The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced a comprehensive strategy to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). At a May news conference, USEPA leaders outlined two proposed rules to regulate PFAS in drinking water. and announced $1 billion of funding to help water systems achieve compliance. As indicated in the summary table, the first proposed Read More
Category: 2026 June
New Interactive Map Takes Guesswork Out of Identifying Permitting Authorities
A new interactive map aims to make life a little easier by identifying which regulatory agencies have the authority to issue permits covering all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) permitting programs and environmental statutes. The USEPA Permitting Authority Map provides Federal agencies, States, territories, Tribal nations, local agencies/governments, and the general public with: Although the USEPA directly Read More
Revamped Website Helps Public Understand Lead Risks
A revamped website provides easy to understand information to the public about the health risks of lead. Water system leaders may want to review the information found on epa.gov/lead and consider linking to their water utility website to educate their customers. The lead in drinking water page may be particularly helpful as the lead service Read More