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Houston-based Prime Horizontal announces buyout with a goal of expansion into more global markets

kgabriel@bnpmedia.com (Kerith Gabriel) — Wed, 06 May 2026 12:29:40 -0400

The company still prides itself on being the first HDD guidance firm to complete an intersect pilot hole and still holds records for drill depths with its system.

With the House passing Rep. Luna’s amendment to remove pesticide liability protections, here’s what that could mean for remediation efforts

Wed, 06 May 2026 11:30:43 -0400

Awaiting approval in the Senate, this amendment preserves the ability of states and individuals to hold manufacturers accountable and prevents federal overreach that would override stricter local protections.

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.

Fervo, Vallourec Ink $800M Deal to Scale U.S. Geothermal Buildout

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

This is another signal that geothermal is trying to move into a different phase. Less experimental, more repeatable.

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.

Eavor Wins Global CleanTech Award for Closed-Loop Geothermal Technology

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

The company’s first commercial-scale Eavor-Loop is now operating in Geretsried, Germany. This marks a key milestone as it looks to prove the concept at scale.

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.

‘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.

Class VI Carbon Storage Well Approved in Kansas

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:21:32 -0400

This project is particularly notable because it ties carbon storage to ethanol production—an industry already widespread in the Midwest.

DOE Backs $14 Million Geothermal Demonstration in Pennsylvania

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

This project also taps into an existing advantage: thousands of oil and gas wells that could potentially be repurposed.

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

Welcome to NY‑GEO 2026 Brooklyn!

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The opportunity for action is now. As partners, competitors, collaborators, and advocates, we are united in advancing the superior solution for building heating and cooling.

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%

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.

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.

Boise Receives $1 Million Grant to Expand Geothermal Heating to Affordable Housing

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

With the new funding, Boise is looking to expand that long-standing infrastructure into residential developments.

PDAC 2026 Wraps Up in Toronto After Four Days

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

As PDAC 2026 concludes today, many participants are already turning their attention to exploration projects, financing decisions, and policy developments that were shaped during the week’s meetings in Toronto.

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.

Global Race for Critical Minerals Picks Up Speed

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

Growing demand from EVs, energy systems and technology is reshaping global mining priorities.