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2022
JANUARY
- Regulatory Recap and Looking Ahead
- Comment Period Extended & Listening Session Scheduled for Draft PFAS Monitoring Plan
- USEPA & WEF Launch Program to Reduce Nutrients in Waterways
FEBRUARY
- Public Comments Accepted on Updated TSCA Systemic Review Protocol
- Nationwide Monitoring to Gauge Extent of PFAS in Drinking Water
- USEPA Announces Intent to Strengthen Lead & Copper Regulations
MARCH
- Plan to Accelerate Cyber-Resilience for the Water Sector
- USEPA Proposes Guidance to Support Water Affordability & Clean Water Act Implementation
APRIL
- 7 Ways the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Will Impact Your System
- Customized Updates on Local Regulatory Enforcement & Compliance
- USEPA Proposes Regulations to Plan for Hazardous Substance Discharges in Adverse Weather Conditions
MAY
- Proposed Ban on Ongoing Uses of Asbestos May Affect Water Industry
- USEPA Announces Strategy to Protect Water Quality by Accelerating Nutrient Pollution Reductions
JUNE
- USEPA Announces Three Actions for PFAS Protection
- Input from Small Businesses, Towns, and Organizations to be Utilized to Develop Lead and Copper Rule Improvements Proposal
JULY
- USEPA Announces New Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFAS Chemicals
- Proposed Rule to Restore Section 401 Authority Under Clean Water Act
- 5 PFAS Chemicals Added to List of Regional Screening and Removal Management Levels
AUGUST
- Leading Water Industry Organizations Oppose Proposed Rule that Could Impact Domestic Chlorine Production
- USEPA Local Government Advisory Committee Adopts PFAS Recommendations to Support Communities Nationwide
SEPTEMBER
- Guidance for Locating Lead Pipes to Develop Serviceline Inventories
- Cybersecurity Best Practices for Control Systems
OCTOBER
- Three Steps to Begin the LCRR Process
- Supply Chain Disruptions Illustrate Importance of Current Chemical Inventories
NOVEMBER
- Supreme Court Hears Wetlands Protection Case, WOTUS Expected to be Impacted
- USEPA Announces Opportunities for Public Input on Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
- New Online Tool Provides Information on Environmental Enforcement & Compliance
DECEMBER
2021
JANUARY
- Chemical Supply Shortages Likely After Plant Damaged by Fire
- WOTUS Definitions Finalized, Lawsuit to Block Implementation Filed
- New PFAS Analytic Tools Released
- Request to Halt Litigation Over Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
- Guidance Issued to States to Reduce PFAS Pollution
- Final List of Drinking Water Contaminants Announced for Potential Regulatory Consideration
- USEPA Proposes Rule to Enhance Reporting of PFAS Data to the Toxics Release Inventory
- Supreme Court Hears Wetlands Protection Case, WOTUS Expected to be Impacted
- USEPA Announces Opportunities for Public Input on Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
- New Online Tool Provides Information on Environmental Enforcement & Compliance
FEBRUARY
MARCH
- Chemical Supply Shortages Likely After Plant Damaged by Fire
- WOTUS Definitions Finalized, Lawsuit to Block Implementation Filed
- New PFAS Analytic Tools Released
- Request to Halt Litigation Over Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
- Guidance Issued to States to Reduce PFAS Pollution
- Final List of Drinking Water Contaminants Announced for Potential Regulatory Consideration
- USEPA Proposes Rule to Enhance Reporting of PFAS Data to the Toxics Release Inventory
- Supreme Court Hears Wetlands Protection Case, WOTUS Expected to be Impacted
- USEPA Announces Opportunities for Public Input on Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
- New Online Tool Provides Information on Environmental Enforcement & Compliance
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
- Tools Help Reduce Nutrients in Water, Improve Public Health & Support Ecosystems
- USEPA Toxics Release Inventory to be Updated
JULY
AUGUST
- Drinking Water Contaminants Identified for Potential Regulation
- New Cyanobacteria Assessment Network Web Tool Helps Monitor Water Quality
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
- Validated Test for PFAS in Wastewater, Surface Water, Groundwater & Soil Announced
- USEPA Announces New Wastewater Regulations
- 2020 Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Rule Implementation Challenges
NOVEMBER
- Do You Want to Host a Regional WOTUS Roundtable?
