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  • New USGS study show wells in eastern and southeastern United States are at risk of lead contamination

    Mar 18, 2019

    Chemical characteristics of groundwater offer a clue to where lead in plumbing might dissolve.
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  • Groundwater Foundation Day is Friday, March 15: Spread the Word!

    Mar 12, 2019


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  • It's National Groundwater Awareness Week!

    Mar 11, 2019


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  • Study finds coal ash tainting groundwater near most U.S. coal plants

    Mar 06, 2019

    Coal ash is the residue produced from burning coal in coal-fired plants and is stored at power plants throughout the country.
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  • EPA announces 2018 annual Superfund accomplishments

    Mar 05, 2019

    The EPA reached important milestones for cleanups at numerous Superfund sites across New England during 2018.
    Full story
  • Recruitment trends in 2019 covered in March’s Water Well Journal

    Mar 05, 2019

    Finding talent remains a critical issue for small businesses.
    Full story
  • EPA announces development of Water Reuse Action Plan

    Mar 04, 2019

    A draft of the plan is scheduled for release and public review in September.
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  • CDC, ATSDR set to begin assessing communities for human exposure to PFAS

    Feb 25, 2019

    The results will help communities better understand the extent of their environmental exposures to PFAS.
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  • Algorithm provides early warning system for tracking groundwater contamination

    Feb 22, 2019

    The researchers found their technique provided reliable information about plume behavior during the last 20 years.
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  • Supreme Court agrees to hear contaminated groundwater case under Clean Water Act

    Feb 21, 2019

    The high court will hear the case this fall.
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  • EPA announces nationwide action plan to address PFAS water contamination

    Feb 14, 2019

    The EPA set in motion establishing a maximum contaminant level for two of the most well-known chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, by the end of 2019.
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  • NGWA mourns the passing of William C. Walton

    Feb 13, 2019

    Walton was the first editor-in-chief of Groundwater®.
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  • Puerto Rico faces water rationing due to drought

    Feb 13, 2019

    Some could be without water for 24 hours at a time.
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  • Research Study: Microplastic Contamination Found in Groundwater

    Feb 07, 2019


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  • Calls for bipartisanship and infrastructure in State of the Union address

    Feb 06, 2019

    Passing an infrastructure bill has been a priority of the president since his inauguration.
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  • David Bernhardt nominated to lead Department of Interior

    Feb 05, 2019

    Bernhardt will oversee activities of the U.S. Geological Survey and the Bureau of Reclamation, among other responsibilities.
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  • Presenter and program adviser preview upcoming groundwater and oil and gas development workshop

    Feb 05, 2019

    The boom in unconventional oil and gas development presents many challenges to groundwater resources, including water availability and groundwater quality.
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  • EPA appoints new members to Science Advisory Board Drinking Water Committee

    Feb 05, 2019

    The Science Advisory Board Drinking Water Committee provides advice to the EPA administrator on technical matters related to drinking water policy.
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  • Michigan senator urges Air Force cooperation on PFAS clean-up efforts surrounding former Wurtsmith Air Force Base

    Feb 04, 2019

    The Air Force claims sovereign immunity from state environmental quality regulations and water resources protection laws.
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  • Study of groundwater contaminants leads to new funding for community crowdsensing research

    Feb 01, 2019

    The study will focus on the identification of nitrate, a common groundwater contaminant.
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  • Members of Congress launch PFAS task force

    Jan 24, 2019

    The group will work to bring PFAS cleanup to the forefront of congressional agenda.
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  • Lawmaker reintroduces bill to give Michigan strictest limit on PFAS in drinking water

    Jan 17, 2019

    The bill would set a legally enforceable limit of 5 ppt for two individual PFAS chemicals, PFOA and PFOS.
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  • Integrated hydrological modeling subject of special section in Groundwater

    Jan 17, 2019

    Guest editors of the section are Drs. Edward A. Sudicky and Steven J. Berg.
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  • NGWA mourns passing of John Crosby

    Jan 16, 2019

    NGWA sends thoughts and prayers to Griffin and his family.
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  • President Donald J. Trump nominates Andrew Wheeler to head EPA

    Jan 10, 2019

    The Senate indicated it plans to move quickly on his nomination by scheduling his confirmation hearing for the week of January 14.
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  • Senate confirms White House science adviser, EPA assistant administrator

