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*Rural Water Strong Supporting USDA

*NRWA Workforce Survey

*Legislative update: Florida’s newest laws 

Farmers Express Frustrations over EPA's Regulations at House Ag Hearing - 101.5 WKKG

Petrol stations under the pump for unsafe fuel transfers

EPA Examines Suspected New Contaminants at Greenpoint Superfund Site - East New York News

'Forever chemicals' used in lithium ion batteries threaten environment, research finds

Forever chemicals on the EU agenda: Key insights for the fashion industry on upcoming ...

Seattle's airport pioneers PFAS removal from fire trucks - EHN - Environmental Health News

*UPDATE: Precautionary Boil Water Notice in Mims Rescinded After Officials ... - Space Coast Daily

*Anheuser-Busch donates 2532 cans of emergency drinking water to Baker Fire District

*As Florida's heat law kicks in, feds eye worker heat protections - WUSF

*Nearly $5 million to go toward clean water efforts, police departments in Westchester | News

*Drinking Water Warnings Issued to Thousands in Texas - Newsweek

*These New Mexico fire victims are starting to give up on FEMA 

*Commentary: Clean water can be profitable - Orlando Sentinel

*UF study reveals environmental impact of artificial sweeteners - Mainstreet Daily News

*MIL-OSI USA: Harmful Algal Blooms 101: What are they and what do we do about them?!

City of Palm Bay Selects Gabriel Bowden as the New Director of Utilities | Space Coast Daily 

EPA Announces $14 Million WIFIA Loan to Develop Drought Solutions in California

Lawmakers warn EPA its 'Clean Power Plan 2.0' could have 'catastrophic' effect on electric grid

EPA considers scrapping buildings amid low worker turnout - E&E News by POLITICO

Christy Remucal on finding PFAS contamination in water foams - PBS Wisconsin

EPA recommends states monitor fish for 12 PFAS chemicals | Maine Public

DeSantis was right to veto water 'turkeys' - Tampa Bay Times

Hydraulic Modeling Engineered For Florida's Booming Population - Water Online

Map shows states where COVID levels are "high" or "very high" as summer wave spreads

C.M. WALKER | Alachua County Today

St. Johns County beach restoration leaves fishing pier high and dry | Florida Politics

Harmful blue-green algae toxins found in part of St. Johns River, Department of Health warns | News4Jax

Florida residents should get flood insurance even if they're not at risk, experts say | WPTV

Flagler Beach commission tables fill dirt moratorium, citing city code just needs enforcing | Palm Coast Observer

Opinion: DeSantis was right to veto water ‘turkeys’ | Tampa Bay Times

The Sanibel lighthouse restoration is complete | WINK

Florida City to Begin Major Improvement Project | South Dade News Leader

*August 5th Source Water Collaborative Webinar on Clean Water Act Permitting Guide for Protecting Drinking Water Sources

*EPA Adds PFAS to Clean Water Act Fish Consumption Monitoring Recommendations 

*Register for EPA’s Drinking Water System Resilience Webinar

*July 23rd EPA Capacity Development and Operator Certification 101 Webinar

*Be Prepared During Hurricane Season

*Innovating Water Management With Smart Flow Solutions

*5 Concerning Contaminants Found In Your Drinking Water

*Sustainability And Safety Considerations For PFAS Removal

*Vessel Design Impacts Efficiency In PFAS Treatment

*Taste And Odor Compounds In Drinking Water

*Addressing Water Scarcity With Intelis wSource Smart Meters

*Insta-Valve 250 Provides Targeted Control Without System Shutdown

*Hard Iron Versus Cast Iron Impellers For Non-Clog Sewage Pumps

*How To Optimize Your Grinder

*Odor And Corrosion Control

*How To Cost-Effectively Remove Oil Contaminants From Industrial Wastewater

*Advancing Dairy Wastewater Treatment

*The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Wastewater Treatment

*Data, Amplified – Breaking Down Silos For Data-Driven Decision Making

*Practical Tips For Improving Sewer Data Management

*Bridging The Gap Between Capital Planning And Asset Management

*Researchers Find Lithium Ion Batteries A Growing Source Of Pollution

*Lake And River Foams Study Reveals High PFAS Levels, Even Though Underlying Water May Be Less Contaminated

*AMWA Writes To House Appropriators In Strong Opposition Of Proposed SRF Cuts In FY25

*Every Last Drop: Zero-Waste Water Builds Water Resilience

*EPA Establishes Four Stormwater Centers Of Excellence With $5M In Grants

*AWWA And RCAP Renew Partnership To Strengthen Water Services For Small And Rural Communities

*California Congressman Secures Wins For Bay Area And Delta In Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)

*Hurricanes are known threat in Florida, but these natural disasters may surprise you

EPA Releases New Science-Based Recommendations to Help More States, Tribes, and ...

EPA Invests $20 Million in Water Workforce Training and Career Development as Part of ...

