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With stricter regulations and increased testing, many water utilities are discovering man-made chemical contaminants in their source water, some of which, like perchlorate, require advanced treatment technologies for remediation. But who will pay for the cleanup?
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The rising threat of PFAS has brought water and wastewater management issues to the forefront for many municipalities. The article takes a look at what municipal decision-makers can do to protect their utilities as well as their residents.
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A regulatory outlook on state and federal approaches to PFAS in the wastewater sector, and recommendations for financial preparedness.
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As aridification and water demand collide, PFAS contamination has the potential to stress water resources past their fragile limit. Water reuse methods could be the lynchpin to address each simultaneously.
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Airports could be made to clean up contamination related to the use of PFAS-containing foam at their facilities in the past. These cleanup costs are significant. The article explores options for airports to mitigate risk for future costs.
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Q&A with SL Environmental Law Group's Senior Partner, Ken Sansone, on cost recovery strategies for utilities affected by PFAS.
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This article explores how municipalities impacted by PFAS can pursue litigation against the responsible manufacturers to recover these costs.
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A federal judge has awarded Pomona $30 million to close the book on the city’s protracted legal battle over contaminated drinking water, officials announced.
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City leaders signed off on exploring attaching Saginaw to class action lawsuits and potential settlement payments from water supplies manufacturers tied to potentially dangerous chemicals found in drinking water across the nation.
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These man-made chemicals have been used in industry and consumer products for decades and today can be found in nearly half of the tap water in the U.S.
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