Celebrating Drinking Water Week – May 4–10

Celebrating Drinking Water Week – May 4–10

This week marks Drinking Water Week, a national observance established by the American Water Works Association to recognize the essential role water plays in our daily lives—and the dedicated professionals who help deliver it. As we reflect on water’s journey from...

California Establishes Hexavalent Chromium MCL

As of October 1, 2024, the California State Water Resources Control Board has implemented a new Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for hexavalent chromium (Cr6) in drinking water, set at 0.010 mg/L, or 10 µg/L (ppb). This MCL represents the maximum allowable...
Final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation

Final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation

On April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals”. The rule establishes legally enforceable Maximum...