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EPA releases initial nationwide monitoring data on 29 PFAS and Lithium
August 18, 2023

First of 12 sets of data to be released through 2026, this information further builds upon EPA actions to address PFAS in drinking water.

EPA Announces Federal Enforcement Priorities to Protect Communities from Pollution
August 17, 2023

New priorities tackle modern challenges including climate change, PFAS, coal ash, air toxics, drinking water contamination, and chemical accidents, all with a focus on achieving environmental justice

EPA Announces Federal Enforcement Priorities to Protect Communities from Pollution
August 17, 2023

New priorities tackle modern challenges including climate change, PFAS, coal ash, air toxics, drinking water contamination, and chemical accidents, all with a focus on achieving environmental justice

USDA Offers Disaster Program Flexibilities for Flood-Impacted Producers in the Northeast
August 15, 2023
EPA Issues Next Test Order Under National Testing Strategy for PFAS Used in Chemical Manufacturing
August 15, 2023
EPA Issues Next Test Order Under National Testing Strategy for PFAS Used in Chemical Manufacturing
August 15, 2023
Green infrastructures proven to reduce combined sewer overflows
August 14, 2023
Elementary School Curriculum On PA Pollinators And Agriculture Now Available From Penn State
August 14, 2023
Eastern Hellbender, Pollinator Habitat Vehicle License Plates Now Available From PennDOT
August 14, 2023
DEP Invites Comments On Stream Evaluation Reports For 3 Streams In Monroe/Carbon; Susquehanna; Berks/Lehigh/Montgomery Counties
August 14, 2023

The Hosensack Creek evaluation was conducted in response to a petition submitted by the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Perkiomen Valley Trout Unlimited and Lower Milford Township, which was accepted for further study by the Board on April 21, 2015.

The Hosensack Creek basin is currently designated CWF, MF from the headwaters to its confluence with Perkiomen Creek.

Comments on due September 11.  Copies of the reports will be available on DEP’s eComment webpage.

Questions should be directed to Mark Brickner, Water Quality Division, at mbrickner@pa.gov or (717) 787-9637.

Read the entire August 12 PA Bulletin notice for more information.

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