Justice Department and EPA Announce $241.5M Settlement with Marathon Oil to Reduce Climate

EPA Advances Major Regulations on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) 

EPA Grants Petition on Three PFAS Found in Fluorinated Plastic Containers

Florida, Environmental Groups Settle Lawsuit Over Massive Phosphate Leak

Chattahoochee Riverkeeper warns of 'impending disaster' downstream from Atlanta wastewater plant

Britain's largest water utility placed under special measures as it grapples with $15 billion debt pile

*EPA asks why funds are not reaching schools, childcares

*AWWA, AMWA file PFAS petition statement of issues 

*EPA releases proposed Restructuring Rule

*NRCS bulletin encourages updates to states’ priority source water protection areas

*House bill introductions support key AWWA priorities

*U.S. EPA publishes updated guidance on disposal of PFAS waste 

*Final rule updates NEPA regulations

*EPA releases UCMR 5 quarterly data 

*SRF funding for lead service line replacement

Collier water rate increase proposal could affect new homebuyers | WINK

Pass-A-Grille Beach nourishment project moves to next phase | ABC Action News

Green water concerns neighbors in Cape Coral community | WINK

SFWMD and USACE break ground on First Major Feature of WERP | Okeechobee News

In a first, sea rise kills off a Florida Keys species. Scientists fear it won’t be the last | Sun Sentinel

Rare Louisiana map turtle secures new protections in hopes of keeping it from going extinct | Times-Picayune


**Training Is A Dirty Word In Water And Wastewater

**Five Mistakes When Selecting a Flowmeter

Lauren Boebert Laughed at During Hearing: 'Do You Understand?' - Newsweek

BCWSA explores new treatment for PFAS removal | The Bucks County Herald

A UW-L professor is investigating forever chemicals in our water - WEAU

Environmental groups, Florida regulators settle lawsuit over massive 2021 leak of polluted waters

*Map Shows States With Drinking Water Warnings - Newsweek

*Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority moves forward with PFAS treatment system | WaterWorld

*Editorial: DeSantis, lawmakers gave Florida the cruelest of summers - Orlando Sentinel

*Coral Springs Drinking Water Undergoes Routine Chlorination July 15

*As pollution plagues Florida lakes, state spends millions to manage invasive plants

*New Study Locates PFAS 'Forever Chemical' Hot Spots in U.S. - EcoWatch 

*A contaminated sludge pond in East Hillsborough could soon have homes and businesses ... - WUSF 

*Additional Funding to Help Low-Income Households Pay Water and Sewer Bills

*Here's why you may have noticed changes in your tap water - CTV News Regina

*Efficient Water Quality Management Could Reduce Future Water Scarcity By Half

*Cutting-Edge Technology Detects Nanoplastics In Water — Instantly

*EPA Selects Educational Organizations To Receive Over $3.6M To Support Environmental Projects Nationwide

*Missouri American Water Files Rate Request Driven By $1.5B In Water And Wastewater System Investments

Florida researchers have a new tool for deep-sea exploration | WFSU 

Grants could ease pain of costly septic conversion in Lake Panasoffkee | Villages News 

Photo: Construction Work Leads To Chemstrand Water Geyser | North Escambia 

Pass-a-Grille Beach renourishment gets federal approval, will continue | Tampa Bay Times 

New to flood insurance? Some say it's becoming 'almost completely unaffordable' | WPTV 

First major feature for Western Everglades Restoration Project | WINK 

Estero Island Beach Renourishment project begins this month | WINK 

*2024 hurricane season outlook just grew bigger: 25 named storms now expected by experts

*3 years after Piney Point disaster, Florida settles lawsuit with environment groups 

Florida Agrees to Stronger Clean Water Act Protections for Piney Point - The Bradenton Times

House committee approves big cuts to EPA, Interior - POLITICO Pro

Supreme Court 'shadow docket' halts another EPA rule - E&E News by POLITICO

EPA: Another Strike Against PFAS

How to avoid PFAS: 5 common items to avoid to minimise exposure to 'forever chemicals'

Lake and river foams study reveals high PFAS levels, even though underlying water may be ...

Environmental groups, state reach settlement in Piney Point leak - WTSP.com

Piney Point wastewater lawsuit settles with more oversight of the site - YouTube

Groups reach deal in fertilizer waste site cleanup - POLITICO Pro

*Boil water notice issued for some Leesburg residents - WFTV

*Environmental groups, Florida regulators settle lawsuit over massive 2021 leak of polluted waters

*A radioactive 'Fountain of Youth' stands in this Florida city. But is it safe to drink?

*Students at Clearwater Central Catholic HS help bring clean drinking water to villages in Tanzania

*Flooding threatens private drinking water wells | Health - MessageMedia.co

*Florida settles lawsuit over Piney Point leak into Tampa Bay

*California Drinking Water Map Shows Facilities at Risk of Failing - Newsweek

*Florida: tree cactus becomes first local species killed off by sea-level rise - The Guardian

*Study reveals environmental impact of artificial sweeteners - Phys.org 

*Florida considers adding more nuclear power plants, first expansion in decades | Tampa 

Boil water notice issued for some Leesburg residents | WFTV 

Sea Level Rise Locally and Globally with Dr. Gary Mitchum and Lauren Wolf | WMNF 

3 years after Piney Point disaster, Florida settles lawsuit with environment groups | Tampa Bay Times 

New FEMA flood maps stand to place thousands more Palm Beach County residents in high-risk zones | WPTV 

Environmental groups and Florida reach a settlement over the Piney Point crisis | WMNF 

Environmentalists, state of Florida settle Piney Point lawsuit | Your Observer 

Suwannee River Water Management District receives national award | Madison County Carrier 

*Drinking Water System Resilience July 30, 2024 l 1:00 p.m. CT

*Cloud-Based SCADA Systems - Value, Functionality, Security, Flexibility: The Best Option for Small Rural Systems August 8, 2024 | 2:00 pm CT

*Support Needed for USDA Rural Development Water and Environmental Programs

EPA Selects Educational Organizations to Receive Over $3.6 million to Support ...

