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Uranium

EPA Launches Historic $183M Uranium Cleanup of Navajo Nation

First-ever complete removal of uranium mine waste marks turning point in decades-long environmental justice fight
Austin Keating
January 21, 2025
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The cleanup is funded through the $5.15 billion Tronox settlement reached in 2014, which allocated $1 billion specifically for remediating 50 uranium mines across the Navajo Nation.


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UGA

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.



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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.


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EPA

EPA Seeks Input on ‘7th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey’

Data collected to gauge capital-improvement needs of community water systems
J.J. Smith
January 15, 2025
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EPA says it will consider all the comments received and, if appropriate, amend the ICR for the DWINSA. 


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The Driller Newscast episode 139: Starting 2025 With a Beta Baby
Episode 139 – The Driller Newscast

Fatherhood & Drilling, Surface Water & Groundwater, Groundwater Security

National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
January 15, 2025
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Discover the link between groundwater and surface water, and learn about OSHA's efforts to reduce worker fatalities, and a heartfelt chat on fatherhood and drill crew management.



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OSHA

OSHA Extends Comment Period on Heat Rule, and Schedules Public Hearing on the Rule

Virtual public hearing on the proposed rule set for June 16, 2025
J.J. Smith
January 13, 2025
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The public hearing for OSHA's "Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings" policy is coming up.


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drinking water

EPA’s National Drinking Water Advisory Council Sets Meeting

NDWAC schedules virtual meeting for Jan. 10, 2025
J.J. Smith
January 8, 2025
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC) has set Jan. 10, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. for a virtual meeting that is open to the general public.


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The Driller Newscast episode 138: The Driller's Well Completion Report of 2024
Episode 138 – The Driller Newscast

The Driller's Well Completion Report of 2024

National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
December 20, 2024
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The Driller Newscast episode 138 recaps important conversation at Groundwater Week.


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The Driller Newscast episode 137 - Surveying the Industry: Representing Private Water Wells
Episode 137 – The Driller Newscast

Private Water Well Insights

National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
December 11, 2024
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How does significant weather impact water wells? Join Brock Yordy alongside Margret Martins from the Water Systems Council as they talk about Hurricane Helene's impact on water wells and discuss the state of the water well industry.


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NGWA Jackets

NGWA Jackets: Threads of Leadership and Legacy

Symbolism at Groundwater Week - It Goes Deep
John Oldani
John Oldani
John Schmitt
December 10, 2024
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What do the jackets at the infamous National Groundwater Week in Las Vegas symbolize? Turns out, there's a storied history behind the hues.


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