The American Water Works Association (AWWA) Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE26) was held from June 21-24, 2026, in Washington, DC. The theme of ACE26 was Water Heroes, which seemed altogether appropriate as the event took place in the midst of preparations leading up the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Upon reflection, I offer Read More
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Proposed UCMR 6 List Includes 30 Contaminants
Thirty unregulated contaminants are proposed for new monitoring requirements in the Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6). The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to issue a list of unregulated contaminants to be monitored by public water systems once every five years under the UCMR. PROPOSED UCMR 6 Read More
Public Comments Accepted on Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from PFOA and PFOS in Biosolids
New draft guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) aims to help wastewater utilities, landowners, and the public reduce risk from perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in biosolids. PFOA and PFOS are two types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and considered to be the most prolific PFAS compounds in the Read More
NEPA Reforms Aim to Get America Building Again
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) proposes to reform the way it carries out the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). If finalized, USEPA says the changes would make environmental reviews faster, clearer, and more predictable. The proposal would restore NEPA to its original purpose of setting firm timelines, keeping documents focused and concise, and expanding Read More