EPA selects four educational organizations to receive funding for environmental projects in ...

Congressional Republicans Target EPA Rule | Transport Topics

PFAS Mid-Year Update: Waves of New Federal Regulations, State Laws, and Lawsuits ...

Superfund enforcement of PFAS starts today. Where does waste and recycling go from here?

Researchers say lithium-ion batteries part of PFAS problem - Recycling Today

Florida Agrees to Stronger Clean Water Act Protections for Piney Point

Over 10000 gallons of untreated sewage spill after force main break, Fort Walton Beach officials say

Health advisory issued for Bass Lake, Dons Bayou after sewage spill in Fort Walton Beach

*DOH-Okaloosa Issues Health Advisory for Bass Lake and Dons Bayou 

*Debate flares over how quickly to replace many lead service lines - WUSF 

*Be Prepared: Progress Report - R Street Institute 

*Se7en Wetlands shows off beauty and clean water - FOX 13 Tampa Bay

*Investigation of an Acute Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak Linked to Drinking Water in a ... - Cureus

*Around town: Tampa news briefs | News | tampabeacon.com 

*Federal judge blocks Biden administration gender identity rule in Florida - Orlando Weekly

*Missions team helps churches provide clean water in Cuba - The Baptist Paper

*Are Artificial Sweeteners In Your Seafood? Study Suggests Food Chain Contamination

*Brewing A Greener Future: Craft Beer's Environmental Revolution

*Exploring Water Solutions For A Better Future

*Researchers Show Impact Of COVID-19 On Drinking Water Quality

*The Timing Of Rainfall Could Help Predict Floods

UF study reveals environmental impact of artificial sweeteners | Okeechobee News 

St. Augustine Beach Ocean Pier no longer reaches ocean after beach renourishment | Action News Jax 

Fort Lauderdale and contractor fined $175,000 over blunders during drainage project | Sun Sentinel 

Debate flares over how quickly to replace many lead service lines | WJCT 

The Union of Concerned Scientists predicts extensive coastal flooding is in Florida's future | WFSU 

Manuel's Branch plagued by alarming contamination levels - The News-Press

EPA loses ground in Supreme Court decisions - EHN - Environmental Health News

Court Halts EPA's 'Good Neighbor' Plan That Opponents Said Was Not Neighborly

Lawmakers to examine EPA's impact on agriculture - E&E News by POLITICO

PFAS: What are forever chemicals, and why do they matter?

New study shows how much people are willing to remove PFAS - WMUR

Stay Informed and Remain Complaint: Visit AEM's EPA PFAS Reporting and Requirements ...

Boil water advisory issued for Florida Ave in Olympia - WACH

Annual chlorine flush in West Palm Beach begins July 5; residents may notice taste, odor

*Implications of Recent Supreme Court Decisions on Administrative, Environmental, and Natural Resource Law | NatLawReview.com

*Billions in Beach Nourishment Projects Post-Hurricane Ian | Link News

*St. Johns County Receives $25M Support for Five Major Beach-Nourishing Projects | Action News Jax

*Clearwater Has $100 Million Plan to Prevent This Neighborhood’s Flooding | Tampa Bay Times

*Saving Water, Saving Money This Summer | Lake O News

*Alachua County Reminds Residents: Restrictions on Fertilizer This Summer | WCBJ

*North Florida Land Trust Receives Grant from Partnership for Gulf Coast Land Conservation | MIT News

Opinion: Increasingly unpredictable weather means cautious water management | Sun Sentinel 

Okaloosa County Health Department issues health advisory following wastewater spill in Fort Walton Beach | WJHG 

EPA Safer Choice and Design for the Environment Program Postponed

EPA issues game-changing new rule for carmakers that will affect the majority of vehicles by 2032

Utah physician: Air quality could 'harm thousands of children' after EPA regulations thrown out

How you can limit your exposure to PFAs: UI Extension - WCIA.com

PFAS: Ultrasound tech may be effective in removing 'forever chemicals' in water - News Center Maine

Washougal finds 'slightly elevated' levels of PFAS in all six of the city's wells

Florida emergency rooms see a surge in COVID-19 cases, nearing last winter's peak

Wastewater overflow in Charlotte caused by grease blockage - MSN

Norovirus - WastewaterSCAN Dashboard 

*Boil order in Port Charlotte issued; Fort Myers boil order rescinded - WGCU

*Is fluoride out of drinking water in Collier County? What to know - Naples Daily News

*Drinking Water Made From Air's Moisture to Go on Sale - Newsweek

*Powerful Florida family sold DeSantis administration toxic land, lawsuit alleges - Miami Herald

*Heat Advisories In Effect for Parts of Florida | 99.1 WQIK - iHeart

*US Company Plans To Launch Canned Drinking Water Made From Sun And Air - NDTV

*Is federal money doing anything to stop the drying Colorado River? - WUFT

*Untreated water from Florida tied to salmonella outbreak in cucumbers - MSN

*Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Kills 3: Know About Highly Fatal Naegleria Fowleri Infection

EPA and NMED Inspections Identify Widespread Emissions at Oil and Gas Facilities in the ...

