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*Representative Cole Appointed Chair of House Appropriations Committee

*Bipartisan Legislation Will Advance 'Polluter Pays' Principle for PFAS


Wacissa Spring Basin Management Action Plans Update

*The 2024 hurricane season forecasts are alarming. Can history teach us what to expect?

*South Florida Could See Water Bill Triple - Newsweek

*Gold May Be Key Element for Cleaner Drinking Water | University of Central Florida News

“Forever Chemical” PFAS Drinking Water Rules Announced, Highlighting Urgency to Shift ...

*Map Shows Rivers Most at Risk as Drinking Water Warning Issued - Newsweek

*AqueoUS Vets awarded Florida ion exchange changeout project - Filtration and Separation

*Florida Wildlife Corridor eases worst impacts of climate change | ScienceDaily

*After Mass Coral Bleaching, Florida Scientists Prepare for Another Hot Summer - Bloomberg

*Novel Hydrogel Removes Microplastics From Water

*Supporting The U.S. Economy: Meeting The Requirements Of Build America, Buy America (BABA)

*WEF Response To U.S. EPA MCL Regulation

*U.S. House Representatives Introduce Legislation Supporting A Collaborative Approach To Cybersecurity

Third Time In A Month: Boil Water Notice Issued For Portion of Chemstrand Road And Area | North Escambia 

Residents in Lake Worth Beach say they were left in the dark after sewage spill | WPEC 

Port St. Lucie earns flood insurance discounts; how does your town rate? | WPTV 

Bringing back the Beach: Sand renourishment project underway in Sanibel | WINK 

How beach groins protect Longboat Key's sand | Your Observer 

Celebrating Earth Day and 60 years of conservation efforts | Florida Weekly 

*South Florida Could See Water Bill Triple - Newsweek

*Gold May Be Key Element for Cleaner Drinking Water | University of Central Florida News

*South Florida Could See Water Bill Triple - MSN

“Forever Chemical” PFAS Drinking Water Rules Announced, Highlighting Urgency to Shift ...

*Map Shows Rivers Most at Risk as Drinking Water Warning Issued - Newsweek

*AqueoUS Vets awarded Florida ion exchange changeout project - Filtration and Separation

*Florida Wildlife Corridor eases worst impacts of climate change | ScienceDaily 

*After Mass Coral Bleaching, Florida Scientists Prepare for Another Hot Summer - Bloomberg

*Q&A – Employee Heat Protections & Minimum Wages – Florida's Employment Law 

EPA Finalizes New Standards for Cancer-Causing Chemicals - ProPublica

EPA and State of New Jersey Propose Settlement that will provide nearly $19 million for the ...

PFAS cleanup funds are latest battleground in fight over money and power in the Capitol

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Critical Action to Protect 100 ...

Dozens of Texas water systems exceed new federal limits on “forever chemicals” 

How new federal regulations on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water impact Floridians

Is your water safe? How to check for 'forever chemicals' and reduce toxins in Florida

Here's what new 'forever chemical' drinking water limits mean for Tampa Bay

St. Johns County sets sights on buying coastal utility service - Florida Politics 

Renowned Dutch Microbiologist and Expert in Water Quality and Health Named Lee Kuan ...

*ALEC BUTEC JV to deliver Abu Dhabi's waste-to-energy plant - World Construction Network

*New Florida Specifier Podcast Episode LIVE - Listen to the Editorial Board Discuss Current Events

Miami needs $5 billion to fight flooding | Miami Today

What’s happening with Lake Okeechobee? | Florida Weekly

Disruptive Tampa stormwater project will impact portion of Nebraska Ave. next | ABC Action News

Opinion: Millions of acres of Florida wetlands could lose federal protection | Sun Sentinel

‘Double or triple water rates’: Broward warns of increased fees to comply with new testing rules | Sun Sentinel

Lakeland considers composting treated human waste to generate revenue | ABC Action News

Maritime structure marks 100 years in existence, so why is no one celebrating? | WPTV

Crews complete repairs on water main break in East Naples; precautionary boil water order still in effect | WINK

East Naples under precautionary boil water notice after main break | WINK

City Council appoints board members to new drainage advisory committee | Palm Coast Observer

South Palma Sola Bay passes testing, north bay under scrutiny | Anna Maria Islander

*Cornell University Leads Clean Water Initiative Targeting Small Communities

*East Naples under precautionary boil water notice after main break - WINK News 

*Water costs may go up in Broward to comply with new rules - Sun Sentinel

*Streams that supply drinking water in danger following 2023 Supreme Court decision that ... - WOKV

*EPA sets standards for drinking water | News | mydailyrecord.com

*North Carolina uses federal COVID funds to test for lead in public school drinking water

*Lawyers sharing more on new EPA PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation - WBRC

*Australian health department 'looking again' at levels of chemicals in tap water - YouTube

*First-of-its-kind study shows Florida Wildlife Corridor eases worst impacts of climate change

