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ASDWA & EPA Announce AWOP National Meeting

Congress Introduces New Bills to Bolster Water System Security and Resilience

EPA Filed Unopposed Court Motion for Additional 30-Day Review of the PFAS NPDWR

Health Secretary Intends to Tell CDC to Halt Drinking Water Fluoridation Recommendation

Coastal Construction Control Lines in Florida | Lowndes - JDSupra

Message to America about the EPA Mission - YouTube

EPA Notifications for Lead Action Level Exceedances

EPA Administrator Zeldin: 'We aren't going to tolerate even a penny wasted of tax dollars'

FDEP finds Lakeland's southwest sewage spill was much larger than first reported. Cleanup ...

Legislature should protect kids from lead in drinking water - Environment America

HHS will review guidance on the addition of fluoride to drinking water | WFSU 

SRC gets $8.5 million to enhance water supply infrastructure | Gulf Breeze News 

Which polluted Florida waters are getting worse? Find out here | Tampa Bay Times 

Potential new water restrictions for NE Cape Coral | WINK 

Senate panel gushes over bill that would limit permits for oil drilling near Florida coast | Florida Politics 

Crews rush to fill Fort Myers Beach hole after water main break | WINK 

City pivots on capital improvement fees | Gulf Breeze News 

Florida manatees find warmth at power plants. They may need a new solution. | Christian Science Monitor 

Source Water Protection Plans

Rural Water Success Story: Mt. Rose Bowl Property Owners Water Company

Impact in Action: LaFayette, Ala.


EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Releases Video Message About the EPA Mission

E.P.A. to shut down environmental justice offices, leaving vulnerable communities exposed

EPA to Reduce HQ Footprint, Save $18 Million - TT - Transport Topics

PC Commissioners approve $1 million for water and wastewater improvements - WJHG

Holistic Water Policy | Seminole County

Pollution, overpumping and hurricanes are taking a toll on Crystal River's springs - WUSF

Learn how to assemble Tiger Dams for hurricane season | WINK 

Florida must act quickly to stop water pollution, federal lawmakers urge | Tampa Bay Times 

His home battered by hurricanes, Nick DiCeglie scores a win on massive storm recovery bill | Florida Politics 

Poll: Miami-Dade residents trust dentists over politicians, support water fluoridation | Florida Politics 

Town works to rebalance funds after estimated $7.6M in hurricane expenses | Your Observer 

Forest Hills homeowner reflects on Hurricane Milton's devastation as Tampa looks at vulnerability | ABC Action News 

City to consider increase to Winter Springs stormwater rate | WESH 

Jimmy Patronis puts state official on blast for failing to promote My Safe Florida Homes | Florida Politics 

FDOT unveils $8.5 million plan to provide drainage, road, pedestrian upgrades in Vilano Beach | Action News Jax 

Florida may be impacted by changes in ocean currents | WFSU 

Lake level slowly receding | Okeechobee News 

Administrator Zeldin Releases Statement on POTUS' New Energy-Related EO Signed Today

EPA cuts raise concerns about clean air and water protections - Environmental Health News

Veto coming? Dentists join Miami-Dade mayor to endorse fluoride in tap water

Roundtable on removing fluoride from Miami-Dade's water gets heated

RFK Jr. says he plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water

Pluris Water and Orange County talk plant sale price - Spectrum News 13

EPA will expeditiously review new science on fluoride in drinking water

Truck gets stuck in sinkhole on Dallas road after wastewater pipe breaks - WFAA

'Florida Farm Bill' advances, targeting fluoride in water and 'mislabeling' of plant-based food | WUFT

The full Florida House will consider a bill to curb oil drilling near the Apalachicola River | WMNF

‘Take it out’: Seminole commissioners vote 4-1 to end fluoridation of water supply | Orlando Sentinel

Two North Florida lawmakers plan to protect the Apalachicola River Basin and Bay | WUFT

Major progress toward rebuilding Longboat's beaches still far out | Your Observer

WaterWise Manatee Program to Bring Smart Water Meters to Manatee Utilities Customers | Bradenton Times

Seminole County votes to remove fluoride from water | WESH

Wedgefield residents want action now to buy utility | WESH

Bipartisan bill banning drilling in sensitive areas passes final committee test | Florida Politics

Using Polymers and Chemistry to Optimize Dewatering Performance | April 17, 2025 | 2:00 pm CT

Water Sector Cyber Resilience Briefing | April 23, 2025 | 1:00 pm CT

DEF CON Franklin: A Completely Free Approach to Securing the Cybersecurity of Your Water and Wastewater Systems | April 24, 2025 | 2:00 pm CT

Lead Chemistry, Communication, and Local Engagement | April 29, 2025 | 12:00 pm CT

NRWA-WaterISAC Webinar Series: What to Expect During a Cybersecurity Circuit Rider Visit | The Next 5… | 

April 30, 2025 | 2:00 pm CT

LCRI Compliance: What's Included and How To Start Preparing | May 15, 2025 | 2:00 pm CT

City hit with three violations by FDEP for Golden Gem - The Apopka Voice

Florida Keys disaster and development bill moves forward

EPA Will Expeditiously Review New Science on Fluoride in Drinking Water

Federal Water Tap, April 7, 2025: Correcting Errors, EPA Reduces Lead Service Line Funds ..

