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Colorado Approves Groundwater Wells for Proposed Buc-ee’s Near Monument Hill

Permits allow more than 11 million gallons annually - roughly the equivalent of 60–70 households
John Oldani
John Oldani
April 8, 2026
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The permits don’t guarantee the Buc-ee’s project will move forward, but they mark a key step—and ensure that, in a water-conscious region, the conversation around it is likely to continue.


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EPA Proposes Delaying ‘Facility Response Plan’ Compliance for Three Years

Agency is accepting comments on the proposed delay action through April 6, 2026
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
March 30, 2026
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The EPA is soliciting comments on the proposed compliance date delay, and specifically, on whether compliance with the current rule may take longer than the two years now allowed by the current date of June 1, 2027


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Christine Hoffer
Christine Hoffer
March 23, 2026
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Across the Pond: Thames Water Rescue Plan Gains Momentum With $4.4B Proposal

Lenders step in as utility faces nationalization risk
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 17, 2026
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Britain’s largest water utility may be inching closer to a financial lifeline.


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Next Phase of Groundwater Cleanup in San Fernando Valley

Proposed plan aims to boost treatment and protect drinking water
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 17, 2026
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Efforts like the San Fernando Valley cleanup are about more than addressing legacy contamination—they’re about maintaining access to safe, reliable drinking water for millions of people.


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EPA Steps In on Potomac Sampling After Sewer Collapse

Federal response expands as cleanup and monitoring continue
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 17, 2026
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The situation is far from over, but the shift in oversight signals a more centralized—and potentially more coordinated—approach to managing the fallout.


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National Water Infrastructure Joins NAWC, Expanding Its Reach

Membership signals growing push for collaboration and advocacy
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 16, 2026
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One of Louisiana’s largest privately owned sewer utilities is stepping onto a bigger stage.


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Women in Water: A Workforce Gap—and Opportunity

Reflections after International Women’s Day
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 13, 2026
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Women make up nearly half of the overall U.S. workforce, but represent a much smaller share of the water sector—just under 15%


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Four Superfund Sites Removed from Cleanup List

Where? Florida (2), Georgia, and Kentucky
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 10, 2026
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The EPA’s proposal opens a 30-day public comment period after publication in the Federal Register.


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EPA Launches “Back-to-Basics” Water Assistance Initiative

The initiative is called Real Water Technical Assistance
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 10, 2026
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The new approach aims to return to what the EPA calls a “back-to-basics” model centered on compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act.


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