*The Water Coalition Against PFAS Commends the Introduction of the Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act to Shield Water Systems and Ratepayers from Increased Costs and Hold Polluters Accountable 

*Basin Management Action Plan Update

PFAS Treatment | April 30, 2024 l 1:00 pm CDT

Leveraging U.S. Forest Service BIL Funds for Source Water Protection on Forested Lands  | April 22, 2024 l 12:00 pm CDT

Beyond the SCADA: Security Primer for Cloud Data Tools | April 18, 2024 | 2:00 pm CDT

USDA Rural Development- Water and Environmental Program (WEP) Webinar | April 18, 2024 l 9:00 am CDT

State seeks contempt ruling in net camp case - AMI Sun

EPA Takes Action to Maintain Public Health Protections for Communities Near Stationary ...

EPA Announces New PFAS Regulation and Funding | Kimley-Horn

OKC Utilities confirms safe drinking water amidst EPA's new regulations on PFAS | News List

 

What is sargassum and will blobs be on Florida beaches in 2024? - The News-Press

*OUC to drill deeper into aquifer to meet growing demand for water - ClickOrlando.com

*New Emergency Rule in Florida Requires Responsible Parties to Qui

*BioLargo PFAS Removal Technology Meets New US Drinking Water Standards - WFLA

*Waste industry reacts to PFAS drinking water standards 

*Earth Day 2024: When is it, why do we celebrate it - The News-Press   

*The Value of Water Campaign Releases Annual Poll

*DOE Announces $75M For National Alliance for Water Innovation To Advance Desalination, Water Reuse Technologies

*Water Professionals ‘Toast To Tap’ In Honor Of Safe Drinking Water Act 50th Anniversary

Water main break affecting communities in Naples | WINK

Berm project starting on north end of Fort Myers Beach | WINK

Arsenic, other minerals may be back at old Dunbar sludge site | WINK

Wildwood could boost pay for police in bid to fill officer vacancies | Villages News

The judge nails down his decision in the case over Florida wetlands permitting | WMNF

3 Philly-area polluters must comply with new EPA toxic air rules - WHYY

Why EPA Efforts to Clean Up Kentucky Town Haven't Worked - ProPublica

PFAS in drinking water: How new EPA standard impacts NJ water systems

Not just on the West Plains: New EPA standards place Spokane water's PFAS level slightly ...

EPA announces national drinking water standard to cut down on 'forever chemicals' - WVEC

Wastewater Spill Updates | Florida Department of Environmental Protection

*Crews stop sewage flow from ruptured pipeline near Lake Worth Beach - WPTV 

*OUC Prepares for Future Water Needs with Lake Nona Water Supply Project - West Orlando News

*EPA's new drinking water standards, defunding DEI, Mark Robinson's troubled waters

*These biodegradable straws could prevent new coral from becoming expensive fish food in Florida

*Pahokee Marina algal bloom toxin level unsafe for human contact 

*Do Not Drink Order Rescinded and Drinking Water Advisory Issued for Sundowner West ...

*EPA 'Forever Chemicals' Limit Set on Toxic PFAS in Drinking Water | USA Today

*Seawalls Can Now Be Up to 6 Feet Tall on Longboat Key | YourObserver.com

*PC Commissioners Award $3.3 Million Bid for St. Andrews Infrastructure Upgrades | MyPanhandle.com

*Palm Coast Council Agrees To Add Salt Water Canal Dredging To Budget Priorities | Observer Local News

*Court Temporarily Stays New SEC Climate Change Disclosure Rules Amidst Widening Legal Challenges | JD Supra

*EPA Sets Drinking Water Standards for PFAS, Kicking Off Questions for Waste Operators | Waste Dive

*Court Approves 3M Settlement Over 'Forever Chemicals' In Public Drinking Water Systems | WFJW* NBC News

*Blue-green Algae Blooms Are Back | WINK News

*Gov. DeSantis Places Big Bet On Environmental Projects | Florida Politics

*Brevard County Combats Beaches Erosion With Restoration Project | WESH NBC News

*An Oil Company Could Start Drilling In The Apalachicola River Basin | WFSU News

$30 million automatic meter reading investment will cut labor costs | Villages News 

Pahokee Marina algal bloom toxin level unsafe for human contact

New EPA rules will affect area industries - American Press

PFAS 'forever chemicals': Why EPA set federal drinking water limits for these health-harming ...

