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Journal

2016

Water Pollution Control

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Full-Text Articles in Water Law

Coal Ash And Groundwater: Past, Present And Future Implications Of Regulation, John Daniels Feb 2016

Coal Ash And Groundwater: Past, Present And Future Implications Of Regulation, John Daniels

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

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Emerging Contaminants In Virginia, Peter L. Defur, Laura E. Williams, Sarah D. Sanford Feb 2016

Emerging Contaminants In Virginia, Peter L. Defur, Laura E. Williams, Sarah D. Sanford

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

This Article summarizes the rise of emerging contaminants in waterways in Virginia and nationwide, and how they affect ecological and human health. First, we review the scientific discovery of chemicals that alter hormone systems, reproductive and developmental processes and how these were discovered in waterways. We go on to explain the current state of emerging contaminant regulations, noting that few states have a clear understanding of what chemicals are discharged into surface waters. The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has no national effort in this area, despite congressional interest and action. Finally, we make recommendations for future emerging contaminant control and …


Essay – The Toxic Legacy Of Coal Ash On Southeastern Rivers, Waterways, And Reservoirs, Cale Jaffe Feb 2016

Essay – The Toxic Legacy Of Coal Ash On Southeastern Rivers, Waterways, And Reservoirs, Cale Jaffe

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

My talk focuses on what I have called the toxic legacy of coal ash pollution in the Southeastern United States, andmy goal today is to give you all an insight into how we in the environmental community—by which I mean the waterkeepers and riverkeepers—are seeing this issue. I also hope to share with you the perspective of the impacted communities and families that live downstream of these coal ash lagoons.