WATCH: Why the water sector is calling for LSL replacement
As part of the virtual 2022 Water Asset Management Conference, WF&M hosted a panel discussion on lead service line rehabilitation,…
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Senate introduces FLOW Act to streamline LSL replacement financing
A Senate version of the Financing Lead Out of Water (FLOW) Act was introduced last week after months of work…
EPA proposes rule designating PFOA, PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Aug. 26 released a pre-publication version of a rule that would designate the two most…
COMMENTARY: How Can Mass Spectrometry Techniques Identify and Curb ‘Forever Chemicals?’
By Craig Butt As government regulators seek to limit per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – which are chemicals linked to…
AMWA voices support for Build America, Buy America waivers
The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA), representing large U.S. drinking water systems, submitted a pair of comments this month…
Extend WIFIA’s Maximum Term…As a First Step
By John Ryan U.S. public infrastructure renewal was never going to be easy, but several current trends suggest that it…
Washington Report: Senate approves Water Resources Development Act package
The Senate last week approved its 2022 version of the Water Resources Development Act, biennial legislation that authorizes a variety of U.S….
Spending bill with $11.5 billion for EPA passes in House
The U.S. House of Representatives in July passed a six-bill spending package for fiscal year 2023, one of which is a $44.8…
EPA selects members for Environmental Financial Advisory Board
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan has announced the appointment of 30 members, including both new and returning…
EPA announces new drinking water health advisories for PFAS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released four drinking water health advisories for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in…