Articles Tagged with ''water quality''

The lack of an overall risk-based approach has resulted in municipalities and states establishing different water-quality parameters, including for E coli or fecal coliform that have been “highly variable."

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today unveiled a plan to channel $26 million in grants to states and territories.

Orange County’s pioneering plant even earned a Guinness World Record in 2018 for the most wastewater purified into drinking water in a single day.

The notice says the DWGP (drinking water general permit) provides coverage for discharges of wastewater from drinking water treatment processes.

Salt Lake residents can expect a serious upgrade: open-air plazas, leafy green walkways, and lively storefronts.

Two rural communities in the Pacific Northwest have been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for pioneering water infrastructure upgrades

So before heading to your favorite beach, the EPA advises checking local beach advisory websites for any closures or warnings. 

The city boosted its permanent water system staffing, now employing 13 state-certified operators, and updated operational procedures.

The Army Corps of Engineers is giving local governments, tribes, and nonprofits a chance to propose water-related projects—like improving flood control, water supply, or environmental infrastructure—for possible inclusion in its 2026 report to Congress. While this doesn’t mean projects will be built right away, it’s the first step in getting federal attention and funding.

The event will take place at the Charlevoix Public Library’s Community Room A, brings together representatives from the EPA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).