Talking Under Water

In this episode of Talking Under Water, the hosts discuss recent industry news, including President Trump’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, which amounts to $4.2 billion in a total funding reduction across the entire agency in 2026 compared to 2025 for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Additionally, the hosts discuss recent U.S. Geological Survey grants to 12 state agencies to support landslide risk reduction and hazard mitigation projects; and the EPA’s latest strategy update on addressing PFAS chemicals. Finally, the hosts share news on the EPA extending compliance deadlines for PFOA and PFOS and rescinding the Hazard Index. 

Show Notes:  

• White House proposes $2.4B in SRF cuts for 2026 
• California moves forward with Right to Clean Water Act bill 
• USGS awards $1 Million in grants for landslide risk reduction projects 
• Trump administration breaks silence on PFAS 
• How PFAS regulations have changed in the Trump administration, so far 
• EPA extends compliance deadlines for PFOA and PFOS, rescinds Hazard Index 
• EPA Announces It Will Keep Maximum Contaminant Levels for PFOA, PFOS
• Toxic Release Inventory
• [AWWA] Hazard Index for PFAS [Statement June 5, 2024]

Timestamps:   

• Host introduction & summary | 0:48 
• White House proposes $2.4B cut to water SRF programs | 1:26
• USGS awards $1 million for landslide risk reduction | 5:01
• California committee passes Right to Clean Water Act | 5:40
• A concentrated month for PFAS regulatory changes | 6:35
• Housekeeping — nominate a top project | 15:45

Resources: 

• SWS Top Projects Nominations 
• WaterWorld Top Projects Nominations 
• Wastewater Digest Top Projects Nominations

About the Podcast      

Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal water and wastewater, residential water treatment, storm water management and erosion control. It is produced in coordination between Wastewater Digest (WWD), WaterWorld and Storm Water Solutions (SWS). The podcast covers topics under the One Water movement including the municipal and industrial water and wastewater, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and interviews with experts across the municipal water industry. New episodes of the podcast are released every other week. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.      

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