Water

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, and communities, 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.

EPA Grants Ohio Full Authority Over Hazardous Waste Permitting Under Federal Law

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

The shift reflects a broader trend in environmental policy, where states are given more responsibility to implement federal programs—so long as they maintain baseline protections.

Federal Agencies Warn of Iranian-Linked Cyberattacks Targeting U.S. Water Systems

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

The advisory is part of a wider push to strengthen cyber resilience across U.S. infrastructure as threats grow more sophisticated and persistent. For water utilities, the message is clear: the risks are no longer hypothetical, and preparation is essential.

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

Colorado Approves Groundwater Wells for Proposed Buc-ee’s Near Monument Hill

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

The permits don’t guarantee the Buc-ee’s project will move forward, but they mark a key step—and ensure that, in a water-conscious region, the conversation around it is likely to continue.

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.

Across the Pond: Thames Water Rescue Plan Gains Momentum With $4.4B Proposal

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

Britain’s largest water utility may be inching closer to a financial lifeline.

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.

National Water Infrastructure Joins NAWC, Expanding Its Reach

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

One of Louisiana’s largest privately owned sewer utilities is stepping onto a bigger stage.

Women in Water: A Workforce Gap—and Opportunity

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Women make up nearly half of the overall U.S. workforce, but represent a much smaller share of the water sector—just under 15%

Unlocking Simplicity and Reliability in Critical Water Systems

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

This article explores how the CUE 100 is simplifying operations, improving efficiency, and solving real‑world challenges for water professionals.

A Driller's Life: In It For The Big Hole

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:43:31 -0400

Jim Beath’s latest “A Driller’s Life” follows a Miami deep-well job, a jump to underground mining in Nevada, and the hard lessons that came with chasing bigger holes.

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.

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.