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Judge favors state DEP in 'Springs Harm Rule' challenge - WUFT

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will sign bill protecting state parks - WPTV

EPA Announces Major Actions on PFAS and the TSCA New Chemical Program - Wiley Rein

Trump administration plans to eliminate the 3-decade-old Energy Star program - CBS News

Utility bills could rise as Trump's EPA to end Energy Star program, experts warn | US news

Florida DEP awards over $9 million to improve water quality in Florida Keys

Florida legislature passes bill calling for new state recycling plan - Waste Dive

Crews work to repair sewage main break in Northeast Miami-Dade - WSVN

Fitch Affirms Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, FL's Water Revs at 'AA-'; Outlook Negative

Water lawsuit against the city of Miramar gets go-ahead | Sun Sentinel

Bay County to stop using fluoride in public water supply per Florida legislation | WJHG

Boil Water Notice Issued For Stacey Road Area | North Escambia

Sarasota commissioners OK a range of dredging plans, spending | Your Observer

Decision to remove fluoride from Miami-Dade waters signals divide between commissioners | Local 10

DeSantis says in Miami that he’ll bar fluoride | Miami Today

'They will feel the pinch': Delray Beach water bills expected to nearly double | WPTV

Florida moves to ban fluoride in drinking water | WPEC

Century Issues A Boil Water Notice For Area Around Hecker Road, Front Street | North Escambia

How is bacteria tracked across Mississippi Coast beaches? Meet the team testing the water. | Times-Picayune

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 | 1:00 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

Addressing Contamination Incidents in RRAs and ERPs | May 27, 2025 | 10:00 am CT

Deadline fast approaching for a costly decision on forever chemicals

Anheuser-Busch donates 100-millionth can of emergency drinking water in tradition that ...

Wastewater pollution kills manatees in Florida: "Their bodies are melting from the inside."

Mount Dora study points to source of smell - WESH

Millis celebrates Drinking Water Week with new PFAS facility - Yahoo

Miami-Dade Commission overrides Mayor’s veto, again moves to remove fluoride from water | Florida Politics

‘This shouldn’t be forced on people’: DeSantis to sign statewide fluoride ban into law | Local 10

Mount Dora study points to source of smell | WESH

‘Forced medication’: Florida to become second state to ban fluoride in water supply | News4Jax

Fluoride ban expected to impact public water supply for Floridians | WPTV

Voluntary low impact development standards get unanimous Volusia County Council approval | Palm Coast Observer

Ocala Water Resources Department issues boil water notice | WFTV

Florida to ban fluoride in public water, prohibit geoengineering practices | WCJB

DeSantis says he will sign public water fluoridation ban | WFSU

Special magistrate approves plat for 100-acre project next to U.S. 301 | Villages News

District employees manage and protect water resources | Okeechobee News

Gov. DeSantis says he will sign statewide fluoride ban | WFTV

Florida will ban water fluoridation amid battle between public health, personal freedom | Sun Sentinel

Judge favors state DEP in 'Springs Harm Rule' challenge | WUFT

DeSantis signs bill banning fluoride additives in Florida public water: 'Hydrate, not medicate' | FOXNews

EPA reorganization signals end to climate work - E&E News by POLITICO

EPA lists new jobs as research staffers brace for layoffs - E&E News by POLITICO

Gov. DeSantis marks opening of new reverse osmosis facility in the Keys - Florida Politics

Florida's Orange County to Sell $140.3M in Water, Wastewater Revenue Bonds

Tetra Tech Nabs Trio of Contracts | Los Angeles Business Journal 

Gov. DeSantis marks opening of new reverse osmosis facility in the Keys | Florida Politics 

New USDA report reveals more safety concerns at Gulf World Marine Park | WJHG 

Flagler County to move forward with half-cent sales tax for the beach, despite some board opposition | Palm Coast Observer 

Boil water notice issued for Ocala residents due to water main break | WCJB 

From sand traps to salmon habitat, US golf courses become nature preserves | Christian Science Monitor 

Statewide fluoride ban for tap water passes in Florida. What's next in Miami?

Florida's infrastructure report card: How do our roads, water, ports and more stack up?

