2019 Preview: U.S. Government Water Policy
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Federal Water Tap, December 31: 2019 Preview
The Rundown What to watch for in the coming year: revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule, a public meeting to discuss a proposed reduction in the scope of the Clean Water Act, the first national drinking water regulation for a new contaminant in more than two decades, a PFAS management plan, drought negotiations on […]
Speaking of Water – Looking back at 2018, ahead to 2019
What are the trends and the disruptions we saw in 2018, and what’s ahead for 2019 and beyond?
U.S. Year-In-Review, 2018
What was water in the United States this year? For one, it was visible — and vividly so.
New Estimate Finds Less Fresh Groundwater in U.S. Than Previously Assumed
A new study demonstrates that fresh groundwater, in eastern states as well as those west of the Mississippi, is shallower than previously thought and thus less abundant.
The Stream, December 12: Trump Administration Proposal Limits U.S. Clean Water Act
The Global Rundown The Trump administration proposes major rollbacks of the United States’ Clean Water Act. China attempts to cut pollution of the Bohai Sea. Snowpack in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains is above-average following recent storms. Officials attempt to understand a recent PFAS spike in the water supply of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Data shows that […]
Federal Water Tap, December 3: Appeals Court Cancels Mountain Valley Natural Gas Pipeline Permit
The Rundown Mountain Valley Pipeline ruling hinges on administrative procedures and the Clean Water Act’s balance of state and federal authority. Canada, Mexico, and the United States sign an environmental cooperation agreement. Federal scientists say more investment and research is needed for short-term weather forecasts. USGS scientists study metals in Lake Powell sediment, land subsidence […]
Comprehensive Government Climate Report Warns That Warming Planet Threatens U.S. Water Security
The National Climate Assessment is meant to inform U.S. leaders about changes to land, water, and air from a warming planet.
The Stream, October 30: African Countries Should “Decolonize” Water Laws, Report Says
The Global Rundown A recent report calls on African countries to ‘decolonize’ water. An unusually high tide sweeps through Venice, Italy, flooding three-quarters of the city. Pakistan bans Indian TV channels due to water-related tensions. Drought slashes eastern Australia’s crop output to half the twenty-year average. The boil water notice in Austin, Texas, is lifted. Shortages […]
The Stream, October 16: In Delhi’s Slums, Residents Work to Avert a Water Crisis
The Global Rundown Residents of Delhi’s slums work to improve water access. Rising temperatures and dry conditions across the globe are likely to hurt barley crops, which could lead to a shortage of beer. Australia announces a billion-dollar aid package for drought-stricken farmers. The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection allots $1 million in Clean Water […]
Federal Water Tap, October 15: Senate Passes Water Infrastructure Bill
The Rundown Big water infrastructure package authorizes billions of dollars for water systems. The CDC asks to extend a national database for harmful algal bloom illnesses. A standards-setting agency seeks information about potential plumbing code revisions that reflect changes in how water is used in buildings. And lastly, the number of Legionnaires’ disease cases so […]
Federal Water Tap, October 8: EPA Starts Looking for New Drinking Water Contaminants to Monitor
The Rundown EPA wants to know which unregulated contaminants utilities should monitor. An FAA reauthorization bill aims to reduce use of PFAS chemicals at commercial airports. Republican senators object to states using water quality permits to block fossil fuel projects. Congress advances water-related bills. And lastly, Congress will weigh a new trade deal with Canada […]
