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Florida springs advocates sue DEP to force groundwater pumping rule - E&E News

EPA Awards $800000 to SoCal Small Businesses to Advance Innovative Environmental ...

'Swift and unprecedented': EPA braces for massive upheaval under Trump | Science | AAAS

'You can't tear down EPA,' ex-Trump appointees warn - E&E News by POLITICO

The FDA Issues Request for Information on PFAS in Seafood

Superfund Reviews for Two PFAS Among Policies EPA Developing - Bloomberg Law News

Researchers track PFAS, microplastics from landfills to treatment plants - Phys.org

Tampa wastewater pumping station to get $17M upgrade in wake of severe weather - MSN

Riviera Beach, Florida water scandal raises health concerns - WPBF

Fitch Rates Pasco County, FL's Water and Sewer Revs 'AA+'; Outlook Revised to Stable

Lee Commissioners approve purchase of 5 acres in CREW for Conservation 20/20 | WINK 

Gainesville residents contacted about water service lines | WCJB 

NRWA Registered Apprenticeship and the Rural Water Workforce | November 21, 2024 | 2:00 pm CT

Lead Reduction Updates and Lead Service Line Identification and Replacement | December 3, 2024 l 12:00 p.m. CT

Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Made Simple| December 5, 2024 | 2:00 pm CT

PFAS Litigation – Water – Wastewater – Microplastics | December 11, 2024 | 2:00 pm CT

Palm Coast utility director fired for 'aggressive and inappropriate' behavior

City of Salem Wastewater Treatment Plant to pay $25,000 fine for Permit Violations | US EPA

EPA Office of Inspector General Warns That More Than 200 Drinking Water Systems Have ...

Questions remain as to why Spokane's airport failed to report PFAS contamination, clean up will take

Exploring the Opportunity for Emerging PFAS Destruction Technologies - IDTechEx

Officials warn of harmful chemicals found in game meat - WCAX

Orange County Utilities Wins Best Tasting Drinking Water - OCFL Newsroom

Fort Pierce shares plan to rid drinking water of lead - WPBF

Riviera Beach City Utility District employees 'failed to carry out their essential duties,' report says

Bayshore wastewater pumping station getting $17 million renovation - YouTube

Riviera Beach City Utility District employees 'failed to carry out their essential duties,' report says | WPTV 

Palm Coast utility director fired for 'aggressive and inappropriate' behavior | Ormond Beach Observer 

'It's going to happen again': Edgewater residents voice flooding concerns at town hall | WESH 

Amid the Health, Biodiversity, and Climate Crises, Nominee to EPA Head Walks in Lockstep ...

Trump's reelection halts EPA action on Permian Basin polution

Amid the Health, Biodiversity, and Climate Crises, Nominee to EPA Head Walks in Lockstep ...

3M watchdog says he 'agonized' over PFAS chemicals in video deposition - FOX 9

Officials warn Vermonters of PFAS in game meat - WCAX

Winter Haven commissioners vote to remove fluoride from water, citing RFK Jr. - WFLA

Students are picking up the pieces after an intense hurricane season in the Southeast. Climate experts say it won’t be the last. | The Daily Gamecock

EPA New England issues a Draft OCS Air Permit for new offshore wind farm project

EPA to continue taking samples in 5th Ward for possible creosote contamination - YouTube

U.S. EPA awards Illinois over a half billion dollars for clean energy projects | Local News

About 19% of Oregonians at risk for PFAS groundwater contamination - OPB

Tests show high level of 'forever chemicals' in Montreal firefighter bunker gear | CBC News

Debate stalls on defining what PFAS are used in New Mexico | Local News

City Working with County, Developers on Wastewater Interconnect - Hernando Sun

Sixth beach house collapses in North Carolina's Outer Banks in the past 6 months | KALW

Florida’s iconic Key deer face an uncertain future as seas rise | Niagara Gazette

RFK Jr.’s concerns about fluoride force policy change in Florida town | Washington Examiner

Georgia’s biggest wildlife refuge is poised for expansion. Here’s why it matters in Florida. | WUFT

*State, local leaders talk rebuilding on Pinellas beaches after hurricanes | Tampa Bay Times 

Wildwood offers $5,000 reward to find illicit sewage dumpers | Villages News 

Florida DEP to put Marco Island on water study list for nitrogen, off state impaired list - Yahoo

EPA Highlights Progress Achieved to Reduce Waste and Conserve Resources on America ...

What Lee Zeldin's Nomination Means for the EPA - WIRED

EPA Announces $156 Million Loan to Improve Drinking Water Infrastructure in Pflugerville, Texas

PFAS may contaminate drinking water of one in five Americans, study suggests

Environmental Protection Agency Releases Third PFAS Progress Repo

[Commentary] An Updated Primer on PFAS/Forever Chemical Claims: Regulation, Litigation ...