- Comprehensive National Strategy Announced to Confront PFAS Pollution
DECEMBER
2020
JANUARY
- USEPA Proposes Regulatory Determination for PFOS & PFOA
- Draft MS4 General Permit Public Comments Open Until Jan. 11
FEBRUARY
MARCH
- Coronavirus Materials & Webcast for Water Professionals
- U.S. Senators Call on USEPA to Update PFAS Plan
- New Waters of the United States Definition
APRIL
- USEPA Expands COVID-19 Disinfectant List
- Amendments to the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) Rule
- USEPA FY2021 Budget Includes Lead Reduction and PFAS Funding
MAY
- Chemical Supply Shortages Likely After Plant Damaged by Fire
- WOTUS Definitions Finalized, Lawsuit to Block Implementation Filed
- New PFAS Analytic Tools Released
- Request to Halt Litigation Over Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
- Guidance Issued to States to Reduce PFAS Pollution
- Final List of Drinking Water Contaminants Announced for Potential Regulatory Consideration
- USEPA Proposes Rule to Enhance Reporting of PFAS Data to the Toxics Release Inventory
- Supreme Court Hears Wetlands Protection Case, WOTUS Expected to be Impacted
- USEPA Announces Opportunities for Public Input on Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
- New Online Tool Provides Information on Environmental Enforcement & Compliance
JUNE
- Lawsuits Attempt to Block New Definition of WOTUS
- New AWIA Risk & Resilience Assessment Checklist
- Senate Committee Unanimously Approves Infrastructure Bills
JULY
- Chemical Supply Shortages Likely After Plant Damaged by Fire
- WOTUS Definitions Finalized, Lawsuit to Block Implementation Filed
- New PFAS Analytic Tools Released
- Request to Halt Litigation Over Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
- Guidance Issued to States to Reduce PFAS Pollution
- Final List of Drinking Water Contaminants Announced for Potential Regulatory Consideration
- USEPA Proposes Rule to Enhance Reporting of PFAS Data to the Toxics Release Inventory
- Supreme Court Hears Wetlands Protection Case, WOTUS Expected to be Impacted
- USEPA Announces Opportunities for Public Input on Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
- New Online Tool Provides Information on Environmental Enforcement & Compliance
AUGUST
- USEPA Declines to Regulate Perchlorate in Drinking Water
- New Water Data Transparency Tool Educates Consumers
SEPTEMBER
- Lead in Plumbing Materials & LCR Final Rules Announced
- USEPA Submits Proposals Related to UCMR 5 and Disposal of PFAS
OCTOBER
- Upcoming Risk Assessment Deadline for Medium Size Community Water Systems
- USEPA Reports Aggressive PFAS Response
NOVEMBER
- President Signs Executive Order to Create Federal Water Subcabinet
- Help Available to Meet New MS4 Permit Requirements
- Firefighting Chemicals PFAS Survey Results
DECEMBER
2019
JANUARY
- Federal Lead Exposure Action Plan Released
- Farm Bill Includes Water Source Protection Measures
- New Security & Emergency Response Requirements in America’s Water Infrastructure Act
FEBRUARY
- Public Hearing Scheduled on Proposed Amendment of MT Water Quality Standards
- Proposed WOTUS Definition Clarifies Federal Authority
MARCH
- USEPA Announces PFAS Action Plan
- Public Hearings Scheduled for Proposed New WOTUS Definition
- MN to Update Contaminants of Emerging Concern Process
APRIL
MAY
- Guidance Issued on Clean Water Act Permitting Requirements
- USEPA Seeks Input for National Water Reuse Action Plan
- SD DENR Unveils Interactive Water Quality Database Map
JUNE
- USEPA Awards $3.9 Million to Research PFAS Challenges & Health Impacts
- Comment Period for PFAS Interim Guidance Ends June 10
- U.S. House & Senate Introduce Bills Mandating PFAS Levels
JULY
- What Does America’s Water Infrastructure Act Mean for Your Utility?
