The suit calls the agency update to water-quality regulations “an abuse of discretion.” A coalition of manufacturing companies and chemical producers filed a lawsuit this week against new…
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EPA Sets Deadline for Comprehensive Cybersecurity Risk Assessments
The agency responds to GAO feedback with improved procedures and performance metrics to support cyber defenses. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to establish a comprehensive process…
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DOI Awards $242 Million for Western Water Storage
The investment is expected to add enough capacity to support 6.4 million people for a year. The Department of the Interior (DOI) awarded $242 million to five water…
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DOI Announces Investment in Water Reuse Projects
Four projects in California and Utah aim to bolster water reliability. The Department of the Interior distributed $179 million to four projects dedicated to developing large-scale water reuse…
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Interior Awards $81 Million for San Joaquin Valley Water Conservation
The agency outlines new long-term drought plan with Central Valley Project officials. The Department of the Interior (DOI) recently announced that the Central Valley Project’s water agencies have…
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Interior Invests $520 Million in Drought Resiliency Projects
The projects seek to improve water treatment, storage, and hydropower. The Department of the Interior recently distributed $520 million to 57 drought resiliency projects throughout the Western United…
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EPA Expands Public Access to Drinking Water Quality Reports
Publishes final rule requiring understandable language, and more translations. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its final rule this month requiring improved accessibility for public annual drinking water…
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Interior Department Announces Investment in Water Resilience Projects
Secretary Haaland says the projects will enhance “health and conservation throughout Southwest desert ecosystems.“ At the National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced…
Read MoreEPA Finalizes Limits on “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water
The agency enacts the first national drinking water limit on PFAS. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are also referred to as “forever chemicals” because of how little they…
Read MoreDepartment of Health and Human Services Releases First Water Affordability Report
The preliminary survey will guide the new federal water assistance program. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a report on water affordability this month, surveying…
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