Dead fish killed by pumps, not contaminants in East Palestine, Ohio: EPA - WYTV

EPA Sets First Federal Limits on Dangerous 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water

EPA Finalizes National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for Six PFAS - JD Supra

Report highlights high levels of PFAS chemicals in Midstate waterways - ABC27

Lake Worth sewage spill stopped Saturday. Is drinking water OK? - The Palm Beach Post

Crews stop sewage flow from ruptured pipeline near Lake Worth Beach | Southeast Florida

*Lake Worth sewage spill stopped Saturday. Is drinking water OK? - The Palm Beach Post

*US Unveils First-Ever Regulations to Remove 'Forever Chemicals' in Drinking Water

*As bans spread, fluoride in drinking water divides communities across the U.S. | PhillyVoice

*OMU researching 'forever chemicals' in drinking water | News | messenger-inquirer.com

*Colombia's capital starts rationing water after reservoirs hit historically low levels - ClickOrlando.com

*Village of Alexandria Bay gets state boost for drinking water improvements

*Again? For the third time, another company wants to drill in FL's Apalachicola River floodplain

*Dam flaws could spark drinking water crisis for over 30M Americans - MSN 

'It’s disgusting:' Pahokee visitors react to algae bloom in marina | WPTV

Crews stop sewage flow from ruptured pipeline near Lake Worth Beach | WPTV

*Map shows US, Florida water systems with 'forever chemicals.' Here's what you should know

*Explainer: Limits on PFAS in Drinking Water Could Fuel Litigation - Insurance Journal

*FDOH issues algae alert for waterways in Palm Beach County - WPBF

*As Bans Spread, Fluoride in Drinking Water Divides Communities Across the US - KFF Health News

*Can you drink the water after the Lake Worth Beach sewage spill? - The Palm Beach Post

*EPA implements first-ever drinking water standards on 'forever chemicals' or PFAS

*EPA Sets National Limits On 'Forever Chemicals' In Drinking Water

*As bans spread, fluoride in drinking water divides communities across the US - NECN

*The politics of language, new limits on 'forever chemicals' and final Delta IV launch | WLRN

*Concerns over exposure to PFAS that could be found in drinking water and other sources

EPA sets new regulations on 'forever chemicals' in US drinking water - Carolina Journal

EPA Publishes Annual US Greenhouse Gas Inventory

EPA finalizes permit following public comment period to bring the largest offshore wind farm ...

PFAS forever chemicals topped new EPA limits. Is yours on our map? - USA Today

Seafood Can Pass on PFAS 'Forever Chemicals,' Study Finds - USNews.com 

PFAS exposure from high seafood diets may be underestimated - ScienceDaily

Lake Worth Beach sewage spill update: Five things to know and can you drink the water?

Tallahassee reports nearly a dozen sewage overflows after floodwaters overwhelm city

New cybersecurity bill would shore up water system protections - StateScoop

Arsenic, other minerals may be back at old Dunbar sludge site | WINK 

Blue-green algae bloom triggers health alert in part of Lee County | WINK 

Lake water releases beneficial to Caloosahatchee River | Okeechobee News 

Algae alert issued for Palm Beach and Martin Counties | WPEC 

Sarasota County protects centuries-old Native American burial site | Your Observer 

Wednesday Storms Blame For Century Sewage Spill | North Escambia 

Red Tide Status Update: 4/12/24 | Bradenton Times 

*EPA Releases Updated Interim Guidance on PFAS Destruction and Disposal

*ASDWA Submits Comments on UCMR6 Analytical Methods

*EPA Finalizes PFAS Drinking Water Rule

*Quick Solutions To PFAS In Drinking Water, Especially For Smaller Systems

*The Vital Role Of Measurement In Effective Wastewater Recovery

*How Much Energy Can Hydro Turbines In Water Pipes Generate?

*AOPs And Industry: Guidelines For Effective Contaminant Removal

*Mixing Zones: Balancing Compliance, Environmental Protection, And Cost Efficiency

*Reducing Flood Risk In A Highly Urbanized Area

*Testing The (Storm) Waters

*Here's what new 'forever chemical' drinking water limits mean for Tampa Bay

*Is your water safe? How to check for 'forever chemicals' and reduce toxins in Florida

*PFAS in Stuart drinking water 'nondetectable' as EPA installs new regulations - WPBF

*New EPA limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water could cost $1.5 billion to implement

*Report: Toxic PFAS likely contaminate half of US prisons' water supply - WPTV

*Biden administration issues first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water, cutting ...

*Crackdown on 'forever chemicals' in tap water - FOX 13 Tampa Bay

*How PFAS drinking water standards could affect local utilities - YouTube

*The Omnipresence Of PFAS—And What We Can Do About Them

*Ocean Floor A 'Reservoir' For Plastic Pollution, World-First Study Finds

*CDA Comments On National Primary Drinking Water Regulations For Lead And Copper: Improvements

*DOI Announces $19M For Innovative Solar Panel Installation Over Canals

Florida will be impacted by federal regulations on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water | WFSU 

Can St. Petersburg pay for Rays stadium plan and 30 years of city needs? | Tampa Bay Times 

ALERT: Cocoa Utilities Will Turn Water Off Thursday in Areas of Rockledge and Suntree to Repair Water Main Break | Space Coast Daily 

Governor signs bill to preserve environment | Gulf Breeze News 

Water monitoring requirement not met by Fairpoint Utility | Gulf Breeze News 

Proposal to convert Keystone Heights Airport from septic to sewer | Clay Today