Drinking water

Parsons to Support Clients in Addressing PFAS and Achieving EPA’s National PFAS Drinking Water Regulations

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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CHANTILLY, Va., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN), an industry leading Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) investigation and remediation company, is ready to support our current and future clients in addressing PFAS and achieving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) first-ever national regulations for PFAS in drinking water.

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  • CHANTILLY, Va., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN), an industry leading Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) investigation and remediation company, is ready to support our current and future clients in addressing PFAS and achieving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) first-ever national regulations for PFAS in drinking water.
  • Parsons has advised clients around the world on PFAS investigation and remediation challenges for more than 15 years.
  • “As a leading PFAS services provider, Parsons understands the EPA’s focus on reducing chemicals in our drinking water and stands ready to support our clients in assessing and addressing their PFAS challenges,” said Dan Griffiths, Parsons’ Vice President and PFAS Practice Director.
  • “Parsons has completed nearly 2,000 PFAS investigations for industrial, commercial, and federal clients, and designed and installed over 7,000 PFAS point of entry treatment systems, in addition to building large full scale water treatment plants to remove PFAS from drinking water and wastewater.

NOMADX Holdings LLC Launches to Commercialize its Rapid and Highly Sensitive Biological and Chemical Detection Platform and Portfolio of Automated Testing Applications

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Chris Wilson, WCV partner and a 30-year senior partner of a multi-billion-dollar hedge fund, has been appointed Chairman of the NOMADX Board.

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  • Chris Wilson, WCV partner and a 30-year senior partner of a multi-billion-dollar hedge fund, has been appointed Chairman of the NOMADX Board.
  • “NOMADX aims to commercialize a new generation of powerful detection systems that will enable anyone to perform accurate, rapid, and cost-effective environmental and biological testing.
  • The cartridge and sample, after testing, can be retained for confirmatory testing, as the NOMADX protocol is non-destructive to the sample.
  • The NOMADX platform pipeline will expand to include early detection in the field of oncology and rare diseases, as well as potential therapeutics for companion diagnostics.

Baron & Budd Shareholder Scott Summy Receives Law360 Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar Award

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Professional Services, Legal, Environment, Policy, Environmental science, PFAS, History, Drinking water, Water, Baron & Budd, P.C., 3M, Pharmaceutical industry

Baron & Budd is pleased to announce that Scott Summy , shareholder and leader of the Environmental Litigation Group, has been named to Law360’s 2024 Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar.

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  • Baron & Budd is pleased to announce that Scott Summy , shareholder and leader of the Environmental Litigation Group, has been named to Law360’s 2024 Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar.
  • The recognition goes to influential members of the plaintiffs bar who have had significant achievements over the previous year.
  • In 2023, Summy served as co-lead counsel representing public water providers in the record $12.5 billion nationwide class settlement with 3M, the largest drinking water contamination settlement in U.S. history.
  • He also obtained a $1.185 billion nationwide class settlement on behalf of public water providers against DuPont and other manufacturers for PFAS contamination in drinking water supplies.

Arq Applauds EPA's First-Ever Definitive PFAS Regulations

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Arq, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARQ) (the "Company" or "Arq"), a producer of activated carbon and other environmentally efficient carbon products for use in purification and sustainable materials, today recognizes the announcement issued on April 10, 2024 by the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") confirming its latest regulations aimed to address contamination by certain per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances ("PFAS" or "Forever Chemicals") in drinking water.

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  • "The topic of PFAS regulations has been well discussed.
  • These regulations pave the way for even stronger demand for our products and solutions, and a cleaner future for all Americans," said Bob Rasmus, CEO of Arq.
  • On April 10, 2024, the EPA announced material tightening to an existing framework of regulations relating to the control and limitation of PFAS in municipal water.
  • The newly announced rule would also require public water systems to: monitor for these PFAS; notify the public of the levels of these PFAS; reduce the levels of these PFAS in drinking water if they exceed the new standards.

Artesian Water Company Prepared to Fully Comply with EPA’s New PFAS Drinking Water Standard

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Artesian has installed treatment for PFAS at ten of its facilities to date, and expects to install treatment at three more facilities in 2024.

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  • Artesian has installed treatment for PFAS at ten of its facilities to date, and expects to install treatment at three more facilities in 2024.
  • Artesian began its efforts to treat for PFAS a decade ago, well before EPA’s action to set a final drinking water standard.
  • Additionally, Artesian is among the claimants in two multi-district class action settlements designed to resolve claims for PFAS contamination in public drinking water systems.
  • We also believe in holding to account those responsible for the contamination of water supplies, reducing the financial burden otherwise shouldered by customers,” said Nicki Taylor, President of Artesian Water Company, Inc.

