DEC reports falling cruise-ship exceedances, details inspection program and fees; penalties since 2018 totaled $495,187 DEC directors Jason Olds and Jean McCabe updated a legislative subcommittee on Feb. 19 about cruise-ship monitoring using EPA Method 9, inspection practices (twice-yearly boardings), a tiered per-voyage fee structure and a record year of observations in 2025; McCabe said penalties since FY2018 totaled $495,187.

Alaska's cruise ship compliance efforts are showing promising results, with a significant drop in emissions violations and a robust inspection program in place.

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Senate panel advances bill to require PFAS testing of industrial dischargers The Senate subcommittee voted to report SB 138 to the full committee after testimony from utilities, environmental groups and industry on using EPA Method 1633a to test for PFAS in industrial wastewater and protect drinking‑water and biosolids pathways.

Virginia's Senate subcommittee is pushing forward a critical bill to tackle PFAS pollution from industrial sources, aiming to safeguard our drinking water and environment.

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Council approves renewal of four farm leases to continue South Platte Renew biosolids program The Littleton City Council on Dec. 16 approved Ordinance 27-2025 renewing four farm leases that allow South Platte Renew to continue land-applying treated biosolids to farm ground east of the metro area. City staff and South Platte Renew presented testing data and a PFAS study plan; the leases raise average per-acre rent to $21.43.

Littleton City Council has greenlit a significant renewal of farm leases, paving the way for the continued innovative use of treated biosolids to enhance local agriculture while ensuring environmental safety.

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Researchers use fluorescence sensors and radar to map sewage plumes in Tijuana River estuary San Diego State University researchers reported that fluorescence-based in-situ sensors (Manta 3) and bench-top analyzers (AquaLog), supplemented by near-surface hyperspectral cameras and satellite radar, can act as proxies for sewage and bacterial contamination; calibration, turbidity correction and field validation remain necessary.

Researchers at San Diego State University are revolutionizing sewage detection in the Tijuana River using cutting-edge fluorescence sensors and satellite radar technology.

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Monthly column: What’s Happening to our Rivers? - Bedford Independent You will no doubt have seen the shocking statistics in the news showing the state of our rivers following many years of ongoing pollution...

In this month’s column, BedsGOVET shares evidence of pollution along the River Great Ouse, including 4,288 hours of sewage discharges in 2024 alone...

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Study reveals complex PFAS profiles across polluted sites in Region 4 Research identifies high PFAS concentrations at three stable urban sites from 2023 to 2024.

California's latest findings reveal alarming levels of PFAS contamination at urban sites, with some showing increased toxicity that could threaten public health.

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How honeybees can help us monitor pollution across Canada | The-14 Honeybees in Canada collect pollution particles as they forage, providing a natural, efficient way to track environmental contaminants.

How honeybees can help us monitor pollution across Canada
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