Environmental Monitoring - Articles - Page 28

EPA and National Guard Mobilize for Largest Wildfire Cleanup in U.S. History

Sepulveda Basin will be used as a staging area and meeting point for National Guard personnel and vehicles for 60 days.

February 3, 2025

With over 13,000 homes and 250 businesses affected, the EPA has deployed nearly 500 personnel, expecting that number to surpass 1,000 in the coming days.

Hearing Held on House Bills Focused on Water Issues in Western U.S.

Discussions on bills to continue Colorado River pilot program; recharge aquifers; and hike water program grants to tribes

J.J. Smith

January 29, 2025

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The House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing to look at three proposed bills focused on western water issues like conservation efforts to support the Colorado River basin.

UGA Scientist Takes On 'Forever Chemicals' in New Research

Environmental engineer develops new methods to break down persistent PFAS pollutants

January 16, 2025

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Electrochemical oxidation process, now marketed as DE-FLUORO, offers a sustainable solution for destroying PFAS in contaminated liquids.

EPA Adds Nine PFAS Substances to ‘Toxic Release Inventory’

TRI listing makes PFAS substances subject to toxic chemical release reporting

J.J. Smith

January 16, 2025

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On Jan. 6, 2025, EPA announced the final rule regulating nine PFAS, or 'forever chemical,' substances.

EPA Accepting Comments on Draft Documents Designed to Protect Human Health from PFAS

Documents provide information on ambient water quality criteria for PFAS substances

J.J. Smith

January 15, 2025

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Three draft documents designed guide professionals in protecting human health from three per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Federal Government Allocates $974M for 82 Western Water Projects

Department of the Interior announces funds for water recycling projects and to revitalize aging water systems

J.J. Smith

December 4, 2024

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The Department of the Interior (DOI) will allocate $974 million to fund 82 water projects in California, Utah, and 11 western states.

Challenges: Providing Southern Border Communities with Safe Water

Good Neighbor Environmental Board drafts letter to president proposing strategies to increase safe water 

J.J. Smith

November 5, 2024

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A federal panel that advises the president and Congress has written a letter to President Joe Biden calling for safe, portable water to border communities.

Episode 131 – The Driller Newscast

Bringing Value to Your Drilling Company

The Driller Staff

October 16, 2024

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How do you share knowledge with the next generation of Geotechnical Drillers?

EPA Funds Research to Reduce Agricultural Exposure to PFAS

Data to be collected by 10 research centers on the bioaccumulation of PFAS

J.J. Smith

September 25, 2024

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the grants on Sept. 4, 2024, with Christopher Frey, assistant administrator of EPA’s Office of Research and Development.

Savannah River Site Groundwater Remediation Reaches Milestone

Slideshow: Savannah River Site benefits from injection of more than 100 million gallons of artesian well water for groundwater remediation

Austin Keating

September 12, 2024

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Mike Budney, manager of the DOE-Savannah River Operations Office, praised the sustainable alternative that taps into the natural benefits of artesian well water.