    Jan 07, 2019

    The confirmations of Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier and Alexandra Dunn were among the last acts of the 115th Congress.
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  • Keynote speaker previews upcoming presentation at groundwater and oil and gas development workshop

    Jan 04, 2019

    The boom in unconventional oil and gas development presents many challenges to groundwater resources, including water availability and groundwater quality.
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  • Congress passes NGWA-backed provision to boost support for household wells

    Dec 13, 2018

    Funding for the program will go a long way toward helping rural communities manage and protect groundwater resources for drinking water and agricultural purposes.
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  • EPA unveils new WOTUS definition

    Dec 13, 2018

    New definition has the potential to put groundwater resources at risk that are hydrologically connected to streams and wetlands; however, it may also remove barriers to development, thereby stimulating demand for wells.
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  • December Water Well Journal cover story details emergence of water treatment market

    Nov 29, 2018

    Freelance writer William Wagner explains how the market for water treatment isn’t one on the horizon for the industry, but one that is here right now.
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  • Three new NGWA Press titles will be available in the Groundwater Week 2018 on-site bookstore

    Nov 27, 2018

    Check out the latest titles from NGWA Press.
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  • Dr. Peter Grevatt, head of EPA’s Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, announces retirement

    Nov 20, 2018

    Throughout his tenure, Grevatt has been a tireless advocate for protecting drinking water resources and ensuring groundwater remains a safe and relied-upon resource.
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  • EPA releases draft toxicity assessment for two PFAS chemicals; seeks public input

    Nov 16, 2018

    Release of the draft toxicity values provides an opportunity for NGWA to provide comments during a 60-day public comment period.
    Full story
  • EPA announces plans to toughen emissions standards on heavy-duty trucks

    Nov 15, 2018


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  • Midterm election recap

    Nov 08, 2018

    Democrats gain the House and Republicans increase their Senate majority, and what this may mean for NGWA priorities.
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  • EPA withdraws 2017 proposed rule addressing health and groundwater protection standards for uranium in situ recovery

    Nov 07, 2018

    The rule would have applied to byproduct materials produced by uranium in situ recovery.
    Full story
  • EPA announces second round of WIFIA projects

    Nov 05, 2018

    NGWA played an integral role in making sure that managed aquifer recharge projects were eligible to receive WIFIA financing.
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  • November Water Well Journal features cover story on screening for bacterial populations in water systems

    Nov 01, 2018

    The results show the importance of testing.
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  • DoD environmental research program announces funding for PFAS remediation

    Oct 31, 2018

    Proposals are due January 8, 2019 and should be submitted online.
    Full story
  • U.S. Geological Survey will map key agricultural aquifer

    Oct 30, 2018

    The data will be turned into a three-dimensional model.
    Full story
  • OSHA announces top 10 safety violations for 2018

    Oct 29, 2018

    The top 10 violations accounted for an estimated total of 32,266 violations.
    Full story
  • President signs water infrastructure legislation advancing NGWA key policy priorities

    Oct 25, 2018

    Several provisions advocated for during past Groundwater Fly-Ins.
    Full story
  • NGWA joins effort to promote federal support for flood mitigation

    Oct 24, 2018

    Groups hoping for revolving fund to aid flood efforts.
    Full story
  • EPA seeks comments on renewal of data collection on groundwater monitoring requirements at regulated facilities

    Oct 23, 2018

    Comments must be submitted by November 19.
    Full story
  • Potentially 730,000 private water wells affected by recent hurricanes in the Atlantic

    Oct 16, 2018

    NGWA recommends water well system professionals be used to assess and service the well.
    Full story
  • October Water Well Journal spotlights Groundwater Week 2018

    Oct 11, 2018

    Learn more about the industry’s biggest show.
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  • Imagine a Day Without Water

    Oct 10, 2018


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  • EPA requests nominations of drinking water contaminants for Contaminant Candidate List

    Oct 09, 2018

    Nominations must be received by December 4.
    Full story
  • EPA announces 2019 grant funding opportunities for state and tribes to respond to Superfund sites

    Oct 05, 2018

    EPA will consider funding requests up to a maximum of $1 million per state or tribe.
    Full story
  • Congress passes aviation provision to provide alternatives to PFAS at domestic airports

    Oct 04, 2018

    Provision removes requirement that domestic airports use firefighting foams containing PFAS.
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