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Clean Ocean Action reveals alarming bacterial levels at Snug Harbor and calls for community collaboration to tackle pollution at 15 priority sites along the Bayshore.

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Clean Ocean Action urges local monitoring after repeated bacterial exceedances at Snug Harbor
Clean Ocean Action told Highlands council its 'Rally for the Waterways' monitoring found repeated bacterial exceedances at Snug Harbor and proposed a 15–16 site, upstream-focused sampling plan, volunteer training, and municipal collaboration to target sources.
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November 8, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Tangles of plastic fibres (like this) entering the environment are very hazardous to wildlife.
🦢🦆🐦‍⬛ Nylon threads can knot around feet & wings or be ingested.
#MicroFibres #PollutionPrevention #RiverCleanups
November 2, 2026 at 6:47 AM
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Fort Lauderdale is taking action to clean up the North Fork, bringing together environmental experts and local agencies to tackle pollution head-on.

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City names lead for North Fork cleanup; tabletop exercise planned next year
Fort Lauderdale's chief waterways officer said the city is spearheading a North Fork New River effort, contracting environmental consultants and planning a multi‑party tabletop exercise early next year to identify pollution sources and coordinate remediation.
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November 6, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Governors from seven states are pushing for microplastics to be included in drinking water regulations, but the EPA says it's impossible without a reliable testing method.

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Governorspetition on microplastics meets EPA method limits, so microplastics excluded from UCMR 6 draft
Presenters reported that governors of seven states petitioned the EPA to include microplastics but the draft UCMR 6 states there is no validated drinking-water analytical method with the necessary quality control, so inclusion was not feasible within statutory timeframes.
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November 4, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Ocean Shores is set to tackle microplastics and PFAS in wastewater with a crucial new sampling plan, paving the way for cleaner environmental practices!

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Ocean Shores preparing Ecology‑required sampling plan to test biosolids for PFAS and microplastics
City staff said Ocean Shores will submit a Biosolids PFAS Sampling and Analysis Plan required by Ecology and currently is scheduled to test biosolids once; staff expect to finalize the plan and submit it for review within days.
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October 31, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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New findings reveal that tear gas residues from 2020 protests were detected in storm systems, but effective pollution-prevention measures are now in place to protect our waterways.

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BES: 2020 study shows RCA residues enter storm system; filters and flushing mitigate risks
Bureau of Environmental Services recapped a 2020 sampling study that found particulate tear-gas residues in catch basins and said catch-basin filters and street flushing are effective at preventing pollutants from reaching the Willamette River.
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October 30, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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Comal County is stepping up to protect vital aquifer recharge zones with a $30 million water-quality land-protection plan backed by the Texas Water Development Board.

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Comal County outlines $30M water-quality land-protection plan with TWDB backing
County staff presented a land‑acquisition and scoring process tied to Texas Water Development Board financing (roughly $25.5M financing plus $4.4M principal forgiveness) intended to protect recharge zones feeding the Guadalupe and Comal watersheds; public comment is open through Nov. 9 and applications close March 31, 2027.
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October 30, 2026 at 6:53 AM
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PFAS contamination has been detected near an old dump site in Nottingham, prompting swift action to protect residents' private wells with a new pretreatment system.

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Officials report PFAS detection near Stage Road; town installed pretreatment for affected private wells
Board heard that PFAS contamination linked to an old dump near Stage Road prompted a pretreatment system for affected private wells; the town plans follow-up testing of nearby properties to ensure water safety.
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October 19, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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Lynn Bryan is demanding answers from the council about the potential dangers a new wastewater treatment plant could pose to the drought-stricken Broad River.

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Resident Lynn Bryan urges council to withhold wastewater approval until drought modeling provided
Lynn Bryan told the council that the Broad River is already in serious drought and asked the council to refuse approval until documented low-flow modeling, worst-case pollutant estimates, projected yearly nutrient discharge figures, and an independent evaluation demonstrate the river will be protected.
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October 18, 2026 at 1:49 AM
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Dr. Kathleen Gilbert reveals alarming levels of PFAS contamination in Colorado waters, raising urgent questions about the impact of data centers and e-waste on our drinking supply.

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Presenter: PFAS from data centers and semiconductor fabs found above drinking‑water limits in Colorado samples
Dr. Kathleen Gilbert cited specific PFAS measurements in Colorado waters and urged local monitoring and developer commitments on wastewater and e‑waste to prevent further drinking‑water contamination.
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October 16, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Elevated levels of "forever chemicals" have been detected in Central Coventry Park, sparking urgent measures for free testing and treatment for affected homeowners.

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State DEM tells Coventry council high PFAS found near former Nike site; testing and free treatment offered
DEM officials told the Coventry Town Council that targeted private-well sampling around Central Coventry Park found elevated PFAS levels—including a follow-up drinking-water-method result of 775 ppt compared with the state's 20 ppt standard—and described a federally funded program to sample wells and install treatment systems at no upfront cost to homeowners.
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October 16, 2026 at 3:32 AM
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Happy #earthscienceweek!

