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NATIONAL NEWS
Map Shows Rivers Most at Risk as Drinking Water Warning Issued - Newsweek A new report published this week spotlights some of the most-threatened rivers in the United States and provides potential solutions to the problems. more
Novel Hydrogel Removes Microplastics From Water Microplastics pose a great threat to human health. more
Supporting The U.S. Economy: Meeting The Requirements Of Build America, Buy America (BABA) AVT proudly offers BABA compliant products. Build America, Buy America (BABA) is part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and aims to ensure that federal infrastructure programs use products manufactured in the United States. more
U.S. House Representatives Introduce Legislation Supporting A Collaborative Approach To Cybersecurity Legislation that supports AWWA's recommendation for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity in the water sector was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today. more
Celebrating Earth Day and 60 years of conservation efforts | Florida Weekly Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, when tens of millions of Americans joined for the first time in a national recognition and celebration of the beauty and importance of protecting our planet. more
"Forever Chemical” PFAS Drinking Water Rules Announced, Highlighting Urgency to Shift ... With headlines drawing public attention to the contamination of drinking water after years of federal government neglect, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on April 10 new standards to reduce public exposure to PFAS more
PFAS cleanup funds are latest battleground in fight over money and power in the Capitol While Gov. Tony Evers has called a meeting of the Legislature’s powerful budget committee for Tuesday morning, it’s not on official calendars and the committee’s Republican leaders have already dismissed any intention of being there. more
The Water Coalition Against PFAS Commends the Introduction of the Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act to Shield Water Systems and Ratepayers from Increased Costs and Hold Polluters Accountable Bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Curtis and Gluesenkamp Perez will advance “polluter pays” principle for PFAS more
PFAS Treatment | April 30, 2024 l 1:00 pm CDT EPA will use your registration information solely for this event and for invitations to future events. more
Leveraging U.S. Forest Service BIL Funds for Source Water Protection on Forested Lands | April 22, 2024 l 12:00 pm CDT The Source Water Collaborative is hosting its 3rd webinar as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Learning Exchange Webinar Series. more
Waste industry reacts to PFAS drinking water standards The EPA’s new drinking water standards for PFAS may affect waste facility relationships with water treatment plants and add new capital and operational costs, waste industry groups say. more
The Value of Water Campaign Releases Annual Poll Each year, The Value of Water Campaign polls American voters to better understand their opinions on our nation’s water infrastructure, their priorities for action, and their perspectives on potential solutions. more
DOE Announces $75M For National Alliance for Water Innovation To Advance Desalination, Water Reuse Technologies Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced renewed funding for the National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI), DOE’s energy innovation hub for desalination. more
Water Professionals ‘Toast To Tap’ In Honor Of Safe Drinking Water Act 50th Anniversary More than 150 water professionals raised glasses to honor the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) with a ‘Toast to Tap’ at the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Fly-In. more
EPA Sets Drinking Water Standards for PFAS, Kicking Off Questions for Waste Operators | Waste Dive The agency’s final rule, which includes more detailed limits than those initially proposed, will be phased in over multiple years. more
EPA Finalizes National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for Six PFAS - JD Supra Below, we outline the primary requirements of the new Rule. more
As bans spread, fluoride in drinking water divides communities across the U.S. | PhillyVoice The outcome of a federal case in California could force the EPA to create a rule regulating or banning the use of mineral in drinking water nationwide. more
EPA Releases Updated Interim Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal On April 9, EPA released an updated, “Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of PFAS and Materials Containing PFAS.” more
ASDWA Submits Comments on UCMR6 Analytical Methods On Monday, April 8, 2024, ASDWA submitted Final Comments on UCMR6 Methods in response to EPA’s February 8, 2024, request for comment. more
Quick Solutions To PFAS In Drinking Water, Especially For Smaller Systems As the drinking water industry awaits news from the U.S. EPA about final maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for six common PFAS compounds more
How PFAS drinking water standards could affect local utilities - YouTube The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has introduced national drinking water standards for PFAS pollution. more
