The EPA has been too busy responding to the deadly coronavirus to work on its long-awaited proposal to manage huge volumes of pathogen-infested sewage and stormwater during heavy rains, the agency’s top wastewater official said Wednesday. “We think we have a potential path forward,” said Andrew Sawyers, director of the Environmental Protection Agency Office of […]
A group of more than 80 members of Congress is pushing for the inclusion of provisions to regulate a class of cancer-linked chemicals in future stimulus legislation dealing with infrastructure.
A recent flurry of litigation from around the state and across the country could have huge ramifications in California on the protection and distribution of scarce water resources.
Water contractors in California are suing the state over its new permit that authorizes water deliveries, the result of a conflict with the Trump administration’s policies.
Wastewater in sewage systems could provide a quicker and earlier indication of the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the Covid-19 virus, claim scientists working with Northumbrian Water and global partners.
From the moment he took office, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he wanted to bring peace to California’s water wars. But now, more than a year later, most of the warring factions are united against his plan for governing the Delta.
Coronavirus Causes Delay in EPA’s Rule for Managing Wastewater
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Bloomberg Lawby Amena SaiyidThe EPA has been too busy responding to the deadly coronavirus to work on its long-awaited proposal to manage huge volumes of pathogen-infested sewage and stormwater during heavy rains, the agency’s top wastewater official said Wednesday. “We think we have a potential path forward,” said Andrew Sawyers, director of the Environmental Protection Agency Office of […]
Lawmakers Push for Inclusion of ‘Forever Chemical’ Regulation in Future Stimulus Bill
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Hillby Rachel FrazinA group of more than 80 members of Congress is pushing for the inclusion of provisions to regulate a class of cancer-linked chemicals in future stimulus legislation dealing with infrastructure.
Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Clean Water Act Rollback
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Palm Springs Desert Sunby Mark OlaldeA recent flurry of litigation from around the state and across the country could have huge ramifications in California on the protection and distribution of scarce water resources.
California Water Wars Heat Up With Suits From State Contractors
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Bloomberg Lawby Emily C. DooleyWater contractors in California are suing the state over its new permit that authorizes water deliveries, the result of a conflict with the Trump administration’s policies.
Sewage Monitoring Could Provide Covid-19 Early Warning
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /WWTby Denise ChevinWastewater in sewage systems could provide a quicker and earlier indication of the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the Covid-19 virus, claim scientists working with Northumbrian Water and global partners.
Grand Compromise on California Water Wars in Disarray. Newsom Faces Multiple Lawsuits this Week
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The Sacramento Beeby Dale KaslerFrom the moment he took office, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he wanted to bring peace to California’s water wars. But now, more than a year later, most of the warring factions are united against his plan for governing the Delta.