Clean Water Act

American Water Works Association and Clean Water Action applaud EPA's final Steam Electric Power Generating Effluent Guidelines

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Lundi, avril 29, 2024
Public, Power, EPA, Drinking water, AWWA, Health, Water, Plant, Water pollution, Environment, American Water Works Association, Clean Water Action, Quality of life, Clean Water Act, Bottled water

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and Clean Water Action today applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new power plant pollution limits designed to protect drinking water supplies.

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  • The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and Clean Water Action today applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new power plant pollution limits designed to protect drinking water supplies.
  • WASHINGTON, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and Clean Water Action today applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new power plant pollution limits designed to protect drinking water supplies.
  • Both AWWA and Clean Water Action have advocated for EPA to address the impacts of discharges of from power plants into drinking water sources.
  • "We applaud the Biden Administration and EPA for responding to public comments and strengthening the original proposal so that new Clean Water Act standards will prevent more toxic water pollution and protect more drinking water sources," said Clean Water Action President Jeff Carter.

Four Hicks Thomas Partners Named to Lawdragon List of Nation’s Top Environmental Lawyers

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Jeudi, février 8, 2024
Environmental Issues, Legal, Professional Services, Environment, Assistant, Justice, Transport, Knowledge, Environmental law, Insurance, Metal, EPA, Information technology, Lawyer, Clean Water Act, Chambers and Partners, RCRA, CERCLA

Four Hicks Thomas LLP partners have been named to the 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law, a list of the top environmental lawyers in the country.

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  • Four Hicks Thomas LLP partners have been named to the 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law, a list of the top environmental lawyers in the country.
  • John B. Thomas , John Deis , Courtney E. Ervin and Eric Grant were recognized for their work in environmental litigation.
  • Mr. Thomas’ work has also been recognized by Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers and Benchmark Litigation.
  • Lawdragon also named her to its lists of 500 Leading Lawyers in America and 500 Leading Litigators in America.

Shook Names New Office Managing Partner in Orange County

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Jeudi, janvier 11, 2024
Clean Water Act, LL.M, Superfund, Employment, Diversity, Compensation, Law, University, Woman, Jad, Pyramid scheme, Intellectual property, 1986 California Proposition 65, Private law, Clean Air Act

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shook, Hardy & Bacon is pleased to announce that Partner Jad Davis will lead the Orange County office as managing partner effective January 1, 2024.

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  • ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shook, Hardy & Bacon is pleased to announce that Partner Jad Davis will lead the Orange County office as managing partner effective January 1, 2024.
  • "An important goal is to deepen our connections with the local Orange County community, which is important to me since I grew up in Orange County and am raising my children here."
  • Shook has three offices in California including Los Angeles, San Francisco and Orange County, which opened in 2003.
  • Former Orange County Managing Partner Eva Weiler will continue practicing law full time.

Penetron Adds Durability to Innovative Illinois Wastewater Filtration System

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Dimanche, décembre 31, 2023
Clean Water Act, NPDES, FRSA, Penetron, PCDF, EPA, Sewage treatment

EAST SETAUKET, N.Y., Dec. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The successful commissioning of the Primary Filtration System in December 2023 by the Four Rivers Sanitation Authority (FRSA) in Rockford, IL, provides the FRSA sewer network with key efficiency gains to help meet EPA guidelines. PENETRON ADMIX SB, a crystalline concrete waterproofing admixture, was specified to protect all new concrete structures from the aggressive environment of the stormwater runoff and untreated effluent – maximizing the service life of the new wastewater treatment system.

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  • PENETRON ADMIX SB, a crystalline concrete waterproofing admixture, was specified to protect all new concrete structures from the aggressive environment of the stormwater runoff and untreated effluent – maximizing the service life of the new wastewater treatment system.
  • PENETRON ADMIX SB , a crystalline concrete waterproofing admixture, was specified to protect all new concrete structures from the aggressive environment of the stormwater runoff and untreated effluent – maximizing the service life of the new wastewater treatment system.
  • This network transports wastewater from residences, industrial sites, and other establishments to the wastewater treatment plant in Rockford, IL.
  • "A relatively new wastewater treatment innovation, the Primary Filtration enhancements also improve the performance of the Rockford wastewater treatment plant, to run more efficiently and meet guidelines set by the federally mandated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program," adds Pat O'Brien, Regional Sales Manager for Penetron USA.

Former Amazon Senior Sustainability Counsel Juge Gregg Joins Crowell & Moring

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Jeudi, décembre 14, 2023
Environmental Law Institute, Senior counsel, Carbon, Assistant, Law, Policy, Crowell & Moring, Sidley Austin, Amazon, Justice, American Bar Association, Justice minister, Climate, Social responsibility, Ethics, CITES, Clean Water Act, Division, Stanford University, Clean Air Act, Growth, Nature, National Environmental Policy Act, Stanford Law School, Transport, ESG, Environment

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Juge Gregg, most recently senior corporate counsel on the sustainability legal team for Amazon, has joined Crowell & Moring as a partner in the firm's Environment and Natural Resources Practice Group.

