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Items Tagged with 'water rights'

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Oral Arguments in Lawsuit Challenging EPA’s PFAS Rule Set for Sept. 18

The lawsuit against the agency filed on June 7, 2024, is focused on the initial EPA’s PFAS rule issued in April 10, 2024 that set drinking water standards for PFAS substances of from 4.0 parts per trillion to 10 parts per trillion.
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
September 3, 2026
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The lawsuit against the agency filed on June 7, 2024, is focused on the initial EPA’s PFAS rule issued in April 10, 2024 that set drinking water standards for PFAS substances of from 4.0 parts per trillion to 10 parts per trillion.


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EPA Turns Attention to Rural Water Challenges in Western Kansas

Rural water systems rarely make national headlines, but they play a critical role in keeping communities healthy and local economies running.
John Oldani
John Oldani
August 10, 2026
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Rural water systems rarely make national headlines, but they play a critical role in keeping communities healthy and local economies running.
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USGS launches nationwide water availability tool for future planning

New national water availability assessment provides data to help evaluate water supply and demand long term across the United States.
John Oldani
John Oldani
June 4, 2026
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New national water availability assessment provides data to help evaluate water supply and demand long term across the United States.



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Fueling the fight over the future of Michigan's water? A $16 billion AI data center

Can the Great Lakes State afford AI's thirst for water?
John Oldani
John Oldani
June 4, 2026
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Can the Great Lakes State afford AI's thirst for water? It's the question Michigan residents and others are asking.


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The Driller Newscast episode 157: From Olympic Water Strain to the DOE’s Energy Shakeup
Episode 157 – The Driller Newscast

From Olympic Water Strain to the DOE’s Energy Shakeup

John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
February 20, 2026
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Episode 157 of The Driller Newscast finds host Brock Yordy connecting winter safety, major DOE restructuring, and the growing overlap between water, drilling, and geothermal energy.




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Texas Sent $223 Million to Rural Communities to Fix Water Infrastructure

Two years ago, Texas voters overwhelmingly approved the creation of the Texas Water Fund
Jayme Lozano Carver
November 24, 2025
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Texas voters will decide Tuesday whether the state should continue spending $1 billion a year to secure the state’s water supply. Part of that investment will be spent to find new water supply.


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Dig It, Then Document It: Why Well Record Management Is the Unsung Hero of Groundwater Protection

National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
October 20, 2025
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Always log your drilling data in real-time, whether it's water wells or geothermal systems, accurate records today prevent costly surprises tomorrow.


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Draft of Wastewater Discharge Permit for Drinking Water Treatment Plants Issued by EPA

Second document on wastewater discharges since Supreme Court decision in case that challenged EPA’s "lack of guidance".
JJ Smith is The Driller's Washington, D.C., correspondent
J.J. Smith
June 6, 2025
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The notice says the DWGP (drinking water general permit) provides coverage for discharges of wastewater from drinking water treatment processes.


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The Flint River in Flint, Michigan

Flint Water Crisis Emergency Order Lifted After Nearly a Decade

Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley framed the development as a hard-earned achievement for a resilient community.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
May 19, 2025
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The city boosted its permanent water system staffing, now employing 13 state-certified operators, and updated operational procedures.


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EPA Deploys Mobile Water Lab to Aid Flood-Stricken Eastern Kentucky Communities

EPA’s mobile lab will test public water supplies and private wells for contamination, ensuring safe drinking water for flood-affected communities,
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 25, 2025
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In the wake of severe flooding in Eastern Kentucky, the EPA is deploying a mobile water testing lab to help ensure safe drinking water for residents. 


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