Pure Spout Highlights Importance of Clean Water Through Lead Exposure Prevention in Grade Schools

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Lead exposure is a widespread concern for state officials and school administrators because water faucets and fixtures frequently contain lead parts.

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  • Lead exposure is a widespread concern for state officials and school administrators because water faucets and fixtures frequently contain lead parts.
  • To raise awareness about technologies that prevent drinking water lead exposure in schools, filtration experts from Pure Spout today issued an Earth Day fact sheet to inform the public and policy makers at all levels about the: “ Top-5 Benefits of Drinking Fountain Water Filters in Grade Schools .”
    Pure Spout Co-developer and Manager Matthew Griffith said: “We must move faster to prioritize our children’s drinking water.
  • The Top-5 Benefits of Drinking Fountain Water Filters in Grade Schools are identified in the Fact Sheet as: 1) Lead Exposure Prevention; 2) Encourage Children to Drink More Water; 3) Improve Academic Performance; 4) Avoid the Long-Term Consequences of Lead Exposure; and 5) Affordable Solution for Lead-Free Water.
  • The Pure Spout Fact Sheet states: “Nationwide, school districts are scrambling to attack the issue of lead-free drinking water in grade schools.

SJW Group Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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  • SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • Diluted EPS for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was $0.36, or a 3% decrease compared to $0.37 in the same quarter last year.
  • Operating expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 were $121.5 million, up 8% compared to $112.1 million for the same quarter last year.
  • In the first quarter of 2024, SJW Group invested $69 million in infrastructure and water supply.

Virginia American Water Finalizes Acquisition of Town of Cape Charles Water and Wastewater Systems

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Virginia American Water announced today it has closed the acquisition of the drinking water and wastewater system assets of the Town of Cape Charles, Virginia for $15 million.

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  • Virginia American Water announced today it has closed the acquisition of the drinking water and wastewater system assets of the Town of Cape Charles, Virginia for $15 million.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240424085131/en/
    Back row (l to r): Adam Charney, Mayor, Town of Cape Charles and Steve Bennett, Vice Mayor, Town of Cape Charles.
  • Front row (l to r): John Hozey, Town Manager, Town of Cape Charles and Charlie Piekanski, Vice President of Operations, Virginia American Water (Photo: Business Wire)
    As part of the acquisition, Virginia American Water will invest more than $10 million in future critical system improvements over the next eight years.
  • The Town of Cape Charles signed an agreement to sell its drinking and wastewater systems to Virginia American Water in January of 2023, based on the need to upgrade the system's infrastructure and bring additional experience and expertise in water management.

Veolia and Milwaukee recognize water reclamation infrastructure as an “Ecofactory”

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Environment, Environmental Issues, Other Energy, Environmental Health, Utilities, Alternative Energy, Sustainability, Green Technology, Energy, Education, Water quality, Public, Organization, Agriculture, Drinking water, VIE, Biodiversity, Biosolids, Solar energy, City, Thought, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, Partnership, Water, Carbon, Growth, River, Workforce, VNA, Health, MMSD, Sewage treatment

“I am pleased Veolia is building on the work of MMSD as it advances the Ecofactory concept.

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  • “I am pleased Veolia is building on the work of MMSD as it advances the Ecofactory concept.
  • Building on this impressive track record, Veolia and MMSD are exploring new opportunities to enhance Milwaukee's water infrastructure through the Ecofactory approach.
  • The Ecofactory initiative goes beyond technical advancements to recognize how the MMSD and Veolia have engaged deeply with Milwaukee's communities, neighborhoods and needs.
  • The Ecofactory in Milwaukee is set to become a model for sustainable water management and community involvement.

Missouri American Water Shares Simple Ways to Make Earth Day Every Day

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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Missouri American Water delivers quality drinking water and reliable service to approximately 1.6 million people statewide.

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  • Missouri American Water delivers quality drinking water and reliable service to approximately 1.6 million people statewide.
  • Protecting water at its source is an important part of treating and delivering water and wastewater service.
  • This Earth Day, join us and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and treat every day like Earth Day by adopting the following tips:
    Missouri American Water is a proud community partner to organizations promoting environmental sustainability.
  • This Earth Day, the company sponsored and/or attended several festivals across the state; including events in Joplin, Jefferson City and St. Louis.