News Briefs: President Obama Signs Drinking Water Protection Act

In this week's water and wastewater news, a new law targets algal toxins, a Michigan State study blames septic systems for fecal baceria contamination and a water reuse project kicks off in Georgia.

By Jennifer West
August 13, 2015

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News Briefs Cyanotoxin Lake Erie Georgia WateReuse Research Foundation Hazen and Sawyer PC CDM Smith Direct Reuse Algae Algae Control

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On Aug. 7, President Barack Obama signed the Drinking Water Protection Act, which directs the EPA to develop a risk management plan for cyanotoxins in public water systems.

The bill was authored by Ohio Congressman Bob Latta in response to the 2014 Toledo water crisis, which...

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