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The Clean Water Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1972 to reduce levels of toxic substances in the nation's water supply and to prevent high levels of new contamination.  The CWA seeks to... more +
The Clean Water Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1972 to reduce levels of toxic substances in the nation's water supply and to prevent high levels of new contamination.  The CWA seeks to accomplish its stated goals by preventing point and nonpoint pollution sources, assisting wastewater treatment facilities and maintaining wetlands. less -
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To Waive or Not to Waive? That Is the 401 Question

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on May 16, 2025, clarified the conditions under which a state waives its Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401 water quality certification (WQC) authority. In Village of Morrisville...more

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Alabama Water Quality Criteria/Toxicity Values: Six Environmental Organizations Submit Petition to Alabama Environmental...

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Six environmental organizations submitted an April 15th Petition to the Alabama Environmental Management Commission to amend Ala. (ADEM) Admin. Code Chap. 335-6-10, Appendix A....more

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EPA Announces List of Actions to Combat PFAS Contamination

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ("EPA") plan to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ("PFAS") includes a long list of upcoming agency actions to deal with PFAS contamination....more

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Clean Water State Revolving Fund PISCES Program/Performance and Innovation in the SRF Creating Environmental Success Program:...

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a news release announcing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund’s George F. Ames Performance and Innovation in the SRF Creating Environmental Success (“PISCES”)...more

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EPA Publishes Draft Risk Assessment of PFOA and PFOS in Sewage Sludge

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On January 15, 2025, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a Draft “Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS)” for public comment. EPA...more

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Citizen Suits and Larger Penalties May Be the Future of California Water Quality Protections

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The California legislature continues to advance Senate Bill 601 (SB 601), the “Right to Clean Water Act,” which aims to safeguard protections for California’s streams and wetlands that lost federal protection under the Clean...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 4.18.25

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The Trump administration is moving to effectively eliminate a crucial protection in the half-century-old federal Endangered Species Act by redefining a single word: harm. A proposed rule, issued this Wednesday from the U.S....more

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Comment Period Closing in 30 Days (April 16) on Federal PFOA/PFOS Risk Assessment for Sewage Sludge Applied to Agricultural Land...

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Interested parties—including businesses raising crops or animals on agricultural and ranch lands potentially impacted by PFAS in groundwater; entities operating wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs); and related interest groups...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Limits EPA Clean Water Act Permitting Authority

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On March 4, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in City & County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency and clarified the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ("EPA") and state...more

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Supreme Court Strikes Down ​“End-Result” Requirements in NPDES Permits

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On March 4, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that prohibits the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA” or ​“the Agency”) from setting qualitative limits based on the condition of the ​“receiving waters” that...more

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Clean Water/Drinking Water State Revolving Funds: 37 State and National Organizations Letter to the Chairs of the United States...

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The 37 state and national organizations with interest in water and wastewater projects sent a letter to the Chairs of the House of Representatives and Senate Appropriation Committee addressing state revolving funds....more

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PFAS/Common Law Action: City of Savannah, Georgia Files Judicial Action Against Various Companies in Superior Court of Chatham...

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The City of Savannah, Georgia on February 5th filed a Complaint in the Superior Court of Chatham County, Georgia against a number of companies alleging damages related to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”). See...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Will Make it Easier to Comply with NPDES Permits

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On March 4, 2025 the Supreme Court overturned the 9th Circuit to rule in favor of the City of San Francisco in a landmark Clean Water Act case. The EPA authorizes states to issue National Pollutant Discharge Elimination...more

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Reading Tea Leaves Regarding EPA’s PFAS Agenda Under Administrator Zeldin

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One month into the tenure of new EPA administrator Lee Zeldin, EPA’s initiatives regarding PFAS remain unclear. A read of the tea leaves from Zeldin’s confirmation hearing and the Trump administration’s early actions suggest...more

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Update RE: EPA’s Proposed PFAS Rule Comment Period

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In 2024, the EPA proposed a PFAS rule with a January 17, 2025, comment deadline in response to questions from the industry regarding the effective date of supplier notifications for mixtures or trade name products containing...more

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EPA Guidance on PFAS in Biosolids

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On January 15, 2025, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published its “Draft Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS)” (“Draft Risk...more

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Biden EPA Filed Notice of Appeal of Ruling that Typical Levels of Drinking Water Fluoridation Present an Unreasonable Risk to...

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As reported in our September 30, 2024, blog item, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled in September 2024 that the plaintiffs established by a preponderance of the evidence that the levels of...more

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Contaminants Compass: February 2025 Edition

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“Contaminants Compass” is a monthly newsletter that provides updates, legal observations and actionable tips to navigate the evolving legal challenges of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This edition discusses...more

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Defending Manufacturers Against PFAS Claims: Legal Strategies and Challenges

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As litigation involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to rise, manufacturers of PFAS-containing products face significant legal and financial risks. Plaintiffs, including individuals, communities,...more

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6: Scott Mason IV Appointed Regional Administrator

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced today that Mr. Scott Mason IV has been appointed Regional Administrator for Region 6. Region 6 is denoted South Central Region....more

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Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs/White House Office of Management and Budget...

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The White House Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) issued a January 27th Memorandum for heads of executive departments and agencies addressing: Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance...more

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PENNVEST Awards $28M of PFAS Funding, Bringing Total to $95M

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On January 22, 2025, the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) announced funding awards totaling $288.2M for 39 drinking water, wastewater, and non-point source projects across 24 counties in...more

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EPA Releases Long Awaited Risk Assessment of PFOA and PFOS in Biosolids

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On January 14, 2025, the EPA released for public comment a risk assessment report evaluating the potential risks associated with land application and land disposal of biosolids containing two types of PFAS, PFOA and PFOS....more

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Lead Contamination in Water: Flint Water Crisis Update

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The existence of lead pipes in municipal water systems and service lines connecting residential and commercial properties to water mains throughout the United States continues to generate litigation and regulatory action. The...more

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EPA Identifies Significant Concerns for Producers Due to Biosolids That Contain PFAS

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As part of the agency’s efforts to regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the EPA released a draft risk assessment for use of sewage sludge that is land-applied as a soil conditioner or fertilizer. Public...more

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