New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC)

09/02/2026

As much of the underground petroleum storage tank (UST) workforce nears retirement age, new professionals entering the field are seeking out resources and community. The latest issue of LUSTLine — the publication of record on USTs — provides a starting place for these individuals to build connections, learn about organizations and programs, and get involved.

Read more about the latest industry happenings:

As contamination from leaking underground storage tanks (USTs) drew public concern in the early 1980s, an industry of professionals focused on combating these challenges emerged. Much of today’s UST workforce...

09/01/2026

Last week, the EPA announced Nikki Tachiki as the new director of the Long Island Sound Partnership, a NEIWPCC program partner. She will lead EPA’s work with federal, state, and local partners to restore and protect the estuary. Learn more about Tachiki and her role with the link.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Nicole (Nikki) Tachiki the director of the Long Island Sound Partnership, a NEIWPCC program partner. Tachiki will lead EPA’s work with federal,...

08/31/2026

Curious about how wastewater is transformed into clean water? Our latest video offers an inside look at the Greater Augusta Utility District. Hear from Plant Director John Cummons, P.E., about how water gets cleaned step by step—and why the wastewater industry is making a difference for our communities and environment.

08/28/2026

August is National Water Quality Month! Our staff are working hard across the Northeast to keep our waterways safe for recreation and our source water clean this summer (and always).

08/27/2026

We are hiring an Environmental Analyst to support our underground storage tanks (UST) program and serve as a Technical Assistance Specialist for our Wastewater and Onsite Programs Division. Apply for this new, highly collaborative position based in Lowell, MA by Sept. 13! https://ow.ly/N81b50ZGeU7

08/26/2026

For New York communities relying on groundwater for drinking water, understanding how water moves through the aquifer—and what potential contaminants it may encounter—is critical for source protection. Michael Forgeng, NEIWPCC environmental analyst and NYSDOH - New York State Health Department hydrogeologist, supports the state’s locally-led Drinking Water Source Protection Program with groundwater modeling. In this article, Forgeng explains the development and application of these models, and shares insights on engaging stakeholders in effective source water protection.

Working as a hydrogeologist with the NYSDOH, Forgeng uses groundwater modeling software to inform source water protection efforts.

08/25/2026

The Lake Champlain Basin Program, a NEIWPCC program partner, is making approximately $2.8 million available to support projects that improve water quality, reconnect streams for fish and wildlife, and expand public access to waterways within the basin. If you have a project idea that can make a difference in the Lake Champlain Basin, don’t miss out—submit your proposal by September 29! Learn more and apply:

Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), a NEIWPCC program partner, is making approximately $2.8 million available to support…

08/19/2026

Abstracts are now invited for the 2027 Northeast Aquatic Biologists (NAB) Conference, which will be held on February 10-12 in Glens Falls, New York. Encouraged submission topics for presentations and posters include cyanobacteria monitoring and mitigation; coastal and estuarine monitoring; restoration studies; and innovative use of technology. Learn more with the link.

NEIWPCC is now inviting abstracts for the Northeast Aquatic Biologists Conference. The event will be held on February 10-12, 2027 in Glens Falls, New York. NEIWPCC is coordinating the conference...

08/17/2026

Turn rain into a resource with a rain garden!

Rain gardens aren’t just pretty—they work hard to:
- Reduce stormwater runoff and flooding by allowing rainwater to be absorbed.
- Improve water quality by filtering out pollutants like nitrogen.
- Support biodiversity and provide habitat for pollinators.
- Improve yard drainage.

Whether you have a small yard or a big space, planting a rain garden is a fabulous thing you can do for your home and the planet.

Ready to grow something that gives back? For more detailed instructions, check out this video from Soak Up The Rain New Hampshire: https://ow.ly/I1CX50ZxbbK

Photo from the Long Island Garden Rewards Program.

08/14/2026

Follow along with Junior as he shows you a typical day as one of NEIWPCC’s Youth and the Environment Program interns! YEP, which began in 1990, introduces young people from Lowell, Massachusetts to careers in the wastewater industry through paid summer internships.