Water


Environmental Cleanup

What Is Premises Liability for Environmental Incidents?

Premises liability for environmental incidents includes chemical spills, air emissions, runoff violations, and legacy contamination, creating regulatory and legal risk for property owners and operators.

Tijuana Sewage Management

EPA Pushes Forward on Long-Term Fix for Tijuana River Sewage Crisis

Administrator Lee Zeldin returned to San Diego to highlight progress on a long-term, cross-border plan aimed at stopping sewage flows and reducing environmental and public health impacts.

Wastewater

EPA Honors New England Wastewater Facilities and Operators with 2025 Regional Awards

EPA Region 1 recognized seven wastewater treatment facilities and professionals across New England for excellence in operations, training, and industrial pretreatment programs.

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Colorado Program Expands Lead Testing and Remediation in School, Child Care Drinking Water

Colorado’s Test and Fix Water for Kids Program has tested more than 62,000 drinking water fixtures at schools and child care facilities to reduce lead exposure.

EnviroVac Announces Partnership with Vecta Environmental Services

The transaction expands EnviroVac’s environmental and industrial services capabilities while strengthening the company’s national footprint.

Stream Water

Michigan EGLE Opens 2026 Grants for Volunteer Stream Cleanup and Monitoring

Michigan EGLE is accepting applications for 2026 MiCorps grants supporting volunteer stream cleanup and water quality monitoring across the state.

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Environmental Compliance Challenges in Biotech & Pharma Facilities

Biotech and pharma facilities face complex environmental compliance challenges involving hazardous waste, emissions, lab safety, and regulatory audits. Learn the risks and best practices.

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EPA Advances Proposed Revisions to State Air Quality Plans

Proposed updates under the Clean Air Act would affect how state air quality plans addressing ozone pollution are reviewed and implemented.



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EPA Seeks Applicants for Environmental Education Grants

Agency announces up to $3.2 million to support community-based environmental education projects nationwide.

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EPA Targets Major Reduction in Animal Testing

The agency will significantly reduce mammalian animal testing in chemical safety evaluations and expand the use of alternative scientific methods.

Water Infrastructure

New Water Innovation Guide Maps Path from Concept to Adoption

The open-access resource outlines how utilities, regulators, and funders support innovation—offering lessons for U.S. water systems.

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Managing Energy Costs in Facilities

Small shifts in usage can have a big impact.

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How Scientists Are Trying to Destroy Forever Chemicals

Researchers are exploring emerging methods to break down PFAS and other “forever chemicals,” aiming to reduce long-term environmental and health risks.

Wildfire Soil Testing

EPA Launches Soil Sampling Program to Validate L.A. Wildfire Cleanup

EPA will collect soil samples in Los Angeles fire-affected areas to confirm cleanup effectiveness, focusing on lead contamination, with results expected by spring 2026.

Green Construction

Why Construction Standards Must Catch Up to a Changing Climate

Many building and infrastructure codes still rely on historical climate data, even as storms, heat, and flooding intensify—creating growing risks for communities, economies, and resilience planning.

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Autonomous Monitoring Strengthens Environmental Oversight at Northern Lights CCS Facility

Equinor is using autonomous robotic inspection at its Northern Lights CCS facility to improve CO₂ monitoring and safety.

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Water Quality Considerations When Moving to a New City

Differences in water sources, treatment methods, and infrastructure can affect household habits, conservation efforts, and long-term sustainability after a move.

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DOD Technologies Launches PFAS Testing Division

New DOD Labs unit will provide EPA-approved analytical testing for PFAS in water, soil, and other environmental samples.

ESG Reporting

ESG Reporting, AI, and the Risk of Trusting Automation Too Much

As companies rely more heavily on AI for sustainability reporting, experts warn that unchecked automation can introduce errors, undermine credibility, and increase disclosure risk.

Radon Action Month

Michigan Declares January 2026 Radon Action Month

State officials urge residents to test homes during winter heating season, when indoor radon levels are typically highest.