Scientists from the University of Oregon have mapped this subterranean water reserve and found that it is much larger than previously thought. It holds at least 81 cubic kilometers of water.
The effort by the Working Group resulted in 157 partner organizations contributing to the implementation of the National Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP).
The workshop will include technical presentation sessions, in-depth training sessions, breakout group roundtable discussions, topical deep dive and posters session, regional networking session, and other networking opportunities.
New Hampshire is set to receive $65 million from 3M and DuPont to combat PFAS contamination in public water systems, a significant win for the water well drilling industry and ongoing PFAS litigation.
The U.S. Office of Community Services (OCS) is hosting online programs for World Water Week 2024, focusing on increasing access to water services for low-income households, alongside the global conference held in Stockholm.
New cost estimates for complying with the EPA's PFAS drinking water standards suggest that the expenses could be double the agency's original figures, though the EPA asserts that the health benefits from reducing PFAS exposure will offset these costs.
The WHO is revising its controversial PFAS drinking water guidelines after criticism that they were too lenient, highlighting the ongoing global challenges in regulating these persistent "forever chemicals."
A recent report from the California State Water Resources Control Board indicates nearly 1 million Californians receive water from failing systems, highlighting urgent needs for infrastructure improvements.