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EPA announces projects to replace lead pipes

Funding will reduce exposure to lead, supporting underserved communities that are most at risk for exposure,

October 14, 2022

Priority #1: Reduction of lead exposure in the nation’s drinking water systems through infrastructure and treatment improvements. Priority #2: Reduction of children’s exposure to lead in drinking water in schools and child care facilities.

Beach reopens following carcinogen contamination in tributary

Immediate tests following the accidental spill of one gallon of styrene mixed in with around 50 gallons of steam condensate into a storm drain resulted in "relatively high" levels of contamination.

Austin Keating

October 13, 2022

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The beach at Leddy Park in Burlington, Vermont, is open to the public again after a styrene spill forced officials to close the area for cleanup three weeks ago.

Day 3 recap of the RemTEC and Emerging Contaminants Summit

Slideshow: RemTEC and EC Summit show photographer Jon Phillips captures how attendees split their time between sessions and networking breaks on the show floor in Westminster, Colorado, on the last day of the show, Oct. 6.

Austin Keating

October 11, 2022

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RemTEC and EC Summit attendees attended sessions lead by top researchers, taking time to review posters and student research as well.

RemTEC and EC Summit announces awards for student research

With 21 student poster submissions from all around North America, judges say the quality of the next generation’s research is top-notch.

Austin Keating

October 7, 2022

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Here are the winners of the student competition at RemTEC and Emerging Contaminants Summit.

Second day of RemTEC and Emerging Contaminants Summit in photos

Slideshow: Take a look at the highlights from the second day of the three-day event in Westminster, Colorado. Photos by Jon Phillips

Austin Keating

October 6, 2022

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Students, scientists, consultants and more descended on the RemTEC & EC Summit on Wednesday.

Wastewater upgrades to protect San Francisco Bay

Hayward Water Pollution Control Facility increases capacity, upgrades infrastructure and limits effluent to the bay.

October 5, 2022

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Final design of the improvements is scheduled for summer 2024 with construction anticipated for completion by spring 2028.

WSP completes acquisition of the environment and infrastructure business of John Wood Group

The move expands the company's environmental leadership.

October 5, 2022

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The aggregate cash consideration payable in connection with the Acquisition is approximately US$1.801 billion (approximately C$2.40 billion), subject to adjustments.

Recapping the first day of RemTEC & Emerging Contaminants Summit

Recapping the first day of RemTEC and Emerging Contaminants Summit

Slideshow: Take a look at the highlights from the first day of the three-day event in Westminster, Colorado. Photos by Jon Phillips

Austin Keating

October 5, 2022

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Here’s a breakdown of what scientists, consultants and other environmental remediation specialists discussed at the first day of RemTEC & EC Summit.

Atlantic Richfield pledges to cleanup Anaconda Smelter Superfund site

October 4, 2022

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Atlantic Richfield will pay $83.1 million to cover the remaining cleanup at the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County site, agreeing to pay another $48 million to the Anaconda site account in the federal Superfund program.