The new approach aims to return to what the EPA calls a “back-to-basics” model centered on compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act.
The EPA continues to work in partnership with the State of Louisiana and Tangipahoa Parish to accelerate recovery, bring in specialized expertise, and ensure transparency with the public.
The project reflects a broader recognition that uranium’s legacy isn’t just historical—it’s a present-day public health and environmental justice issue.
Scientists from the University of Oregon have mapped this subterranean water reserve and found that it is much larger than previously thought. It holds at least 81 cubic kilometers of water.
The effort by the Working Group resulted in 157 partner organizations contributing to the implementation of the National Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP).
The workshop will include technical presentation sessions, in-depth training sessions, breakout group roundtable discussions, topical deep dive and posters session, regional networking session, and other networking opportunities.