Biden signs Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with funding boosts for the water sector
After months of negotiation and several delayed votes, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the bipartisan, $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment…
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Lawsuit filed against 3M, DuPont, others over LA County PFAS contamination
SL Environmental Law Group has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Water Replenishment District (WRD) against 3M Company, E.I….
NACWA, AMWA to partner for Water Utility Resilience Forum in Miami
In the wake of the global pandemic and among other pressing challenges facing the water utility sector, resilience has emerged…
Lawmakers fail to bring infrastructure bill to vote by deadline
The Sept. 30 deadline for the House of Representatives to vote on a bipartisan $550 billion infrastructure bill came and went last…
WEF honors individuals, orgs for service and contributions
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) has proudly announced the 2021 WEF Awards recipients for individuals and organizations that have made…
House proposes additional $30 billion for lead service line replacement
House Democrats are proposing an additional $30 billion in federal funds for lead service line replacement efforts nationwide, a figure that would…
California city in 10-year legal battle over groundwater contamination awarded damages
After a week-long trial, a federal jury has awarded the City of Pomona $48 million in damages from SQM North America…
EPA announces $25 million in WIIN grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of $25 million in Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation…
EPA receives 50 new requests for WIFIA funding totaling $8.2 billion
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received 50 letters of interest in response to the agency’s 2021 Notices of…
Senate passes infrastructure bill with major SRF increases
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act after months of bipartisan negotiations between the Biden…