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EPA launches initiative to strengthen U.S. drinking water systems

RealWaterTA initiative targets aging infrastructure, regulatory compliance and technical assistance for utilities.

March 12, 2026

Announced March 4, the initiative, Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA), refocuses federal resources on technical support and practical guidance for water systems, particularly those facing operational, financial or regulatory challenges.

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Effectively managing inventory during SEER and refrigerant changeovers

Preparing for DOE and EPA refrigerant changes coming by 2025.

Steve Raimondi

August 9, 2023

Two government regulation changes have the potential for a perfect storm to turn HVAC inventory and warehousing upside down.

HARDI and joint petitioners file brief lawsuit against the EPA

April 12, 2022

Attorneys have developed arguments against both the non-refillable cylinder ban and the QR code tracking mandate stating they are both unlawful because they exceed the authority granted to the EPA by the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM Act) and because the finalized regulations are arbitrary and capricious. The EPA has until June 6, 2022, to respond to the brief that HARDI and the joint petitioners filed.

The future of grease interceptors

FOG market ready to heat up.

John McNally

September 27, 2018

South Florida county ordinance could provide municipalities a roadmap to improved grease-intercepting capabilities.

EPA proposes revisions to Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act

February 6, 2017

Comments on proposed revisions must be received by April 17.

Are disposers suitable for septic systems?

Carol Baricovich

June 28, 2016

Food waste disposers are installed in more than 60 million homes in the U.S.

Another busy fall for the American Supply Association

Dan Hilton

December 30, 2015

As of press time, reports stated a wish list of policy riders was being prepared, which is Congress’ way of preventing the federal government from enacting certain laws by explicitly instructing them or withholding funding.

Shale slowdown?

Morris R. Beschloss

September 30, 2015

While the current oil glut and continued weak oil prices make biofuels excessive and more expensive, there is no indication of a cutback in the renewables per percentage of each gasoline gallon.

PMI Supports Federal Legislation W21: Water in the 21st Century Act

W21 formally authorizes the WaterSense program.

August 20, 2014

W21 to promote water conservation, recycling, water projects and research, as well as formally authorizing the WaterSense program.

Is it time for refrigerant recycling machines?

Opportunity knocks.

Jim Wheeler

August 15, 2014

The EPA passed a law (which had nothing to do with the environment) that forbids HVACR contractors from doing their own recycling in order to sell recovered refrigerant.