EPA will screen drinking water for more than 1,000 potential contaminants, including pharmaceuticals and forever chemicals.
Tag: Safe Drinking Water Act
Cyberattacks on water systems in at least seven states raise new questions about cybersecurity, federal oversight and risks to drinking water.
EPA released a voluntary checklist on Aug. 13, 2026, to help states spot drinking water system problems before they disrupt service.
The EPA announced approximately $30 million on July 24, 2026, to fund training for small and rural water systems, split among three national groups.
Attorney General Mayes and 18 other attorneys general urged the EPA to keep 2024 limits on four PFAS forever chemicals in public drinking water.
New Mexico formally challenged the EPA's plan to erase drinking water limits for four "forever chemicals," citing legal flaws and blood testing data from Cannon AFB.