The Wrap: Central Florida's critical connection between water quality and quantity

Wildwood officials suspect illegal sewage dumping - Central Florida Public Media

EPA Finalizes 1,4-Dioxane TSCA Risk Evaluation

Despite shortfalls, Flagler Beach Commission declines increasing utility rates | Ormond Beach Observer

Seminole homeowner says fix coming soon for stormwater pipe she clogged with concrete | Orlando Sentinel

Manatee County alerts residents to King Tide expected from Nov. 15 to 20 | ABC Action News

State, local leaders talk rebuilding on Pinellas beaches after hurricanes | Tampa Bay Times

Wildwood offers $5,000 reward to find illicit sewage dumpers | Villages News

Opinion: Commentary: Florida’s dangerous dance with hurricanes and coastal development | Orlando Sentinel

Office of Inspector General to release report on Riviera Beach water contamination event | WPTV

Guest Commentary | Lehigh Acres Citizen

Representative Lee Zeldin Announced as New EPA Administrator

Sierra Club Florida's questions for new FDEP Secretary - Gulf Breeze News

Episode 168: Piney Point Update - The Bradenton Times

How the election could affect the EPA - Federal News Network

Biden-Harris Administration Makes Unprecedented Progress to Protect Communities from ...

Key takeaways from the U.S. EPA's third annual PFAS roadmap | WaterWorld

PFAS Potentially Contaminate Water For Up to 95 Million Americans: Study - Earth.Org

RELEASE: Hurricane Milton flooded waterways, communities across Florida with 70M ...

Clean water advocates discuss environmental impacts post hurricanes - WFLA

Concerns grow about Tampa Bay's water quality after storms, red tide and a looming political shift

Residents at a Nassau County apartment complex say water woes are becoming unbearable | News4Jax

GCS honors fifth-graders, swears in three new police officers | Clay Today

DUCT TAPE REPAIRS: Former Riviera Beach employee said lack of maintenance hurt water quality | WPTV

Financial advisors hired to oversee Wastewater Treatment expansion funding | Gulf Breeze News

DOH-Collier cautions of blue-green algae at Lake Avalon | WINK

Winter Haven nixing fluoride from city’s water supply | ABC Action News

Red Tide Status Update: 11/13/24 | Bradenton Times

*NRWA Seeks Environmental Justice eLearning Vendor

*Rural Water Success Story: Union City, Indiana

*WEBINAR: NRWA Registered Apprenticeship and the Rural Water Workforce

*WaterISAC Monthly Update: November 2024

*CISA Kicks Off Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month 2024

*Alabama: Officials Break Ground for New Owens Cross Roads Sewage Treatment Plant

*Virginia: $20M in Grants to Reduce Water Pollution in Chesapeake Bay


EPA Announces Members to the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee

EPA Finalizes Solvent 1,4-Dioxane TSCA Risk Evaluation

Now Available! Free EPA Advisory Services to Quantify Embodied Carbon of Construction Materials

New Study to Measure PFAS Exposure Among Construction Workers | UMass Lowell

Michigan's PFAS drinking-water limits hang in balance of Supreme Court case

AFBF seeks farmer protection from PFAS contaminations - Brownfield Ag News

Florida mayor announces lawsuit targeted at water supply concerns - YouTube

Lennox council approves prison wastewater connection - YouTube

Florida FY 2024-25 Budget Summary: Natural Resources, Environment, Growth ...

Hillsborough County allocates $5.6 million to help fix storm-damaged homes | ABC Action News 

Cape Canaveral seeks funding for infrastructure upgrades to support more launches | WESH 

Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition Shows Dredging Muck Helps the Lagoon | Space Coast Daily 

Shallow reservoir improves water flowing to Everglades National Park | Okeechobee News 

WATER CONTAMINATION: Riviera Beach Water Plant Treatment manager resigns amid utility problems | WPTV 

West Palm Beach water battle headed to court to avoid 'catastrophic' scenario | WPTV 

New FEMA policy change could make affording flood insurance easier | ABC Action News

Fact-checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims about fluoride | Tampa Bay Times

Downrite Engineering Corp Cited for 10 Carious OSHA Violations | STLNews

Why the largest lakes in the US are essential to the economy and environment | Morning Sun

EPA Finalizes Rule to Reduce Wasteful Methane Emissions and Drive Innovation in the Oil ...

Biden EPA to charge first-ever 'methane fee' for drilling waste by oil and gas companies

Meet the 'great deregulator' Trump chose to lead EPA - E&E News by POLITICO

PFAS may be contaminating drinking water for up to 27% Americans – study - The Guardian

USGS estimates 20% of U.S. population relies on PFAS contaminated drinking water

Even the pristine waters of Iceland are contaminated with “forever chemicals.” What's the source?

