The safety of the nation's water is protected by a cooperative relationship between governments at every level and water producers and purveyors. The U.S. Congress makes national water policy and has authorized the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement this policy by means of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as it is periodically re-authorized and amended.
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Governance is essential but can be a career risk if not done right
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Bioremediation -- cleaning up soil and groundwater contamination with indigenous bacteria -- has been a holy grail for property owners and consultants, since it can eliminate active pumping systems, which include associated operations and maintenance, as well as treatment and disposal costs. However, the natural pace of unamended bioremediation or "leave-alone" natural attenuation tends to be too slow and uncertain to be practical.
- By Bryan W. Vigue, Stephen S. Koenigsberg, Ph.D.
This article originally appeared in the 05/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Facilities should start reducing air emissions now to prepare for the proposed multi-pollutant trading program
This article originally appeared in the 04/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
China's increasing efforts to deal with its environmental problems offers numerous business opportunities for U.S. companies
This article originally appeared in the 04/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
An overview that compares the different types of mitigation banks being used to prevent net wetlands loss
This article originally appeared in the 04/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Adding the strategy to strategic planning
- By Peter S. Cartwright, P.E.
This article originally appeared in the 04/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Hyperspectral imaging is starting to be used in environmental site assessments to detect and identify contaminated areas at sites
This article originally appeared in the 04/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
This article originally appeared in the 04/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Proven strategies for implementing an exemplary Title V permit program under the Clean Air Act
This article originally appeared in the 03/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Selecting one technology over the other is a function of individual facility needs and cost effectiveness
This article originally appeared in the 03/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Detecting chemical contaminants in drinking water using bacteria-based biosensors
This article originally appeared in the 03/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Ultraviolet disinfection lights up municipal drinking water treatment systems
This article originally appeared in the 03/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
The pressure is on to develop biological warfare detection technologies, sampling and testing techniques, and to find foolproof methods of decontamination
This article originally appeared in the 03/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Can existing air pollution control equipment meet future state and federal requirements for controlling mercury emissions from electric utility boilers?
This article originally appeared in the 03/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Capitalizing on forgotten resources in municipal waste
This article originally appeared in the 03/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Using sediment transport and stable channel design in urban stream restoration
This article originally appeared in the 03/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
Mergers and acquisitions in the environmental industry continue despite the slower economy
This article originally appeared in the 03/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
The Enron debacle may prompt a re-examination of EHS governance . . . Be ready
This article originally appeared in the 03/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.
U.S. EPA's voluntary performance track ups the ante on environmental stewardship and promotes improved wastewater treatment techniques
This article originally appeared in the 03/01/2002 issue of Environmental Protection.