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Massachusetts Waste and Recycling Facilities Resolve Stormwater Permit Violations

The affected waterways include the Paskamansett River, Weweantic River, Salisbury Plain River, Hedges Pond, Seine Pond, and Bennetts Brook.

The Driller Staff

January 12, 2026

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Massachusetts is one of the states where the federal government directly administers stormwater permitting under the Clean Water Act.

EPA Signals New Rules for Certain Uses of Five Phthalate Chemicals

Under the Toxic Substances Control Act, EPA’s review looked only at uses regulated under federal chemical safety law.

The Driller Staff

January 12, 2026

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The agency says that combination, rather than any single factor, guides whether a chemical use is considered an unreasonable risk.

Updated Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Radiation Technology Inc. Superfund Site

The update follows years of study showing that contamination from historic rocket engine testing remains deep in the bedrock.

The Driller Staff

January 12, 2026

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The agency will also host a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to explain the proposal and answer community questions.

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EPA Orders Inspections of Nearly 100 LADWP Water Reservoirs

Federal review finds maintenance gaps but no immediate water quality threat

The Driller Staff

January 6, 2026

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EPA says inspections and updated maintenance schedules are needed to strengthen safeguards for 3.8 million customers

EPA Moves Against Grocery Chains Over Illegal Disinfectants in Southwest Stores

The settlement resolves violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

The Driller Staff

December 22, 2025

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The settlement resolves violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

Thousands of Acres at Oak Ridge Cleared for Reuse, With Some Questions Remaining

Surveys show that 16,377 of the reservation’s 33,069 acres were never impacted by Department of Energy operations and do not require cleanup

The Driller Staff

December 19, 2025

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For Oak Ridge, the announcement marks progress, but also a reminder that reuse and restoration remain closely watched by the surrounding community.

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Kell Well Drilling Draws National Attention

Why? For being a 4th generation trusted water well drilling company

The Driller Staff

December 18, 2025

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American Well Drilling Company believes in using American made products and has Served Families, Farms, and Businesses with Integrity for Over Eight Decades

Full Speed Ahead on Navajo Nation Water Treatment Projects

LM scientists will continue monitoring groundwater conditions at both sites to meet Nuclear Regulatory Commission standards.

The Driller Staff

December 18, 2025

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Both sites contain encapsulated uranium mill tailings managed under the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act and date back to Cold War-era uranium production for the U.S. government.

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Energy Department Puts $134M Behind Domestic Rare Earth Supply Chains

DOE officials say that strengthening these supply chains is critical to long-term energy security

The Driller Staff

December 18, 2025

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The U.S. Department of Energy is opening the door to as much as $134 million in new funding aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains for rare earth elements

Young Engineers Are Shaping the Future of Drilling Technology

A blend of fieldwork and research has helped develop a more comprehensive understanding of the industry's operations and challenges.

The Driller Staff

December 2, 2025

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Taylor’s work at Slippery Rock may be taking place in a small university lab, but it reflects a broader trend: the critical role of student researchers in advancing the technologies and practices that will shape the future of energy.