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  • Brings deep corporate experience managing climate, sustainability, and environmental issues
    WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Juge Gregg , most recently senior corporate counsel on the sustainability legal team for Amazon, has joined Crowell & Moring as a partner in the firm's Environment and Natural Resources Practice Group.
  • At Crowell, Gregg will help multinational clients—including those in the technology, retail, energy, transportation, and manufacturing industries—manage climate, ESG, greenwashing, and sustainability issues and refine their ESG programs.
  • "I'm excited to work with Crowell's multidisciplinary ESG team to build out a full-service climate, decarbonization, and ESG practice," Gregg said.
  • "While strategic sustainability efforts are growing in importance to companies, they are also increasingly the target of regulation, enforcement, and litigation.

Study: Extreme Rainfall Increases Ag Nutrient Runoff, Conservation Strategies Can Help

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Jeudi, décembre 14, 2023
Climate change, Water quality, Consumer, Consumer economics, Clean Water Act, ACES, Environmental science, College, Water pollution, Weather, Journal, Concentrated animal feeding operation, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Farm, Animal, Farmer, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Nutrient, Inflation, Interview, University, Human, Ammonia, Phosphorus, Water, Gulf of Mexico, Swimming, Soil, Economics, Environment, Mississippi River, Fertilizer, Agriculture, Dairy

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nutrient runoff from agricultural production is a significant source of water pollution in the U.S., and climate change that produces extreme weather events is likely to exacerbate the problem. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at how extreme rainfall impacts runoff and suggests possible mitigation strategies.

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  • A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at how extreme rainfall impacts runoff and suggests possible mitigation strategies.
  • They found spikes in nutrient concentrations immediately after extreme precipitation events, and the effect increased with the amount of precipitation.
  • "Conservation strategies are not necessarily cost-effective for producers, so we must ensure there are policies in place to support their implementation.
  • The paper, "The impact of extreme precipitation on nutrient runoff," is published in the Journal of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association [doi.org/10.1002/jaa2.90].

United States Environmental Clean Up & Remediation Report 2023

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Mardi, novembre 28, 2023
EPA, CERCLA, Waste, Research, Policy, Nanomaterials, Groundwater, Air pollution, Government, Nanoparticle, Remedy, Water pollution, CWA, Compensation, Clean Water Act, CAA, Health, Pollution, Water, Growth, Society, Soil, ASCE, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Environment, Market, Environmental remediation, Renewable energy

DUBLIN, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "United States Environmental Clean Up & Remediation Market Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "United States Environmental Clean Up & Remediation Market Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The United States Environmental Clean Up & Remediation Market is projected to reach a value of $33.02 billion by 2028 from $21.87 billion in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 7.1%
    The removal of pollutants or contamination from water and soil is known as environmental Clean Up and remediation.
  • Thus, the market for environmental Clean Up and remediation in the United States is significantly influenced by the rising pollution caused by the industrial sector.
  • Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the United States Environmental Clean Up & Remediation Market.

Nanofiltration Membrane Market worth $1.7 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Lundi, septembre 11, 2023
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Pressure, Food, Drinking water, Safe, SDWA, Temperature, EPA, CWA, GEA Group, PH, Pall Corporation, Clean Water Act, Sewage treatment, Pentair

Ceramic nanofiltration membranes have high abrasion resistance, making them suitable for harsh operating environments.

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  • Ceramic nanofiltration membranes have high abrasion resistance, making them suitable for harsh operating environments.
  • Ceramic nanofiltration membranes are used in various industries, including water treatment in oil sand mines, industrial wastewater treatment, and the food and beverage industry.
  • The operating conditions, including temperature, pressure, and pH, should be considered when selecting a nanofiltration membrane and designing the hollow fiber module.
  • 'North America is expected to be the second largest growing market for nanofiltration membrane during the forecast period, in terms of value.'

Nanofiltration Membrane Market worth $1.7 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Lundi, septembre 11, 2023
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Pressure, Food, Drinking water, Safe, SDWA, Temperature, EPA, CWA, GEA Group, PH, Pall Corporation, Clean Water Act, Sewage treatment, Pentair

Ceramic nanofiltration membranes have high abrasion resistance, making them suitable for harsh operating environments.

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  • Ceramic nanofiltration membranes have high abrasion resistance, making them suitable for harsh operating environments.
  • Ceramic nanofiltration membranes are used in various industries, including water treatment in oil sand mines, industrial wastewater treatment, and the food and beverage industry.
  • The operating conditions, including temperature, pressure, and pH, should be considered when selecting a nanofiltration membrane and designing the hollow fiber module.
  • 'North America is expected to be the second largest growing market for nanofiltration membrane during the forecast period, in terms of value.'

Dr. Edward V. Ohanian Receives Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award from NSF and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)

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Jeudi, août 3, 2023
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NSF , the leading global public health and safety organization, and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), which represents more than 6,000 members of the environmental health workforce, announced today that Dr. Edward V. Ohanian is the 2023 recipient of the Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award.

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  • NSF , the leading global public health and safety organization, and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), which represents more than 6,000 members of the environmental health workforce, announced today that Dr. Edward V. Ohanian is the 2023 recipient of the Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award.
  • Founded in 1971, the Snyder Award honors Walter F. Snyder, co-founder and first executive director of NSF, and individuals who, like him, pioneer environmental and public health through their careers.
  • Snyder Award nominations are open to the public, with recipients selected by a juror panel of environmental health leaders.
  • For more information about the Walter F. Snyder Award or to nominate a colleague for next year’s award, visit NSF’s website .