EPA Completes St. Louis River Cleanup Projects
The U.S. EPA and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency have announced the successful completion of all sediment cleanup projects on the Minnesota side of the St. Louis River Area of Concern.
The cleanup effort involved the removal and remediation of contaminated sediments that had impacted the river's ecosystem for decades. This milestone is a significant achievement in the ongoing restoration of the Great Lakes region.
The project required extensive coordination between federal, state, and local partners to ensure the safe removal of pollutants. The restoration of the river is expected to improve water quality and support the return of native aquatic species.
This success demonstrates the effectiveness of long-term environmental remediation programs. The EPA continues to work on similar projects across the country to restore degraded waterways and protect public health.
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In August 2026, the U.S. EPA rescinded a 2022 nonbinding guidance document that had provided state permitting authorities with standard language for addressing PFAS in National Pollutant Discharge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
EPA Rescinds 2022 Guidance on PFAS Wastewater Monitoring
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has rescinded a 2022 guidance document that provided states with standard language for monitoring PFAS in wastewater. This action is part of a broader review of agency guidance as the EPA prepares to propose new Effluent Limitation Guidelines.
Source: Waste Dive
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