Mississippi Environmental News: 2026-01-06_Mississippi Environmental News

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

MDEQ in the News

to begin only after permits are issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and other state agencies. The board meeting

Mississippi

address school choice legislation, PERS reform, and Gulf Coast Restoration Fund distribution when the legislative session begins Tuesday,

Regional

and seek professional solutions. While hazardous waste follows its own strict path, non-hazardous waste volumes have also increased due to

River Lagoon, researchers say, adding to issues like sewage spills and fish kills. A study by the Marine Conservation Association found...

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runs $200-400 per ton including wastewater treatment, emissions control, and hazardous waste handling. Every jurisdiction has different

of technology choice in future upgrades. "Our research demonstrates that wastewater treatment can no longer be viewed solely through the

such as drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste infrastructure. For underground infrastructure contractors and engineers,

in funding during the second round of funding under the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant program. Browse the slideshow or see