Jul 8, 2021
Water Systems as Plaintiffs
Most water systems—like most organizations of any kind—would prefer to stay away from lawsuits altogether.
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Jun 14, 2021
A Look at PFAS & Emerging Contaminants
Toxic manmade chemicals, like per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 1,2,3-Tricholoropropane (TCP), are showing up in water systems across the US.
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Jun 3, 2021
What To Do When You Find Manmade Toxic Chemicals In Your Water System
Recent developments in groundwater testing and regulation have made it easier to ensure safe public drinking water for all.
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May 10, 2021
Product Liability Law Helps Water Agencies Address TCP Contamination
Small water utilities across California face existential challenges as they struggle to meet state and federal drinking water standards.
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Apr 7, 2021
Dole Sues Dow Chemical, Shell Over Drinking Water Contamination
Dole Packaged Foods LLC filed suit against Dow Chemical Co. and Shell Chemical Co. in the Central District of California, alleging they contaminated the drinking water at its Atwater, Calif., plant with the chemical 1,2,3-trichloropropane.
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Apr 1, 2021
Who Pays for PFAS Contamination?
Many parts of the U.S. have recently seen increased testing and regulation of groundwater contaminated with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or similar chemicals.
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Mar 5, 2021
California Regulates Third "Forever Chemical" in Drinking Water
California water regulators are requiring water suppliers to shift wells offline, blend sources, or notify customers when they detect a third "forever chemical‚" at certain thresholds.
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Sep 4, 2020
The Legal Side of PFAS in Water | Water & Wastes Digest
On March 15, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published the Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule designed to tackle PFAS in water.
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