clean water

July 10, 2024 | 12:50 PM

Scams, big bills and bargains: Why Pa.’s public water officials won’t stop talking

Facing the rising prospect of privatization, the remaining public water officials in Philadelphia’s suburbs take pride in holding out and keeping water bills low.

By Kenny Cooper/WHYY

March 14, 2024 | 2:28 PM

Could artificial beaver dams help restore streams in Pennsylvania?

Susquehanna University project builds "beaver dams" to trap sediment, raise groundwater

By Scott LaMar/WITF

February 21, 2024 | 9:23 AM

Vice President Kamala Harris announces $200 million for Pa. water infrastructure during Pittsburgh visit

By Oliver Morrison/WESA

January 19, 2022 | 3:05 PM

DEP: Number of polluted waterways in Pa. up

Compared to 2020

By Scott LaMar/WITF

December 22, 2021 | 5:52 AM

House passes change to Clean Streams Law; critics say it will weaken enforcement

Under the bill, DEP would have one year to determine how much of each kind of pollutant someone can spill before they have to report it.

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

January 6, 2021 | 6:02 AM

State gives $34 million for water cleanup

The largest share is going to efforts in the south central part of the state.

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

August 29, 2019 | 3:21 PM

Maryland concerned about Pennsylvania’s water plans for bay

Maryland continues to have “alarming concerns” about neighboring Pennsylvania’s lack of progress in meeting clean water goals and how falling short will affect the Chesapeake Bay, Gov. Larry Hogan wrote Thursday to Pennsylvania and federal officials.

By Brian Witte/The Associated Press

July 16, 2019 | 6:39 PM

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