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Federal Water Tap, April 19: Senate to Debate Water Infrastructure Bill This Week
The Rundown The Senate majority leader indicates he wants action on a water infrastructure bill this week. House Democrats introduce a bill to remove lead pipes from public and federally subsidized housing. California Democrats propose federal funds for repairing canals damaged by subsidence. The Interior secretary revokes a dozen Trump-era energy orders. Forecasters see low […]
California Report Tallies Hundreds of Failing Water Systems in the State
Hundreds more systems are at risk of not being able to meet drinking water standards. Key Takeaways The State Water Resources Control Board’s needs assessment found 326 public water systems that are consistently failing to provide drinking water that meets state and federal standards. About 90 percent of water systems that violate drinking water […]
Federal Water Tap, March 1: House Approves $500M More for Water Bill Assistance
The Rundown The House passes a pandemic relief package that includes $500 million for household water bill assistance. The EPA decides to regulate two PFAS chemicals in drinking water and proposes to monitor drinking water for 29 more. A House Democrat says he wants to increase authorized spending for two main federal water infrastructure loan […]
The Stream, December 10, 2020: Supporters, Opponents of Line 5 Debate In Public Hearing
GLOBAL DAILY WATER NEWS The Army Corps of Engineers holds a public hearing over the future of Enbridge’s Line 5 in Michigan. Agricultural runoff is contributing to water pollution in communities of color in parts of California. Streets in Venice, Italy are flooded before newly installed flood gates are activated. Water sampling from city officials […]
Federal Water Tap, November 9: Reclamation Approves California Canal Repair
The Rundown The Bureau of Reclamation completes an environmental review for fixing a sagging irrigation canal in California’s Central Valley. The Army Corps will suspend a Clean Water Act permit for a petrochemical facility in Louisiana. The speaker of the House discusses Democratic priorities in the next Congress. And lastly, the U.S. Geological Survey plans […]
What Has the Trump Administration Meant for Water?
By narrowing or repealing federal rules, the Trump administration has prioritized big business and reduced pollution protection for waterways.
Federal Water Tap, August 24: Groundwater Flooding in California
The Rundown U.S. Geological Survey researchers map groundwater flood risk in California. The Pebble Mine runs into trouble. The Army Corps begins the environmental review process for a San Francisco flood risk study and a Delta tunnel study. A federal lead advisory committee will hold a public meeting. And lastly, two tropical storms point toward […]
Federal Water Tap, May 26: EPA Administrator Talks PFAS, Groundwater in Senate Hearing
The Rundown EPA Administrator Wheeler answered questions about key water issues during a Senate hearing. President Trump orders federal agencies to consider relaxing regulations to boost the economy in response to the coronavirus pandemic. NOAA forecasts an active Atlantic hurricane season. Senate Democrats press the EPA for details on PFAS contamination at Superfund sites. An […]
Federal Water Tap, May 11: Senate Committee Advances Two Water Infrastructure Bills
The Rundown Water infrastructure bills move swiftly through a Senate committee. A federal judge blocks oil and gas lease sales in Montana over groundwater concerns. USAID sends food aid to people affected by a dam break in Uzbekistan. USGS researchers find microplastics in Lake Mead. California water dispute results in more letters from congressional representatives […]
Federal Water Tap, April 20: More Democrats Support Water Bill Aid
The Rundown Support among Democrats in Congress grows for emergency water bill assistance due to the coronavirus pandemic. The EPA agrees to a timeline for updating national drinking water standards for microbes and disinfection byproducts. California Democrats call for state and federal cooperation over water resources. The National Parks Service greenlights DC Water’s sewage overflow […]
