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US Affirms New Interpretation for High-Level Nuclear Waste
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Biden administration has affirmed a Trump administration interpretation of high-level radioactive waste that is based on the waste’s radioactivity rather than how it was produced. The U.S. Department of Energy announced last week means some radioactive waste from nuclear wea..
Rehoboth Bay Closed to Shellfish Harvesting After Spill
Delaware officials temporarily closed the Rehoboth Bay to shellfish harvesting on Dec. 28 after thousands of gallons of untreated wastewater spilled from a residential sewer line.
Navy Objects to Recommendation it Drain Hawaii Fuel Tanks
The Navy filed objections to a request to remove fuel from tanks located above the city's water supply, stating that the Navy shouldn't be required to remove the fuel.
Water Utility Asks Navy to Stop Fighting Hawaii's Order
A Hawaii utility asks the Navy to comply to an order to remove fuel from tanks near a city's water supply.
U.S. Tribes Hope for Clean Water With Infrastructure Bill
Native American tribes hope for a change in water quality with the new infrastructure bill.
Tests Show Lead Decrease in Benton Harbor Tap Water
The amount of lead in a Michigan city's tap water is finally dropping.
United States Fines BNSF $1.5 Million for Alleged Clean Water Act Violations
The Environmental Protection Agency fines the BNSF Railway Corporation $1,513,750 to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act.
EPA Details Push to Tighten Rules for Lead in Drinking Water
The EPA is tightening rules on lead in drinking water and plans to replace all lead pipes using new funds from the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
States to Sign Voluntary Cutbacks of Colorado River Water
Water leaders in states surrounding the Colorado River are preparing to sign an agreement to voluntarily reduce river water use in order to manage the depleting water levels.
Conservation Group Sues Army Corps Over Columbia Pollution
A conservation group is suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for polluting the Columbia River.
Navy Dive Team is Trying to Remove Fuel from Hawaii Water
A Navy dive team is trying to extract jet fuel from a water shaft near Pearl Harbor after several locals reported feeling ill.
Hawaii: Fuel Odor in Navy Water Prompts Over 100 Complaints
Water sample tests from the Navy’s water system at Pearl Harbor have so far been inconclusive after it received more than 100 complaints about fuel-like odor coming from tap water in the area.
Illinois Community Hopes for Federal Help with Flooding Woes
An Illinois community hopes that the federal infrastructure bill will help improve flooding and sewage issues in the area.
Officials: Unsafe Levels of Chemical Found in Town’s Water
Water tests in Pittsboro, North Carolina show high levels of unsafe chemicals in the town's water system.
As Cities Grow, Wastewater Recycling Gets Another Look
More cities are looking into ways to recycle wastewater.
Lawsuit Over Benton Harbor Water Seeks Class-Action Status
Michigan and local officials have been targeted in a lawsuit over high levels of lead in Benton Harbor’s drinking water.
Michigan City with Lead in Water Ordered to Fix Water Plant
A Michigan city urges residents to not drink tap water due to high levels of lead found at the water plant.
South Carolina Governor Suggest $500M in Virus Money for Water, Sewer Work
South Carolina’s governor wants to put $500 million of federal COVID-19 relief money toward fixing and improving water systems across the state, with priority given to rural and smaller systems.
Michigan Official: Benton Harbor Water Woes ‘Inexcusable’
Michigan officials defended the Benton Harbor lead crisis response saying that they began work on city water pipes in 2019.
3M, Alabama Communities Reach $98M Pollution Settlement
A settlement has been reached for the contamination of a chemical plant.
Michigan City Declares Emergency Over Lead; Governor Visits
Michigan governor visits Benton Harbor and declares emergency over lead-contaminated water.
In South Texas, Aging Water System Meets Growing Population
Aging water systems in South Texas may not hold up against the area's growing population.
EPA Unveils Strategy to Regulate Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’
The EPA announced a new strategy to restrict PFAS into the environment.
Michigan Governor Orders Urgent Response to Lead Crisis
The governor of Michigan orders government response to high levels of lead found in Benton Harbor tap water.
Vermont Says Waterway Bacteria Blooms Continue into Fall
Health officials warn that bacteria blooms in Vermont are still present in the state's waterways.
Forest Service Seeks to Pinpoint Hanging Lake Headwaters
The U.S. Forest Service and scientific consultants have conducted a study on the groundwater in the Glenwood Canyon.
Water Main Break Sparks Concern About Wichita’s Aging Pipes
A water main break caused a boil water advisory for thousands of Wichita residents and demonstrates concern over aging infrastructure.
Boil Water Order Ends In Wichita
A boil water order in Kansas' largest city has ended after a large main break affected the city's water.
UN Report Warns of Global Water Crisis Amid Climate Change
The United Nations reports that natural disasters are expected to worsen due to climate change.
City in Michigan Urged to Use Bottled Water Due to Lead Risk
Benton Harbor residents were told by the state to only used bottled water for cooking and drinking because of high levels of lead in the water system.
- OSHA cites Florida contractors for trench safety violations at sewer and excavation sites
- Biden-Harris administration invests $849 million in aging water infrastructure, drought resilience
- Cadiz to reuse steel from terminated Keystone XL pipeline for California groundwater project
- Texas contractor penalized by OSHA for repeated trench safety violations
- West Virginia approves $67 million for water, sewer projects