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For the First Time, U.S. May Force Polluters to Clean Up These ‘Forever Chemicals’
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Washington Postby Maxine Joselow and Brady DennisThe Biden administration on Friday moved to force polluters to clean up two of the most pervasive forms of “forever chemicals,” designating them as hazardous substances under the nation’s Superfund law.
Biden Administration Sets First-Ever Limits On ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Drinking Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Associated Press Newsby Michael PhillisThe Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured. Officials say this will reduce exposure for 100 million people and help prevent thousands of illnesses, including cancers.
Biden Rule Targets Toxic Chemicals In US Drinking Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Politicoby Annie SniderThe Biden administration on Wednesday announced the first-ever national limits on toxic “forever chemicals” in drinking water, a move that will require utilities serving roughly one in three Americans to remove the contaminants from their taps.
What if International Hackers Attacked U.S. Water Systems?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /KNX NewsThe Biden administration is warning of potential cyberattacks on drinking water supplies in the United States. The White House national security team specifically pointed out Iranian and Chinese hackers working to infiltrate vital infrastructure across the country. Theresa Payton, who served as the White House Chief Information Officer under President George W. Bush, spoke to KNX News about the threat.
Risks Ease For Colorado River Reservoirs After Wet Winter, But Long-term Challenges Loom
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesAfter a wet year and a push to conserve water in the Southwest, federal officials say the risk of the Colorado River’s reservoirs declining to critically low levels has substantially eased for the next couple of years.
Can the Ocean Save the Colorado River? San Diego Thinks so.
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Maddie Simmons /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie Elmer Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityFacing rising costs and rates, the leaders of San Diego’s water lifelines are looking to sell some of its most expensive supply: de-salted ocean water from a massive plant in Carlsbad. But, at the same time, they’re also trying to make more of it.
3 New California Agreements Announced to Save Colorado River Water; Billions Adding Up
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /8 News Nowby Greg HaasThe federal government announced three new conservation agreements to bolster water storage in Lake Mead and Lake Powell on Tuesday. The new agreements total about 400,000 acre-feet of water savings — more than twice the amount of Colorado River water used by Las Vegas over the past year.
Biden Administration Backs Short-Term Colorado River Water Savings Plan
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Maddie Simmons /Yahoo!Newsby Sharon UdasinThe Biden administration announced its support on Tuesday for a consensus-based, short-term proposal that will promote significant water conservation efforts across the Colorado River basin.
Reclamation Pumps $295M Into California Water Savings
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /E&E Newsby Jennifer YachninThe Biden administration signed agreements with California water agencies Wednesday to conserve a significant share of water through 2025, part of a larger effort to stave off potential disaster in the drought-stricken Colorado River Basin.
The deals, including some expected to be signed as soon as next week, will save 643,000 acre-feet of water — nearly 210 billion gallons — in Lake Mead, the Bureau of Reclamation said.