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【VISTA NEWS】EPA grants target cybersecurity, extreme weather risks at water systems
September 1, 2026
The EPA is allocating $11.75 million in grants to improve the resilience of drinking water systems against cyberattacks and extreme weather events. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing $11.75 million in grants to 10 midsize and large drinking

【VISTA NEWS】D.C. Circuit upholds EPA’s designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances
August 19, 2026
A U.S. appeals court has affirmed the EPA’s 2024 designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA, reinforcing regulatory authority and impacting industries handling PFAS contamination. A federal appeals court has upheld the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s designation of

【VISTA NEWS】EPA advances expedited fluoride health assessment under Safe Drinking Water Act
August 5, 2026
In collaboration with HHS, the EPA is expediting its review of fluoride’s health impacts using systematic methods, with public input shaping the assessment that could influence future standards. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a new scientific protocol outlining

【VISTA NEWS】Report: Median U.S. household water and sewer bills reach $1,065 annually
July 30, 2026
A recent report shows U.S. households spend a median of $1,065 annually on water and sewer services, with costs rising due to infrastructure upgrades and operational expenses, affecting 72% of households. American households now spend a median of $1,065 per

【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









