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Administrator Zeldin Announces Major EPA Actions to Combat PFAS Contamination

Ahead of the Summer Driving Season, EPA Allows for Nationwide Year-Round E15

EPA continues efforts to cut staff, pushes for voluntary exits - USA Today

Residents demand answers after alarming revelation about their drinking water - Yahoo

Florida Ranks Among Worst States For Dental Health | NewsRadio WFLA

Opinion | Stripping Federal Protection for Clean Water Harms Just About Everyone

Green Terrace condo residents scramble to move as HOA files for bankruptcy - WPTV 

Jane Castor beams over resiliency after — and ahead of — hurricane season in State of the ...

Water Bills Rising: Coconut Creek Residents Face 9% Rate Hike Starting June 1 - TAPinto

Lake O level falls below 11.5 feet | Okeechobee News 

 A judge calls for rejecting a drilling permit near the Apalachicola River | WFSU

YOUR OPINION: Restore funding for EPA work | Jefferson City News Tribune

EPA's environmental policies criticized for prioritizing industry over public health | Opinion

EPA Designates PFAS As Hazardous Substances; EPA Is More Confident Than I Am That ...

South Florida's water supply under threat from saltwater intrusion crisis - CBS News

Coconut Creek Commission Approves Water Rate Increases | CoconutCreekTalk

How Water Utilities Could Save Billions and Strengthen Resilience - Governing Magazine

Valve Malfunction at Smithfield Fresh Meats Causes 500-Gallon Wastewater Spill into Boyer River

Opinion: Reef restoration has cost $250 million, but reefs are worth 1,000 times that | Sun Sentinel 

EPA recognizes 22 wastewater infrastructure projects

Frozen EPA funds stall Barrio Logan park and other local projects - YouTube

Red Tide Status Update: 4/25/24 | Bradenton Times 

 When the F-word is 'fluoride': Florida could ban adding fluoride to public drinking water | WNBC

Massive changes at the EPA will roll back much-needed scientific research, environmental ...

Supreme Court Hears Challenge to the EPA's 'Good Neighbor' Plan

EPA faces public records lawsuit over effort to ease air pollution standards - E&E News

BMAP Meeting Materials and Recordings | Florida Department of Environmental Protection

OCP Green Water secures US$620 million financing for sustainable water initiatives

Florida's Environment: 10 Stories to Watch for April – Thompson Earth Systems Institute

Fitch Rates Orange County, FL Water and Sewer Revs 'AAA'; Outlook Stable

Millions of clams being dropped along the Indian River Lagoon | WFTV

 UF study shows about 40% of residents don’t know they must follow irrigation restrictions | News4Jax

City News Blog: Join the City of Lakeland and Partners - Look at Innovative Algae Reduction 

EPA Celebrates Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects for Excellence and Innovation

Proposed settlement with BP Products North America for Clean Water Act violations in Washington

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Visits San Diego to Survey Tijuana River Sewage Crisis

Pennsylvania American Water receives $9.5M funding for lead line project - MSN

Tetra Tech secures contract to expand Florida wastewater facility - Smart Water Magazine

Pasadena-based Tetra Tech Secures Florida Wastewater Contract

Commentary: FEMA funding important for expanding infrastructure needs - Orlando Sentinel

No Toxics On Tap - Environment America

Seal Beach to state: We are not legally obligated | Seal Beach Sun 

Opinion: The drought is over, but Tampa Bay must be vigilant with its water | Tampa Bay Times 


Florida Found To Have Violated Federal Law - Trade Only Today

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Proposed Alternative Future Sites for Wastewater Treatment

Tampa Water Department Embraces New Technology

Fitch Affirms Collier County Water-Sewer District, FL's Rev Bonds at 'AAA'; Outlook Stable

High sea turtle nesting season expected, but experts warn the species is not out of danger | WUFT 

Floating flowers could be key to saving Biscayne Bay | Local 10 

As debate on half-cent sales tax continues, Flagler begins next step in beach renourishment | Ormond Beach Observer 

Florida Senate passes Apalachicola oil drilling bill, sends it back to House | WFSU 

The drought worsens in Florida; here are tips to conserve water | WMNF 

Senate passes bill to end Miami Gardens-North Miami Beach water dispute, sends it back to House | Florida Politics 

Boca Raton earns 25% flood insurance discount for homeowners | WPTV 

Trump Administration Lays Off EPA Environmental Justice Workers

Florida moves closer to banning fluoride in local water supplies - Tallahassee Democrat

25 years of Everglades restoration has improved drinking water for millions in Florida, but a ...

