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EPA clarifies stance on groundwater and the Clean Water Act

Apr 17, 2019

Pollutants traveling through groundwater do not require federal permit.
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USGS releases second funding announcement for National Ground-Water Monitoring Network

Apr 17, 2019

Up to $700,000 available for a variety of groundwater-related activities.
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NGWA comments on proposed rule to redefine U.S. waters

Apr 16, 2019

Rule continues to exclude groundwater from definition.
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Irrigation continues to spread in Midwest and South

Apr 15, 2019

Irrigated farmland climbed to 58 million acres, a new record.
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Senate confirms David Bernhardt as secretary of the interior

Apr 11, 2019

Bernhardt replacing Ryan Zinke.
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EPA plans to propose listing PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances

Apr 10, 2019

Designation is a key part of NGWA’s advocacy on PFAS.
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EPA announces supplemental grants for brownfields projects

Apr 08, 2019

Deadline to apply for funding is May 6.
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EPA plans to announce groundwater stance soon

Apr 05, 2019

Position will be in advance of Supreme Court case this fall.
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Possible changes to hours-of-service regulations under development

Apr 03, 2019

White House reviewing proposed rulemaking.
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EPA announces new water system risk assessment and emergency response requirements

Apr 02, 2019

Fifty percent of all community water systems serving 3301 to 50,000 people are groundwater-supplied.
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EPA produces new consumer tool identifying POU filters certified to reduce lead

Apr 01, 2019

The two-page resource shows what to look for in packaging on certification and claims of reduction.
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Senate committee examines federal response to PFAS

Mar 29, 2019

Senators push for specifics of action plan.
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‘PFAS Roundtable’ article sheds light on challenges posed by class of emerging contaminants

Mar 29, 2019

Water Well Journal® article on hot-button topic leads magazine’s April issue.
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Federal strategy for desalination announced

Mar 28, 2019

Plan includes removing salts from brackish groundwater.
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New Jersey orders companies to remove PFAS contamination in state

Mar 27, 2019

Companies have 21 days to state whether they will comply with the directive.
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Groundwater Week keynote speaker announced

Mar 26, 2019

Jim “The Rookie” Morris’ story has inspired those interested in overcoming life’s obstacles and living their dreams.
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The National Ground Water Association Reports Thousands of Wells Potentially Affected by Midwestern Flooding

Mar 25, 2019

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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.
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Recruitment trends in 2019 covered in March’s Water Well Journal

Mar 05, 2019

Finding talent remains a critical issue for small businesses.
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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.
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