US court vacates EPA's bird testing requirement for chemical companies - Reuters

EPA's Final Rule Enhances Risk Evaluations Process For Scrutiny of TSCA Chemicals

Common foods linked to high levels of toxic PFAS chemicals in the body - EHN

New Research Links Common Foods to Higher Levels of PFAS in the Body | Truthout

PFAS foam is a 'visible reminder' of contamination - Midland Daily News

Lakeland commissioners approve $1 million following wastewater spill - Florida's Voice

Prichard reports over 444,000 gallons of sanitary sewer overflow in 2 days | WKRG.com

Florida sees COVID-19 surge in emergency rooms, near last winter's peaks - CBS News

St. Johns County beach restoration project completed ahead of schedule | Florida Politics 

Osceola County neighborhood getting water upgrades after using contaminated well water for decades | WESH 

Boil water notice lifted in Treeline Ave. neighborhood | WINK 

Florida voters consider climate change and candidates' proposed solutions | KLCC 

Tracking Tropical Storm Beryl: Latest maps, models and paths | WESH 

 Six Most Devastating Hurricanes in South Florida History | Miami New Times

DEP Launches the Resilient Florida Grant Application Portal - WQCS

Public input sought at meeting to update community on EPA's cleanup plan at the Collins ...

EPA Fines Two Oahu Nurseries over Federal Worker Protection Standard Violations

Public Notice: Opportunity to comment on Clean Water Act Certification for the Mancos River ... - EPA

Coffee, eggs and white rice linked to higher levels of PFAS in human body - The Guardian

PFAS: Danger spotted - now what? - Helmholtz - Association of German Research Centres

PFAS Chemicals: Tracking Sources and Health Risks - Today's Close-Up | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Avoid the water at these locations in Miami-Dade due to health quality advisory

Water Restrictions Extended in Tampa

450000 gallons of treated wastewater spills in Fairhope after manhole overflow - WKRG

*Boil water notice improving, yet remains frustrating Fort Myers neighborhood on Fourth of July

*A boil water advisory has been lifted for D.C. and Arlington ahead of July 4 influx

*Drinking Water System Resilience Webinar | US EPA

*Lead water pipes created a health disaster in Flint, but replacing them with cheaper plastic

*Florida bans local heat protections for outdoor workers - WESH

*Washington D.C.'s boil water alert also affects parts of Northern Virginia - WUFT

*Lyonia: Events and exhibits are just a small part of the adventure - The West Volusia Beacon 

*New Study Ranks Cleanest And Dirtiest Lakes In America

*Bill Requiring Robust Study Of Microplastics In Drinking Water Passes Assembly Committee

*AMWA Comments On DHS' Proposed Cyber Reporting Rule

*Phosphorus Removal Options Explored In Collaborative Trials

*Tailgating event to explain possible water outages coming to patio villas | Villages News 

*Water quality advisory issued for Oleta River State Park, Collins Park | Local 10 

*Red Tide Status Update: 7/3/24 | Bradenton Times 

*Opinion: Science, not stridence, solves our water problems | Sun Sentinel 

*Bradenton Beach sewer improvements near completion | Your Observer 

*Boil water notice improving, yet frustrating Fort Myers neighborhood on Fourth of July | WINK 

*Daily Audio Newscast | Kiowa County Press 

*Boil water alert issued for several subdivisions off Treeline Avenue - WGCU

*Staying hydrated in the heat is more than just drinking water - ClickOrlando.com

*Precautionary boil water notice for part of Charlotte County - WINK News

*Titusville pilot flies water purifiers to areas devastated by Hurricane Beryl - ClickOrlando.com

*A new federal rule could offer protection from extreme heat to millions of workers

*OSHA proposes federal worker heat protections in wake of Florida local ban

*Worsening floods and deterioration pose threats to US dam safety - WPLG Local 10

*A New Mexico city faces drinking water crisis following torrential rains and mudslides - NPR

*More than 150 lawmakers ask EPA to rescind heavy-duty emission rule - Land Line Magazine

*Sunrise Plumbing and Water Filtration Introduces State-of-the-Art Filtration Installations

EPA pauses toxics-free label expansion, citing budget cuts - E&E News by POLITICO

General Motors Agrees to Retire 50 million Metric Tons of Greenhouse Gas Credits to ...

