This WQA News Report covers stories in California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Washington DC, and Federal (US) water quality news. Feel free to contact Kathleen Fulz or David Loveday if you have any questions.
California
Elk Grove News – February 3, 2019

State Senator Bill Dodd Introduces California WaterFix Oversight Bill 
Delta’s environment, the local economy and drinking water quality,” said Senator Dodd, co-chair of the Legislative Delta Caucus. “This bill

Florida
WPBF.TV 25 – January 17, 2019

Key issues take center stage at Palm Beach County legislative delegation 
of the Florida legislative session in March. Advertisement They covered an array of topics, including school safety, water quality and the

Naples Daily News – January 14, 2019
Naples City Council pushes forward with septic tank removal program 
implementation plan giving priority to areas where water quality is especially vulnerable. The Legislature passed a law in 2010 requiring

The Sun NewsPapers – January 30, 2019
Summit in Punta Gorda explores toxic algae solutions
as a hostage,” he said. Both legislators identified homeowner septic tanks as a prime target for water quality improvements. “We put a big

Georgia
FOX 5 Atlanta – February 6, 2019

Unsafe levels of arsenic detected in prison drinking water
Unsafe levels of arsenic detected in prison drinking water

Military Times – January 6, 2019
Some fear groundwater near Georgia military bases is toxic 
last year. DoD: At least 126 bases report water contaminants linked to cancer, birth defects The water at

Iowa
KIMT.com – January 14, 2019

WATER QUALITY A TOP ISSUE IN IOWA LEGISLATURE 
not be accurate. legislative session… and as lawmakers get back to work… water quality

Louisiana
Water Quality Products Magazine – February 4, 2019

Louisiana Rural Water Task Force Identifies Distressed Water Systems 
water quality reform The Louisiana Rural Water Infrastructure Committee (RWIC) has begun petitioning the state Legislature

Maine
Free Press Online – January 10, 2019

Eye on Augusta: Maine Legislature Kicks Off Session with 2,000 Bills 
legislation to renominate Penobscot Bay for the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Estuary Program, which helps “protect and restore the water quality

Maryland
Montgomery Community Media – February 5, 2019

Hucker Bill Attacks Lead in Water at Schools 
Hucker Bill Attacks Lead in Water at Schools

Michigan
The Detroit News – February 1, 2019

Bipartisan lawmakers: Congress will act on PFAS rules if EPA won’t 
refusal to meet the State of Michigan’s water quality standards only serves to reinforce my sense that Congress must move swiftly to direct

WILX News 10 – January 18, 2019
Flint’s registry for those exposed to lead contaminated water is open 
Flint’s registry for those exposed to lead contaminated water is open

MLive.com – January 4, 2019
Lead lingers in Parchment after drinking water emergency
Lead lingers in Parchment after drinking water emergency

New Hampshire
The Fresno Bee – January 5, 2019

Lower limit for arsenic in drinking water recommended 
Lower limit for arsenic in drinking water recommended

New Jersey
NJ.com – January 30, 2019

If you’re eligible, call for free lead-water test | Jersey Journal editorial 
If you’re eligible, call for free lead-water test | Jersey Journal editorial

ABC7 Eyewitness News – January 16, 2019
LIVE: Elevated lead levels found in water in 2 NJ counties 
LIVE: Elevated lead levels found in water in 2 NJ counties

Burlington County Times – January 7, 2019
Bordentown again exceeds EPA lead standards for tap water
Bordentown again exceeds EPA lead standards for tap water

New York
New Jersey Herald – February 6, 2019

GOP lawmakers seek new limits on drinking water contaminants 
GOP lawmakers seek new limits on drinking water contaminants

LongIsland.com – January 4, 2019
Thiele/LaValle Bills Enhancing Water Quality Protection Signed By The Governor 
In 2017, the State Legislature approved a $2.5 Billion Water Quality Infrastructure Bond Act to improve water quality across New York State.

