US Army Corps of Engineers scraps $3 Billion storm surge protection plan in Collier County | NBC-2 The Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) Coastal Zone Management Feasibility Study is getting a second look. more

Some of the most prominent drinking water and wastewater treatment companies in Europe are now facing allegations of defrauding millions of customers, facing monumental fines if found guilty. more

Not all states want EPA funds for lead line inventories As the Biden administration makes billions of dollars available to remove millions of dangerous lead pipes that can contaminate drinking water and damage brain development in children, some states are turning down funds. more

EPA's New PFAS Definition Will Make it Harder to Protect the Public - UCS blog The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics has made an unusual change that will make the regulation of PFAS chemicals even harder, potentially letting thousands of these dangerous “forever chemicals” escape EPA regulation, thereby endangering the health of millions of people. more

PFAS: cost of 'forever chemicals' remediation highlighted by US utility - Pinsent Masons A US utility company has said it expects to invest at least $350 million over the next few years to clean-up so-called ‘forever chemicals’ from its water systems – and that it is pursuing the recovery of those costs from “polluters” through the courts. more

Data: 'Forever chemicals' likely contaminate 700 military sites - NewsNation More than 700 U.S. military installations are potentially contaminated with so-called “forever chemicals,” according to an updated analysis from the Environmental Working Group. more

For OPERATORS: The Down and Dirty of How Small Towns Can Avoid Getting Hacked - 1 hour September 21, 2023 | 2:00 pm CDT Virtually no water/wastewater operators, ever, went into water because they wanted to be experts in cybersecurity. more

Maui fire aftermath: Water and ash come with health concerns - WTXL Sifting through the burnt rubble and cleaning brings health risks to Maui residents and responders. more

EPA: PFAS widespread in US drinking water supplies Toxic “forever chemicals” have contaminated water systems around the nation, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Thursday. more

EPA Releases Initial Nationwide Monitoring Data On 29 PFAS And Lithium First of 12 sets of data to be released through 2026, this information further builds upon EPA actions to address PFAS in Drinking Water. more

EPA Releases First Round of UCMR 5 Data EPA released the first data set from the Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5). Every five years, EPA is required under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to monitor for contaminants that may be present in drinking water but are not subject to National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR). more

EPA Rescinds 2019 PFAS Groundwater Memo EPA has published a Notice of Rescinded Guidance for its 2019 memorandum “Interim Recommendations to Address Groundwater Contaminated with Perfluorooctanoic Acid and Perfluorooctanesulfonate.” EPA rescinded the memo because it no longer reflects the best, currently available science. more

FDEM Daily Update As of 5:00 AM EDT, Tropical Storm Franklin is located about 215 miles east-northeast of Grand Turk Island, and is moving east-northeastward at 6 mph. this east-northeastward motion is expected to continue today, with a sharp turn toward the north expected tonight and Saturday. more

Deadline Approaching for Hurricane-Ian and Nicole Impacted Communities to Apply for Funding Available through the Local Government Emergency Revolving Bridge Loan Program Funds are made available to eligible local governments as short-term, zero-interest loans using State of Florida funds. These funds are not grants and must be repaid by the local government. September 29, 2023 is the deadline for Hurricane-Ian impacted communities to apply. more

Busy hurricane center predicts system could be Gulf-bound, threaten Florida While Tropical Storm Franklin remains churning in the Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center is tracking three other systems with a chance to form into the season’s next tropical depression or storm including one that could threaten Florida. more

ECUA Approves 9.5% Sanitation Rate Increase With ‘Free’ Second Can, 5% Hike For Water And Sewer | North Escambia The 9.5% increase raises the rate for a 90-gallon container from $27.67 to $29.88 and includes an optional additional trash or recycling can at no cost. more

New water standards present challenge | Florida Weekly A new proposed regulation from the Environmental Protection Agency released March 14 is set to cause a tidal wave of water compliance issues in every water system throughout the country, including those that supply your drinking water. more

St. Marks residents will soon see their water and sewage bills go up | WFSU The City of St. Marks needs more money to keep up with costly maintenance and repairs, so commissioners are increasing water and sewer fees by 75%. more

An 'alarming level' of PFAS compounds found in some Florida drinking water, a scientist says  In Florida, the latest drinking water results show an “alarming level” of PFAS compounds at the Orangewood Water System in Holiday and in the city of Pembroke Pines. more

City of St. Pete fast tracks pipe replacement plans after wastewater spill - ABC Action News  Neighbors living near the San Martin Boulevard Bridge in St. Pete will have to get used to construction for the next year or two. more

4 named tropical systems formed in 39 hours, the first time in recorded history Tropical activity is showing no signs of slowing down after Tropical Storm Harold formed Tuesday and made landfall in Texas, adding to a quickly growing list of named storms this season. more

JEA, St. Johns County Utility Department issue boil water notices after water main break in Duval  JEA and St. Johns County Utility Department have issued boil water advisories to their customers after a water main break in southern Duval County. more

Septic to sewer conversion program announced for residents in Lake County | WFTV Lake County officials want to improve and protect natural waterways throughout their county. more

Tampa Bay region's drinking water could come from familiar source  Tampa Bay’s regional water utility is looking in old places for new drinking water. more

Hurricane preparation: Now is the time to make sure you're ready for a storm. Here's how  After a relatively quiet summer in the tropics, the National Hurricane Center started the week tracking three tropical storms. more

House Bill 1209 - Changes in Law Designed to Support Rural and Fiscally Constrained Communities Regarding the Payment of Specified Invoices Florida Commerce will host a webinar on August 22, 2023, at 11 a.m., Eastern Time, for those interested in learning more about House Bill 1209. more

How the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Will Impact Florida - The Center Square In today's polarized political climate, few issues in Washington receive bipartisan support. Investment in the nation's infrastructure, however, is a notable exception - and with good reason. more

Meet the Water Quality Lab (Video) | Eastern Panhandle - Spot On Florida  Delivering a safe and dependable supply of drinking water is paramount for our community. more

Choctawhatchee Bay is getting healthier, study shows | My Panhandle  Environmental results show that Choctawhatchee Bay is getting healthier over the years.  more

Reclaimed water interconnect approved | Gulf Breeze News The city council approved to sign a grant agreement with Northwest Florida Water Management District for the South Santa Rosa Reuse Initiative, Phase III. more