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Ohio EPA Draft Permit Would Allow Data Centers to Discharge Wastewater Into Rivers

Residents question environmental tradeoffs as state reviews proposal
John Oldani
John Oldani
March 3, 2026
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As Ohio continues to attract large-scale data center investment, regulators, communities, and industry leaders will need to determine how to manage both economic development and the state’s waterways.


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EPA Orders Cleanup After Oil and Brine Spill Reaches Kansas River System

Agency directs Atlas Operating to remove contamination from Chikaskia River
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 3, 2026
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The agency expects the response and recovery activities described in the order to be completed by March 13, 2026.


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Dry Wells Raise Questions as Michigan Quarry Plans Expansion

Quarries often pump large volumes of groundwater to keep mining areas dry and operational.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 1, 2026
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Residents near a quarry in southern Michigan say something has changed underground — and not in a good way.


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EPA Expands PFAS Pollution Reporting Rules

New chemical enters public registry
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 24, 2026
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The federal government just tightened the spotlight on another toxic “forever chemical” moving through U.S. industry.


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EPA Starts Cleanup at Ohio Superfund Site

Contaminated soil to be finally removed
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 23, 2026
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has begun soil removal work at the East Troy Contaminated Aquifer Superfund site


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Global Water Preps 2025 Earnings Call as Growth and Water Scarcity Collide in the Southwest

The call will take place on March 5th
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 23, 2026
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In a region where every drop counts, Global Water’s results offer a real-world look at how utilities are adapting to growth, scarcity, and the push for smarter water management — all at once.


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Nephros Brings Advanced Water Filtration to Puerto Rico

The New Jersey-based Nephros, Inc. announced this week
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 16, 2026
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The water technology company is expanding into an underserved market with localized service, rapid fulfillment, and point-of-use systems designed to tackle pathogens and contaminants at the tap.


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Jollibee Powers Its Philippine Operations with Geothermal Energy

The major shift is a great sign for geothermal at scale
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 16, 2026
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Behind every burger, fried chicken order, and delivery truck rolling out of its commissaries is now a power system largely fueled by heat from beneath the earth.


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EPA Touts First-Year PFAS Crackdown — But Is It Enough?

Critics argue the response to “forever chemicals” still falls short of the scale of contamination.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 16, 2026
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The agency highlights nearly $1 billion in funding, expanded testing, and Superfund enforcement, while critics argue the response to “forever chemicals” still falls short of the scale of contamination.


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The U.S. Climate Shift After EPA’s Repeal

A single legal decision is unraveling much of America’s climate regulatory system.
John Oldani
John Oldani
February 16, 2026
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Climate policy in the U.S. is shifting from a national framework toward a patchwork of state rules, market trends, and court battles.


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