Groundwater | NGWA News and updates

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.
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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.
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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.
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U.S. Geological Survey will map key agricultural aquifer

Oct 30, 2018

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

Oct 29, 2018

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

Oct 25, 2018

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

Oct 24, 2018

Groups hoping for revolving fund to aid flood efforts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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NGWA urges EPA to act swiftly and deliberately on PFAS

Oct 03, 2018

Association files comments highlighting its core positions on PFAS.
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Federal officials provide updates on actions at first Senate hearing on PFAS

Sep 27, 2018

NGWA submitted a letter of record to the Senate committee and will continue to work with Congress and federal agencies.
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Circuit court’s decision on hydrologic connectivity further muddies the Clean Water Act

Sep 26, 2018

Conflicting court decisions raise the likelihood the U.S. Supreme Court may take up the issue.
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Hurricane Florence: Why Is Nobody Talking About Groundwater?

Sep 24, 2018

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Disaster assistance funding levels announced for drinking water and sewer systems impacted by 2017 hurricanes

Sep 20, 2018

Applications will be accepted on a continual basis until funds are exhausted.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture announces funding for rural well projects

Sep 20, 2018

Several of the awarded projects will fund the drilling of wells.
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Upcoming keynote presenter previews workshop on technology innovation and agricultural groundwater management

Sep 17, 2018

Challenges and opportunities for technology in agricultural groundwater management will be presented during keynote presentation.
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Annual Heavy Equipment Directory featured in September issue of Water Well Journal

Sep 17, 2018

It’s a one-stop shop for you when it’s time to make that next important purchase for your company.
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House passes comprehensive water resources legislation

Sep 14, 2018

Leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate announced a deal on comprehensive water infrastructure legislation called America’s Water Infrastructure Act.
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More than 40 Superfund sites in path of Hurricane Florence

Sep 14, 2018

The 41 sites are along the Eastern Seaboard.
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EPA announces addition of five hazardous waste sites to Superfund program’s National Priorities List

Sep 13, 2018

Many of the five hazardous waste sites involve groundwater contamination.
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Federal government announces next round of funding for National Ground-Water Monitoring Network

Sep 11, 2018

The announcement will be open through November 30.
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Protection from cyber attacks covered in September issue of Water Well Journal

Sep 10, 2018

The column classifies the three ways companies are usually compromised and steps that can be taken for protection.
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House hearing on PFAS continues trend of congressional interest in topic

Sep 07, 2018

Committee members were united over whether federal agencies are adequately addressing perfluorinated compounds in the environment.
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Diesel prices increase due to Tropical Storm Gordon

Sep 07, 2018

Diesel now costs 49.4 cents a gallon more than it did a year ago when it averaged $2.758 a gallon.
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September Water Well Journal cover story dives into expanding your work radius

Sep 05, 2018

The article provides insightful tips for those considering expanding their work radius into surrounding states or beyond.
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EPA sets goal of reducing drinking water systems violating health standards

Sep 04, 2018

The agency wants to reduce by one-quarter the number of drinking water systems that violate health standards by 2020.
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Groundwater contamination detected at Kennedy Space Center

Aug 31, 2018

The findings have prompted residents to question contamination in drinking water.
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Department of Interior seeks ‘action plan’ to deliver more water to California farmers

Aug 30, 2018

The memo sets up a challenge between control of federal and state water resources in California.
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USGS updates groundwater contamination trends data dashboard

Aug 29, 2018

The USGS samples networks of wells roughly every decade.
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Michigan senator introduces pair of bills aimed at addressing PFAS

Aug 28, 2018

Michigan has one of the most severe problems.
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