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 No Comments The Department of the Interior (DOI) will allocate $974 million to fund 82 water projects in California, Utah, and 11 western states. Read More
EPA Forming Panel to Regulate Perchlorate in Drinking Water EPA plans to issue a proposed NPDWR for perchlorate by November 2025 and a final regulation by May 2027. J.J. Smith December 2, 2024 No Comments The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to regulate perchlorate in drinking water.Read More
EPA Drafts Rule to List PFAS on Registry of Toxic Substances Stricter requirements to report PFAS substances also proposed by EPA J.J. Smith December 2, 2024 No Comments EPA hasn’t published the proposed rule, but when it is, they will accept public comments. Read More
EPA Cybersecurity and the Water Sector Cyberattacks on public water systems are on the rise - how can they be prevented? John Oldani November 28, 2024 One Comment Take a look at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s report evaluating 1,062 public drinking water systems serving about 193 million people.Read More
Episode 135 – The Driller Newscast Thankful for Groundwater Professionals The Driller Staff November 27, 2024 No Comments In Episode 135 of the Driller Newscast, anchor Brock Yordy invites Dave Schulenberg, Director of Partner States for the NGWA.Read More
Episode 134 – The Driller Newscast We're in the Red Zone: 4th Quarter Strategies on Climate and Water The Driller Staff November 18, 2024 One Comment Are you on offense or defense for water conservation and climate policy?Read More
Grants Available for Rural, Small, Tribal Communities to Engage Water Consultants EPA allocates $49M for technical assistance to identify, address water quality challenges J.J. Smith November 11, 2024 No Comments The grants are to be used by communities to engage consultants who can assess the most pressing water challenges.Read More
EPA Implements ‘Cumulative Impacts Research’ to Achieve Environmental Justice Goals All data needs to be considered otherwise there is a risk to missing contaminants in water J.J. Smith November 8, 2024 No Comments A member of the EPA’s Science Advisory Board (SAB) told The Driller regulations seek environmental justice.Read More
Scientist Says Groundwater Science Has ‘Fallen Through the Cracks’ from Receiving Funding, Support States have primary responsibility for groundwater management thereby creating a balkanized system J.J. Smith November 8, 2024 No Comments A panel of scientists who advise the president on science and technology has agreed to forward to the White House a report on the state of groundwater resources that emphasizes the need for increased federal support for groundwater research.Read More
More than $3.6B Awarded to States, Territories to Upgrade Water Infrastructure EPA funding to address local challenges like lead and PFAS in drinking water J.J. Smith November 1, 2024 No Comments This funding is part of a five-year, $50 billion investment in water infrastructure through the Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).Read More