EPA begins evaluation of five ‘harmful chemicals’ including vinyl chloride
In July, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to designate five chemicals as High-Priority Substances for risk evaluation under…
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EPA awards $25 million in new grants for drinking water projects
In August, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $25.5 million in grants through a new program to support drinking…
House subcommittee approves EPA cuts as Senate urges level funding
In June, a House Appropriations Subcommittee approved a spending proposal for FY25 that would cut the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) budget…
EPA announces WIFIA loan to help ‘drought-proof’ California water district
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a $14.8 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to Palmdale…
EPA modifies CSO settlement with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
In July, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed modification to the 2011 settlement with the…
EPA invests $20 million in water workforce training, development
In July, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPS) committed to providing more than $20 million to 13 workforce development organizations…
House subcommittee proposal would slash EPA budget by 20 percent
In June, a House Appropriations Subcommittee approved a spending proposal for FY25 that would cut the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s…
EPA: WaterSense-labeled products helped save 1 trillion gallons in 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program was developed as a mechanism for consumers and businesses to help conserve water….
Biden-Harris admin directs $225 million in water funds to Tribes, Alaska Native Villages
The Joe Biden administration recently announced more than $225 million in funding to improve access to safe and reliable drinking…
EPA orders California water company to comply with Safe Drinking Water Act
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in May issued a Unilateral Administrative Order to the Havasu Water Company in Needles,…