With so much happening in the industry and at-large, The Driller plans to provide a weekly wrap of three topics you should know before you head out the door.
The EPA’s latest update is a step toward making information more accessible. As lead exposure continues to affect homes, schools, andcommunities, clearer guidance could help people take action sooner.
The updated plan reflects a broader shift in how water is managed across
the country - less as a one-time-use resource, and more as something
that can be treated, reused, and reintegrated into the system.
PFAS contamination isn’t a future problem—it’s already affecting thousands of water systems. The challenge is that fixing it can take years and significant investment.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is opening a new round of funding aimed at one of the most persistent challenges in the country’s water sector:
The shift reflects a broader trend in environmental policy, where states are given more responsibility to implement federal programs—so long as they maintain baseline protections.
EPA, FBI, CISA, and NSA urge utilities to strengthen defenses as hackers exploit vulnerabilities, risking service disruptions and public health impacts
The advisory is part of a wider push to strengthen cyber resilience across U.S. infrastructure as threats grow more sophisticated and persistent. For water utilities, the message is clear: the risks are no longer hypothetical, and preparation is essential.