EPA's PFAS Hazardous Substance Rule on the Horizon - Waste 360

Kirkland fragrance-free baby wipes sold at Costco contain PFAS, lawsuit alleges - KNOP

Lake Huron PFAS foam is a 'visible reminder' of contamination | WCMU Public Radio

Governor DeSantis Vetoes Safe Waterways Act, Surfrider Responds

Untreated water tied to salmonella outbreak in cucumbers that sickened 450 people in US

Governor DeSantis Vetoes Safe Waterways Act, Surfrider Responds - Yardbarker

Wetlands fight to continue for months | Florida Weekly 

Precautionary boil water notice for part of Charlotte County | WINK 

Fort Myers residents frustrated with constant water shortages | WINK 

South Florida reservoir feared to send pollution to St. Johns River | Clay Today 

SRC secures RESTORE funding | Gulf Breeze News 

Flood expert advises how to stay safe during a flood | WMNF 

NFLT gets grant from Partnership for Gulf Coast Land Conservation | Clay Today 



*Important Notice Regarding PFAS Settlements

*Operator Apprenticeships: Three Perspectives on Value

*Rural Water Success Story: Cherokee Hills Utility District Road to Success

*EPA Announces $250,000 to Winners of Small Communities - Big Challenges Prize Competition

*Arkansas: $60M Announced to Address Statewide Water Needs

Thanks to Gov. DeSantis, Floridians face continued risk of swimming in contaminated waters

Lakeland has an estimate of how much it will cost to clean up its southwest sewage spill

Volunteers monitor water quality in Punta Gorda canals for bacteria - Fox 4 News

EPA Releases Updated Climate Indicators Report Showing How Climate Change is ...

Sen. Cruz Leads Senate Republican Colleagues in Urging EPA to Reject California'...

EPA adds to official climate change indicators - E&E News by POLITICO

PFAS in baby wipes? We've got a solution for that. - Environment America

Shop Talk: What's the deal with PFAS anyway? - Powder

Here's What Happened To The Dozen Bills Involving PFAS Pollution - InDepthNH.org

Lakeland will pay nearly $1 million for wastewater cleanup near Carillon Lakes

More than 1,000 gallons of sewage overflow, MAWSS officials say | WKRG.com

*Florida City Suffering Drinking Water Shortage - MSN

*Tap Water – An Essential Part of a Hurricane Preparedness Plan - OCFL Newsroom

*Biden administration proposes worker heat protections, after DeSantis banned such rules in Florida

*Drinking Water Warning Issued for Nearly 1 Million People - Newsweek

*Central Florida relief plane stocked with water purifiers heading to areas hit by Hurricane Beryl

*Webinar: Get Ahead, Stay Ahead: What You Need to Do Before and After the LCRR/I October Deadline

*AMWA-AWWA Statement On PFAS Legal Filing

*'Forever Chemical' Discovery Can Aid Drinking Water Cleanups

*Droughts In Northern Hemisphere Increasingly Likely As Seasonal Streamflows Change

*Climate Change: Rising Temperatures Affect Groundwater Quality

*President's Investing in America Agenda Delivers More Than $142M To Bolster Resilience To Drought And Boost Water Supplies

Annual chlorine flush in West Palm Beach begins July 5; residents may notice taste, odor | WPEC 

11 nonprofits come together under one roof for new collaboration | Your Observer 

Engineers to stop beach renourishment operations on Independence Day | News4Jax 

Precautionary boil water notice issued for parts of Fort Myers | WINK 

Lakeland will pay nearly $1 million for wastewater cleanup near Carillon Lakes | ABC Action News 

Oakland drafts proposed 2024-25 budget | West Orange Times & Observer 

USACE hosts Central Everglades Planning Project Virtual Informational Meeting July 3 | Okeechobee News 

Jacksonville hospitals, schools, police stations could see regular disruptive flooding by 2050, study finds | News4Jax 

*New Method To Degrade PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Found Effective In The Lab

*Changing Water Conservation Attitudes Positively Impacts Water Availability

*Clean Water Act Leaves About 55% Of Water Flowing Out Of Rivers Vulnerable To Pollution, New Study Suggests

*Fewer Measurements Required To Determine Level Of Pharmaceutical Residues In Wastewater Due To New Model

*NOAA Awards $4.9M To Advance Drought Monitoring And Prediction In U.S. West

Florida DEP permit activity for Gulf County | Eastern Panhandle

Supreme Court ruling overturns 40-year precedent, weakening EPA, federal agencies

The enduring threat of PFAS: a water expert's perspective - WaterWorld Magazine

Community Advocates Seek to Defend EPA's PFAS Drinking Water Standards in Court

NRDC Seeks to Defend Biden EPA Restrictions on Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water ...

Thanks to Gov. DeSantis, Floridians face continued risk of swimming in contaminated waters

Stormwater Shake-up: Understanding Changes to Florida's Environmental Resource Permit Process

Saving water = saving money this summer | South Central Florida Life

*Hurricane Beryl explodes into Category 5 storm with 165-mph winds. Will Florida feel impact?

