Post Tagged with: "EPA"

EPA directs $227 million to Tribes, Alaska Native Villages

EPA directs $227 million to Tribes, Alaska Native Villages

Water Finance July 9, 2026 at 2:05 pm

In June, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $227 million in funding for American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages to improve drinking water and wastewater services. EPA said the funding will help Tribal communities access safe and reliable drinking water andRead More

EPA to release draft guidance for PFAS in biosolids for public comment

EPA to release draft guidance for PFAS in biosolids for public comment

Water Management July 7, 2026 at 11:05 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it will release a draft guidance to help wastewater utilities, landowners and the public reduce risk from PFOA and PFOS in biosolids. EPA said it is taking a radically transparent approach by ensuring robust input is gathered toRead More

EPA waiving WIFIA fees for small communities

EPA waiving WIFIA fees for small communities

Washington Report, Water Finance July 2, 2026 at 9:05 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will be waiving fees for small communities who apply for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. EPA said waiving WIFIA application and credit processing fees would clear a “notableRead More

EPA releases draft UCMR 6

EPA releases draft UCMR 6

Water Management July 1, 2026 at 10:15 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing monitoring requirements for 30 unregulated contaminants in the Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6). The Safe Drinking Water Act requires that once every five years, EPA issue a list of unregulated contaminants to be monitored byRead More

New grant funding available for small, rural, Tribal communities

New grant funding available for small, rural, Tribal communities

Newsletter, Public Utility Finance, Water Finance June 19, 2026 at 1:15 pm

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $25.5 million in grant funding for technical assistance providers to help small, rural, and Tribal communities address wastewater infrastructure challenges to protect human health and comply with the Clean Water Act. EPA said the workRead More

Nebraska city uses $40 million WIFIA loan to expand wastewater services

Nebraska city uses $40 million WIFIA loan to expand wastewater services

Newsletter, Water Finance June 9, 2026 at 9:15 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection announced a $40 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan for South Sioux City, Nebraska, to support upgrades and expansions to its wastewater treatment facility. This loan will help the city install new systems to treat wastewater, reducing costsRead More

EPA completes remediation of Potomac Interceptor

EPA completes remediation of Potomac Interceptor

Washington Report, Water Management May 27, 2026 at 9:05 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it has accomplished its remediation of the Potomac Interceptor collapse and fully demobilized the federal presence onsite. On March 14, wastewater flow was restored to the Potomac Interceptor a full week ahead of schedule, allowing ongoing work to focus onRead More

EPA extends PFAS compliance deadline in new proposals

EPA extends PFAS compliance deadline in new proposals

Washington Report, Water Management May 19, 2026 at 11:15 am

On May 18, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released two new proposals impacting compliance with the agency’s National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The new proposals are the Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFAS National Primary DrinkingRead More

EPA announces new selections to Science Advisory Board

EPA announces new selections to Science Advisory Board

Washington Report, Water Management May 18, 2026 at 9:15 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the selection of new members to its Science Advisory Board (SAB), which provides expert scientific advice to EPA leadership. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the new selections in April. EPA said the well-qualified experts come from aRead More

EPA launches WRAP 2.0 water reuse initiative

EPA launches WRAP 2.0 water reuse initiative

Water Management April 30, 2026 at 9:05 am

In April, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin launched the Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP) 2.0, a revamped effort from the first Trump administration to accelerate water reuse in the United States. In 2020, the first Trump Administration launched WRAP in partnership with keyRead More