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Home » Keywords: » EPA

Items Tagged with 'EPA'

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AI and Drought Concerns

AI’s Growing Thirst for Water and Power

EPA Loosens Power Rules as AI Demands Surge
John Oldani
John Oldani
May 9, 2025
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As the U.S. powers up for a data-driven future, the cost isn’t just measured in dollars or kilowatt-hours; it's water.


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100 Days of Action Under Trump Administration: Praise and Scrutiny

The administration highlighted some of the key progress points since its start.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 7, 2025
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Zeldin highlighted the agency’s accelerated permit reviews and chemical safety processes as examples of balancing speed with safety.


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EPA Acts Fast on Hutchinson River Cement Spill

Officials investigate slurry leak threatening local waterway.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 7, 2025
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A mysterious white slurry leaking into the Hutchinson River has triggered a rapid response from federal and state environmental agencies. Investigators traced the spill to a local cement plant, prompting enforcement action and ongoing monitoring.


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The Government's Plan: 2025 Reorganization Effort to Cut Costs

Agency shifts structure aims to accelerate reviews, modernize science, and improve accountability.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 6, 2025
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The EPA has launched a 2025 reorganization to streamline operations, cut costs, and integrate science into policy—aiming for faster reviews and greater efficiency.


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EPA Hosts Public Meeting on East Troy Contaminated Aquifer

The contamination—mostly PCE and TCE, both linked to health risks—has impacted soil, groundwater, and even indoor air.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 30, 2025
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Community members in Troy are invited to attend a public meeting this evening where the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will present plans for a short-term soil cleanup at the East Troy Contaminated Aquifer Superfund site.


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EPA Awards $49 Million to Support Wastewater Solutions in Rural, Small, and Tribal Communities

This isn’t just about pipes and treatment plants—it’s about creating healthier, more resilient communities for the long haul.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 29, 2025
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This effort is part of the EPA’s broader Powering the Great American Comeback initiative, which aims to make sure everyone—no matter where they live—can count on clean air, land, and especially water.


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Water Facilities Have Increased Cybersecurity, but Most Still Fall Short, Says Security Expert

Threat actors perceive disruptive attacks on infrastructure as a viable strategy
J.J. Smith
April 15, 2025
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The attacks have included threats of contamination and poisoning of water supplies, as well as arson attacks, bombs at water utilities, and others.


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Nominee to Lead EPA’s Office of Water Vows ‘Stable Pendulum’ on Regulations

Existing programs will not be changed for the sake of instituting a change, nominee says
J.J. Smith
April 14, 2025
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The Office of Water will 'be aimed at ensuring that we can make things better,' which has prompted the Office to plan 'listening sessions' that 'cross a wide range of stakeholders' in order to help 'chart our path,' she said.


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EPA May Weaken PFAS Drinking Water Protections — Here’s What’s at Stake

Right now, the federal limit is set at 4 parts per trillion (ppt), one of the most stringent standards in the world, aimed at minimizing health risks
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 8, 2025
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More than 1.3 million New Yorkers rely on water systems that could be impacted by any change in federal policy. If national protections are weakened, many of those systems may no longer be required to filter out PFAS at all.


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Texas Secures First EPA Approval for CO₂ Injection Well

It Comes Amid Growing Debate Over Carbon Capture
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
April 8, 2025
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While the EPA’s decision opens the door for one of the largest DAC projects in the country to move forward, it also underscores the need for careful oversight, community engagement, and transparent risk assessment as CCS efforts scale across Texas.


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