*Florida Keys Stewardship Grant Opportunity Added to DEP's Water Quality Protection Grant Portal

Saving water = saving money this summer | Okeechobee News 

Alachua County reminds residents of restrictions on fertilizers this summer | WCJB 

Gov DeSantis vetoes bill that requires DOH to issue health warnings at local beaches | WINK 

Massive beach renourishment project starts in Flagler County ahead of hurricane season | WESH 

Hurricane Beryl upgraded to Category 5 as it moves across Caribbean sea | WESH 

*Hillsborough County Releases Annual Water Quality Reports: Your Drinking Water Explained

*Setting the PACE: New legislation makes a good thing better - Florida Politics

*Small towns face high costs to remove PFAS from drinking water - EHN

*Canned water made from air and sunlight to hit US stores in September | New Scientist

*Saving water = saving money this summer | South Central Florida Life

*Congressman wants USACE to turn algae into fuel | South Central Florida Life

*Editor in Chief Jamie Rich takes us through the Summer 2024 Adventure Issue. - Flamingo Magazine

*Washington town finds toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water - KOIN.com

*Florida DOH-Polk County Issues Alert For Lake Van Alert: Harmful Algae Bloom Detected

*Raw Sewage Turned Into Drinking Water in 24 Hours in California | Inside Edition

EPA Region 7 Presents $1M Check to City of Waterloo, Iowa, After Selection for Brownfields Grant

EPA starts over on smog standards, garnering pushback from environmentalists over delay

Chevron takeaways: Supreme Court ruling removes frequently used tool from federal regulators

Letter: McWilliams in the environmental champion we need - Concord Monitor

PFAS Testing to be Conducted in Dexter Township - The Sun Times News

Richmond's PFAS Crisis Echoes Asbestos - Hawkesbury Post

Wastewater Cleanup Near Carillon Lakes to Cost Nearly $1 Million - LkldNow

DeSantis vetoes bill to improve public warnings about bacteria contaminating beaches ...

Signs of avian flu found in San Francisco wastewater - Yahoo

Frustrated and frightened for our waters - The News-Press

Blocking enforcement of the EPA's 'good neighbor' policy | Review Times Here's what that means

Call for EPA to Reject Harmful Weed Killer; Politicized Supreme Court Takes the Reins from ...

West Virginia Attorney General applauds SCOTUS ruling pausing EPA plan - WV News

Toxic PFAS absorbed through skin at levels higher than previously thought - The Guardian

Getting PFAS out of drinking water - C&EN - American Chemical Society

Toxic PFAS absorbed through skin at levels higher than thought | Al Mayadeen English

New regulations for “forever chemicals” in drinking water | WFLA 

*When Left In The Sun, Plastic Water Bottles Release Toxic Compounds That Can Cause Cancer

*Water from Air? How a Bengaluru startup is trying to solve the drinking water crisis

*Man recovering from shark bite on the Florida coast in state's third attack in a month

*Ban On Intentional Balloon Releases Will Take Effect In Florida | WUSF 

*'Crack' Bear Bill: Florida Makes It Legal To Kill Black Bears Under Certain Circumstances | NBC Miami 

*Florida Wetlands Permitting Fight Likely To Continue For Months | WGCU 

*Advocates Say So Far Florida's New Plans To Heal Polluted Springs Still Fall Short | WLRN 

*Protecting Florida's Scrub Forest: Balancing Development And Conservation | Clermont Sun 

*Angry Lake Panasoffkee Residents Fighting To Save Their Rural Way Of Life | Villages-News 

*The Fight Over Florida Wetlands Permitting Authority Will Continue For Months | WMNF 

*Proposed Federal Bill Would Aid Coastal Homeowners Facing Erosion | WPTV 

DeSantis vetoes bill to improve public warnings about bacteria contaminating beaches, public waterways | Sun Sentinel

*Florida Clean Water and Public Health Legislation Vetoed - Surfrider Foundation

*Health Department issues new warning for blue-green algae at Doctors Lake | Clay Today

*Gardening | Drought and heat: What's next? - Florida NewsLine

*UF Geography charts a course toward a more water-resilient future - News

*Fires, floods have New Mexico reeling from multiple disasters

*Going to celebrate the Florida Panthers at Sunday's victory parade? Here's what you need to know

*Reclaimed Water Might Be An Option For More Homes And Businesses - Osprey Observer

*It could feel like 109 degrees—heat advisory issued for Miami Dade and Broward counties

*New Device From MIT To Extract Drinking Water From Thin Air | Watch - MSN

*Get The Dirt: When The Rain Arrives, Consider These Options | Osprey Observer

What the Supreme Court's Latest Ruling Against the EPA Means for Oi & Gas | OilPrice.com

House Republicans propose to slash EPA, Interior bureaus - E&E News by POLITICO

EPA Announces Order Requiring Accel Charter Schools Network to Inspect and Abate ...

