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Half of Americans Want Stricter Water Quality Laws, Survey Finds    May 9, 08   WQA Poll results come as Congress begins hearings on pharmaceuticals in water [Full Story] California Water Softener Ban Bill Heard in Appropriations Committe    May 9, 08   PWQA Bill sent to "suspense," expected to be heard on or about May 21 [Full Story] Senate Hearing Puts Pressure on EPA to Develop Rocket Fuel Drinking Water Standard    May 7, 08   The Associated Press EPA still weighing benefits of regulating percholate, a toxic rocket fuel ingredient, in drinking water [Full Story] California Water Supply Cut by 600,000 Acre-Feet    Apr 14, 08   The State Water Contractors Public water agencies are receiving 35% of their annual water allocation from the State Water Project [Full Story] ISO Launches Committee to Develop International Standard for Energy Management    Apr 10, 08   ISO Standard could have influence on as much as 60% of world's energy demand [Full Story] House Passes Ocean Observation Bill    Apr 3, 08   Consortium for Ocean Leadership Act will create integrated ocean observing system to monitor conditions [Full Story] EPA Proposes Aircraft Drinking Water Regulations    Mar 31, 08   EPA Regulations will tailor drinking water regulations to aircraft public water systems [Full Story] WQA Gold Seal Certification Program Complies with California’s New Regulations    Mar 24, 08   WQA Change won’t affect fee companies pay for WQA certification [Full Story] California Adopts More Stringent Requirements into Waterworks Standards    Mar 10, 08   NSF International New NSF/ANSI Standard 61 and NSF/ANSI Standard 60 regulations effective March 9 [Full Story] Healdsburg, Calif., Wastewater Discharge Ruling May Have Statewide Impact    Feb 25, 08   The Press Democrat City loses appeal; must stop discharging year-round into quarry pit near river [Full Story] EPA Seeks Public Comment on Possible Contaminants    Feb 21, 08   U.S. EPA Agency evaluated 7,500 chemicals and microbes, selected 104 possible contaminants [Full Story] Supplemental Budget to Aid in Puget Sound Cleanup    Feb 19, 08   The Olympian Budget and other legislation will improve environmental conditions in Puget Sound area [Full Story] Washington State Revises Water Laws    Feb 13, 08   U.S. EPA EPA has approved the revisions, which will protect aquatic life [Full Story] IBWA Opposes Proposed Hawaii Bottled Water Tax    Feb 1, 08   IBWA Association claims the tax is bad for the state’s consumers and businesses [Full Story] New EPA Guidebook to Help Water Utilities Improve Energy Management    Feb 1, 08   U.S. EPA Guidebook to help utilities assess practices and set performance goals [Full Story] EPA’s Electronic Notice of Intent System Improved    Jan 31, 08   EPA Forms can now be filed electronically [Full Story] End in Sight for Truckee River Water Dispute    Jan 28, 08   San Diego Union-Tribune Study concludes proposed agreement would boost water quality [Full Story] Public Comment Period on Water Infrastructure Security Professional Standard    Jan 18, 08   ASCE/EWRI Comment period for new standard will be Feb. 20 to April 7 [Full Story] Ga. Water Council Approves Water-Use Plan    Jan 10, 08   The Associated Press Plan must be approved by state’s General Assembly before it can take effect [Full Story] Colo. Air Force Academy Improves Water Efficiency    Jan 9, 08   EPA U.S. EPA recognizes achievement [Full Story] Lawsuit Filed to Overturn Chicago Bottled Water Tax    Jan 7, 08   IBWA Suit claims tax is in violation of state's constitution [Full Story] Va. Ordinance Relaxes Development Restrictions, Causes Dispute    Jan 4, 08   Richmond Times-Dispatch Chairman feels board was misled into approving ordinance [Full Story] Fla. Water District Receives Support in State-Federal Water Dispute    Jan 3, 08   Environment News Service Environmental groups contend district pollutes lake; district appeals issue of federal-state jurisdiction [Full Story] Energy Bill Emphasizes Low Impact Development Practices for Federal Projects    Jan 2, 08   EPA Interagency committee will help develop implementation procedures [Full Story] Congress sets aside $66 million for Tijuana River sewage treatment    Dec 19, 07   San Diego Union-Tribune The U.S. Congress recently set aside up to $66 million for a new sewage treatment facility on the Tijuana River. [Full Story] Southern Governors Working to Speed Up Water Deal    Dec 18, 07   Associated Press Governors pledge to speed up talks on sharing water during drought [Full Story] City of Portland Petitions for Variance from EPA    Dec 14, 07   The Oregonian Portland’s city engineers have begun studying water treatment options to rid city water of Cryptosporidium after a court recently rejected the city’s plea to avoid federal regulations, according to the The Oregonian. [Full Story] IBWA Urges Conservation and Stewardship of All Water Resources During Congressional Testimony    Dec 12, 07   IBWA IBWA President and CEO Joe Doss presented testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Domestic Policy Subcommittee Government Reform and Oversight Committee about the bottled water industry’s minimal use of groundwater resources to produce a healthy, safe and convenient packaged beverage product. [Full Story] Michigan Township Plans Treatment Plant Upgrade    Dec 10, 07   The Ann Arbor News Two-phase project would replace old building section, equipment [Full Story] Portland, Ore., May Seek Drinking Water Variance    Dec 10, 07   The Oregonian Officials gathering evidence on current water quality, pursuing legal exemption [Full Story] Water Works Coalition Forms to Protect Jobs and Resources    Dec 6, 07   Water Works Coalition Group urges lawmakers to reject a House package of bills and adopt Senate approach to Great Lakes [Full Story] Storm Water Runoff to Be Required of Smaller Town    Dec 6, 07   Salem News; Salem, Ohio Within 10 years, Salem, Ohio will face an EPA mandate to control storm water runoff [Full Story] Storm Water Standards to Reduce Erosion    Nov 28, 07   The Charlotte Observer; Charlotte, N.C. City council members hope that new storm water standards in Charlotte, N.C., will help reduce erosion and runoff. [Full Story] Runoff Rules May Be Revised    Nov 21, 07   Asheville Citizen-Times; Asheville, N.C. Asheville, N.C. may increase storm water rule violation fines from $5,000 to $25,000 per day. [Full Story] WEF Supports Clean Water Restoration Act    Nov 21, 07   Water Environment Federation The WEF has sent a letter to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in support of the Clean Water Restoration Act. [Full Story] SFES First to Receive ACS Registration through NSF    Nov 20, 07   NSF A cooperative agreement between LSEHL and NSF allows American companies to have market acceptance in France. [Full Story] Plainfield Considering Storm Water Variance    Nov 20, 07   The Herald News; Joliet, Ill. A Plainfield, Ill. builder hopes to be granted a storm water variance. [Full Story] Citizens Say “Reused,” but the Law Says “Waste”    Nov 12, 07   The Charlotte Observer Despite drought conditions, state law prohibits any water headed for the drain to be used outdoors. [Full Story] Veto Not Supported in House    Nov 7, 07   Winston-Salem Journal Storm water and drought-related projects may still receive funding, as the House voted to override President Bush’s $23 billion veto. [Full Story] Bush Vetoes Water Bill Despite Likely Overrides    Nov 5, 07 &nb