EPA launches PFAS technical assistance for small communities
In November, as part of its Water Technical Assistance (WaterTAP) program, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched a new, no-cost…
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‘Systemic flaws’: EPA Inspector General raises concerns over distribution of BIL money
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General in October issued a report identifying nearly $1 billion in questioned costs and…
Asheville’s water ‘substantially restored’ following Helene, boil advisory still in effect
Officials have been working to restore water service to parts of western North Carolina including in the City of Asheville…
Associations file opening brief in PFAS case
On Oct. 7, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) filed the organizations’ opening…
WaterISAC, EPA release joint bulletin for security, resilience info sharing
WaterISAC and the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the release of a new, joint information bulletin for water…
EPA: Community input needed for Jackson drinking water system
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will hold public meetings to get community input on mid-…
EPA to provide technical assistance to rural, small and Tribal communities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the availability of $49 million in new technical assistance funding to help…
AWWA updates national PFAS cost estimates
In April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new monitoring data for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from…
EPA announces $7.5 billion in loans available
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in early September announced the availability of $7.5 billion of Water Infrastructure Finance and…
EPA awards grants for lead pipe replacement in schools, childcare facilities
In August, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $26 million in funding to help protect children from lead in…