EPA, Army propose delay to WOTUS rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of the Army are proposing to amend the effective date of…
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EPA backs Pennsylvania’s $141 million water quality improvement plan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has approved and helped fund a $141 million plan by Pennsylvania to implement…
Trump nominates Wheeler for EPA Deputy Administrator
President Donald Trump has announced Andrew Wheeler as his nominee for EPA Deputy Administrator, the number two position at the…
Office of Water nominee Ross testifies before Senate
At a Senate committee hearing on Oct. 4, David Ross, President Trump’s nominee to lead the EPA’s Office of Water, testified on…
House approves FY18 spending bill, EPA cuts
The House of Representatives this month passed an omnibus appropriations bill that, if enacted, would provide funding for the U.S….
Revised consent decree requires Baltimore to address SSOs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Maryland Department of the Environment announced that a revised amended consent decree to…
Water utilities recognized for sustainable, future-focused innovations
Several water sector associations are recognizing 25 water utilities for their leadership in community engagement, watershed stewardship and recovery of…
EPA outlines new requirements for lead outreach
A new strategic plan released by the U.S. EPA outlines the process for EPA, primacy agencies and drinking water utilities to “provide…
EPA selects 12 entities for first WIFIA applications
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has invited 12 projects in nine states to apply for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation…
House panel approves 6.5 percent EPA cut
The House Appropriations Committee has approved an FY18 spending bill that would cut EPA’s funding by 6.5 percent next year….