Rising Water: All one water - Central Florida Public Media

SediVision® Achieves Historic Wastewater Industry Milestone | Morningstar

Roots cause over 100 gallons of wastewater to spill in Mobile County | WKRG.com

'Come up with real solutions': Palm Coast drainage committee suggests offering surplus dirt to aid residents with drainage problems | Palm Coast Observer 

South Daytona residents demand flood solutions at city council meeting | WESH 

Space Florida prioritizing infrastructure to boost industry | WFTV 

$51 million park and stormwater project opens in Tampa | WMNF 

Sanibel eyes new hurricane protections amid recovery | WINK 

Tampa opens new park meant to also help prevent flooding | ABC Action News 

A New Tropical Storm Named Sara Could Hit Florida: What to Know | Miami New Times 

*Drinking Water Recall As FDA Sets Risk Level

Maintenance and Repair Coatings for Key Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Assets | November 14, 2024 | 2:00 pm CT

NRWA Registered Apprenticeship and the Rural Water Workforce | November 21, 2024 | 2:00 pm CT

Lead Reduction Updates and Lead Service Line Identification and Replacement | December 3, 2024 l 12:00 p.m. CT

Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Made Simple | December 5, 2024 | 2:00 pm CT

PFAS Litigation – Water – Wastewater – Microplastics | December 11, 2024 | 2:00 pm CT

Trump selects Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, former NY rep confirms - The Hill

Disaster Risks and PFAS Remediation Will Shape Environmental Policy

Breakthrough Tech Captures and Destroys “Forever Chemicals” in a Single Process - SciTechDaily

Using personal care products during and after pregnancy can increase exposure to toxic chemicals

Toxic Secret: Sanford lawsuit demands factory owners clean up drinking water

Opinion: Everyone should have right to clean water, especially children

Naples fluoride debate heats up as City Council mulls removing it from water supply

City-county talks on wastewater hookup mark 'progress' - Suncoast News

Who will lead energy, environment agencies under Trump? - The Hill

Biden and Environmental Groups Try to Protect Climate Policies from Trump 

Use facts when considering PFAS rules for oil and gas | My View | santafenewmexican.com

LDFA approves testing more wells for PFAS, PFECHS | News | cadillacnews.com

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere. Here's how to reduce your exposure

Opinion: Wastewater infrastructure fails during storms - The News-Press

Margate, Florida residents approve $120 million bond for water and wastewater upgrades

Miami-Dade Utility Issues Draft of Future Contract - Industry Insider

Florida’s iconic Key deer face an uncertain future as seas rise | Florida Politics

Indian River County issues boil water notice takes effect Tuesday | WPEC

Manatee Commission Approves Developer Request to Release Conservation Easements | Bradenton Times

United States Files Court Settlement for Cleanup and Reimbursement of Costs at Iowa ...

EPA Issues Compliance Order to Baltimore Metal Shredding Operation to Address Air Violations

EPA Releases Proposed Plan for Motorola 52nd Street Superfund Cleanup in Phoenix

Scientists Warn: Up to 95 Million Americans Could Be Drinking Toxic, PFAS-Contaminated Water

Bottom of the Ninth: Forever Chemical Bans Take Effect in 2025. What's in Your Team Apparel?

New Technique Can Capture and "Destroy" PFAS in Water | Technology Networks

Margate Residents Approve $120 Million Bond For Essential Water And Wastewater Upgrades

Submit written comments on the Draft 2024 Lower Kissimmee Basin Water Supply Plan Update | Okeechobee News 

Public invited to participate in Lake O study | Okeechobee News 

Blue Origin Granted Water Deluge Permit For LC-36 By FDEP | TalkOfTitusville.com

EPA Further Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Final Cleanup Plan at Newark's ...

Save the Bay urges EPA to expedite cleanup of hazardous Westerly mill site - YouTube

Researchers Develop New Method To Test PFAS in Water - Technology Networks

Water activists 'concerned' but will keep fighting 'forever chemicals' as Trump returns

Scientists study levels of PFAS chemicals after toxic Brunswick spill - YouTube

Flagler Beach Prepares to Utility Rates by $8.76 a Month - FlaglerLive

Experts see above normal bacteria in Tampa Bay waterways | ABC Action News

Daytona Beach trying to replace decades-old lift stations to help raw sewage issues | WESH

First round of Ormond Beach debris collection may be complete in a couple weeks | Ormond Beach Observer

City of Melbourne Working on Comprehensive Inventory of Water Distribution Network | Space Coast Daily

Red Tide Status Update: 11/16/24 | Bradenton Times

Residents of The Villages reminded to always pick up after their pets | Villages News

Florida’s Iconic Key Deer Face An Uncertain Future As Seas Rise (Video) | South Florida Reporter

Homeowners seek answers on new FEMA flood maps in Jupiter | WPTV

Fernandina Beach launches flood risk portal to help community access important information | News4Jax