PFAS in Packaging: What the Food Industry Needs to Know

No Further Action Letters may be reopened where PFAS presence is suspected | DLA Piper

PFAS: Maine utilities adapt to new federal drinking water limits | newscentermaine.com

Florida sees spike in COVID-19 levels as 'FLiRT' variants sweep US - Tampa Bay Times

EPA is investigating wastewater released into Puhi Bay from troubled Hilo sewage plant

Reclaimed Water Might Be An Option For More Homes And Businesses - Osprey Observer

Southwest Florida invests billions in beach nourishment projects post-Hurricane Ian | WINK 

Manatee County staff and residents discuss hazard mitigation | Your Observer 

FL Department of Health issues alert for algae toxins in Doctors Lake ahead of holiday weekend | Action News Jax 

Red Tide Status Update: 6/28/24 | Bradenton Times 

*Multiple Lawsuits Filed Against EPA for Final PFAS Drinking Water Rule

*ASDWA Submits Groundwater Comments to White House PCAST Advisors

*EPA Science Advisory Board Environmental Justice Panel Meetings

*Westchester Joint Water Works Settlement Will Require Construction of $138M Filtration Plant


*PFAS Settlement Deadline and Upcoming Informational Webinar 07.02.24 @ 2 PM CST

*Additional $43M Delivered for Rural Water Projects

*EPA Publishes 2024-2027 Climate Adaptation Plan

*So God Made a Water Operator

*Tropics Update: Invest 94L (30%) to Move Toward the Yucatan Peninsula This Weekend; Invest 95L (70%) Working to Organize in the Eastern Tropical Atlantic [Thursday 6/27/2024]***

FDEP educates officials on mangroves - AMI Sun

FDEP coming to islands for CCCL outreach | News, Sports, Jobs - SANIBEL-CAPTIVA

Debate Over Oil Drilling Expansion in Florida Intensifies

EPA head addresses past setbacks and future challenges - EHN

EPA speeds up new chemicals review process - E&E News by POLITICO

EPA Reclassifies Three Ozone Nonattainment Areas from Moderate to Serious

What do new regulations on PFAS mean for the home industry?

Living with PFAS in Metro Detroit

PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Can be Reduced in Highway Construction and Maintenance Projects

Florida investing $1.5B in natural resources under new state budget - WCJB

Water Restrictions are Extended: Residents Should Conserve Water - City of Clearwater

Hillsborough County says wastewater treatment plant is reaching capacity - WTSP.com

*Quick Solutions To PFAS In Drinking Water, Especially For Smaller Systems

*Temporary Bypass Helps City Of Auburn, New York, Divert Stream Water Safely And Efficiently

*A More Measured World Of Water

*Meeting Customer Demands For Clean Water

*Chemical Treatment Solutions For Municipal Wastewater

*Smart Infrastructure Solutions: The Antidote To AMI Tunnel Vision

*DWTP Filtration System For Arsenic Removal

*Direct Burial Meters Offer Significant Savings

*Treating Micropollutants With UV In Drinking Water

*EPA To Award $9.75 Million To Support Water Quality Monitoring And Protect Beachgoers

*3 Keys To Flow Meters As Water Management Tools

*Unlocking The Potential Of Corporate Funding To Address Water Challenges — Part 1

Bay County TPO Officials discuss State Road 20 expansion project | My Panhandle

 Angry Lake Panasoffkee residents fighting to save their rural way of life | Villages News

 The fight over Florida wetlands permitting authority will continue for months | WMNF

 Boil Water Notice Issued For Cottage Hill Water Works Customers On And Near Cedar Tree Lane | North Escambia

‘Something big’ needed to fix Longboat's Gulfside Road beach problem | Your Observer

St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bay Estuary Program plans for the next 10 years | My Panhandle

New surveys produce ­potential cost reductions for dredging canals | Your Observer

In the searing heat of the Gaza summer, Palestinians are surrounded by sewage and garbage | Associated Press

Flagler's Army Corps beach project to begin July 1, predicted to finish one month ahead of schedule | Ormond Beach Observer

The Supreme Court will consider reinstating a critical approval for a rail project in eastern Utah | KUNC

*New regulations for “forever chemicals” in drinking water - WFLA 

*America's drinking water is under attack, with links back to China, Russia and Iran

*With reservoir at low levels, Bay area water restrictions to remain in place

*Eatonville issued a $34 million DEP grant to upgrade town's plagued water infrastructure

*BSU Expands Water Treatment Plant to Meet Growing Demand - Fort Myers Florida Weekly

*100% Sustainable, Reusable, and Recyclable: Tropical Water Sets a New Standard in ...

*Blue-Green Algae Alert for Caloosahatchee River - Fort Myers Florida Weekly

*Health Department issues new warning for blue-green algae at Doctors Lake | Clay Today

*Drinking Water of Almost a Million Californians Failed to Meet State Requirements 

*Eyes on seagrass - AMI Sun

*Delray Beach To Clean Water System, Prepare Now - BocaNewsNow.com

*Drinking Water Violations See New York Company Hit With Huge Penalty - Newsweek

*More rain is possible in the deluged Midwest as flooding kills 2 and threatens a dam 

*Warmer temperatures, stagnant supply prompt Hamilton to add more chlorine to drinking water 

*Vacation rental bill transmitted to DeSantis - AMI Sun

*UF Research: Managing Horses to Prevent Heat Stress - FTBOA

BSU Expands Water Treatment Plant to Meet Growing Demand | Florida Weekly

Summer Haven homes face uncertain future as commissioners weigh options for coastal erosion issues | News4Jax

