Nearly $3 million in grant funds have been awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to six northeastern states to detect and remove lead from drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.

As water scarcity becomes an increasing concern, NASA's advanced technologies are pivotal in analyzing and managing reservoir and groundwater resources. Explore how NASA's satellite data, remote sensing tools, and innovative modeling techniques are helping researchers and policymakers assess water availability, predict shortages, and develop sustainable management strategies. 

In this exclusive feature from our DC Correspondent, J.J. Smith, Silvana Andreescu explains the significance of nanosensor technology for PFAS detection, monitoring, and degradation. 

The FY2024 BOR budget is $3.86 billion, while the proposed FY2025 budget for BOR is $3.56 billion, a reduction in spending of $299.6 million, according to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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.

The EPA has announced a free webinar scheduled for April 30, 2024, to discuss the new federal drinking water standards for PFAS substances and the best treatment methods to remove these chemicals from water.

The EPA has designated two PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances under Superfund, facilitating cleanup while ensuring non-producers like municipalities and farmers aren't burdened with remediation costs.