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EPA Seeks Public Input on PFAS Risk Assessment in Wastewater Byproducts

Human health risks associated with exposure to ‘sewage sludge’ or ‘biosolids’ examined

January 27, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking the public to comment on a draft risk assessment examining the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in “biosolids”.

EPA Announces WIFIA Loans for Two Key States

These Two Loans Impact Over One Million People

John Oldani

December 18, 2024

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The EPA’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program has provided nearly $21 billion in funding to back hundreds of water infrastructure projects.

EPA Forming Panel to Regulate Perchlorate in Drinking Water

EPA plans to issue a proposed NPDWR for perchlorate by November 2025 and a final regulation by May 2027.

J.J. Smith

December 2, 2024

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to regulate perchlorate in drinking water.

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Carbon Removal in Farmland: Should This Funding be Better Allocated According to New Research?

The Driller Staff

August 29, 2024

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A new study questions the effectiveness of carbon sequestration on U.S. croplands for climate mitigation, revealing that its impact may be far less than previously estimated by the USDA and EPA.

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PFAS Contamination From Textile Industry Threatens Water Resources

The Driller Staff

August 28, 2024

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Recent findings reveal that PFAS contamination from textile manufacturing is posing serious threats to water resources, with significant implications for the water well drilling industry and ongoing PFAS regulations in the U.S.