Apartments, office space, hotel: Flea World redevelopment gets initial approval in Seminole County | WESH

Blue-Green Algae Alert for Caloosahatchee River | Florida Weekly

Precautionary boil water notice for customers of Bagdad | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

Neal Communities faces local opposition over Alva development  | WINK

State: Leaky pipes, no license at Calhoun County mobile home parks | WOOD

Hillsborough County reservoir at just 16% capacity, watering restrictions extended | WFLA

Florida investing $1.5B in natural resources under new state budget | WCJB

PFAS are everywhere. Here's what to know and do - Outlier Media

PFAS 'forever' chemical laws need an overhaul – recent court rulings highlight the loopholes

New method to degrade PFAS 'forever chemicals' found effective in the lab - Phys.org

Survey rates best tap water in multiple GA cities - Valdosta Today

Drinking Water Violations See New York Company Hit With Huge Penalty - Newsweek

More rain possible in deluged Midwest as flooding kills 2, causes water to surge around dam - WSVN

Water quality issues reported - Anna Maria Islander

What is water cremation, and how is it better for the environment? - WPTV

Team Aims to Improve Safety of Fertilizers Made From Wastewater Sludge

*Florida investing $1.5B in natural resources under new state budget

*Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program Call for Applications

EPA reports remediation progress in latest update - reviewonline.com

EPA probe of Texas oil wells could stymie carbon capture industry - E&E News by POLITICO

The return of toxic algae blooms exposes Florida's failure. The federal EPA must act. - TCPalm

*Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority uses powdered activated carbon to ...

*Rising temperatures pose a greater risk for outdoor workers and vulnerable populations - WUSF 

*Information on Cyanobacteria/Blue-Green Algae | Okeechobee County Florida Board of ...

*What's causing the devastating flooding in the Midwest? - WPLG 

*City of Charlottetown wins AWWA's Best of the Best Water Taste Test

*Hiker Survives 10 Days In California Mountains By Drinking Water Collected In Boot

*DeSantis Signs Controversial 'Stand Your Ground' Law Against Bears in Florida - MSN

*AI Can Help Forecast Toxic 'Blue-Green Tides'

*UMD Leads Sensor Project To Cast A Wide 'Net' To Predict, Prepare For Floods

*EPA Publishes Its 2024-2027 Climate Adaptation Plan

*When In Drought: Researchers Map Which Parts Of The Amazon Are Most Vulnerable To Climate Change

*Marmon Industrial Water Continues Innovation Streak With Mobile Water Treatment Solutions

*Breakthrough Partnership Between Ovivo And Evocra To Accelerate PFAS Removal And Destruction Solutions Across North America

The Supreme Court will consider reinstating a critical approval for a rail project in eastern Utah | Middletown Press

Signs of hope for South Florida’s waters: A seagrass comeback, fighting storm surge and more | Sun Sentinel

DR-4794 FEMA Request for Public Assistance Deadline is 7/17/2024

Why EPA's new rules target these six PFAS chemicals: Health data and prevalence

EPA faces 'difficult choices' with budget cut - E&E News by POLITICO

Kennedy introduces resolution to reverse unscientific EPA rule crushing America's chemical industry

Why EPA's new rules target these six PFAS chemicals: Health data and prevalence 

Maine's new fishing limits are examples of ongoing state actions to combat PFAS

Undetectable levels of PFAS found in area aquifers, drinking water - Journal & Courier

Science, not stridence, will solve Florida's water problems - Tampa Bay Times

Another fish kill hits Biscayne Bay after record flooding: 'We're devastated' - WPLG

Sarasota County saw tens of thousands of gallons of sewage spill during recent flooding

*Cybersecurity, A Must For Water Utilities

*The Water Research Foundation Honors Outstanding Water Research Leaders

*AMWA-Backed Tax Parity Legislation Introduced For Water Conservation

*Circular Water Strategies In Solar Cell Manufacturing Could Realize Water Savings Of Up To 79%

Don’t allow contamination of Santa Rosa’s water supply | Gulf Breeze News

Health alert: Toxic blue-green algae at Doctors Lake | Clay Today

Opinion: Science, not stridence, will solve Florida’s water problems | Tampa Bay Times

Rescission of precautionary boil water notice for customers of Bagdad | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

Leadership Clay tours Mid-Clay Wastewater Treatment Facility in Green Cove Springs | Clay Today

Tampa Bay environmentalists warn about fertilizer impacting our waterways | ABC Action News

City applies for new septic to sewer project grant | Gulf Breeze News

Protect Lee County’s water quality and follow the fertilizer ordinance | Florida Weekly

Women form coalition to help save Summer Haven as commissioners look to address erosion issues | News4Jax

Heavy rainfall raises lake level | Okeechobee News

 Opinion: Trump’s bum advice about world beaches | Huntsville Item

 You don’t need a degree to understand climate change, just an insurance policy | Daily Evening Item

 Fight gears up over a Florida oil drilling permit | WMNF

*EPA Releases 2024-2027 Climate Adaptation Plan