Media Coverage

News and updates from leading industry publications and new outlets.

CERCLA And PFAS: What's The Liability For Water And Wastewater Utilities?

Federal rules aim to target those liable but may miss the mark. Utilities can redirect the effort — and costs — to those truly responsible for PFAS contamination.

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From Field to Table: How Farmers are Navigating the Challenges of Forever Chemicals

Farmers could be facing an invisible enemy that lurks in their soil and water: PFAS. The path forward will require resilience, innovation, and may be helped by legal action, to shift the burden of remediation to those responsible for the pollution.

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1,4-Dioxane in New York: Risks, Regulations, and Funding Options

Mayors in New York State are being asked to address an ever-growing list of emerging contaminants while managing limited financial resources. As evolving regulations lead to increased costs, leaders are looking for innovative funding strategies for growth and resilience.

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PFAS Q&A: Legislation Aims to Shield Utilities From Cleanup Costs

The designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA has placed utilities in a precarious position — potentially forcing them to bear cleanup costs for contaminants they did not create.

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How public works can get help paying for PFAS cleanup in wastewater

To tackle the persistent presence of PFAS in source water, communities will have to widen their circles of treatment beyond drinking water, to areas such as wastewater and biosolids disposal, otherwise the problem will go on forever.

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3 Events in 2024 That Will Change Water Forever

From regulation and legal action to historic public funding in infrastructure, this year was a big one for water. Together, these events will profoundly influence the direction of public water treatment and shape the sector generations into the future.

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PFAS Unpacked: Experts Answer Questions On EPA Rules, Funding, Treatment, And More

Water Online hosted an Ask Me Anything session on the legal, engineering, and practical treatment of PFAS. Find all of the answers in this article.

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Navigating The PFAS Crisis: Insights From Environmental Legal Experts

Utilities are grappling with how to comply with PFAS regulations and manage the potentially immense costs. The article shares insights into the ongoing litigation against PFAS manufacturers and the potential relief available to affected communities.

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Wastewater Treatment Plants Sue PFAS Manufacturers

Now more than drinking water is in the limelight, including wastewater. EPA recently set federal discharge permit limits for some PFAS compounds and now faces pressure to outlaw PFAS in biosolids and sludge used as fertilizer.

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Small water utilities cannot achieve PFAS cleanup on their own

Limited budgets, smaller customer bases, and skeleton crews put a heavier PFAS burden on rural systems; polluters should be held accountable.

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