Provides links to videos, Q&A, fact sheets, other tools to help communicate about PFAS, specifically regarding the drinking water limits announced in April 2024.
Water
Massachusetts Launches Cybersecurity Hub & Grants for Public Water Systems
The Massachusetts DEP (MassDEP) has launched a Cybersecurity Resource Hub for its public water systems (PWSs). The hub offers: news alerts; information on free cyber assessments, training, and funding and…
Florida Supports Coral Reef Restoration and Research
For the first time since its establishment in 2019, Florida’s Coral Reef Restoration & Recovery Initiative has awarded $9.5M in grant funding to academic and private institutions working to safeguard…
Final PFAS NPDWR & Supporting Fact Sheets
Provides links to the final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (e.g., MCLs) and supporting materials, including fact sheets and technical information.
Press Statement on U.S. EPA’s Final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation
This statement notes ECOS’ appreciation of EPA’s work to finalize the first ever enforcable standard for PFAS and details a few considerations as states work in coordination with EPA to…
New Mexico Collecting Wastewater at Schools to Measure Drug Use
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and Governor’s Office have developed a wastewater testing program in public schools across the state to measure drug use.
ECOS Joins Pledge to Save the SRFs
On April 3, the Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities launched the Save the SRFs initiative, noting that Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) are the nation’s most…
Resolution 24-1: States and Clean Water Act Section 404(c)
In this resolution ECOS pledges to work with federal partners and others to reduce uncertainties and improve communication related to EPA’s Section 404(c) power; urges EPA to engage with the…
Arkansas Celebrates Groundwater Awareness Week
The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment recognized National Groundwater Awareness Week on March 10-16 with a series of home tips to protect water. On its Facebook page daily, DEE…
Minnesota Highlights Strategies to Protect Watershed
A new Minnesota Pollution Control Agency report outlines strategies to protect and improve the Root River Watershed in Southeast Minnesota. The report recognizes the efforts of the Minnesota Board of…
