Environmental Monitoring

New Lead Website Expands Public Education Push on Exposure Risks

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The EPA’s latest update is a step toward making information more accessible. As lead exposure continues to affect homes, schools, andcommunities, clearer guidance could help people take action sooner.

Senator Durbin Pushes Data Center Transparency Bill as Utility Costs Climb

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Data centers are often backed by large investments and long-term energy agreements, and in some cases, companies have already secured water and power rights years in advance.

EPA Launches WRAP 2.0 to Expand Water Reuse Nationwide

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400

The updated plan reflects a broader shift in how water is managed across the country - less as a one-time-use resource, and more as something that can be treated, reused, and reintegrated into the system.

Denver Water to Drain Antero Reservoir as Drought Intensifies

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Denver Water last drained Antero Reservoir during a drought in 2002. The reservoir was also emptied in 2015 to allow for dam rehabilitation work. Officials say refilling timelines will depend on future drought conditions.

‘PFAS OUT’ Initiative Aims to Tackle Drinking Water Contamination Early

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:26:22 -0400

PFAS contamination isn’t a future problem—it’s already affecting thousands of water systems. The challenge is that fixing it can take years and significant investment.

Texas Data Center Developers Play Offense on Water, Claiming Huge Cuts in Usage

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As Texas confronts decades of water mismanagement and growing demands for electricity from data centers.

EPA Rolls Out $30 Million Initiative to Support Small and Rural Water Systems

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is opening a new round of funding aimed at one of the most persistent challenges in the country’s water sector:

Crackdown on Microplastics in Drinking Water

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400

The initiative also reflects growing public concern about what’s in drinking water. By elevating microplastics and pharmaceuticals to priority status, federal agencies are responding to calls for more transparency and stronger oversight of emerging contaminants.

Colorado Faces Severe Water Outlook as Record-Low Snowpack Raises Drought Concerns

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Warmest winter on record and rapidly melting snow leave statewide snowpack at just 38% of average, threatening water supplies, agriculture, and wildfire conditions

Driller Feedback Drives Innovation in Geotechnical & Environmental Drilling

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Today's drilling challenges demand smarter solutions. Discover how real operator feedback is driving breakthrough innovations in multi-application rigs, digital integration, and training-friendly designs that boost productivity and profitability.

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

josephjsmith749@gmail.com (J.J. Smith) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

$889M Western Water Investment Moves Forward—But Bigger Questions Remain

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In the West, water has never been just about infrastructure—it’s about priorities, tradeoffs, and how a region plans for an increasingly uncertain future.

Next Phase of Groundwater Cleanup in San Fernando Valley

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

EPA Steps In on Potomac Sampling After Sewer Collapse

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The situation is far from over, but the shift in oversight signals a more centralized—and potentially more coordinated—approach to managing the fallout.

New Report Examines Environmental Policy Changes One Year Into Trump’s Second Term

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:02:00 -0400

Researchers note that many of the policy changes are recent and their long-term environmental effects remain uncertain.

Four Superfund Sites Removed from Cleanup List

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The EPA’s proposal opens a 30-day public comment period after publication in the Federal Register.

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

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Deep Colorado Well Tests Geothermal Potential

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Geothermal electricity has traditionally been limited to areas with natural geothermal activity such as volcanic regions or hot springs.

EPA Approves Carbon Storage Project in Indiana

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a permit allowing carbon dioxide to be injected and stored underground at the Cardinal Ethanol facility in Randolph County, Indiana.

Ohio EPA Draft Permit Would Allow Data Centers to Discharge Wastewater Into Rivers

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

As Ohio continues to attract large-scale data center investment, regulators, communities, and industry leaders will need to determine how to manage both economic development and the state’s waterways.

EPA Orders Cleanup After Oil and Brine Spill Reaches Kansas River System

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The agency expects the response and recovery activities described in the order to be completed by March 13, 2026.

Dry Wells Raise Questions as Michigan Quarry Plans Expansion

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Residents near a quarry in southern Michigan say something has changed underground — and not in a good way.

EPA Expands PFAS Pollution Reporting Rules

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0500

The federal government just tightened the spotlight on another toxic “forever chemical” moving through U.S. industry.

EPA Starts Cleanup at Ohio Superfund Site

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has begun soil removal work at the East Troy Contaminated Aquifer Superfund site

Global Water Preps 2025 Earnings Call as Growth and Water Scarcity Collide in the Southwest

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In a region where every drop counts, Global Water’s results offer a real-world look at how utilities are adapting to growth, scarcity, and the push for smarter water management — all at once.

Nephros Brings Advanced Water Filtration to Puerto Rico

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0500

The water technology company is expanding into an underserved market with localized service, rapid fulfillment, and point-of-use systems designed to tackle pathogens and contaminants at the tap.

Jollibee Powers Its Philippine Operations with Geothermal Energy

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500

Behind every burger, fried chicken order, and delivery truck rolling out of its commissaries is now a power system largely fueled by heat from beneath the earth.

EPA Touts First-Year PFAS Crackdown — But Is It Enough?

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The agency highlights nearly $1 billion in funding, expanded testing, and Superfund enforcement, while critics argue the response to “forever chemicals” still falls short of the scale of contamination.

The U.S. Climate Shift After EPA’s Repeal

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Climate policy in the U.S. is shifting from a national framework toward a patchwork of state rules, market trends, and court battles.

$500K to Detroit’s Green Door to Turn Brownfields Into Jobs

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

As Detroit continues its uneven but steady redevelopment, investments like this aim to ensure that the people living near long-neglected properties are not just bystanders to change, but participants in it.