Clean Water
EPA finalizes water quality rule where Tribes have treaty and reserved rights
In May, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule that will help protect water quality where Tribes…
Report: At least $630 billion needed for wastewater, stormwater over next 20 years
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently transmitted a report to Congress outlining clean water infrastructure investments – including wastewater and…
EPA designates PFOA, PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday finalized more regulatory action on PFAS as it moved to designate perfluorooctanoic…
NACWA honors National Environmental Achievement Award winners
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies’ (NACWA) 2024 National Environmental Achievement Award (NEAA) winners were recently recognized during the…
EPA announces $2.4 billion for clean water projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced more than $2.4 billion from President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for…
OC San GM wins NACWA environmental award
The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) has announced that General Manager Jim Herberg has been awarded the 2023 National…
Report details how much average wastewater service costs have increased
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) recently released a new report showing that average annual wastewater service costs…
Bay Area district launches strategic sewer system improvement project
The Oro Loma Sanitary District Board of Directors recently approved low-cost financing to replace old sewer collection system infrastructure serving its…
House advances bill with increased funding for clean water
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee last week marked up and advanced H.R. 1915, the Water…
EPA invites 55 new projects to apply for WIFIA loans
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that 55 new projects in 20 states are being invited to apply for…