Study of Pre- and Post-Rehabilitation of Cured-In-Place Pipe for Florida Utility Shows 63 ...

Mystery Smell Plagues Florida City - Newsweek

Future sea level rise for Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast | WPEC

Commissioner warns that wetlands reversal will spring legal action | Your Observer

Florida is the top state in a surprising category, according to industry group | Florida Politics

Seagrass success and failure in Tampa Bay | ABC Action News

See which South Florida neighborhoods are most at risk from sea-level rise | Sun Sentinel

At least 900,000 Floridians have already lost access to fluoride in their water | Tampa Bay Times

“What is that smell?”: Fish kill causes stinky mess along Lake Cherokee | WFTV

Manatee County launches water meter replacement project | Your Observer

Head of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency visits Colorado to meet with state leaders

Lee Zeldin's push to gut EPA is giving him political heft in MAGA land - Politico

Trump's EPA Cuts Are Going to Poison His Own Voters | The New Republic

Miami-Dade commission votes to remove fluoride from drinking water. Will mayor veto?

Why does this Florida city smell funny? A $270k study aims to find out. - Tampa Bay Times

Congress' spending bill offers no funding for Polk County projects - News Chief

Boil water notice issued for some residents after water main break in Wellington | WPEC 

 Cape Coral's water woes worsen; new restrictions may be coming | WINK

Mary Esther, Paxton receive state grants to improve aging water infrastructure

EPA administrator visits Denver amid agency changes and environmental regulation rollbacks

Closures of EPA's Regional Environmental Justice Offices Will Hurt Rural America

EPA administrator visits Denver amid agency changes and environmental regulation rollbacks

Charlotte County residents clash with commissioners over waste water treatment plant

Around Town: South Pinellas news briefs | Gulfport | tbnweekly.com

United Flow Technologies Acquires Trio of Manufacturer Reps

Water line break closes intersection in Charlotte County for repairs | WINK 

The hazardous job of handling fluoride in drinking water | KSL 

Local agencies get $25 million from FDEP to boost water supply infrastructure | WUWF

Florida Senate Approves Major Investment in Central, Northeast Florida Rivers and Springs

EPA chops funding for project aimed at revitalizing tree shortage in the Glades - YouTube

EPA Targets 31 Rules for Deregulation: Key Rollbacks Ahead - The National Law Review

Lee Zeldin's push to gut EPA is giving him political heft in MAGA land - E&E News

Winter Haven issues boil water notice for all customers after disruption of service - Yahoo

Column: Update Florida's aging infrastructure to build more resilient future - TBNweekly

'Getting our act together.' Experts share good news for Manatee's water quality - Bradenton Herald

Red Tide Status Update: 4/4/25 | Bradenton Times

The destruction of Mulat Bayou | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

‘I’ve always had a strong passion’: Sue Colson steps down as mayor of Cedar Key | WCJB

Stormwater fees are back on the table in Manatee County | Your Observer

City of Clearwater votes to keep fluoride in water | Tampa Bay Times

Colorado: Parkville Named Best Rural Water System

Utah: Nation's First Fluoride Ban Passed

ASCE Releases 2025 Infrastructure Report Card

Rural Water Associations Respond to Utilities Affected by Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Impact in Action: Kaleva, Mich.

NRWA Endorses Jessica Kramer to Lead EPA’s Office of Water

ASDWA Submits Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Testimony

Utah Becomes First State to Ban Fluoridation in Drinking Water

FDEP hands out millions to help local agencies bolster water resources - Pensacola News Journal

0403 THCRN FDEP MTG 4/16/25 | Legal Announcements | chronicleonline.com

Gulf Breeze Regional Water System awarded $3.836 million in state grants

EPA Considers Rolling Back PFAS Regulations, Raising Health Concerns - YouTube

DOJ attorney in EPA funding freeze case breaks with Zeldin's fraud comments | Utility Dive

CEI's The Surge: The EPA, WOTUS, and more - Competitive Enterprise Institute

CDM Smith Experts to Spearhead Lead Service Line Replacement Workshop at ACE25

Florida's Winter Garden Offering $70 Million of Bonds For Water System Improvements

DEP awards more than $9 million to improve water quality and ecosystems in the Florida Keys

SEWER TECH: Immokalee has new way to stop nasty overflows - Fox 4 News

Opinion: Florida’s false choices on fluoride in the water supply | Tampa Bay Times

 Gulf Breeze Regional Water System: Balancing growth and infrastructure needs | Gulf Breeze News

Commissioners Approve Comp Plan Text Amendment for Transmittal to Reinstate Local Wetland Buffer Requirements | Bradenton Times

Opinion: Budget cuts could set back Tampa Bay’s estuary | Tampa Bay Times

SWFMD on saving water during a drought | WMNF

Public hearing for sewer capital improvement fee to be held April 7 | Gulf Breeze News