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October 14, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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Coosa Riverkeeper is spearheading exciting community cleanups and vital water-quality initiatives in Anniston, aiming to tackle pollution and educate residents about PFAS contaminants.

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Coosa Riverkeeper announces Anniston-area cleanups and PFAS outreach
Abby Brown, director of community engagement at Coosa Riverkeeper, outlined a three-year initiative with Auburn University that includes community cleanups, trash traps on Choccolocco Creek, a River Reels event in Anniston, and outreach on PFAS and drinking-water issues.
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October 11, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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their own voices to encourage positive change!!!

👏 Way to go, #EcoScoutsofJupiter!

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October 8, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Looking forward to learning more about the latest research, sharing ideas, and connecting with others working to better understand and protect our freshwater resources. 💧

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October 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Bellefonte's council is taking crucial steps to combat "forever chemicals" by revising wastewater pretreatment limits, but will the municipalities align on the new rules?

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Council schedules public hearing on revised wastewater pretreatment limits after clarifying intermunicipal questions
Council agreed to advertise a public hearing on revised local pretreatment limits for the Bellefonte wastewater plant but amended the schedule so staff can confirm whether contributing municipalities must adopt identical ordinances and to allow time to post the ordinance and supporting memo.
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October 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Volunteers have removed over 145,000 pounds of trash from Miami, but experts warn that real change requires investing in infrastructure to protect our precious waterways from pollution.

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Clean Miami Beach urges Miami to invest in infrastructure to curb debris entering Biscayne Bay
Clean Miami Beach representatives told commissioners volunteers cannot 'clean our way out' of pollution and urged investment in land-based infrastructure and waste-management systems to keep debris from paths to Biscayne Bay and the ocean.
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September 29, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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A contractor has been halted after dumping pool-liner chemicals into a stormwater catch basin, turning a high school pond completely white and prompting a state investigation.

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Town halts contractor after pool-liner chemicals turned high-school pond white; state agency investigating
DPW and town staff say Fontaine contractors dumped pool-liner chemicals into a storm catch basin at the high school, turning the pond white; the contractor was ordered to cease work, DPW and a state hazard crew collected samples, and the commission will coordinate further site visits and action with the state.
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September 25, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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Community Voices Drive Major Win for Health Equity and #PollutionPrevention in Seattle’s Duwamish River Valley

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Community Voices Drive Major Win for Health Equity and Pollution Prevention in Seattle's Duwamish River Valley
Advocacy and litigation by the Duwamish River Community Coalition and Front and Centered, plus heavy metals testing requested by the community, resulted in a victory reinstating a cap on tire burning ...
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September 23, 2026 at 5:52 AM
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🌎 Seattle’s Duwamish River Valley community proved that organized residents can hold polluters accountable. A limit on tire burning is back in place, protecting health and air quality. earthjustice.org/press/2026/...

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September 20, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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PFAS in Our Rivers: Who’s Responsible?
You probably don't think about PFAS when you pull on a waterproof jacket, open a takeaway box or cook with a non-stick pan.
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September 21, 2026 at 8:58 AM
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Big changes are coming for the WWTF as PADEP sets new copper limits and mandates zinc monitoring—find out how this affects local operations!

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PADEP to impose copper limit and require zinc monitoring in WWTF NPDES renewal, HRG says
HRG reported that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection indicated the facility's upcoming NPDES permit will include a copper limit and require zinc monitoring going forward.
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September 10, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Government backs tougher pollution prevention requirements
LRT reports that the Cabinet has approved a package of 14 legislative amendments aimed at tightening pollution prevention and environmental and public protection requirements. The Environment Ministry said the amendments would align Lithuanian law with the latest European Union requirements on in…
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September 6, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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A groundbreaking $400,143 contract has been approved to tackle PFAS contamination at the 4 Hills landfill, paving the way for a pilot project aimed at cleaner water!

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Board approves $400,000-plus PFAS pilot infrastructure at 4 Hills landfill
The board approved a $400,143 contract with SCS Field Services to install infrastructure for a PFAS removal and destruction leachate pilot at the 4 Hills landfill, funded through a grant; staff said the landfill currently supplies much of the PFAS to the wastewater plant.
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September 5, 2026 at 2:30 AM
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Discover how the Natchaug Watershed's impressive 75% forest cover is at risk from nonpoint-source pollutants and learn vital tools to safeguard Connecticut’s water quality.

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Natchaug Watershed module highlights nonpoint-source pollution, tools and rising storm intensities
Presenters said the Natchaug watershed is largely forested (about 75% cover), described nonpoint sources such as urban runoff, septic systems and agriculture, and noted updated NOAA statistics that increase the 100‑year, 24‑hour storm value to 8.4 inches.
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August 26, 2026 at 12:47 AM