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NATIONAL NEWS
EPA accused of misconduct in PFAS pesticide testing - EHN - Environmental Health News The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is facing allegations of misleading the public about PFAS contamination in pesticides, as a watchdog group claims the agency withheld critical test results. more
Farmers threaten to sue the EPA over PFAS contamination spread to their farms through biosolids The EPA could soon face a lawsuit for not protecting farmers from “forever chemicals.” Few states regulate PFAS in biosolids fertilizer, but farmers in the northeast are now calling for federal standards. more
Consumer Reports finds PFAS in handful of milk samples - WMUR The Environmental Protection Agency has put new limits on PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, in drinking water in a step that could potentially reduce exposure to the chemicals and their health risks for approximately 100 million Americans, but there are still no federal guidelines when it comes to those same chemicals in food. more
Swarms Of Miniature Robots Clean Up Microplastics And Microbes When old food packaging, discarded children’s toys and other mismanaged plastic waste break down into microplastics, they become even harder to clean up from oceans and waterways. more
Drinking Water Map Shows States With High Contamination Levels - MSN A drinking water map created by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) from a collection of national data reveals the concerning number of drinking water systems with levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, exceeding proposed limits across the U.S. more
Enviros push EPA to retract PFAS study - E&E News by POLITICO A watchdog group alleges EPA fraudulently ignored concentrations of “forever chemicals” in pesticides. more
Federal Water Tap, May 28: EPA Alerts Water Utilities to Inadequate Cybersecurity Protections “We cannot be open for business if we cannot keep the lights on.” – Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) speaking at a Senate committee hearing on the nation’s rising demand for electric power. more
Water Sector Cybersecurity Evaluation Program Please share your information to receive more information about EPA's Water Sector Cybersecurity Evaluation Program. more
Cybersecurity Helpdesk for the Water Sector Please share your information to request cybersecurity technical assistance. more
Water Sector Cybersecurity Case Study With cybersecurity threats growing every day, and news that other local entities had experienced ransomware disruptions, this utility decided to reduce its cyber risks while increasing staff cybersecurity awareness and culture. more
Top Cyber Actions for Securing Water Systems Fact Sheet This joint fact sheet, co-sealed by CISA, EPA, and FBI, outlines the following cyber actions Water and Wastewater Systems Sector entities can take to reduce risk and improve resilience to malicious cyber activity and provides free services, resources, and tools to support these actions. more
Combatting the Ongoing Threat of Cyberattacks | June 13, 2024 | 2:00 pm CDT Water utilities have increased automation over the past two decades to improve efficiency. more
State of the Water Industry 2024 For the first time in the AWWA State of the Water Industry survey’s 21-year history, source water protection has emerged as the top issue for water professionals, surpassing the long-standing top concern of aging infrastructure. more
EPA missed opportunities to prevent Jackson's water crisis - EHN The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency overlooked key issues in Mississippi's use of federal water infrastructure funds, which could have averted the 2022 Jackson water crisis. more
Is your child drinking enough water? Here's a guide. - WPTV 'Depending on their age, some of them are not able to tell us when they need water or they don't even know when it's time to drink water,' Dr. Amanda Thomas says. more
Water systems warn Americans could soon see major rate hikes to filter out toxic 'forever chemicals' In exchange for cleaner water, Americans around the nation may soon have to pay hefty prices. more
EPA Proposes Water System Restructuring Assessment Rule and ASDWA Releases Summary EPA proposed the Water System Restructuring Assessment Rule (WSRAR), which would provide a regulatory framework for states, public water systems (PWSs), and the communities they serve to identify and assess restructuring options for systems that struggle to provide safe drinking water. more
New Clean Water Act Discharge Permit Comment Guide for Protecting Drinking Water Sources A new guide entitled, “Using Clean Water Act Discharge Permits to Protect Drinking Water Sources,” is now available on the Source Water Collaborative (SWC) website. more
EPA Announces $25 Million in WIIN Grants for States and Territories to Help Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities EPA announced $25 million through the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act grant program for states and territories to help Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities (SUDC) with drinking water needs. more
EPA Increases Enforcement Activities to Ensure Drinking Water Systems Address Cybersecurity Threats EPA released an enforcement alert for water systems to address cybersecurity threats, given the increasing number and severity of these threats. more
Pinpoint Leak Detection On Plastic Pipes Now Possible As plastic water networks replace ageing Victorian mains, leakage detection methods are also evolving, writes Barbara Hathaway, Ovarro’s technology leader for leakage solutions. more
STATE NEWS
Not what they promised:' Army Corps of Engineers releases new plan for Lake Okeechobee | WPTV New LOSOM schedule expected to reduce discharges by at least 40%. more
Removing PFAS from public water systems will cost billions and take time - Ocala Gazette Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. more
Fort Lauderdale's yellow tap water safe to drink, city says - Yahoo Fort Lauderdale has two water treatment plants, but the one that produces clear water has been offline since Thursday. more
Hydrant repair leaves more than 100 St. Johns County residents without water | Action News Jax More than 100 customers in St. Johns County are without water tonight. It’s part of a fire hydrant repair project. more
Water Worries | Solutions: Four sustainable steps to preserving Florida's freshwater - WUSF Protecting the Floridan Aquifer — the main source of our drinking water — is arguably the most important conservation step going forward. more
Water Worries | Aquifer recharge becomes key to preserving tap water access - WUSF Few things are taken for granted in modern society as much as tap water. Fresh, drinkable water is available at the twist of a knob or the turn of a wrist. more
Florida Dam Safety Program The Florida Dam Safety Program (FDSP) provides training for dam owners/operators, regulatory staff, professionals, and interested parties on the importance of dam safety to reduce the risk of loss of life and damage to property, infrastructure and the environment. more
City of Wildwood to slow down new development approvals - WESH "We're reaching a time where we're getting a little bit close to comfort with our wastewater capacity," McHugh said. "We're a very growing city, so we were once a rural city, but I don't think that we could really say that we are anymore." more
Environmental groups, Stuart to request EPA to intervene in clean water efforts | WPTV 'The state is not doing their job to protect that water, so the federal government and the EPA needs to step in,' Laurie MacDougall says. more
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