EPA approved Missouri's delisting of four waterbodies and added 15 waterbodies to the state's 2008 list of impaired waters.
Southington, Conn., GenCorp., Kraft Foods, Shell Oil Co., and United Technologies Corp. will pay millions to ensure protections from contaminated groundwater at the Superfund site; 86 other parties also will contribute.
The Port of Stockton has agreed to improve its toxicity testing and oversee tenants and construction as well as stormwater facilities to prevent stormwater pollution from reaching the San Joaquin River.
Money for water projects is needed now to alleviate the water supply problem and record unemployment, according to HR 4225's sponsors.
The settlement agreement includes the United States and California water districts and resolves longstanding claims to water rights in the Santa Margarita River Watershed.
Environmental Working Group report analyzes 20 million tap water quality tests done by water utilities over the last five years and found 316 contaminants.
Specific hydrochlorofluorocarbons cannot be used in new air conditioning and refrigeration equipment nor can they be sold, distributed or imported in 2010.
Letter to congressional leaders points out that Senate bill 787 would give EPA and Army Corps of Engineers the power to regulate all inland waters.
Enhanced regulations call for not more than 0.45 pounds of phosphorus per acre per year to run off newly developed properties.
Acid rain cap-and-trade program helps plants beat 2010 sulfur dioxide emissions targets early.
Mayor Bloomberg signs legislation that will prevent contaminants from buildings from getting into the public water system.
According to Sen. Lautenberg, almost 40 percent of bottled water comes from municipal water sources.
The agency has extended the comment period that was set to expire Dec. 28.
The investigation into the M/V Theotokos led to the first criminal prosecutions under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act.
The Energy and Water Integration Act passed the House on Dec. 1 and now is being considered by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
California's Climate Adaptation Strategy includes a final report, an advisory panel, and a Google Earth application to help business owners and residents prepare for climate change impacts and challenges.
The federal government hopes its activities to minimize stormwater runoff will encourage private facilities to do the same.
University of Leeds scientists suggest that Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation carbon credit payments should be shared with people who live in the forests.
EPA Region 7 will help the city upgrade its sanitary sewer pipes and manholes with a $291,000 grant.
Agency orders Oakland, Emeryville, Piedmont, Berkeley, Alameda, Albany and Stege Sanitary District to assess inadequately treated sewage discharges.