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Federal Water Tap, October 9: Supreme Court Returns with Big Case on Regulatory Authority

The Rundown The Supreme Court begins its fall term and agency regulatory authority is a key issue. The Army Corps begins barging fresh water to southern Louisiana as the area contends with salt water in the Mississippi River. President Biden’s proclamation on Child Health Day mentions nitrate, arsenic, and lead in drinking water. EPA science […]

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Federal Water Tap, September 25: Army Corps Begins to Raise Underwater Barrier in Mississippi River to Hold Back Saltwater

The Rundown Army Corps responds to low Mississippi River levels in Louisiana that threaten drinking water. EPA announces WIFIA water infrastructure money for 2023 and technical assistance funds for disadvantaged communities. The National Park Service endorses a swamp in southeast Georgia as a potential World Heritage Site. The Justice Department limits attorney’s fees for Camp […]

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Federal Water Tap, September 18: Survey Data Shows Households Behind on Water Bills

The Rundown Interagency working group recommends changes to federal mining laws. EPA drinking water infrastructure report to Congress includes new data on lead service lines. CDC researchers use wastewater to track influenza and RSV. NOAA expects El Niño to extend at least through March 2024. Senate hearings this week on drought and water, and tribal […]

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Federal Water Tap, September 5: EPA Reduces Wetlands Protections in Accordance with Supreme Court Decision

The Rundown EPA and Army Corps revise the protected wetlands definition to align with the U.S. Supreme Court’s Sackett decision. White House advisory group recommends a federal Department of Water. EPA approves an on-site wastewater treatment facility for the East Palestine train derailment cleanup. Federal transportation regulator considers defining when pipeline accidents cause “significant injury […]