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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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Water Systems Confront a New Wave of Cyber Risk

From pumps to passwords, the EPA is acknowledging a real threat to water infrastructure.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 16, 2026
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What’s clear is that cybersecurity has officially joined the list of essential water system responsibilities, right alongside water quality testing and infrastructure maintenance. 


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Groundwater Industry Heads to Capitol Hill for 2026 NGWA Fly-In

Contractors and water professionals will push federal leaders on geothermal tax credits and more
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 14, 2026
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Contractors and water professionals will push federal leaders on geothermal tax credits, PFAS policy, workforce programs, and funding for national groundwater monitoring.


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Vertical Turbine Pumps: Advanced Engineering Solutions Ensure Reliable Performance

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Alan Hummer
February 10, 2026
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Vertical turbine pumps represent a well-established and reliable technology that has stood the test of time.


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San Diego Sees Momentum on Tijuana River Cleanup

For decades, untreated wastewater from across the border has flowed north into Southern California
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 10, 2026
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New treatment upgrades and cross-border agreements aim to curb decades of pollution, but long-term success will hinge on maintenance and follow-through.


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Colorado River Negotiators Are Nearly Out of Time and Snowpack

Bottom line: Time and water are running low on the Colorado River.
Jake Bolster Wyatt Myskow
February 4, 2026
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With another federal deadline only weeks away and record-low snowfall further drying out the watershed, states have begun talking about whether they are prepared for litigation.


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New Mexico’s Water Beneath the Surface Is Running Out

Experts say a supplies crisis is looming
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 4, 2026
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A new groundwater report warns shrinking aquifers, missing data, and patchwork management are pushing the state toward a serious water supply crisis


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When the Snow Won’t Fall, the Drones Step In

Facing drought and shrinking snowpack, ski resorts and Western states are betting millions on cloud seeding.
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The Driller Staff
February 4, 2026
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Western ski resorts and state water agencies are increasingly turning to cloud seeding as drought continues to shrink snowpack and strain water supplies across the Rockies.


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Containing Groundwater Pollution in Orange County’s North Basin

A proposed cleanup plan targets contaminated aquifer zones to protect drinking water supplies
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 4, 2026
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Groundwater that supplies most of central Orange County’s drinking water has been polluted by past industrial activity.


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An Alabama Mayor Signed an NDA With a Data Center Developer

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Lee Hedgepeth
February 4, 2026
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The non-disclosure agreement was a major sticking point in a lively town hall that featured city officials, data center representatives and more than a hundred frustrated residents. 


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