Regulation Updates For Utility Managers

  1. EPA Researchers Partner With The Minnesota Department of Health To Screen For Chemicals Of Health Concern In Water 6/7/2023

    There are many different chemicals that are released into our environment, and the ability to characterize human exposure and risk of every one of those chemicals is limited. Because information about these chemicals and their sources is limited, it’s difficult to know which chemicals are of highest concern, and regulatory agencies struggle to determine where they should focus efforts.

  2. Colorado River States Bought Time With A 3-Year Water Conservation Deal — Now They Need To Think Bigger 6/2/2023

    Arizona, California, and Nevada have narrowly averted a regional water crisis by agreeing to reduce their use of Colorado River water over the next three years. This deal represents a temporary solution to a long-term crisis. Nonetheless, as a close observer of western water policy, I see it as an important win for the region.

  3. 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.
  4. 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.

  5. PFAS Payback: How Utilities Can Hold Polluters Accountable 5/4/2023

    As the federal government ramps up the regulatory process for enforceable limits on PFAS in drinking water, estimated to cost billions annually, an environmental attorney details how utilities can hold polluters — instead of ratepayers — financially responsible.

  6. Water Law Expert: Biden's Colorado River Analysis Could Pit Arizona And Nevada Against California 4/25/2023

    On April 11, the Biden administration released an environmental analysis on how the Upper and Lower Basin states should cut down on their Colorado River use. However, the plan gave three alternatives on how cuts should happen, and one of the country’s top water law experts, Gage Zobell, says there really are only two viable options.

  7. 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. 

  8. 5 Ways To Make Removing PFAS Easier For Small Communities 4/17/2023

    There are a few things that smaller water treatment plants should keep in mind when homing in on the most viable technologies for PFAS. 

  9. Pioneering Utility Shares Insights On PFAS Treatability 4/11/2023

    Horsham Water was one of the earliest and hardest hit by PFAS contamination. Due to their experience, they are also among the best at treating to very low levels. Learn about the "Horsham Standard" and what drinking water utilities can expect as they endeavor to meet the pending national standard.

  10. Billions In Funding Awarded To States To Address 'Forever Chemicals' In Drinking Water 4/10/2023
    A recent study revealed some shocking facts. Researchers provided data that points to more than 200 million Americans who must depend on contaminated drinking water. PFAS, or "forever chemicals", are now in the drinking water of 60% of the U.S. population.