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Hollywood screen legend Audrey Hepburn once said, “Water is life and clean water means health.” – and, apparently, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agrees. In her latest article, Eastman & Smith’s #environmental attorney Lindsay Rich Steinmetz explores the EPA’s recent - and first ever! – standard that regulates the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ in American drinking water. Highlights include: ~the actual definition of forever chemicals (or, as they are officially known, PFAS); ~the new allowable limits of PFAs; ~federal funding available to help communities comply with the new standard; and more. To read the complete analysis, please visit https://lnkd.in/d--P-PqS. #EastmanSmith #EnvironmentalLaw #CleanWater #Water

A new report from a government accountability group alleges the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hasn’t regulated key pollutants in wastewater from plastics plants across the country – including 22 in Louisiana. The Environmental Integrity Project, a nonprofit group that presses for stronger enforcement of environmental laws, found the facilities allow nitrogen, phosphorus and dioxins to seep into waterways such as the Mississippi River. All pose environmental and health risks, but they are legally allowed to be released because of outdated federal regulations. #BizNewOrleans https://lnkd.in/gCHY8m7N

Ivan Cooper, PE, BCEE, a Principal in #CECinc's #WaterResources Practice, weighs in on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) new drinking water #PFAS rules, which help protect drinking water sources, lead a path to regulatory compliance, promote environmental protection, and ultimately help address public health concerns related to PFAS discharges. Read his thoughts on these new regulations on our blog. https://hubs.li/Q02wbn_x0 #expertinsight

SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT TURNS 50: Signed by President Ford on Dec. 16, 1974, the landmark legislation has improved access to clean and safe drinking water for hundreds of millions of Americans. Read statements from US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and American Water Works Association https://lnkd.in/gEAcHZFH

The EPA has established the first-ever drinking water standards for PFAS (also known as "forever chemicals") and our attorneys are sharing their insights. The rule is expected to apply only to public drinking water systems and the EPA did not confirm what consequences non-compliant water systems may face. Read what Akerman Environmental Litigation lawyers Matt Schroeder, Ellen Robbins, and Madison Torry have to say about it here https://lnkd.in/eJddJ6vQ. #pfas #environmentallaw

Did you know that yearly, 1 trillion gallons of water are wasted from household leaks nationwide? Join in on helping to crack down on sneaky water leaks during Fix a Leak Week, March 18-24. Learn more: bit.ly/byeleak #FixALeakWeek US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The EU Directive on environmental crimes introduces 20 new offenses targeting activities such as substance discharge and illegal waste disposal. It establishes "qualified offenses" with harsh penalties for actions causing lasting harm to ecosystems. Legal entities can be held responsible for offenses committed by individuals within their organization. Member States have jurisdiction over offenses occurring within their territory or involving their nationals, regardless of where the damage occurs. Preventive measures include awareness campaigns and specialized training, with mandated data collection for monitoring enforcement effectiveness. . . Source- Gibson Dunn Contact Us- https://lnkd.in/ddyRNrk6 Instagram- https://lnkd.in/dheip8ts Facebook- https://lnkd.in/d-8E7vHf Twitter- https://lnkd.in/dfd4Qa9T #EUDirective #EnvironmentalCrimes #LegalResponsibility #ehs #hse #watermanagement #wastemanagement #impactinvesting #regulatorycompliance #sustainability #sustainablefinance #businessstrategies #riskmanagement #environmentaljustice #environmentalconsulting #esginvesting #explorepage #sustainablebusiness #renewableenergy #indus #indusenviro #indusenvirodelhi #envirotrends 

For the first time, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established national limits for six types of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances in drinking water. In this article, discover what you can do about it and how UL Solutions is participating in the effort of safer drinking water. #weareULSolutions

For the first time, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established national limits for six types of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances in drinking water. In this article, discover what you can do about it and how UL Solutions is participating in the effort of safer drinking water.#IamUL #weareULSolutions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has added PFOS and PFOA to the CERCLA list of hazardous substances. Learn more about how this may impact commercial and industrial property owners in today’s #HSBLaw blog post here: https://ow.ly/XH0G50RpgQs