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EPA recognizes 2018 WaterSense partners

EPA recognizes 2018 WaterSense partners

October 8, 2018 at 6:00 am 0 comments

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is honoring 20 water utilities, manufacturers, builders and organizations for protecting the environment by creating and promoting WaterSense-labeled fixtures, homes and programs. EPA’s WaterSense partners have helped Americans save more than 2.7 trillion gallons of water and $63.8 billionRead More

House approves FY18 spending bill, EPA cuts

House approves FY18 spending bill, EPA cuts

September 19, 2017 at 4:10 pm 0 comments

The House of Representatives this month passed an omnibus appropriations bill that, if enacted, would provide funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a range of other federal departments and agencies for the duration of the 2018 fiscal year. But the bill isRead More

EPA’s water funding programs maintain current levels amid Trump budget cuts

EPA’s water funding programs maintain current levels amid Trump budget cuts

May 30, 2017 at 7:15 am 0 comments

The FY18 budget plan released by President Donald Trump in May would reduce EPA funding by 31 percent across the board by slashing programs and cutting staff, but the plan would maintain current funding levels for the agency’s water infrastructure financing programs. The proposal marks justRead More

Water sector to Pruitt: Continue funding for WaterSense

Water sector to Pruitt: Continue funding for WaterSense

May 4, 2017 at 8:30 am 0 comments

In April, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) cosigned two separate letters addressed to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt, asking that he continue funding for the agency’s WaterSense program. The first letter is under the banner of the Alliance for Water Efficiency, andRead More

EPA Recognizes 2016 WaterSense Partners of the Year

EPA Recognizes 2016 WaterSense Partners of the Year

October 10, 2016 at 11:26 am 0 comments

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is honoring 20 businesses, municipalities, utilities and organizations for their commitment to protecting the environment through water efficiency. This year, EPA is marking the tenth anniversary of its WaterSense program, which EPA says has helped Americans save more than 1.5Read More