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EPA’s Rulemaking Process that Produced PFAS Rule is Focus of Litigants Arguments

josephjsmith749@gmail.com (J.J. Smith) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:51:49 -0400

Petitioners’ lawyer said 60 days to comment on the proposed rule was insufficient

EPA Changes Approach to Leaking Underground Tanks in Midwest

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:31:06 -0400

The agency says more targeted testing helped close 10 leaking underground storage tank cases in Michigan and Minnesota while cutting investigation costs.

EPA’s Water Reuse Action Plan Expected to Cut Industrial Discharges of PFAS Substances

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:35:26 -0400

The new plan includes a list of more than 180 state reuse regulations, guidelines compiled by EPA

EPA Adds Microplastics to Drinking Water Watch List, but Regulation Could Be a Long Way Off

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:15:53 -0400

Environmental watchdogs argue the move is unlikely to lead to enforceable limits anytime soon.

Veolia Files Lawsuit in Delaware to Recover PFAS Treatment Costs from Nine Companies

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The suit, filed in Delaware Superior Court, alleges that nine industrial companies near Veolia's Stanton Plant are culpable in creating high levels of PFAS in Delaware's drinking water.

EPA releases new checklist aimed at catching drinking water issues earlier

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400

EPA officials say the move is intended to help the agency and state regulators work together to assess water systems and protect drinking water.

EPA announces $25.5 million to help small communities tackle wastewater challenges

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:24:17 -0400

The funding helps support EPA's Real Water Technical Assistance initiative, known as RealWaterTA, which launched earlier this year.

Can abandoned oil wells become geothermal energy sources?

Thu, 21 May 2026 06:46:38 -0400

As more states explore converting orphan wells into clean heat, this multipurpose approach to remediation could solve a widespread problem.

‘PFAS OUT’ Initiative Aims to Tackle Drinking Water Contamination Early

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:26:22 -0400

PFAS contamination isn’t a future problem—it’s already affecting thousands of water systems. The challenge is that fixing it can take years and significant investment.

New Federal Guidance Speeds Up Lead Cleanups at Superfund Sites

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The EPA’s new approach focuses on cleaning up lead-contaminated residential soil at Superfund and hazardous waste sites.

Aqua Membranes Closes Funding Round to Ramp Up Production of Water-Saving Tech

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:45:56 -0400

The investment will help the company meet surging demand for its Printed Spacer Technology.

MIT Researchers Unveil Silk-Based Filter to Combat "Forever Chemicals" in Drinking Water

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:08:43 -0400

While the researchers plan to further improve the material's durability and scalability, they envision it initially being used in point-of-use filters attached to kitchen faucets.

Eagle Mine Life Extended with Recycled Mine Waste

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:51:01 -0400

With projects like the REV Nickel initiative at Eagle Mine, the current administration is taking a crucial step towards establishing a sustainable domestic battery supply chain.

EPA Scientists Who Sounded Alarm During Trump Admin Faced Retaliation

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:02:19 -0400

A new report from the EPA's Office of the Inspector General has exposed a pattern of retaliation against EPA scientists who challenged the agency's rubber-stamping of potentially dangerous chemicals.

EPA Funds Research to Reduce Agricultural Exposure to PFAS

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:50:08 -0400

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the grants on Sept. 4, 2024, with Christopher Frey, assistant administrator of EPA’s Office of Research and Development.

RemTEC and Emerging Contaminants Summit Announces Full Agenda

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:30:31 -0400

The combined RemTEC and Emerging Contaminants Summit is coming to Westminster, Colorado, Oct. 15-17.

First Report on Water Reuse Activities Provided to Congress

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400

The effort by the Working Group resulted in 157 partner organizations contributing to the implementation of the National Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP).

EnviroServe expands into New England with acquisition of Environmental Projects, Inc.

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:38:37 -0400

EnviroServe delivers essential environmental solutions nationwide, offering comprehensive end-to-end services for managing special, universal, biological, hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials.

EnviroServe acquires CG Environmental, expanding national footprint

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:27:47 -0400

EnviroServe Inc. has acquired CG Environmental – The Cleaning Guys, a regional provider of specialty environmental remediation, emergency response, and waste management services.

Former Brownfield site transformed into thriving digital hub in Atlanta

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:17:54 -0400

A formerly vacant and unused Brownfield site in Atlanta has been transformed into a thriving digital hub with the grand opening of Edged Energy's first North American data center.

CEP Renewables begins construction on 19 MW Brownfield solar project in New Jersey

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:10:59 -0400

CEP Renewables has started construction on its 19 MW dc grid supply Foul Rift solar project in White Township, Warren County, New Jersey.

Offshore decommissioning market set to grow by $2.5 Billion

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:03:54 -0400

Offshore oil and gas wells with maturing or aging assets can become costly non-performers, as operating expenses surpass revenue generated.

Shell to Boost Gulf of Mexico Oil Recovery with Waterflooding Project

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:54:36 -0400

The project, set to begin in 2027, aims to increase oil recovery by injecting water into the Vito reservoir in the Gulf of Mexico.

Heritage Environmental Services acquires EBV from General Dynamics

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:45:33 -0400

Heritage Environmental Services, based in Indianapolis, provides a range of waste management and sustainability services. The company has over 1,600 employees.

Potential hazard found in private well water treatment systems

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:01:38 -0400

Systems meant to remove arsenic from private well water may be malfunctioning, putting people's health at risk, Rutgers researchers have found.

EPA targets vinyl chloride as 'high priority' chemical for future regulation

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:53:54 -0400

Regulations for vinyl chloride are still several years off, and could have significant impacts on the market for PVC plastics, which are used in a wide range of products.

Abandoned oil wells in West Texas come back to life

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:37:27 -0400

In West Texas, ranchers like Schuyler Wight have noticed a growing number of abandoned wells coming back to life, with gassy water gushing onto their land.

Fracking wastewater use on Pennsylvania roads sparks health and environmental concerns

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:13:39 -0400

"I am told [by the DEP] to catch the truck. I'm told to be my own cop," one Pennsylvania resident says about roadside fracking wastewater dumps.

Engineering consulting firm Terracon expands southern footprint with acquisition of Harbor Environmental

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:14:30 -0400

Terracon's acquisition spree comes as the company seeks to bolster its offerings nationwide. With more than 6,000 employee-owners across over 175 locations, Terracon is already a major player in the engineering consulting space.

House passes funding bill to reduce EPA, FWS funding

Keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:03:05 -0400

Critics pan how the cuts will impact conservation efforts. Supporters counter that it will help with energy independence.