EPA selects 29 finance centers to receive grants, provide technical assistance
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this month announced the selection of 29 Environmental Finance Centers (EFCs) that will help communities across…
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Sector weighs in on EPA’s proposed CERCLA designation for PFAS
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) filed comments this month in response to EPA’s proposed rule to designate Perfluorooctanoic Acid…
WATCH: Why the water sector is calling for LSL replacement
As part of the virtual 2022 Water Asset Management Conference, WF&M hosted a panel discussion on lead service line rehabilitation,…
NACWA, EPA, local leaders celebrate success stories as Clean Water Act turns 50
Leading members of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) took part in a national news conference this month,…
Water sector groups call for expanded Build America, Buy American waivers
A group of water sector organizations and technology companies are asking the U.S. Environmental Protections Agency (EPA) to expand Build…
Water sector identifies gaps in PFAS research
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in August issued a request for information from interested parties…
EPA finalizes cyber technical support plan
Recently, the U.S. EPA’s Office of Water finalized a report describing how it plans to provide voluntary cybersecurity technical support…
EPA issues utility guidance for LCRR compliance
Last week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a “Guidance for Developing and Maintaining a Service Line Inventory” to help water…
Washington Report: Senate approves Water Resources Development Act package
The Senate last week approved its 2022 version of the Water Resources Development Act, biennial legislation that authorizes a variety of U.S….
Spending bill with $11.5 billion for EPA passes in House
The U.S. House of Representatives in July passed a six-bill spending package for fiscal year 2023, one of which is a $44.8…