On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a regulation designating perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), and their salts and isomers, as hazardous substances...more
4/22/2024
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On April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued final new national primary drinking water regulations for six per- and polyfluroralkyl substances (PFAS). The regulations impose Maximum Contaminant...more
Regulation Would Apply to PFOA, PFOS, GenX, PFBS, PFHxS, and PFNA -
On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new primary drinking water regulations for six of the most common per- and...more
3/16/2023
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EPA Issues Final Rule to Narrow Scope and Timelines for State Water Quality Certifications -
The Environmental Protection Agency released it final “Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Rule” this week, which limits...more
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers New “Waters of the U.S.” Definition Takes Effect on June 22 -
On Tuesday, the Federal Register will officially published the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers final...more
4/23/2020
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Joint Plan Aims to Meet Rising Water Demands -
A new National Water Reuse Action Plan focuses on water reuse practices aimed at strengthening water security, sustainability and resilience for both rural and urban...more
New Response Thresholds and Regulations in the Works for Public Water Suppliers -
California has now established the strictest notice levels for PFAS substances of any state in the U.S., and is moving to establish new...more
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. David Valadao’s (R-CA) Gaining Responsibility on Water Act. The legislation is co-sponsored by 14 members of the California Delegation, primarily Republicans. The...more