Wastewater Regulations and Legislation
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EPA Halting Heavy Metals Wastewater Rule
5/16/2017
The U.S. EPA is planning to overhaul a rule governing the treatment of toxic metals in power plant wastewater.
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Wisconsin Bets On 'TMDLs' For Water Quality
5/12/2017
Wisconsin is beginning a major new push for policies limiting phosphorus pollution in waterways.
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Modesto Placed On Notice By State After Wastewater Discharge
5/3/2017
The city of Modesto, CA, was issued a notice of violation last month for discharging an estimated 755 million gallons of partially treated wastewater into the San Joaquin River.
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Citing Bible, Amish Resist Sewage Tech
4/26/2017
Members of an Amish community in Minnesota believe wastewater systems will interfere with their prospects on the Day of Judgment, and they are fighting against treatment regulations imposed by the state and the county.
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EPA Refutes Rumors Of Great Lakes Office Shutdown
4/25/2017
Month ago, in order to increase federal spending for the military, President Donald Trump proposed significant cuts to the U.S.
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Environmentalists: Permits Allow For Nitrogen Contamination Of Connecticut River
4/24/2017
Springfield, CT, is having significant problems when it comes to its sewage system. It pumps large amounts of pollution into the Connecticut River, which in turn sends it flowing south through the state and into the Long Island Sound.
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West Virginia Finalizes Bill That Could Increase Water Pollution
4/13/2017
For some time now, West Virginia lawmakers have been working toward legislation that could allow more toxic discharge into their waterways.
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Amid Fracking And Trump, Pennsylvania Faces Water Protection Questions
4/12/2017
A Pennsylvania state law requiring that public water systems be informed of nearby gas drilling spills saw its downfall late last month.
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Des Moines Pollution Lawsuit
3/31/2017
This month, a federal judge struck down the Des Moines Water Works' pollution lawsuit against drainage districts that are in three northwest Iowa counties.
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Wastewater Operator Indicted By Grand Jury
3/30/2017
A wastewater operator in Massachusetts was indicted for falsifying environmental test results between 2013 and 2015.