- What are the Requirements of AWIA?
- What Funding is Available for AWIA Compliance?
AUGUST
- USEPA Seeks Comments for Regulating Perchlorate in Drinking Water
- New Resource to Help States & Tribes Improve Public Hearings About Water Quality Standards
- SD DENR Requests Water Quality Data for 2020 Integrated Report
SEPTEMBER
- AWIA Tools & Templates to Meet New Requirements
- USEPA Announces Proposed Rule on Clean Water Act Quality Certification
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
- Proposed Updates to Lead and Copper Rule
- USEPA & ND DEQ Agree on State’s Self-Audit Law
- AWWA Updates Cybersecurity Guidance & Tools
DECEMBER
2018
JANUARY
- WIFIA Legislation Signed, Water Infrastructure Loans Can Move Forward
- USEPA Finds Widespread Nutrient Pollution in Nation’s Lakes
- New Dental Rule Aims to Keep Mercury Out of Wastewater Plants
FEBRUARY
MARCH
- White House Announces American Infrastructure Initiative
- USEPA FY 2019 Budget Proposal Released
- SD DENR Seeks Comments by March 19
APRIL
MAY
- USEPA to Update Wet Weather Regulations for Wastewater Treatment Plants
- Water Organizations Support WIFIA & SRF at Fly-In
- Volunteers Needed to Collect MN Water Data
JUNE
- USEPA Seeks Input for Study on Management of Wastewater from Oil and Gas Extraction
- Montana’s 5-year Water Pollution Management Plan Approved
- Minnesota Wild Rice Rulemaking Withdrawn
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
2017
JANUARY
- WIFIA Legislation Signed, Water Infrastructure Loans Can Move Forward
- USEPA Finds Widespread Nutrient Pollution in Nation’s Lakes
- New Dental Rule Aims to Keep Mercury Out of Wastewater Plants
FEBRUARY
- Supreme Court to Review WOTUS Rule
- USEPA to Develop Process to Evaluate Chemicals
- Water Organizations & USEPA Update Utility Management Primer
MARCH
- USEPA Releases Sampling Guidance for Unknown Contaminants in Drinking Water
- President Trump Signs Executive Order to Kill WOTUS
- Land of 10,000 Lakes Sets 25% Water Improvement Goal by 2025
ARIL
- USEPA Delays Effective Date of Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rule
- WIFIA Credit Assistance Letters of Interest Due April 10
- Annual “Water Matters! Fly-In” Attracts Hundreds of Industry Professionals to D.C.
