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NGWA applauds Congressional efforts to combat PFAS contamination

Jan 10, 2020

NGWA’s advocacy efforts directly led to the inclusion of an amendment.
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Groundwater professionals donate water well system for Minnesota man in need

Jan 08, 2020

Homeowner had lacked water for two years until donated services.
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EPA jump-starts cleaner trucks initiative

Jan 08, 2020

Agency seeks input on initiative for cleaner emission standards for heavy-duty trucks.
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Industrial hand injuries rank highest in preventable lost workday injuries

Jan 07, 2020

As a result of noncompliance, hand injuries have increased more than 2.5 times.
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FMCSA increases random drug testing rate for 2020

Jan 06, 2020

The minimum annual percentage rate for random alcohol testing will remain at 10 percent.
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EPA proposes updates to Lead and Copper Rule

Dec 24, 2019

The EPA is proposing for the first time a new lead trigger level of 10 ppb.
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EPA publishes PFAS groundwater cleanup standards

Dec 23, 2019

The guidance applies solely to PFOA and PFOS.
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PFAS provisions dropped from annual defense spending bill

Dec 20, 2019

Democrats will likely pursue PFAS legislation in early 2020.
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EPA announces new method to test for additional PFAS in drinking water

Dec 19, 2019

It’s the most comprehensive cross-agency plan ever to address an emerging chemical of concern.
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AWWA seeks comment on ANSI/AWWA A100-XX — Water Wells standard

Dec 18, 2019

The comment period closes on January 13, 2020.
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NGWA announces 2020 Board of Directors

Dec 13, 2019

Four were elected to the NGWA Board of Directors during the Delegates Meeting.
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OSHA enforcement and compliance increases in 2019

Dec 12, 2019

Federal OSHA conducted 33,401 inspections — more inspections than the previous three years.
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EPA sends PFAS determination to White House

Dec 09, 2019

It’s another step in the process to regulate PFAS in drinking water.
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EPA requests public input on adding PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory

Nov 26, 2019

Currently, no PFAS are included on the list of chemicals required to report to TRI.
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GAO report finds groundwater and soil are most impacted media at nonfederal Superfund sites

Nov 25, 2019

More than 1500 nonfederal Superfund sites were evaluated.
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NGWA submits comments on proposed CDC project

Nov 22, 2019

Project would gather information about arsenic, uranium, and private wells.
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Past NGWA Board member inducted into National Academy of Engineering

Nov 21, 2019

Daniel B. Stephens, Ph.D., PG, PHg, is internationally known for his innovations in vadose zone and groundwater hydrology.
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Chairman says Congress is close to striking PFAS deal in defense bill

Nov 18, 2019

Still up for debate is whether to add PFAS to the EPA’s hazardous substances list.
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Major revision to drinking water treatment standard allows UV-LED technology to treat microorganisms

Nov 14, 2019

Originally developed in 1991, NSF/ANSI 55’s scope was limited to the technology available in the marketplace at the time.
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NGWA interview with Robert Bilott, author of Exposure

Nov 12, 2019

Read the transcript of an interview NGWA conducted with Robert Bilott, author of Exposure, the story behind the major motion picture, Dark Waters.
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Maui County and Hawaii Wildlife Fund square off in Supreme Court water case

Nov 11, 2019

Oral arguments were heard on November 6.
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Minnesota railway seeks to drill two wells and export water to drought-stricken Southwest

Nov 04, 2019

The unprecedented proposal is receiving pushback from county leaders and environmental advocates.
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Maui mayor rejects settlement agreement, leading Supreme Court to hear water case

Oct 31, 2019

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on November 6.
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Groundwater Foundation donates $100,000 to Water Well Trust

Oct 28, 2019

Donation will fund drilling of water wells for low-income families across the United States.
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Konikow named next Groundwater editor-in-chief

Oct 25, 2019

Former USGS chief takes over on January 1, 2020.
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EPA seeks comment on water reuse action plan

Oct 24, 2019

Comments must be received before December 16.
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EPA seeks comment on proposed water quality trading policy

Oct 23, 2019

Comments must be received before November 18.
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USGS seeks National Ground-Water Monitoring Network proposals for 2020

Oct 09, 2019

The application deadline is January 17, 2020.
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EPA receives six-month extension to finalize its regulation for perchlorate in drinking water

Oct 08, 2019

The deadline is now June 19, 2020 to finalize the rule.
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EPA sends PFAS proposal to Office of Management and Budget for review

Oct 07, 2019

It’s considered the first major step under the EPA’s PFAS Action Plan.
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New Hampshire approves nation’s strictest standards on PFAS contaminants

Oct 02, 2019

Private wells are not subject to these or any state regulations.
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EPA announces $15 million in grant funding to assist rural and small water systems

Oct 01, 2019

Applications must be received by November 14.
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CDC and ATSDR select seven PFAS study sites

Sep 30, 2019

The multisite study seeks to enroll at least 6000 adults and 2000 children.
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USDA rural grant program includes geothermal energy projects

Sep 26, 2019

It has a continuous application process until funds are awarded.
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Maui County Council votes to withdraw Supreme Court water case

Sep 25, 2019

The Supreme Court could opt to hear another case to address the Clean Water Act question.
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NGWA presents PFAS update to Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments

Sep 19, 2019

NGWA is currently tracking PFAS sites and advocating for solutions to address the issue.
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EPA and U.S. Army repeal 2015 ‘waters of the United States’ rule

Sep 16, 2019

Groundwater is largely excluded because WOTUS applies to those waters that are, or could be, “navigable.”
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Fall protection again tops OSHA’s ‘Top 10’ list of most frequently cited violations

Sep 12, 2019

Lockout/tagout moves up to fourth.
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House committee holds second hearing on PFAS contamination and need for corporate accountability

Sep 11, 2019

3M Co., Chemours Co., and DuPont de Nemours Inc. testified before Congress on PFAS for the first time.
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USDA will provide $150 million to help rural communities affected by natural disasters

Sep 10, 2019

More than 100 types of projects are eligible for funding.
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Congressional PFAS Task Force and others sign letter asking House and Senate negotiators to maintain provisions to respond to contamination

Sep 09, 2019

More than 160 members of the House of Representatives signed the letter.
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Rural Energy for America Program for fiscal year 2020 issues notice of applications

Sep 04, 2019

Eligible renewable energy systems include geothermal, solar, and wind, among others.
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NGWA president-elect provides advice for well owners and fellow contractors in preparation of Hurricane Dorian

Aug 30, 2019

The hurricane is projected to become a Category 4 storm and expected to make landfall in Florida on Labor Day.
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NGWA announces 2019 groundwater industry award winners

Aug 30, 2019

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EPA proposes rule on reconsidering coal ash disposal that has groundwater implications

Aug 21, 2019

Comments must be received by October 15, 2019.
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Keynote presenter previews 2019 NGWA Conference on Fractured Rock and Groundwater

Aug 19, 2019

Insight into what is needed to construct a sufficiently robust conceptual site model will be shared.
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Ban on natural gas has some New Yorkers converting to geothermal

Aug 13, 2019

Ban and rebates lead to uptick in geothermal installations.
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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will launch rulemaking to set PFOA and PFOS standards

Aug 09, 2019

The state is working with Johnson Controls on interim and long-term plans to deal with contamination.
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Water Well Journal wins national award

Aug 08, 2019

December 2018 issue recognized among publishing’s best.
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National Academy of Sciences conducts workshop on research needs for remotely sensed data for groundwater flow and recharge

Aug 06, 2019

The meeting was sponsored by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
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