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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Harmful bacteria were detected repeatedly in the Delaware River and waterways across Philadelphia and its suburbs during 2024 and 2025, with some Chester County monitoring sites reaching …
Report Flags Bacteria Risks Across Philly-Area Waterways Read More
MALVERN, PA — Malvern Borough will host its inaugural Malvern GreenFest on Saturday, May 16, bringing together residents, local organizations, businesses, and environmental advocates for a free afternoon focused on …
Malvern Borough to Launch First-Ever GreenFest Celebration at Burke Park Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania environmental officials have ordered that two warehouses proposed for use as federal detention facilities cannot receive water or sewage service or be occupied until the projects …
State Blocks Water, Sewage Service to Proposed Detention Centers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials announced a new, record-setting surge of water infrastructure funding, committing $559.4 million for 36 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and non-point source projects across 25 counties …
Shapiro Administration Unleashes $559M Water Blitz, Topping Prior Records Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — A new infusion of nearly $2 million in federal-backed funding is pushing Wilmington’s long-running effort to confront toxic PFAS contamination while shielding residents from steep water rate …
Wilmington Lands $2M PFAS Grant as Federal Funds Reshape Water Systems Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A new round of Chester County Health Department inspections uncovered a slate of troubling violations across several restaurants this week, including spoiled food, unsafe temperatures, sanitation …
Chesco Restaurants Hit With Startling Violations in Sweeping November Inspections Read More
BRYN MAWR, PA — Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded $35 million in funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to construct a new PFAS treatment system at its Ridley …
Aqua Pennsylvania Secures $35 Million to Eliminate ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Drinking Water Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Veolia has officially launched one of the largest PFAS treatment facilities in the United States at the Stanton Water Treatment Plant in Delaware, addressing critical water contamination …
Veolia Unveils Landmark PFAS Treatment Facility in Delaware Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration is extending an invitation to residents across the Commonwealth to participate in the 2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania litter cleanup initiative. Spearheaded by a coalition …
Join the 2025 Pick Up Pennsylvania Movement: Make a Difference in Your Community Today! Read More