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Federal Water Tap, April 10: EPA’s Proposed Strengthening of Air Pollution Standards Comes with Water Benefit

The Rundown An EPA proposal to cut mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants would decrease water pollution and accumulation of pollutants in fish. President Biden vetoes a Clean Water Act rollback. An EPA survey of drinking water utilities estimates the number of lead service lines. The EPA allocates FY2023 drinking water funds under the federal […]

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Federal Water Tap, March 20: EPA Draft Proposal Expands Number of PFAS Regulated in Drinking Water

The Rundown The EPA targets six PFAS in its draft drinking water regulation. Representatives in Congress introduce water-related bills on Superfund, lead pipe removal, cybersecurity, and contaminated wells. A white paper investigates potential solutions to Rio Grande water deliveries. The Supreme Court will hear an influential case this week involving tribal water rights to the […]

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Federal Water Tap, March 13: EPA Proposes Stronger Wastewater Rules for Coal-Fired Power Plants

The Rundown EPA rules target three waste streams from coal-fired power plants. President Biden’s budget proposal would increase EPA funding and allow energy bill assistance funds to be used for water bill assistance. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lists two freshwater mussel species as threatened. NOAA measurements of ocean surface temperatures indicate that La […]

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Federal Water Tap, March 6: EPA Issues Cybersecurity Order for Water Utilities

The Rundown EPA orders water utilities to detail cybersecurity plans. Upper Colorado River states want Reclamation to halt releases of extra water into Lake Powell. The EPA details funding for disadvantaged communities to address emerging contaminants like PFAS. Congress kicks into gear with hearings on wildfire, train derailment, cryptocurrency mining, and flood insurance. And lastly, […]

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Federal Water Tap, February 13: DOE Grant Funding for Treating Oil and Gas Wastewater

The Rundown President Biden highlights water infrastructure in the State of the Union. The GAO explains how federal agencies can better implement cybersecurity laws. A Department of Energy lab offers grant funding for treating oil and gas wastewater. In Congress, lawmakers introduce bills on tribal water rights settlement, a water-supply tunnel in California, and animal […]

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Federal Water Tap, January 30: Valuing Nature: White House Publishes Natural Capital Accounting Strategy

The Rundown The White House publishes a strategy for incorporating natural assets into economic accounts. A climate scientist is appointed to a White House intelligence advisory board. EPA watchdog says the agency should better track municipal efforts to control sewer overflows. Federal officials will hold a public session this week to gather input on the […]