Asheboro Wastewater Treatment Plant Leaks Toxic Chemical Into Waters
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality found the Asheboro Wastewater Treatment Plant discharged 1,4-dioxane at 91 times the safe monthly average, notifying downstream water utilities.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality found the Asheboro Wastewater Treatment Plant discharged 1,4-dioxane at 91 times the safe monthly average, notifying downstream water utilities.
Congress Introduces Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act
The U.S. Congress has introduced the WIPPES Act to address critical pollution prevention and safety standards within the nation's wastewater infrastructure. This legislative move aims to enhance the operational integrity and environmental compliance of treatment facilities across the country.
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
Hawaii Wastewater Branch Updates Intended Use Plan for 2027
The Hawaii Department of Health's Wastewater Branch has released its Intended Use Plan for the 2027 State Fiscal Year. The plan outlines the allocation of Clean Water State Revolving Fund resources for upcoming wastewater infrastructure projects.
Source: Hawaii Department of Health
EPA Rescinds 2022 PFAS Guidance for Permitting
In August 2026, the U.S. EPA rescinded a 2022 nonbinding guidance document that had provided state permitting authorities with standard language for addressing PFAS in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. This action was described as part of a broader, systematic review of agency guidance documents.
Source: Waste Dive
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