Water


Pumping Gasoline

Federal Waiver Expands Access to E15 Gasoline to Ease Pump Prices

A EPA fuel waiver expands access to E15 gasoline ahead of summer, aiming to boost supply and provide relief at the pump.

EPA logo displayed on laptop screen

New AI Platform Simplifies Access to EPA Emissions Data

Context Labs launches OpenEPA to transform a decade of greenhouse gas reporting into a searchable and verifiable intelligence layer.

Aerial view of forest fire

Global Air Quality Declines as Wildfire Smoke Intensifies

New IQAir report reveals only 14 percent of cities meet WHO standards while climate change and monitoring gaps threaten public health.

Tires laying in field

New Federal Strategy Targets Millions of Abandoned Tires

The EPA plans to reclassify scrap tires as fuel to accelerate the removal of waste piles from American communities.

Waste at a construction site

Iron Bull Introduces Durable Construction Waste Hoppers

New purpose-built hoppers streamline jobsite waste management with forklift-compatible designs and versatile dumping options for various materials.

Clean Water Infrastructure

EPA Proposes Rule to Streamline Water Infrastructure Permitting

Proposed changes to Clean Water Act Section 401 aim to clarify requirements, reduce delays, and improve consistency in water quality certification for infrastructure and industrial projects.

Microscopic view of Legionella pneumophila bacteria

CDC Updates Vessel Sanitation Standards to Combat Legionella

New regulations require cruise ships at U.S. ports to implement stricter water monitoring and pathogen control protocols.

Wastewater treatment plant

New York Approves $250 Million for Water Infrastructure Upgrades

State board approves financing and grants to replace lead service lines, treat contaminants, and modernize aging sewer systems across New York.



Modern office space with desks and chairs

The Environmental Cost of Empty Offices

As hybrid work leaves desks empty, businesses must rethink the "environmental afterlife" of their office space to prevent a waste crisis.

Acid mine drainage in Colorado

How Highwall Stabilization Prevents Acid Mine Drainage

Learn how engineers use geotechnical reinforcement and chemical sealing to block acid mine drainage at the source and protect global water supplies.

Aerial view of Phipps Botanic Garden

Phipps Conservatory Earns National Sustainability Award

Public garden recognized by the American Horticultural Society for leadership in green design and climate action programs.

EPA headquarters in Washington, D.C

New Members Appointed to Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee

Seven technical experts will provide scientific guidance to the agency on national air quality standards through 2028.

Worker testing water at treatment plant

UK Water Industry Study Shows Success in Reducing Forever Chemicals

A long-term monitoring program reveals that source control and regulatory bans are more effective than expensive treatment upgrades.

Water Testing

When Small Environmental Compliance Gaps Become Major Risks

Small environmental compliance gaps—such as overlooked maintenance, poor drainage or ventilation issues—can gradually create hidden hazards that threaten worker safety and facility operations.

Group of people planting a tree

Colorado Launches Interactive Environmental Justice Grants Dashboard

The new CDPHE tool provides a transparent look at how three years of grant funding have addressed pollution and climate change statewide.

EHS Professional

New Tools Aim to Help EHS Professionals Manage Environmental Compliance

J. J. Keller has introduced new software tools designed to help EHS professionals track environmental regulations, manage reporting requirements and streamline compliance programs.

Water Treatment Plant

Program Seeks to Boost Support for Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems

The EPA initiative will provide technical assistance and support to help drinking water and wastewater systems improve infrastructure and maintain safe, reliable water services.

Person giving a presentation

HBCU Climate Leaders Convene to Address Resilience

Researchers and students gather to develop resilience strategies and community-driven solutions for frontline environmental challenges.

Students and teacher at a river bank

Michigan Schools to Receive $156K for Freshwater Literacy Programs

New state grants will fund student-led water stewardship projects and provide transportation for K-12 field trips to Michigan’s Great Lakes and inland waterways.

Aerial view of waste facility

Savannah River Slashes Waste as Costs Surge

While the site hits record milestones in waste reduction, a new federal audit reveals a $75 billion cost surge across the broader DOE complex.