Pennsylvania
New Castle News – February 4, 2019

New law encourages schools to test for lead in drinking water 
New law encourages schools to test for lead in drinking water

E&E News – February 4, 2019
DRINKING WATER: Pittsburgh authority charged criminally over lead 
DRINKING WATER: Pittsburgh authority charged criminally over lead

Trib Live – January 6, 2019
Springdale Township could face state fines for not properly testing water, failing to document
Springdale Township could face state fines for not properly testing water, failing to document

PA Environment Daily – January 4, 2019
Pittsburgh Water Authority Replaced 2,048 Lead Water Service Lines In 2018, Surpassing DEP Goal 
Pittsburgh Water Authority Replaced 2,048 Lead Water Service Lines In 2018, Surpassing DEP Goal

Tennessee
MyFox Memphis – January 2, 2019

New Tennessee state law to require schools to test lead levels in water 
New Tennessee state law to require schools to test lead levels in water

Washington
KIMA CBS 29 – February 4, 2019

Bill 1860: protect kids from lead in school drinking water 
Bill 1860: protect kids from lead in school drinking water

West Virginia
Charleston Gazette-Mail – January 17, 2019

Months after introduction, DEP says it’s still reviewing water quality standards 
rules on water quality standards, responded to public comments and presented their findings about those standards to the Legislature, it’s

Wisconsin
Wisconsin Public Radio – January 27, 2019

Evers Promises Clean Drinking Water; What Now? 
policies that Evers proposes. Legislative Republicans who could block his efforts have appointed their own water quality task force and

Fox6now.com – January 17, 2019
Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide public water disputes 
where the department had determined new wells would put drinking water at risk and exacerbate a problem of lakes and streams drying up.

swnews4u – January 16, 2019
Statewide groundwater quality to be task force’s focus 
statement: “It’s important the legislature is taking steps to address the serious drinking water quality issues Wisconsin citizens face.

La Crosse Tribune – January 16, 2019
Top court asked to decide far-reaching cases on farming impact on state waters 
to be decided is whether the Legislature and governor have enacted laws empowering the DNR to order monitoring of water quality or limits on

La Crosse Tribune – January 3, 2019
Task force promised by GOP leader after study finds 42% drinking water tainted 
participate. “It’s important the Legislature is taking steps to address the serious drinking water quality issues Wisconsin citizens face,”

Washington, DC
The Hill – February 6, 2019

Negotiators running out of time to get deal to prevent shutdown 
for bipartisan meeting Senators call on EPA to restrict key drinking water contaminants GOP senators say vote for McConnell amendment shows

Water Quality News
The Oakland Press – February 5, 2019

State of the Union guests include drinking water advocates 
spotlight on residents affected by toxic PFOA. Hickey tested for water contaminants after his father died of cancer and found high levels of

PHCP Pros – February 1, 2019
WQA Announces 2019 DC Fly-In Dates
the recipients of its Water Quality Association Champion Awards, given to lawmakers for their support of water legislation. Registration is

Law.com – January 30, 2019
Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Delays in Testing Nation’s Drinking Water Supply 
Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Delays in Testing Nation’s Drinking Water Supply

Politico – January 28, 2019
Exclusive: Trump EPA won’t limit 2 toxic chemicals in drinking water
January – but he refused to promise that it would set a drinking water standard for the chemical. “I cannot make that commitment,” Wheeler

Water Online – January 17, 2019
Millions Of Americans Exposed To Elevated Nitrate Levels In Drinking Water 
Millions Of Americans Exposed To Elevated Nitrate Levels In Drinking Water

American Journal of Transportation – January 15, 2019
President signs bipartisan Clean Water Infrastructure Bill into law
waste water treatment plants, nor to the pipes and pumps that deliver water throughout their service area. With this bipartisan legislation

National Conference of State Legislatures – January 11, 2019
Toxins On Tap
health goal of 140 ppt. The legislature convened a select com¬mittee to study the river’s water quality. Lawmakers ultimately allocated $2.

Water Quality Products Magazine – January 10, 2019
WQA Announces Keynote for 2019 Convention & Exposition 
Opinion Study, a look at trending legislative topics, and updates on the latest research in water quality. The exposition on April 24 and 25

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