Congress is expected to consider the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act in September. The PERMIT Act, H.R. 3898, aims to cut red tape, streamline review procedures, and enhance regulatory clarity under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The bill would amend section 502(7) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to list what the term “navigable waters” does not Read More
Author: Heather Syverson
Ninth Set of UCMR 5 Data Released
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) published its ninth set of national drinking water data collected under the fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5). The UCMR 5 requires sample collection for 30 chemical contaminants between 2023 and 2025. The collected data helps measure the amount of 29 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lithium in Read More
USEPA Comprehensive Guidance Document Website Relaunched
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) relaunched a streamlined website for accessing important guidance documents related to water protection, hazardous waste management, and air quality. The Comprehensive Guidance Document Website serves as a resource for all guidance documents managed across USEPA’s environmental programs. It is designed to be a one-stop shop to help users easily Read More
Security Alerts: City Cyberattack, Utility Billing Software Vulnerability & Free Services to Protect Your Organization
The capital of Minnesota became the latest municipal victim of a major cybersecurity attack in late July. Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order activating the Minnesota National Guard’s Cyber Forces to assist the City of Saint Paul in restoring cybersecurity. A news release from Gov. Walz’s office says the magnitude and complexity of the Read More
Is PVC Going to Be the Next Pipe on the Replacement List?
As communities and water systems inventory public and private service lines looking for lead, those with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes likely felt a sense of relief. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) effort to get the lead out of the country’s drinking water infrastructure has been a massive undertaking over the past couple years. Under Read More
Water Organization Submits Comments on PFAS Drinking Water Standard
One of the largest water organizations in the world submitted input to the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC) about upcoming revisions to the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) drinking water standard. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) underlined the need for a PFAS rule that protects public health, follows scientific process, and can be Read More