These ECOS comments express support and make suggestions for the 29 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) proposed to be included in U.S. EPA’s fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5).
Water
New York Launches New Initiative to Protect Drinking Water Sources
The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) this week announced a new initiative to assist municipalities in assessing and supporting drinking water source protection programs.…
States Put a New Spin on Earth Day
Every year on April 22, Americans pause to celebrate Earth Day and to remember our collective responsibility to protect our planet and its people. State environmental agencies marked the day…
Michigan to Host Earth Day Webinar for Students
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is hosting an Earth Day webinar for students around the state. EGLE’s Director, Liesl Eichler Clark, will host the event…
State Associations’ Water Infrastructure Letter to Congress
This joint letter (ECOS, ASDWA, ACWA, CIFA, and WSWC) shares the associations’ recommendations for Congress concerning funding for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and the…
MOU Marks Critical Step in Delivering Reliable Drinking Water to New Mexico
More than a decade in the making, a $1 billion project to provide a safe and reliable source of drinking water throughout northwestern New Mexico and tribal nations is better…
New York To Test New Ultrasonic Technology to Reduce HABs
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is beginning research on the efficacy of ultrasonic devices to reduce harmful algal blooms (HABs). DEC is working with the village…
Mississippi Constructs Subtidal Reef to Provide Habitat for Oysters and Other Species
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality’s Office of Restoration recently constructed a 90-acre subtidal reef to provide habitat for oysters and other species. The project is a component of the…
Michigan Funds Novel Economic Study of Groundwater Contamination Management
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy (EGLE) is funding a first-of-its-kind study of risk management strategies for groundwater contamination. A research team from Michigan State University’s Institute…
Iowa Watershed Collaboration Earns National Recognition
A major renovation effort to improve water quality in Easter Lake in Des Moines has received a national award presented to public clean water utilities for outstanding contributions to environmental…