Vero Beach residents demand city leaders at heated town hall meeting - WPTV

Conservation group fighting to save manatees from starvation - WWSB

Ending fluoride is not a ‘personal choice’ | Sun Sentinel

Rainfall brings relief to Central Florida farmers after weeks of drought conditions | WESH

Vero Beach residents demand city leaders for answers on financial transparency at heated town hall meeting | WPTV

Boil water advisory is lifted for most Daytona Beach Water customers | WFTV

Opinion: The outrageous ignorance of N.J.’s climate-skeptic lawmakers puts us at risk | Star-Ledger

*Hurricane Recovery 101: Smart Tips to Save Motors

Trump admin launches major overhaul of EPA - E&E News by POLITICO

ICYMI: Administrator Zeldin in Newsweek: “Making the EPA Efficient—and Exceptional”

Lee Zeldin Announces Organizational Changes To Bring EPA To Reagan-Era Staffing 

Citywide boil water advisory issued in Daytona Beach - Yahoo

Marine biologists, environmentalists sound the alarm, call northern end of Indian River ... - WSVN

Akaroa businesses flooded with sewage after wastewater system overflows - MSN

Several approaches to Phillippi Creek flooding, dredging in play | Your Observer 

EPA Announces Next Phase of Organizational Improvements to Better Integrate Science into ...

The Trump administration says it will cut EPA staffing to Reagan-era levels - NPR

US EPA plans to reduce staff to 1980s levels, cut budget by $300 million - Reuters

American Water Military Services Group Recognized by Florida Department of ... - Yahoo Finance

05-2-25 *INTERVIEW* Removing Fluoride from Public Water Rich 'Raz' Razgaitis of Flowater - iHeart

City Schools remediating high lead levels in school water

EPA Moves Forward in Gutting Federal Wetland Protections | Bradenton Times

EPA announces broad reorganization that includes shuffle of scientific research | Associated Press

Oliver Gilbert: The real story — North Miami Beach water | Florida Politics

St. Johns County waste facility responds as neighbors demand they ‘Stop the Stink’ | Action News Jax

Red Tide Status Update: 5/2/25 | Bradenton Times

Citywide boil water advisory issued in Daytona Beach | WFTV

White House Released Proposed FY2026 President’s Budget

ASDWA President Testifies for Senate EPW Committee

EPA Administrator PFAS Actions Announcement

AWWA Webinar on PFAS Novel Adsorbents and Process Treatment

EPA Water Workforce Webinar

EPA celebrates 100 days with 100 environmental actions | US EPA

Senate votes to overturn EPA rule that limits 7 hazardous air pollutants - CBS News

Senate overturns EPA rule on seven highly toxic air pollutants - The Washington Post

Former EPA Official Launches Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator to Support Local

Rice Lake Utilities urges customers to replace galvanized pipes - NewsBreak

Decatur wastewater treatment plant hit with tariffs - KNWA

Florida legislators want to protect phosphate giant from suits over radioactive land

Florida Moves to Ban Fluoride in Drinking Water | Health | newsontheneck.com

Florida lawmakers and a judge thwart oil drilling near Apalachicola Bay | WFSU 

Proposed water rate structure is unfair | Gulf Breeze News 

*EPA Announces $49 Million in Technical Assistance to Help Rural, Small, and Tribal Communities Address Wastewater Challenges

EPA Celebrates 100 Days with 100 Environmental Actions | US EPA

Archer's wastewater project to receive additional funding - WCJB

Orange County, Florida (Water, Sewer) - Fitch Ratings

Test results show illegal levels of lead in school water across Baltimore area | Exclusive

MPS board questions officials on lead plan; no total cost estimate yet - CBS 58

Monster earthquake could sink swath of California, dramatically heightening flood risk, study says | Los Angeles Times

Local governments scramble to replace federal disaster funding | WJCT

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava calls fluoride ‘essential’ to health | Miami Today

Legislature passes bill to end Miami Gardens-North Miami Beach water dispute | Florida Politics

Archer’s wastewater project to receive additional funding | WCJB

Precautionary boil water notice for customers of Bagdad | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

Florida's fluoride fight: Gov. DeSantis to decide public health policy | WPEC

EPA Addresses E-10 Standards, Allows for Nationwide Year-Round E15 Sales

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Leaders Thank EPA for E15 Year-Round Ahead of the Summer ...

EPA Announces $49 Million in Technical Assistance to Help Rural, Small, and Tribal ...

Fla. wildlife group asks judge to block septic tank plans to help manatees - E&E News

Gulf Funding boosts environmental projects in Wakulla County - WTXL

Milton obtains permit for new wastewater treatment plant | WKRG.com

Florida Legislature passes ban on fluoride in public drinking water | WJHG

Florida moves closer to banning fluoride from drinking water | Sun Sentinel

Longboat Key earns high marks in 2025 Citizen Survey | Your Observer

Florida House passes bill that would ban fluoride in drinking water | Tampa Bay Times

With hot days and little rain, it’s time to water your lawn. But did you know there is a schedule? | News4Jax

Florida set to become second state to ban fluoride in public water | WNBC

Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systems | Associated Press

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