The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) recently released a memorandum to States that provides direction on how to use the nation’s clean water permitting program to protect against per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The guidance outlines how States can monitor for PFAS discharges and take steps to reduce them where they are detected, which is Read More
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Final List of Drinking Water Contaminants Announced for Potential Regulatory Consideration
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) published the Final Fifth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 5), which will serve as the basis for USEPA’s regulatory considerations over the next five-year cycle under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This update includes a substantial expansion of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). In addition to a Read More
USEPA Proposes Rule to Enhance Reporting of PFAS Data to the Toxics Release Inventory
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) proposed a rule that would improve reporting on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) by eliminating an exemption that allows facilities to avoid reporting information on PFAS when those chemicals are used in small, or “de minimis,” concentrations. Since PFAS are used at low Read More
USEPA Announces Opportunities for Public Input on Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) will host two virtual public meetings to discuss and solicit input on environmental justice considerations related to the development of the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). These sessions will provide opportunities for USEPA to share information about the upcoming LCRI rulemaking and for individuals to offer input Read More
New Online Tool Provides Information on Environmental Enforcement & Compliance
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced an online tool available to the public that provides additional information on environmental enforcement and compliance in communities. The tool empowers the public to help USEPA assure compliance nationwide and protect public health and the environment. Members of the public can use USEPA’s Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) website Read More
Leading Water Industry Organizations Oppose Proposed Rule that Could Impact Domestic Chlorine Production
Three respected national water industry organizations are coming together against a rule proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). The American Water Works Association (AWWA), Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA), and National Rural Water Association (NWRA) filed joint comments on the USEPA proposal to ban the use of chrysotile asbestos diaphragms in chlor-alkali Read More