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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
- Novel Approach to Address Effluent Mercury Regulatory Limit
- USGS Study Detects PFAS Contamination in 45% of Tap Water
- USEPA Releases Results of Nationwide Monitoring for 30 Chemicals
- Study Identifies Urgent Need for PFAS Prevention and Affordable Cleanup Options
- WOTUS Lawsuit Suspended Until Amended Rule Published
- Chemical Companies Agree to Nearly $11.5B in PFAS Payments
- CCR Rule Revisions on Tap
- Supreme Court Finds in Favor of Landowners in Landmark WOTUS Lawsuit
- USEPA Proposes Chemical Review Process Reforms
- WOTUS Rule Blocked in 26 States While Bill to Overturn WOTUS Vetoed
FEBRUARY
MARCH
- Novel Approach to Address Effluent Mercury Regulatory Limit
- USGS Study Detects PFAS Contamination in 45% of Tap Water
- USEPA Releases Results of Nationwide Monitoring for 30 Chemicals
- Study Identifies Urgent Need for PFAS Prevention and Affordable Cleanup Options
- WOTUS Lawsuit Suspended Until Amended Rule Published
- Chemical Companies Agree to Nearly $11.5B in PFAS Payments
- CCR Rule Revisions on Tap
- Supreme Court Finds in Favor of Landowners in Landmark WOTUS Lawsuit
- USEPA Proposes Chemical Review Process Reforms
- WOTUS Rule Blocked in 26 States While Bill to Overturn WOTUS Vetoed
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
- Novel Approach to Address Effluent Mercury Regulatory Limit
- USGS Study Detects PFAS Contamination in 45% of Tap Water
- USEPA Releases Results of Nationwide Monitoring for 30 Chemicals
- Study Identifies Urgent Need for PFAS Prevention and Affordable Cleanup Options
- WOTUS Lawsuit Suspended Until Amended Rule Published
- Chemical Companies Agree to Nearly $11.5B in PFAS Payments
- CCR Rule Revisions on Tap
- Supreme Court Finds in Favor of Landowners in Landmark WOTUS Lawsuit
- USEPA Proposes Chemical Review Process Reforms
- WOTUS Rule Blocked in 26 States While Bill to Overturn WOTUS Vetoed
JUNE
- Lawsuits Attempt to Block New Definition of WOTUS
- New AWIA Risk & Resilience Assessment Checklist
- Senate Committee Unanimously Approves Infrastructure Bills
JULY
- Novel Approach to Address Effluent Mercury Regulatory Limit
- USGS Study Detects PFAS Contamination in 45% of Tap Water
- USEPA Releases Results of Nationwide Monitoring for 30 Chemicals
- Study Identifies Urgent Need for PFAS Prevention and Affordable Cleanup Options
- WOTUS Lawsuit Suspended Until Amended Rule Published
- Chemical Companies Agree to Nearly $11.5B in PFAS Payments
- CCR Rule Revisions on Tap
- Supreme Court Finds in Favor of Landowners in Landmark WOTUS Lawsuit
- USEPA Proposes Chemical Review Process Reforms
- WOTUS Rule Blocked in 26 States While Bill to Overturn WOTUS Vetoed
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