Water

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

oldanij@bnpmedia.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

oldanij@bnpmedia.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

oldanij@bnpmedia.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

oldanij@bnpmedia.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.

United Flow Technologies Grows Its Southeast Footprint

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Distributors with technical depth and local support are becoming increasingly critical to keeping projects moving.

From Olympic Water Strain to the DOE’s Energy Shakeup

oldanij@bnpmedia.com (John Oldani) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

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.

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.

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.

Water Systems Confront a New Wave of Cyber Risk

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

What’s clear is that cybersecurity has officially joined the list of essential water system responsibilities, right alongside water quality testing and infrastructure maintenance.

Groundwater Industry Heads to Capitol Hill for 2026 NGWA Fly-In

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Contractors and water professionals will push federal leaders on geothermal tax credits, PFAS policy, workforce programs, and funding for national groundwater monitoring.

Vertical Turbine Pumps: Advanced Engineering Solutions Ensure Reliable Performance

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Vertical turbine pumps represent a well-established and reliable technology that has stood the test of time.