NATIONAL NEWS
U.S. EPA Releases Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Sackett v. EPA In response to the Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan issued the following statement:
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CISA and FBI Cybersecurity Advisory on CL0P Ransomware Gang Exploits MOVEit Vulnerability The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a joint cybersecurity advisory with technical information on CL0P ransomware gang, also known as TA505, identified through FBI investigations as recently as June 2023.
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Boiling tap water transforms fluoride and makes the water toxic? That's Pants on Fire! A video shared on Facebook claimed that "the worst thing you can do" to improve "bad" tap water is to boil it.
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Building A Culture Of Safety In The Workplace A crucial step in setting any sewer inspection or rehab team up for success is building a culture of safety. Regardless of the industry, developing and promoting safe practices in the workplace should be on every leadership member’s agenda. When implementing or building out safety culture, it’s important to take a methodical approach.
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Update On Build America, Buy America Requirements Ever since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) was signed on November 15, 2021, the question of implementation of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirement has lingered for manufactured products.
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White House sending $115M for Jackson, Miss., water work More than $100 million in funding has been distributed for repairs to Jackson, Mississippi’s beleaguered water system, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday, the first tranche of more than half a billion dollars appropriated by Congress.
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How will Supreme Court's Sackett v EPA decision impact Florida wetlands and development? | WMNF A recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States could have a major impact on wetlands across the country and maybe even here in Florida.
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AI & Water Management — What Utilities Need to Know June 15, 2023 | 2:00 pm CDT Ready or not, here AI comes. Since OpenAI’s ChatGPT broke into the public sphere, the buzz around AI has reached a fever pitch. In this webinar, a panel of industry experts will answer your questions about AI and what it means for water.
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Energy Efficiency as It Applies to Water and Wastewater Systems June 29, 2023 | 2:00 pm CDT This is a presentation about the entire spectrum of issues that affect your systems or plants efficiency. The objective of this class is understanding the relationship between the broad spectrum of energy efficiency issues and sustainable practices and solutions.
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Private Well Water Quality Monitoring and Management July 6, 2023 | 2:00 pm CDT This webinar is designed for Private Well Owners and the General Public.
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Sackett v. EPA: A Collection Of Commentary The ruling last month by the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has enormous ramifications for the health of the nation’s waterways.
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ASDWA Submits Comments on Proposed Consumer Confidence Report Revisions Last week, ASDWA submitted its comments on EPA’s proposed Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) revisions. Developed with the assistance of ASDWA’s primacy agency CCR Workgroup, some of the highlights from ASDWA’s comments include
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Supreme Court Makes New Decision Limiting the Inclusion of Wetlands in WOTUS On May 25, the Supreme Court made a new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) decision in a Sackett v. EPA ruling that limits the inclusion of non-adjacent wetlands.
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Now Available: 2023 State of the Water Industry Report Water sector optimism is on the rise. In the face of climate change-related challenges, aging infrastructure, threats to water supply, and other obstacles, the water community is feeling more optimistic year-over-year about the sector’s ability to overcome major issues and support and improve water systems and service.
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When Almost Perfect Isn't Good Enough Despite statistically astounding performance, water and wastewater utilities have almost no room for error due to the nature of public perception and the
importance of their work.
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STATE NEWS
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Support Rural Infrastructure and Economic Development Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 1209 to support rural development and economic opportunity by expanding opportunities for rural communities to be awarded funding through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF).
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Hundreds of lakes and wetlands have rebounded since Tampa Bay Water was formed 25 years ago | WUSF Residents across the greater Tampa Bay region can enjoy thousands of acres of wetlands and lakes that have slowly rebounded over the past couple decades since Tampa Bay Water stopped the over-pumping of groundwater and ended "the water wars."
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Hurricane Guide | WMFE It’s that time of year again. Florida’s hurricane season lasts from June 1 until November 30.
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Water-quality legislation topic of June chamber luncheon | Florida Weekly Members of the SanCap Chamber will hear updates on water quality and current related legislation plus the state of the chamber at the Wednesday, June 21, business luncheon, which takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa in Fort Myers.
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GRU preps wastewater response to storms - Mainstreet Daily News When hurricanes target Florida, residents jump into action to secure their homes and family, and for more than 100 years, Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) workers have also clocked in to keep water and wastewater systems running during storms.
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Prepare for Hurricane Season 2023 Hurricane season has arrived and peak hurricane season, mid-August through October, is quickly approaching. Do not wait until the skies turn gray and the rain starts to fall! Take advantage of blue skies now and check out EPA's tools and resources designed to help water and wastewater utilities prepare for and respond to hurricane impacts, such as flooding, high winds, storm surge, and power outages.
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Governor DeSantis Receives Thirty-Nine Bills from the Florida Legislature Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 20, 2023, to act on these bills.
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Florida's DeSantis signs bill to help preserve Indian River Lagoon - MSN Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law this week that will help protect Florida’s water resources and support conservation efforts in the Sunshine State.
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ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $25 Million to Lee County Through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of a $25 million bridge loan to Lee County through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program.
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Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $15 Million to Five Rural Communities Through ... - Florida Daily On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more than $15 million in awards to five rural communities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) program to support community economic development projects that will strengthen public infrastructure and expand job opportunities for residents.
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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Encourages Florida Businesses to Prepare for 2023 Hurricane Season The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is encouraging businesses across the state to prepare for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins June 1.
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City Of Clearwater: Drinking Water Quality Report Now Available - Tampafp.com The city of Clearwater’s Public Utilities Department released its annual Water Quality Report. The report contains pertinent water quality information of interest to Clearwater residents.
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GIWA releases information regarding island's annual water quality report | Southwest Florida Submitted by the Gasparilla Island Water Association Gasparilla Island Water Association, Inc. (GIWA) is pleased to present to you this year's Drinking Water Quality Report.
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