MAY
- A Growing Concern in Drinking Water: Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)
- USEPA to Reconsider ELG Rule
- USEPA Announces Sweeping Regulatory Reform
JUNE
- USEPA Launches New WOTUS Website
- President’s FY18 Budget Includes Funding for WIFIA, DWSRF and CWSRF
- MPCA is Looking for Water Monitoring Volunteers
JULY
- USEPA & Army Corps Move to Rescind WOTUS Rule
- USEPA Extends RMP Effective Date to 2019
- USEPA Proposes Longer Stay for Portions of Oil and Gas Standards
AUGUST
- Federal Attempt to Intervene on Washington D.C.’s “Flushable” Wipes Legislation Fails
- USEPA Administrator Talks About WOTUS During Trip to Minnesota
SEPTEMBER
- Upcoming Regulations to Watch
- Water Contaminant Database Sparks Concerns
- Make Your Water Quality Report Work for You
OCTOBER
- USEPA Announces Water Quality Standards Variance Building Tool
- New Department of Environmental Quality to Oversee North Dakota’s Environmental Regulations
- Challenge Your Utility Customers to Imagine a Day Without Water on Oct. 12
NOVEMBER
- USEPA Administrator Pruitt Issues Directive to End “Sue & Settle”
- MPCA to Hold Impaired Waters List Public Meetings in November Regulations
- USEPA Appoints New Region 8 Administrator
DECEMBER
2016
JANUARY
- President Obama Signs Microbead Ban
- Fluoride Levels Reduced in South Dakota
- New Guidance for Direct Potable Reuse
FEBRUARY
- Federal Tug of War Over Controversial WOTUS Rule
- Comment Period Opens for Proposed Rule Related to Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act
- USEPA Extends Public Comment Period on Forest Road Stormwater Discharges
MARCH
- Could the water issue in Flint happen in my system?
- 7 Ways to Effectively Communicate the Safety of Your Drinking Water Supply
- USEPA Unveils Online Tool to Help Protect Drinking Water Sources
APRIL
- USEPA Proposes Revisions to its Risk Management Program
- New Drought Response and Recovery Guide for Utilities
- Water Week 2016 Includes Annual Fly-In Event
MAY
- MPCA Wants Wipes Labled “Do Not Flush”
- Water Professionals Lobby Congress for Infrastructure Funding During Fly-In
- Comment Period Open for Montana Water Quality Report
JUNE
- USEPA Proposes Updates to NPDES Regulations
- MN Governor Signs Wastewater Treatment Incentive Bill
- Montana DEQ Seeks Public Comment on Three Year Review of Water Quality Standards
JULY
- USEPA Establishes Effluent Guidelines for Hydraulic Fracturing
- CDC Develops Water Management Guide to Reduce Legionella Risk in Water Systems
- AWWA Announces Launch of Partnership for Clean Water
AUGUST
- Minnesota Rivers and Streams Phosphorus and Algae Goals
- Montana DEQ Petitions on Behalf of USEPA on Nutrient Litigation
- National Green Infrastructure Certification Website Launched
SEPTEMBER
- USEPA to Review Chloramine Use
- MPCA Extends Comment Period for Draft 2016 Impaired Waters List
- AWWA Releases Updated Fluoridation Manual
OCTOBER
- U.S. House & Senate Pass Separate Versions of WRDA
- Wastewater Infrastructure Accelerator Initiative
- “Year of Water Action” Declared in Minnesota
NOVEMBER
- USEPA National Nutrient Removal Study
- Climate Ready Water Utilities Initiative
- AWWA Releases New Water System Operations Books
DECEMBER
2015
JANUARY
- AWWA Issues Regulatory Update
- Many Utilities Are Already Prepared for Ebola
- Federal Omnibus Package Includes Rider Related to Proposed Waters of the U.S. Regulation
FEBRUARY
- USEPA Outlines Amendments to Oil & Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan
- Montana DEQ Seeks Water Quality Data
- Research Unveils New Approaches for Monitoring Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Surface Waters
MARCH
- USEPA Proposes Updated Rule for the Analysis of Effluent Under the Clean Water Act
- Minnesota and Wisconsin Lawmakers Consider Ban on Microbeads
- USEPA Releases FY16 Budget Proposal
APRIL
- 2015 MPCA Industrial Stormwater Permit Begins April 5
- Is Your Utility Prepared to Fight Misinformation on Social Media?
