Water


Island Hurricane

EPA Urges Southeast to Prepare for Hurricane Season

Agency says advance planning can help protect lives, property, infrastructure and the environment as Atlantic storms approach.

Containers with chemical warning stickers

Federal Government Files Complaint Against Chemical Importer

A New York-based chemical supplier is facing legal action for allegedly importing millions of pounds of toxic materials without proper oversight.

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California Updates Pesticide Rules on Water and Worker Safety

A pair of new regulatory updates aimed at sharpening groundwater monitoring and mitigating heat-related risks for agricultural workers will take effect this summer.

Industrial waterfront of Longview, Washington

Deadly Chemical Tank Rupture at Washington Paper Mill Spills 500,000 Gallons of Corrosive Liquid

A chemical tank rupture in Longview spilled 500,000 gallons of corrosive liquid, marking one of the nation's deadliest workplace disasters in years.

Water irrigation system on farm

Guide Aims to Secure Agricultural Water Supply Chains

A new step-by-step framework helps companies identify and mitigate water-related risks across global farming supply networks.

Data Center

New Playbook Raises Environmental Concerns Over AI Data Center Expansion

The recommendations call for increased transparency, stronger environmental reviews, and greater community oversight as utilities and developers continue expanding large-scale AI infrastructure nationwide.

Chemical Leak from a Tank

Orange County Hazmat Emergency Highlights High-Risk Chemical Storage Hazards

An overheated methyl methacrylate storage tank in Garden Grove triggered a large-scale hazmat response and raised concerns over fire, explosion, and hazardous vapor exposure risks.

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Mid-Atlantic Beach Water Monitoring Boosted by Federal Grants

Nearly $1 million in federal funding will help Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia test coastal waters and issue public safety alerts.



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Hidden Contaminants Threaten Millions Using Unregulated Private Wells

Lacking federal monitoring standards, millions of households face public health and environmental data blind spots due to untested groundwater.

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Billions Allocated to Eradicate Toxic Lead Water Pipes

The funding will go to state programs to identify and replace dangerous drinking water infrastructure nationwide.

PFAS in Water

EPA Advances Updated PFAS Strategy Focused on Drinking Water and Enforcement

The agency’s revised PFAS strategy emphasizes drinking water protections, scientific research, cleanup efforts and enforcement tied to contamination from “forever chemicals.”

Newly built coal powered plant at dusk

EPA Proposes Rollback on Coal Plant Wastewater Rules

A draft plan weakens federal requirements for treating toxic leachate seeping from coal ash dumps into US waterways.

Wastewater Project

Aquatech Expands Lithium and Water Recovery Capabilities with FTS H2O Acquisition

The acquisition is expected to strengthen technologies tied to lithium processing, zero liquid discharge systems and industrial brine management amid growing demand for sustainable water treatment solutions.

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Coal Pollution Significantly Stifles Global Solar Energy Yields

New research reveals that particulate matter from coal-fired plants acts as a "hidden drag" by blocking sunlight from reaching solar panels.

CO2 sensor on wooden table

Indoor Air Quality Doesnt Reset When You Move In

Moving day doesn't mean a clean slate for your lungs. Learn how to identify and clear out the chemical and biological history left by previous owners.

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Global Groups Align on Plastic Recycling Standards

International collaboration enters third year with new technical agreements on polypropylene and film recycling.

Construction Site

EPA Proposes Rule to Redefine ‘Begin Actual Construction’ in Permitting

The proposed rule aims to clarify when construction activities can begin under Clean Air Act permitting programs while reducing delays for infrastructure and energy projects.

Waste being recycled in facility

Cheap PET Imports Threaten US Recycling Industry

Domestic recycling capacity has dropped 25% as low-priced foreign plastic floods the market, industry leaders told federal trade officials.

Professional conducting water quality test

USDA Renews Five Year Rural Water Assistance Contract

NRWA experts will continue providing technical and managerial support to small water systems across the United States.

Bridge Over Water

EPA Launches Interactive Map to Improve Permitting Transparency

The new tool allows users to track environmental permits, access project data and better understand regulatory timelines across the country.