This document provides guidance on reducing or eliminating the discharge of PFAS at municipal wastewater treatment plants using National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.
Water
State Innovation Video 2025: Maryland Wastewater Early Warning System
Maryland has created an early warning system to collect water quality data and detect wastewater treatment plant malfunctions before they cause serious pollution.
State Innovation Video 2025: Tennessee GIS Dataset for Public Water System Service Areas
Tennessee developed a dashboard to communicate with the public and provide about rapidly changing conditions for public water availability.
State Innovation Video 2025: Mississippi Beach Monitoring Innovations
Mississippi upgraded its Beach Monitoring Program website and created resources to make water quality information more available to the public.
California Awards Environmental Justice Action Grants
This week, the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) awarded more than $4M in Environmental Justice Action Grants to 15 projects in communities impacted by pollution and environmental hazards. Awardees include…
Iowa Collaborates on Source Water Protection
In observance of the nationwide Source Water Protection Week running through October 4, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Source Water Protection Program, Iowa Source Water Agricultural Collaborative, and Iowa…
New York Department of Environmental Conservation PFAS and 1,4-Dioxane Information Portal Portal
This portal includes information related to priority waterbodies and facilities as defined in Technical and Operational Guidance Series (TOGS )1.3.13 and ambient water quality information.
Indiana Strengthens Water & Wastewater Cybersecurity via Statewide Collaboration
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has partnered with the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT) to improve water and wastewater cybersecurity across the state. This collaboration comes in response…
Maryland Touts Cybersecurity Action Plan
Maryland has developed a Cybersecurity Action Plan for Water and Wastewater Systems, addressing critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
South Carolina, Oregon, Missouri, & More Mark National SepticSmart Week
States recognized U.S. EPA’s SepticSmart Week initiative by spreading awareness about best practices for septic system care and maintenance.