- AWWA Fly In Attendees Lobby to “Free WIFIA” from Tax-Exempt Bond Prohibition
MAY
- ND and WY Challenge New Federal Hydraulic Fracturing Rule
- “Flushable Wipes” Wreak Havoc on City Pipes
- New Website Allows Public to Track Compliance Status of Public Water Systems
JUNE
- USEPA Announces Finalized Clean Water Rule
- Federal Fluoride Recommendation Lowered
- USEPA Issues Health Advisory for Algal Toxins
- MPCA Report Reveals Water Quality Concerns
JULY
- USEPA Releases Hydraulic Fracturing Study Results
- Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Bill to Block Clean Water Rule
- USEPA Seeks Input on Risk Management Plan Rule Updates
- Medications Among the Chemicals Found in MN Lakes and Streams
AUGUST
- Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, & Wyoming File Lawsuit to Block Clean Water Rule
- USEPA Announces Revised Underground Storage Tank Regulations
- AWWA Publishes 2015 State of the Water Industry Report
SEPTEMBER
- 13 States File Motion to Delay Clean Water Rule Implementation
- “What’s the Value of Water?” Free Public Campaign Toolkit
- SD DENR Requests Water Quality Data for 2016 Integrated Report
OCTOBER
- Judge Grants Injunction on Implementation of Clean Water Rule in 13 States
- Updates to USEPA’s Nitrogen and Phosphorus Pollution Data Access Tool (NPDAT)
- USDA and USEPA Join Forces to Support Water Quality Trading
NOVEMBER
- USEPA to Revise Stormwater Runoff Regulations by November 2016
- Federal Appeals Court Issues Nationwide Injunction on Clean Water Rule
- Water Organizations Lobby to Delay Implementation of Train Regulations
DECEMBER
2014
JANUARY
- Hydrants Exempt from the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act
- ND Health Department Creates Website for Spill Reports
- USEPA Publishes Report on Importance of Water to U.S. Economy
FEBRUARY
- USEPA’s 2014 Regulatory Agenda
- MPCA Extends Comment Period for Draft 2014 Impaired Waters List
- Montana DEQ Launches Harzardous Materials Notification Program
MARCH
- Federal Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act Introduced
- USEPA Unveils Updated Stormwater Calculator App
- State of Water Conference a First for Minnesota
APRIL
- OpWorks App Streamlines Management of Operators’ Logs and Reporting
- USEPA Revises Permitting Guidance for Using Diesel Fuel in Oil and Gas Hydraulic Fracturing
- Montana DEQ Introduces Online Tool for Submitting Discharge Monitoring Reports
- Public Comment Period Ends April 30 for Draft 2015 Industrial Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit
MAY
- USEPA and USACE Propose Rule to Clarify Clean Water Act
- Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 Headed for Senate Vote
- USEPA Updates Final Rule for Construction and Development Effluent Guidelines and Standards
JUNE
- USEPA Seeks Public Comments on Reporting Hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals
- New MNDNR Water Permit Application Website
- Spirit Lake Nation One of Five Pilot Projects for New Community Engineering Corps
JULY
- President Signs WRRDA, Authorizes Water Infrastructure Projects
- Public Input Requested on Draft Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
- MPCA Monitoring Crews Assess State’s Rivers, Streams, & Lakes
AUGUST
- Comment Period Extended for Water of the United States Proposed Rule
- MPCA Publishes New Rivers & Streams Report
- USEPA Offers Checklist & Webinar to Help Flood-Prone Communities
SEPTEMBER
- Montana and Minnesota Update Nutrient Standards
- October Deadline for MPCA’s 2015 Industrial Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit Applications
- SD DENR Reminds Irrigators to Avoid Overspray
OCTOBER
- U.S. House Vote Blocks USEPA-Proposed Changes to Definition of Water of the U.S. Under the Clean Water Act
- Comment Period for USEPA Risk Management Program Ends in October
- MPCA Requests Water Quality Data
NOVEMBER
- CDC Developing Ebola Guidance for Wastewater Sector
- Comment Period for USEPA-Proposed Changes to Definition of Water of the U.S. Extended
- USEPA Releases Guidance Manual for Revised Total Coliform Rule
DECEMBER
2013
JANUARY
- New USEPA Mandates to Impact Backup Generators Enrolled in Peak Shaving Programs in 2013
- ND Governor’s Budget Includes Funding for Water Projects
- New Federal Guidelines For Wastewater Apprenticeships
FEBRUARY
- ND Department of Health Leads Nutrient Reduction Strategy Effort
- USEPA Releases Update on Hydraulic Fracturing Study
- USEPA Sets Limit for E.coli
MARCH
- A Look Ahead at 2013 Regulatory Changes
- Plan Now For Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act Compliance
- Study Finds Increasing Levels of Antibacterial Agent in MN Lakes
APRIL
- Hundreds of Water Professionals to Rally Support for WIFIA During Fly-In to D.C.
