Congressman Dan Kildee to Participate in PFAS Chemical Contamination Hearing on 11/19/2019

Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force, will participate in a hearing tomorrow on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination tomorrow, Tuesday, November 19, 2019, starting at 2 p.m. ET in Washington, D.C.

EPA expands influence on surface waters

In an historic step for the protection of clean water, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army finalized the Clean Water Rule today to clearly protect from pollution and degradation the streams and wetlands that form the foundation of the nation’s water resources.

EPA announces microcystin and cylindrospermopsin limits

Algal blooms produce harmful toxins. Because utilities often use these water bodies as sources of drinking water, EPA has determined algal toxin levels in tap water that can protect human health. EPA is also recommending how utilities can monitor and treat drinking water for algal toxins and notify the public if drinking water exceeds protective levels.