Regulations

EPA proposes PFAS compliance extension while keeping PFOA and PFOS limits intact

Under the proposed rule, utilities would be able to request a two-year compliance extension, moving the deadline from 2029 to 2031 for the two compounds.

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Protracted drought, increased demand has Florida facing tighter groundwater limits

Florida utilities are running up against limits on how much groundwater they can withdraw.

New pipelines and production wells are set to provide alternative water sources for Florida residents in midst of aquifer shortages.

PFAS in drinking water: Regulations, compliance, and what utilities need to do now

PFAS compliance is now both an operational requirement and a public communication issue.

San Diego County residents endure growing medical toll from Tijuana River pollution

San Diegans taking part in the CDC survey reported headaches, congestion and coughing as the most common symptoms related to sewage overflows.

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PFAS compliance is a process, not a purchase

This is the roadmap utilities actually need

Closing the communication gap: Richmond’s water crisis births new era of transparency

Virginia’s new two-hour reporting law aims to prevent another Richmond-style breakdown, but utilities say the clock may be too tight.

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No deal on the Colorado River despite Trump administration deadline

After two fraught years of negotiations amid dire projections for the Colorado River’s reservoirs, California and six other states that rely on the river’s water have yet again failed to reach a deal — despite a federal deadline.

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Houston lab execs indicted for falsifying wastewater compliance data

Three individuals were federally indicted on charges of conspiring to falsify wastewater quality reports for Houston-area utilities.

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Kent County, Del., enters consent order to overhaul wastewater system

The Kent County order resolves SSOs, bacterial and suspended solids effluent breaches, and various operational lapses at the regional treatment plant.

Tucson, Ariz., enacts ordinance to regulate large water users amid data-center concerns

Any entity requesting more than 7.4 million gallons per month must submit a detailed water conservation plan to the Tucson Water Director.

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What every municipal utility should know about PFAS monitoring plans

In what’s been cited as a “public health disaster,” moves have been made by both the EPA and state agencies to implement PFAS monitoring plans.

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Is PVC pipe at risk? Recent TSCA prioritization raises concern

While current federal regulations minimize human contact with vinyl chloride, its TSCA prioritization may impact PVC’s role in water distribution.

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