- Challenging Source Water Leads to Unique Membrane Pilot Study
- MN State Agencies Phase Out Triclosan Use
MAY
- Are You in Compliance With the USEPA’s SPCC Rule?
- Prepare Fuel Storage Tanks for Possible Flooding
- Survey Finds More Than Half of U.S. Rivers and Streams in Poor Condition
- MN Stormwater Manual Now in Wiki Format
JUNE
- Senate Approves WIFIA
- MPCA Studies Detect Unregulated Chemicals in Lakes and Rivers
- New USEPA Region 8 Regional Administrator Introduced
JULY
- MPCA Approves Reissuance of MS4 Permit
- USEPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Survey: $384 Billion Needed by 2030
- Updated Draft Proposal for New Hydraulic Fracturing Rule
AUGUST
- Reissued Construction Runoff Permits Effective August 1
- USEPA Releases Report About the Impacts of Municipal Development
- MPCA Study Detects High Nitrate Levels
- Two Updated AWWA Releases: Nitrification Manual & Operator Training Handbook
SEPTEMBER
- New USEPA Stormwater Calculator Helps Manage Stormwater Runoff
- WEF Research Examines Gasoline- Denatured Ethanol as an Alternative Carbon Source for Biological Denitrification
- SD Requests Water Quality Data for 2014 Integrated Report
OCTOBER
- U.S. House Version of WRDA Does Not Include WIFIA
- North Dakota and Wyoming Congressional Delegations Push for State Control of Hydraulic Fracturing Regulations
- USEPA Releases Updated Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia in Freshwater
NOVEMBER
- Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act Begins in January
- MN Draft Nutrient Strategy Open for Public Review & Comment
- National Campaign Showcases the Value of Water
DECEMBER
2012
APRIL
- Changes on the Horizon Safe Drinking Water Act
- MPCA Proposes Changes to Phosphorus Standards
- No-Lead Brass Rule
- Upcoming Water Treatment Workshop
MAY
- USEPA Won’t Impose Moratorium on Hydraulic Fracturing in ND
- New Construction General Permits
- MN Board of Water & Soil Resources PRAP Grants
- ND Chapter of NASECA
JUNE / JULY
- USEPA to Launch Contaminant Monitoring Program Next Year
- Comment Period Opens for USEPA Draft Guidance for Hydraulic Fracturing Using Diesel Fuel
- AWWA Issues Two Updated Manuals
AUGUST
- Zebra Mussel Research Set to Launch at NDSU’s Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering
- USEPA Framework Helps Cities Manage Stormwater Runoff & Wastewater
- Montana Offers Grants for Clean Water Projects
SEPTEMBER
- USEPA Wants to Bring Back Water Fountains
- New Microbial Risk Assessment Guidelines
- WEF Messaging Campaign Aims to Increase Water Infrastructure Investment
OCTOBER
- USEPA Awards $15 Million to Help Small Drinking Water & Wastewater Systems
- WEF Water4Jobs Campaign
- MN AWWA Best in Glass Winner
NOVEMBER
- UCMR3 Monitoring Period Begins in 2013
- Great Lakes Grants to Combat Invasive Species
- USEPA Studies Hydraulic Fracturing Impacts
- ND Annual Drinking Water Taste Test Winner
DECEMBER