Florida Senate passes bill that would ban fluoridation in state's water systems | WLRN

Tetra Tech Awarded Contract for Advanced Wastewater Treatment Services in Florida

ECUA Reports 3,100 Gallon Sewage Spill Off Kingsfield In Gonzalez | North Escambia 

Blue green algae suspected in Cherry Lake | Madison County Carrier 

Watershed analyses and Transform 386: Ormond Beach outlines paths to address flooding issues | Palm Coast Observer 

Gov. DeSantis bashes House Everglades budget plan | Florida Politics 

Water Sector Cyber Resilience Briefing | April 23, 2025 | 1:00 pm CT

DEF CON Franklin: A Completely Free Approach to Securing the Cybersecurity of Your Water and Wastewater Systems | April 24, 2025 | 2:00 pm CT

Lead Chemistry, Communication, and Local Engagement | April 29, 2025 | 12:00 pm CT

NRWA-WaterISAC Webinar Series: What to Expect During a Cybersecurity Circuit Rider Visit | The Next 5… | April 30, 2025 | 2:00 pm CT

Using Polymers and Chemistry to Optimize Dewatering Performance | May 8, 2025 | 2:00 pm CT

LCRI Compliance: What's Included and How To Start Preparing | May 15, 2025 | 2:00 pm CT

Learned from Responding to Hurricane Helene and the 2025 Hurricane Season Forecast | May 7, 2025 | 12:00 pm CT

Accelerating Industry Workforce Development | May 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm CT

EPA National Water and Wastewater Sector Cybersecurity Drill | May 27, 2025 | 12:00 pm CT

EPA head: Protecting environment, growing economy go hand in hand | Interests | kpvi.com

EPA Deletes Pollution Tracking Tools as It Offers Exemptions to Polluters - Truthout

How Rural Communites Are Being Impacted By Recent EPA Changes - Blavity

Innovative Technology for Harmful Algal Blooms - Final Reports

Residents impressed, still have questions about Charlotte Co. waste water plant

Fitch Affirms Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, FL's Util Ref Rev Bonds at 'A'; Outlook Positive

EPA's 'environmental justice' employees face layoffs this summer - Federal News Network

E.P.A. Set to Cancel Grants Aimed at Protecting Children From Toxic Chemicals

EPA Administrator Defends Sweeping Grant Terminations Amid Legal Blowback

JEA plan for reducing sewer overflows takes hit in federal funding reversal

How to conserve water beyond Earth Day | Community | midfloridanewspapers.com

Culvert repairs underway | Okeechobee News 

 BP Oil Spill: 15 years later | WJHG

 Opinion: We are polluting our waterways and paying to do it | Sun Sentinel

 City of Callaway announces a planned water outage | WJHG

 City of St. Pete looks for funding for resiliency projects amid federal agency cuts | ABC Action News

EPA Extends Comment Period on Proposed 2026 Industrial Stormwater Permit

EPA chief Lee Zeldin blasts NY green energy law as 'delusional' and a 'catastrophe'

EPA administrator Lee Zeldin says he can "absolutely" guarantee Trump deregulatory ...

Punjab Pollution Control Board inspects Ludhiana industrial units and sewer lines ... - Times of India

Everglades restoration would protect Florida Keys while scientists watch drought conditions | Imperial Valley Press 

FEMA slashes $33M in St. Petersburg resiliency projects | Tampa Bay Times 

15 years after Deepwater Horizon oil spill, lawsuits stall and restoration is incomplete | Associated Press 

New plans for restoring Florida springs are almost ready

EPA withholds layoff, restructuring plan - E&E News by POLITICO

Trump EPA targets two-man geoengineering startup for 'polluting the air' - Yahoo News

Trump Halts Data Collection on Drug Use, Maternal Mortality, Climate Change, More - ProPublica

Federal Judge Orders Florida to Address Pollution That Led to Manatee Deaths

Meeting of the minds | Highlands News-Sun | midfloridanewspapers.com

Red Tide Status Report: 4/18/25 | Bradenton Times 

Blue-green algae alert for Lake Jesup in Seminole County | WFTV

County considers flood relief solutions for Taylor Road after Hurricane Milton | WESH 

ASDWA announces Anthony DeRosa as new Executive Director, effective July 1st

Toxicology Groups File Court Brief in Support of PFAS Drinking Water Rule Petitioners

ECOS Releases Compendium of State PFAS Actions

EPA: 5 new SRE petitions filed, 161 SRE petitions currently pending | Biodiesel Magazine

EPA Region 4 marks 15th anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill

Release of E.P.A. Climate Grants Is Paused by New Court Ruling - The New York Times

Polk cooperative will use $10M grant toward water production plant - Lakeland Ledger

Brevard County Selects Razorback LLC for Wastewater Biosolids Facility Enhancements

Brownwood officials address sewer overflow, assure water supply remains uncontaminated

BWD trustees approve modifications to district fee schedule - The Review

Operational changes considered for septic-to-sewer conversion projects | Gulf Breeze News 

Florida Senate passes bill that would ban fluoride in water supplies | Palm Coast Observer 

County approves capital improvement contracts | Gulf Breeze News 

A tale of 2 Apalachicola oil drilling bills | Florida Politics