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Both sides in the dispute over SB 1029 agree that the bill could have a significant impact on the state's economy and lifestyle.

President Bush has made a number of nominations to top U.S. Environmental Protection Agency posts, including G. Tracy Mehan to be assistant administrator for water.

The Ground Water Protection Council sends out a call for papers to be presented at its anual forum in September.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Christie Whitman recently announced that EPA will propose to withdraw the pending arsenic standard for drinking water that was issued on Jan. 22.

Members of the Australian Drilling Industry Association say they are excited about holding International Drill 2001 in Melbourne, Australia, from Oct. 12-14.

Flowserve Corp., Irving, Texas, recently provided a key component in the restoration of the Everglades National Park in Florida.

To recognize the 2001 "World Day for Water," ITT Industries announced the electronic release of the ITT Industries Guidebook to Global Water Issues.

A California project that renders highly treated sewage drinkable is hoping to lessen Orange County's dependence on costly imported supplies.

Martin County Coal Corp. (MCCC), Inez, Ky., has entered into an Administrative Order on Consent (Order) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act which resulted from the sudden release of approximately 250 million gallons of coal slurry into rivers and streams in Kentucky and West Virginia.

Mexico has agreed to deliver to the United States 600,000 acre-feet of water in partial fulfillment of its obligation under the 1944 Water Treaty.