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Pennsylvania Underscores Importance of State Wetlands

November 21, 2025

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection published the PA Clean Water Academy digital training library on water program topics.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: permitting, wastewater, water quality, wetlands

South Carolina Issues Comprehensive State Water Plan

November 21, 2025

South Carolina Department of Environmental Services released its draft State Water Plan, identifying best practices for managing water resources.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: climate, permitting, waterbodies

Louisiana Restores and Reopens River Following Chemical Fire

November 14, 2025

Louisiana completed environmental cleanup of the Tangipahoa River following a large industrial fire and explosion at a chemical facility.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: cleanup, hazardous waste, water monitoring

New Jersey Launches Partnership to Expand Shell Recycling for Oyster Reef Restoration

November 14, 2025

New Jersey has partnered with Sysco Corporation to dramatically expand the state’s innovative shell recycling program.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: coastal, food waste, recycling

Massachusetts Develops Cybersecurity Strategy to Protect Sensitive Information

November 14, 2025

Massachusetts’ Drinking Water Program has developed a cybersecurity strategy to keep sensitive information secure.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: cybersecurity, drinking water

Alabama Completes Voluntary Lead Drinking Water Testing at Schools & Childcares

November 14, 2025

Alabama completed a voluntary program testing lead levels in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities around the state.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: drinking water, lead

New York Approves Cyber Readiness Program for Water System Operators

November 7, 2025

New York has approved the Cyber Readiness Program for wastewater operator recertification, among other pre-approved courses in the state.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: cybersecurity, wastewater

Virginia Implements Incident Reporting Law

October 31, 2025

Virginia is implementing a new law to increase transparency and communication between water systems and the Virginia Department of Health

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: cybersecurity, drinking water

Washington Assesses PFAS Levels in State Biosolids 

October 24, 2025

The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) in September released an Assessment of PFAS Levels in Washington State Biosolids, documenting the results of a study begun in 2024 to assess PFAS…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: biosolids, PFAS, wastewater

Montana Secures U.S. EPA Approval of Narrative Nutrient Criteria for Wadable Streams 

October 17, 2025

Montana DEQ recently received U.S. EPA approval to use narrative nutrient water quality standards in place of the previous numeric standards for Montana’s wadable streams and select large river segments. See what this means.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: water quality

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