Articles Tagged with ''water system''

The petition is focused on the initial EPA PFAS rule that was issued April 26, 2024, and that sets drinking water standards for PFAS substances of from 4.0 parts per trillion to 10 parts per trillion for PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA (also known as “GenX Chemicals”).

The EPA says the proposed WSRAR would create a framework for states and PWSs to evaluate and implement restructuring alternatives for systems in chronic noncompliance.

 The desalination project in Playas de Rosarito, Baja California, could help the community access fresh water and live healthier lives. In an area that often suffers from water-related illnesses, this transition could be revolutionary. 

The EPA has issued a nationwide alert urging immediate upgrades to cybersecurity measures for water utilities after revealing significant vulnerabilities that could jeopardize the nation's drinking water supply.

REGENESIS, a leader in environmental remediation technologies, has won Fast Company's 2024 World Changing Ideas Award for its innovative PlumeStop technology, which offers an effective solution to the escalating global challenge of PFAS groundwater contamination.

The House of Representatives introduced a new bill that provides protection from lawsuits for PFAS contamination for water system entities that are ‘passive receivers' of PFAS.

A report by the Federal Research Agency raises concerns among members of Congress that federal budget earmarks are diverting funds administered by the EPA to support water projects.

U.S. hydropower dams face significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities, largely due to a lack of federal audits and widespread use of commonly targeted software, posing national security risks.

Federal officials are ramping up efforts to safeguard U.S. water utilities against anticipated cyberattacks by Chinese hackers in 2026 and 2027, focusing on bolstering cybersecurity across the sector through partnerships and a newly forming task force.