The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has issued its Proposed 2022 Clean Water Act (CWA) Financial Capability Assessment (FCA) Guidance for public comment. The proposed guidance outlines strategies for communities to support affordable utility rates while planning investments in water infrastructure that are essential for CWA implementation. The FCA Guidance is used by municipalities when Read More
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Public Comments Accepted on Updated TSCA Systemic Review Protocol
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) released a draft Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Systematic Review Protocol. According to the USEPA, the protocol is intended to strengthen its approach to reviewing and selecting the scientific studies that are used to inform TSCA chemical risk evaluations and ensure that USEPA has the best tools under TSCA to Read More
Nationwide Monitoring to Gauge Extent of PFAS in Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) recently finalized the Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) to establish nationwide monitoring for 29 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lithium in drinking water. This action marks a significant milestone in the PFAS Strategic Roadmap developed by the USEPA. The USEPA uses the UCMR to monitor for priority Read More
USEPA Announces Intent to Strengthen Lead & Copper Regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) will begin refining a new regulation to better protect communities from exposure to lead in drinking water. USEPA announced its intention to collaboratively work with local, State, and Federal partners to make rapid progress on the goal of removing 100% of lead service lines, with a focus on prioritizing communities Read More
Regulatory Recap and Looking Ahead
The year 2021 was a busy time for water and wastewater regulations. While many small actions were taken, the two main topics were the Lead and Copper (LCR) Rule and perfluorinated alkylated substances (PFAS). These regulatory topics were complex and multifaceted. Lead and Copper Rule On January 15, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Read More
Comment Period Extended & Listening Session Scheduled for Draft PFAS Monitoring Plan
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended the public input period for the draft PFAS monitoring plan until Friday, January 21, 2022. The updated deadline will allow interested parties to review the MPCA PFAS sampling guidance and the revised PFAS analytical guidance. MPCA has an online PFAS monitoring plan comment form to gather input. Read More