drinking water strategy News
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EPA launches web forum on how to best protect America’s drinking water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a web-based discussion forum to gather public input on how the agency can improve protection of drinking water. The information will be used in implementing EPA’s new drinking water strategy announced by Administrator Lisa P. Jackson in March. “We look forward to reviewing the ideas and feedback from the public,” said ...
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EPA to develop regulation for perchlorate and toxic chemicals in drinking water (HQ, AZ, AR, CA, NV)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson today announced the agency’s decision to move forward with the development of a regulation for perchlorate to protect Americans from any potential health impacts, while also continuing to take steps to ensure the quality of the water they drink. The decision to undertake a first-ever national standard for perchlorate ...
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EPA to develop regulation for perchlorate and toxic chemicals in drinking water (DC)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson today announced the agency’s decision to move forward with the development of a regulation for perchlorate to protect Americans from any potential health impacts, while also continuing to take steps to ensure the quality of the water they drink. The decision to undertake a first-ever national standard for perchlorate ...
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EPA awards University of Nevada, Reno nearly $500,000 for sustainable drinking water treatment methods
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $499,743 grant to the University of Nevada, Reno, part of almost $1.5 million in funding to three universities nationwide to develop sustainable drinking water treatment methods. The research grants are funded through EPA’s Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program. These grants, which supplement last year’s grants to ...
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EPA Awards $1.5 Million to Universities for Sustainable Drinking Water Treatment Methods; University of Gainesville Among Recipients
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced almost $1.5 million in funding to three universities to develop sustainable drinking water treatment methods. The research grants are funded through EPA’s Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program. These grants, which supplement last year’s grants to eight other universities, are intended to provide innovative treatment ...
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EPA awards $1.5 million to universities for sustainable drinking water treatment methods
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced almost $1.5 million in funding to three universities to develop sustainable drinking water treatment methods. The research grants are funded through EPA’s Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program. These grants, which supplement last year’s grants to eight other universities, are intended to provide innovative treatment ...
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Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, testimony before the U.S. senate committee on environment and public works (HQ)
Chairman Boxer, Ranking Member Inhofe, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to discuss the safety of our nation’s drinking water. Every day, across the country, Americans – in rural areas and in urban areas; in rich neighborhoods and in poor neighborhoods; in red states and in blue states, turn on their taps and expect safe water to drink. The EPA – and the ...
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EPA releases final health assessment for TCE
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released the final health assessment for trichloroethylene (TCE) to the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) database. IRIS is a human health assessment program that evaluates the latest science on chemicals in our environment. The final assessment characterizes the chemical as carcinogenic to humans and as a human noncancer health hazard. ...
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EPA releases final health assessment for tetrachloroethylene (perc) / public health protections remain in place
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) posted the final health assessment for tetrachloroethylene – also known as perchloroethylene, or perc – to EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) database. Perc is a chemical solvent widely used in the dry cleaning industry. It is also used in the cleaning of metal machinery and to manufacture some consumer products ...
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EPA administrator Jackson outlines new vision for clean, safe drinking water
In a speech at the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) annual conference in Washington, D.C., U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson announced the agency is developing a broad new set of strategies to strengthen public health protection from contaminants in drinking water. The aim is to find solutions that meet the health and economic needs of communities across the country more ...
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AWWA launches new symposium on biological drinking water treatment
The American Water Works Association today announced the launch of its newest event, the 2013 Biological Treatment Symposium, to be held March 28-29, in Denver, Colorado. Registration for the symposium is now open. The symposium will focus on biological drinking water treatment technology, operations, and monitoring strategies. The leading-edge symposium will dissect the benefits of engineered ...
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Big US city water agencies form new national climate alliance
Realizing that 'climate change poses a major long-term challenge to delivering high quality drinking water,' eight of the nation's largest water agencies today announced the formation of an unprecedented coalition, the Water Utility Climate Alliance. The alliance, which supplies drinking water to more than 36 million people, will work to improve research into the impacts of climate change on ...
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EPA Awards $4 Million in Grants to Research the Impact of Drought on Water Quality
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $4 million to four institutions to conduct research to combat the effects of drought and extreme events on water quality in watersheds and at drinking water utilities. “As a nation we are witnessing the harmful effects of droughts and extreme events, such as wildfires and flooding, that often follow drought conditions," said ...
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NACWA responds to Associated Press articles on pharmaceuticals in drinking water
The recent series by the Associated Press on pharmaceuticals found in municipal drinking water demonstrates the need for a national strategy to manage the use and disposal of these compounds, according to the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), an organization representing nearly 300 municipal wastewater treatment plants. NACWA members are public servants who pride themselves ...
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Hazards Associated with Water Desalination Plants and How to Mitigate Them
The Rising Tide of Water Desalination Plants Desalination plants are making waves in the global effort to combat water scarcity. With a staggering 16,000 facilities across the globe, this technology is increasingly being leveraged to secure fresh water for arid and coastal regions. These powerhouses pump out an impressive volume of brine daily, 142 million cubic meters (5 billion cubic feet), ...
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Grants for $1.75 Million Awarded to Improve Public Health in New England Communities
EPA’s New England office is awarding 21 grants across New England to fund community projects addressing environmental and public health issues. The projects, funded under the 2015 Healthy Communities Grant Program for a total of $1,754,157, will reduce environmental risks, protect and improve human health, and improve the quality of life for communities and residents in communities in all ...
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