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Fitzpatrick bill authorizes massive federal support to fight PFAS
April 26, 2024 -
Russian hacking group claims responsibility for cyberattack on Indiana wastewater plant
April 26, 2024 -
Responsible Flushing Alliance Recognizes National Hug A Plumber Day by Encouraging Smart Flushing Habits
April 26, 2024 -
Breaking Down New Rules About ‘Forever Chemicals’
April 25, 2024 -
Polluters must pay to clean up areas contaminated with PFOA, PFOS
April 25, 2024 -
Butler County community to get new water treatment plant
April 25, 2024 -
Teamwork averts sewer break from an environmental disaster
April 25, 2024 -
Treating Tampa Bay’s “Forever Chemicals” in Our Drinking Water
April 25, 2024 -
EPA Issues Final Rulemaking on Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans
April 24, 2024On March 14, 2024, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a final rule requiring certain facilities to develop Facility Response Plans (FRPs) for a potential worst-case discharge of Clean Water Act (CWA) hazardous substances, including planning for the threat of a worst-case discharge. -
EPA Designates PFOA, PFOS As Hazardous Substances
April 24, 2024 -
NACWA Meets with EPA Office of Water Political and Career Staff
April 24, 2024 -
EPA Releases Two New Reports Highlighting Innovation Through the CWSRF
April 24, 2024 -
Superfund designation for PFAS raises concern over liability
April 24, 2024 -
Water Bills May Rise as New Florida Plant Price Soars to $300 Million
April 24, 2024 -
Pennsylvania’s PUC says EPA’s PFAS designation could raise water rates for consumers
April 23, 2024 -
House bill aims to shield water systems, ratepayers from PFAS costs
April 23, 2024 -
Hey, don’t flush that! Interagency report analyzes ‘What’s Clogging the Pipes?’
April 22, 2024 -
For the first time, U.S. may force polluters to clean up these ‘forever chemicals’
April 22, 2024 -
EPA Designates PFOA, PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances: What Clean Water Agencies Need to Know
April 19, 2024 -
EPA’s Final PFAS CERCLA Rule Continues to Present Significant Liability Threats to Public Clean Water Utilities
April 19, 2024(Washington, D.C.) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) moved to formally designate PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). The Agency also published a corresponding enforcement discretion memo which outlines how EPA intends to focus its enforcement actions directing cleanups under the new rule.