
Federal Water Tap, October 23: Chemical Contamination and Nutrient Trading Assessed in Pair of GAO Reports
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The GAO finds little activity in state nutrient…

Federal Water Tap, October 16: EPA Approves Cleanup Plan for Flooded Houston Superfund Site
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The $115 million plan involves excavating sediment…

Federal Water Tap, October 9: Where Are the Lead Pipes? Watchdog Agency Says EPA Should Track
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The GAO recommends three ways to improve federal…

Federal Water Tap, October 2: U.S., Mexico Sign Colorado River Agreement
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Neighbors once again unite over the Colorado River.…

Federal Water Tap, September 25: Hurricanes Knock Out Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico Water Systems
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Hurricanes Irma and Maria smack the U.S. Virgin…

Federal Water Tap, September 18: EPA Reviews Water Pollution Rules for Fossil Fuel Power Plants
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The EPA postpones two power plant water pollution…

Federal Water Tap, September 11: Reclamation Misspent Funds on California’s Delta Tunnels Planning, Investigators Say
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Reclamation subsidized planning costs for farmers…

Federal Water Tap, September 5: Hurricane Harvey Cleanup Begins But Rivers Still Flooding
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Dozens of drinking water and wastewater facilities…

Federal Water Tap, August 28: Advisory Council Warns of Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure
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Advisory council again warns that the federal government…

Federal Water Tap, August 21: Undermanned EPA Delays Lead and Copper Rule — Again
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Draft lead rule is now expected in January. The…

Federal Water Tap, August 14: Wheeling and Dealing in the American West
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A House Committee approves a bill to ease the transfer…

Federal Water Tap, August 7: DHS Waives Environmental Review of San Diego Border Wall Construction
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The waiver applies to a 15-mile section inland from…