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【VISTA NEWS】EPA Approves Cleanup Plan for BASF Site to Protect Detroit River
July 3, 2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a final groundwater cleanup design for BASF’s North Works facility in Wyandotte, Michigan. The plan aims to prevent PFAS, heavy metals and other contaminants from reaching the Detroit River. The approximately 230-acre site

【VISTA NEWS】France Faces Record-Breaking Heat Wave as Red Alerts Spread
June 22, 2026
France is experiencing a severe heat wave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in many areas and unusually warm nights affecting much of the country. The national weather service, Météo France, said heat-wave conditions are expected to continue through the end of

【VISTA NEWS】Water makes the world go round
June 7, 2026
Water security is increasingly a matter of public health, economic resilience, trade, and geopolitics. Recent disruptions to desalination capacity in the Gulf and persistent low water levels in the Panama Canal show how water stress can threaten both drinking-water supplies

【VISTA NEWS】Mid-Atlantic Beach Water Monitoring Boosted by Federal Grants
May 22, 2026
Four Mid-Atlantic states will receive a combined $944,000 in federal grant funding to track coastal water quality and alert the public when bacteria levels pose a risk to swimmers. The funding, distributed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will support

【VISTA NEWS】EPA expected to revise portions of PFAS drinking water rule
May 8, 2026
Source:WaterWorld Date:May 8, 2026 The EPA plans to revise its recent PFAS drinking water standards, including delaying deadlines and rescinding limits for less common compounds. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose revisions to portions of the federal

【VISTA NEWS】WEF expands Water-AI Nexus advisory council with utilities, technology and water sector groups
May 7, 2026
Source:WaterWorld Date:May 7, 2026 The Water Environment Federation has expanded its Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence Advisory Council, incorporating utilities, associations, and tech firms to foster collaboration on AI-driven water management solutions. The Water Environment Federation announced a major expansion of

【VISTA NEWS】EPA, HHS launch coordinated effort targeting microplastics in drinking water
April 3, 2026
Source:Alex Cossin Date:April 3, 2026 The EPA and HHS have announced a joint effort to address microplastics and pharmaceuticals in drinking water, including adding microplastics to the Sixth Contaminant Candidate List for the first time, signaling increased regulatory focus and

【VISTA NEWS】EPA confirms Pearl Harbor-area drinking water safe following 2021 Red Hill fuel spill
April 2, 2026
Source:WaterWorld Date:April 2, 2026 The EPA’s final assessment confirms that the water systems serving Pearl Harbor and Aliamanu are free from fuel contamination following extensive cleanup and monitoring, ensuring safe drinking water for residents. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released

【VISTA NEWS】Tampa moves forward with innovative ion exchange system to boost water quality
March 26, 2026
Source:Carollo Engineers Date:March 26, 2026 Led by a design-build team including Garney, Wharton-Smith, and Carollo Engineers, this initiative positions Tampa as a pioneer in advanced water treatment. The Tampa City Council has approved funding to design a large-scale Suspended Ion Exchange

【VISTA NEWS】EPA adds PFHxS-Na to toxics release inventory, expanding PFAS reporting
February 25, 2026
Source:Carollo Engineers Date:Feb. 25, 2026 The EPA has finalized a rule requiring facilities to report the manufacture, use, and release of PFHxS-Na starting in 2026, aiming to improve tracking of PFAS chemicals and protect public health. The U.S. Environmental Protection

【VISTA NEWS】Water challenges in the growing AI data center industry
February 13, 2026
Source:WaterWorld Date:Feb. 13, 2026 As AI-driven data centers expand rapidly, water availability becomes a critical factor, influencing site selection and long-term planning, especially in water-stressed regions like Phoenix. As the AI-driven data center boom accelerates, water is emerging as a critical

【VISTA NEWS】EU begins harmonized PFAS monitoring under recast drinking water directive
January 16, 2026
Source:WaterWorld Date:Jan. 16, 2026 The EU’s new regulations introduce systematic PFAS testing across member countries, simplifying reporting and requiring corrective actions for exceedances to safeguard drinking water sources. New European Union rules taking effect Jan. 12 require Member States to begin









