Groundwater Protection Directive News

The public value of including scientific information in groundwater protection policies

The public places a high value on the use of scientific information, especially regarding climate change, in the management of groundwater resources, a case study in Finland indicates. This suggests that incorporating scientific research into management policies is likely to have the support of stakeholders in the region. The Rokua esker region in Northern Finland, which covers about 90 km2, is a ...

Jan. 23, 2014

By European Commission, Environment DG

Protect Your Groundwater Day promoted by many on September 5

Private water well owners learned about the importance of proper well caps and well plugging to protect water quality on September 5 during NGWA’s Protect Your Groundwater Day (PYGWD). With the PYGWD theme of “Cap It, Plug It!” well owners learned that it is not uncommon to find household water wells ...

Sep. 12, 2017

By National Ground Water Association (NGWA)

Groundwater pollution in Europe: an overview

An overview of groundwater contaminants in Europe is provided by a recent study, which calls for more integrated monitoring using a range of indicators. Groundwater contamination presents serious health and environmental concerns. A number of Directives, including the Water Framework, Groundwater, Nitrates, Industrial Emissions and Landfill Directives, together aim to protect groundwater from ...

Aug. 1, 2013

By European Commission, Environment DG

STL ready for the Water Framework Directive

European legislation detailing the Water Framework Directive (WFD) came into force in December 2003, providing a clear framework for the protection, improvement and sustainable use of water across Europe. We have been working on a development programme to help organisations meet the analytical requirements of the new Directive, and are now able to offer the majority of analysis. The Directive ...

Dec. 9, 2010

BRIDGE provides thresholds for EU Water Framework Directive

The EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) defines chemical status objectives for groundwater and related monitoring obligations but does not yet provide criteria to assess chemical status compliance. Now researchers from EU project BRIDGE (Background Criteria for the Identification of Groundwater Thresholds) have investigated 14 representative bodies of groundwater and developed thresholds that can ...

Jul. 10, 2008

By European Commission, Environment DG

Protect Your Groundwater Day urges proper well caps and plugging of abandoned wells

For the nearly 40 million Americans who own wells, there is no better time to act to protect drinking water quality than on Protect Your Groundwater Day, according to the National Ground Water Association. This annual event will take place on September 5 this year. Two key actions well owners can take to protect ...

Aug. 30, 2017

By National Ground Water Association (NGWA)

U.S. EPA announces settlements with six companies at San Fernando valley superfund site // more than $3 million will be directed to investigate, clean up contaminated groundwater

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that it has reached settlements with six companies to address contaminated groundwater in North Hollywood and Glendale, areas that are part of the San Fernando Valley Superfund Sites, near Los Angeles, Calif. "These settlements highlight our priority at EPA to clean up vital drinking water sources," said Jane Diamond, Director of the ...

Mar. 9, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Scotland’s water and groundwater quality improving, says SEPA

Water quality in Scotland is good and continues to improve. That's according to the recently published Scotland’s Water Environment Review 2000-2006 featuring water quality classification data that illustrates historical trends stretching back over the past six years. The review, which has been published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), is a valuable source of environmental ...

Mar. 11, 2008

By Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

Protecting profits in a water scarce world

While our bodies are more than half water (highest when you are born, decreases over time) and the earth is two-thirds covered by H2O, we can't easily tap either of these sources. Less than 1% of the world's fresh water is available for human use - leading to severe negative human impact: 3.5 million people die each year from water related diseases like diarrheas, and almost 1 billion ...

Jan. 26, 2010

By GLOBE SERIES

EPA places Salt Lake City groundwater plume on National Priority List

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that the 700 South 1600 East PCE Plume site in Salt Lake City, Utah, was finalized to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) of contaminated sites. Sites on the NPL are priorities for additional study and cleanup resources under EPA's Superfund program. The 700 South 1600 East PCE Plume site is located near the George E. Wahlen ...

May 22, 2013

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Finalizes Changes to Plan for Groundwater Remediation at Superfund Site in Newfield, N.J.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has modified its plan to address contaminated groundwater at the Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corp. site in Newfield and Vineland, N.J. A plan originally put into place in 1996 by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection when it was mainly responsible for the site, required a system that pumps the groundwater out of the ground and treats it. The ...

Oct. 8, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

As the Water Framework Directive gathers pace, industry must prioritise wastewater treatment, says Air Products

As the UK’s implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) gathers pace, water companies and industry will need to make wastewater treatment and management a priority, says Air Products. Despite the fact that the WFD’s main target is achieving ‘good status’ for all UK surface and ground waters by 2015 – a date which for many may still seem a long way off - the pace of change is set to ...

Jan. 18, 2008

By Air Products

Sydney tar ponds agency tender issued for protective cap

The Sydney Tar Ponds Agency has released a tender for the construction of a protective cap over treated tar ponds sediment. "Today is good news for the people of Sydney," said Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services. "This tender for the Tar Ponds cap will lead to the reclamation of nearly 240 acres of land and a cleaner and more sustainable future for residents." It"s the ...

Jul. 23, 2010

By GLOBE SERIES

California Senate Committee Takes Major Step Toward Protecting Ratepayers

Today, the Natural Resources & Water Committee of the California State Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 1386, a bill aimed at clarifying the authority and roles of water agencies in southern Los Angeles County. The bill was introduced earlier this year by South Bay veteran lawmaker, Senator Alan Lowenthal. ...

May 9, 2012

By Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD)

In A Bipartisan Vote, California State Senate Unites To Protect Water Ratepayers

California Senate members from both sides of the isle voted today by a margin of 31-4 to approve Senate Bill 1386, a measure that would clarify existing language in the California Water Code, making it explicitly clear that the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) would maintain the sole responsibility for ...

May 18, 2012

By Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD)

EPA award honors Vienna, W. Va. for protecting drinking water (PA)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s mid-Atlantic office has awarded Vienna, W. Va. a source water protection award for its work in protecting drinking water sources. “The city of Vienna is getting this award for taking proactive measures to help ensure that residents will continue to have access to safe and healthy drinking water,” said EPA Regional Administrator Shawn M. ...

Oct. 28, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

New case study: city of Redmond — Wellhead Protection Program, EQuIS Implementation

Project Overview The City of Redmond (City) has several water quality related programs (e.g., Groundwater Monitoring, Drinking Water, Surface Water) responsible for contributing to the protection and management of ground and surface water resources.These water quality programs (Programs) have either regulatory responsibility authorized by state or county oversight agencies or, have local ...

Jul. 29, 2010

By EarthSoft, Inc

CA State Water Board Releases Draft Report on Feasibility of Developing Regulations for Direct Potable Reuse

The State of California’s Division of Drinking Water (DDW) released a draft report September 8 on the feasibility of developing statewide regulations for direct potable reuse of recycled water. The draft report is available for review and input during a 45-day public comment period. It is anticipated that the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), in consultation with an existing ...

Sep. 8, 2016

By WateReuse

EPA awards $11.5 million to American Samoa for environmental protection

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing $11.5 million to American Samoa for environmental protection work. “EPA’s funding enables American Samoa to advance their goals in the pursuit of clean air, water and land as part of our “Making a Visible Difference” initiative,” said Jared Blumenfeld, EPA’s Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. ...

Oct. 7, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Corrosive groundwater suggests action by certain well owners to check potential lead threat

Since lead is harmful when consumed by both humans and animals, the National Ground Water Association urges residential water well users in regions where corrosive water levels have been detected to investigate and determine whether lead is present in their drinking water. NGWA issued this important call to action to supplement the release of ...

Jul. 13, 2016

By National Ground Water Association (NGWA)

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