August 30, 2024

SpaceX permit application & a new PFAS testing initiative

8 minutes

In this episode of Talking Under Water, we share recent industry news including SpaceX’s application for a treated wastewater discharge permit; the Delaware Riverkeeper’s notice of in intent to sue U.S. EPA regarding proposed rules for the Clean Water Act; some Lead and copper rule updates and a deadline reminder; and finally, a PFAS testing initiative from EPA and the US Army.

Show Notes

SpaceX submits TPDES application amid alleged Clean Water Act violations

Delaware Riverkeeper Network sends U.S. EPA notice of intent to sue for Clean Water Act violations

U.S. EPA and Detroit celebrate efforts to remove lead from drinking water

Locating "lead-lined" iron pipes in drinking water distribution systems

U.S. EPA and U.S. Army announce joint sampling project to detect PFAS contamination near Army installations

Time Stamps

Cold open | 0:00

Host introduction & episode summary | 1:04

SpaceX permit application | 1:43

Delaware Riverkeeper's intent to sue U.S. EPA | 2:58

Detroit's lead service line replacement success | 3:40

A new PFAS testing method | 5:16

Housekeeping | 7:04

Resources

Endeavor Water Group ehandbooks

About the Podcast

Talking Under Water is the premier podcast for the water industry, including municipal and industrial 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, point of use, point of entry, residential, storm water and erosion control markets. Talking Under Water highlights news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and on-site interviews with experts for WWD, WW and SWS. New episodes of the podcast are released on the third Friday of every month. Logo Images: Anatoly Tiplyashin / Romolo Tavani / stock.adobe.com.    

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