant updates to EU drinking water monitoring in recent years.”
9. Regulations And Standards For Water Quality Monitoring 10/2/2025

   Understanding global and national water standards is essential for compliance and safety. Rapid changes in regulation and the rise of emerging contaminants demand smarter, data-driven monitoring strategies.

10. As The Colorado River Slowly Dries Up, States Angle For Influence Over Future Water Rights 8/11/2025
    The Colorado River is in trouble: Not as much water flows into the river as people are entitled to take out of it. A new idea might change that, but complicated political and practical negotiations stand in the way.