An Update on the WIFIA Loan Program
With three years of solid results, WIFIA looks poised for long-term success. But the program could also be a very…
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EPA rule to reduce lead plumbing materials finalized
In July, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule to reduce lead in plumbing materials used in…
EPA announces $6 billion in WIFIA funds for water projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the 2020 notice of funding availability under its Water Infrastructure Finance and…
House FY21 spending bill includes no new direct WIFIA appropriations
As the start of the federal Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) rapidly approaches on October 1st, the U.S. House has begun…
San Francisco gets $513 million WIFIA loan for wastewater
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a $513 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to…
EPA releases financial impact tool for water utilities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a new tool to help water utilities assess the financial impact of…
Associations support positive regulatory determination on PFAS
Nine leading water associations are urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to use “sound science and robust analyses” as it…
EPA urges states to support water, wastewater operations amid coronavirus crisis
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler sent a letter to governors in all 50 states, territories and Washington, D.C. on…
Deane returns to EPA to head up Clean Water SRF program
Michael Deane, former associate assistant administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water, announced he has returned…
Orange County commends collaboration on water reuse plan
The Orange County Water District (OCWD) applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for releasing the National Water Reuse Action…