Ocean Floor A 'Reservoir' For Plastic Pollution, World-First Study Finds New science has taken a deep dive into plastic waste, providing the first estimate of how much ends up on the sea floor. more
CDA Comments On National Primary Drinking Water Regulations For Lead And Copper: Improvements The Copper Development Association (CDA), a U.S.-based, not-for-profit association of the global copper industry more
DOI Announces $19M For Innovative Solar Panel Installation Over Canals The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is allocating $19 million to install solar panels over irrigation canals in California, Oregon and Utah more
STATE NEWS
Wacissa Springs Basin Management Action Plans Update A public meeting will be held virtually on May 6th, 2024 at 1 p.m. EDT. The presentation will focus on the upcoming BMAP updates, including topics on the Nitrogen Source Inventory Loading Tool (NSILT) results, spring vent analysis and next steps. more
The 2024 hurricane season forecasts are alarming. Can history teach us what to expect? All the early predictions are calling for a very active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. more
South Florida Could See Water Bill Triple - Newsweek Some residents of Broward County, Florida, could see their water bills triple if county commissioners approve two new water treatment plants. more
Gold May Be Key Element for Cleaner Drinking Water | University of Central Florida News UCF researchers are using gold to develop a novel method to remove toxins from drinking water. more
After Mass Coral Bleaching, Florida Scientists Prepare for Another Hot Summer - Bloomberg This week’s declaration of the second mass coral bleaching event of the past 10 years highlights the need for an all-hands-on-deck response. more
How new federal regulations on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water impact Floridians The Miami area has had the highest documented levels of PFAS chemicals in Florida drinking water. Although the Tampa region is much lower, utilities will likely need to take action. more
St. Johns County sets sights on buying coastal utility service - Florida Politics The purchase would require about $4M in upgrades to North Beaches Utility. more
New Florida Specifier Podcast Episode LIVE - Listen to the Editorial Board Discuss Current Events In this episode, a Ryan-less Specifier editorial board discusses Florida’s recently passed budget and its increased focus on water and environmental programs more
Miami needs $5 billion to fight flooding | Miami Today Miami’s new stormwater master plan prioritizes $600 million in near-term infrastructure improvements more
Lakeland considers composting treated human waste to generate revenue | ABC Action News Lakeland leaders are considering whether the city could turn human waste into profit. more
Lake Worth Beach Sewage Crisis Contained, 3-5 Million Gallons Halted - Hoodline A massive sewage spill in Lake Worth Beach, which unleashed between 3 and 5 million gallons of wastewater into local waterways, was finally halted Saturday morning after a five-day crisis. more
New Emergency Rule in Florida Requires Responsible Parties to Qui On Sept. 26, 2016, Governor Scott ordered the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to immediately issue an emergency rule requiring immediate notification of pollution spills to the general public, FDEP, and local governments. more
OUC Prepares for Future Water Needs with Lake Nona Water Supply Project - West Orlando News A peninsula with thousands of lakes, streams, springs, estuaries – and a vast underground aquifer – Florida literally has “water, water everywhere.” more
PC Commissioners Award $3.3 Million Bid for St. Andrews Infrastructure Upgrades | MyPanhandle.com Another section of St. Andrews is getting water and sewer upgrades. more
Gov. DeSantis Places Big Bet On Environmental Projects | Florida Politics Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation funneling revenues from the state’s Gaming Compact to a variety of environmental projects. more
$30 million automatic meter reading investment will cut labor costs | Villages News A $30 million investment in automatic meter reading technology will dramatically cut labor costs for meter reading in the years ahead in The Villages. more
New cybersecurity bill would shore up water system protections - StateScoop A new bill introduced by U.S. House lawmakers would create a new governing body comprised of cybersecurity and water system experts. more
PFAS in Stuart drinking water 'nondetectable' as EPA installs new regulations - WPBF For the first time ever, the Environmental Protection Agency has put national limits in place for six types of “forever chemicals," called PFAS, in drinking water. more
Governor signs bill to preserve environment | Gulf Breeze News This week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill (SB) 1638, Funding for Environmental Resource Management, which provides $150 million for necessary repairs and upgrades to the Central and South Florida Water Management System. more
Proposal to convert Keystone Heights Airport from septic to sewer | Clay Today The Airport Utility Feasibility study, which estimates the cost of converting the Keystone Heights Airport from a septic to sewer system to be $22 million, was presented at the city council meeting on April 1. more
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