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States Publish Compilation of PFAs Guidelines and Considerations

Many states, tribes, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Congress continue to grapple with how best to deal with per-

Brent Fewell February 14, 2020

EPA proposes sweeping changes to Nation’s drinking water regulations to reduce lead poisoning . . .

This week, EPA proposed long-awaited changes to the Nation’s lead and copper rule that no doubt will result in a

Brent Fewell October 12, 2019

Pittsburgh Water Authority criminally charged for violating Safe Drinking Water Act . . .

The City of Pittsburgh’s Water & Sewer Authority (PWSA) is the latest organization to face criminal charges for conduct related to alleged violations

Brent Fewell February 7, 2019

EPA’s Inspector General issues final report on Flint Michigan water crisis – cites management weakness as main culprit . . .

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final report this past week

Brent Fewell July 24, 2018

Enviros threaten to sue City of Newark and State for lead contaminated drinking water . . .

Environmental groups plan to sue Newark over elevated levels of lead in water By HEATHER KAYS April 24, 2018 at

Brent Fewell April 25, 2018

Feds file major action against NY town for drinking water violations, signaling shift in enforcement priorities.

In what is a clear shift in DOJ/EPA policy involving large enforcement cases under the nation’s Clean Water Act, the

Brent Fewell April 15, 2018

Collaboration With Farmers Key to Source Water Protection

Congress has a unique opportunity this year to encourage and incentivize collaborative efforts between water utilities and upstream farmers. Reposting

Brent Fewell January 8, 2018

National Academy Issues Timely Report on Clean Water Affordability

The National Academy of Public Administration has released its long-awaited report titled “Developing a New Framework for Community Affordability of

Brent Fewell November 14, 2017

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