Colorado River Debate Rages; 'Imminent Danger' From Injection Wells; EPA Commits $7.5M To Moonshot, More...
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As one of the nation’s most critical and iconic water bodies grows increasingly scarce, those who depend on it are trying to figure out how they can grab more for themselves.
Competition for Colorado River water has caused major disagreements between state leaders, forced federal intervention, and driven the rise of innovative and expensive drought solutions.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Commitment To Advancing Water Equity And Access For All
At the Clinton Global Initiative 2023 Meeting in New York, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox announced that the EPA is committing to address pressing water challenges in 1,500 disadvantaged communities across the country. EPA’s Advancing Water Equity and Access for All Commitment will invest $500M, including funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, for technical assistance to help communities invest in water infrastructure to close America’s water equity gap.
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Ohio Suspends Produced Water Injection Wells Over 'Imminent Danger' To Health And Environment
Wastewater operations designed to handle produced water from oil and gas operations in Ohio have been forced to shut down over their potential impact on the environment and consumers.
Department Of Environmental Protection Outlines Plans To Ramp Up PFAS Monitoring Following Report
Following a joint United States Geological Survey (USGS) and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) study revealing PFAS in surface water across the state, DEP is ramping up efforts across Pennsylvania to monitor water resources and using the study to develop standards for surface water.
AWWA And Partners Present Source Water Protection Week To Safeguard Drinking Water
The American Water Works Association invites water utilities, consumers, and other partners to take part in the third annual Source Water Protection Week, Sept. 24-30. The campaign highlights the critical importance of safeguarding source water and ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water for everyone.
Moonshot Missions Awarded $7.5M By Epa To Help Underserved Communities Address Water Problems
Moonshot Missions (“Moonshot”), a national nonprofit dedicated to helping underserved communities access healthy drinking water and clean waterways has been awarded $7.5M over 5 years by the EPA to serve as a National Environmental Finance Center (EFC).
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