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Ground Water and Drinking Water

  • Proposed PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation

    On March 14, 2023, EPA announced the proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS. Learn more. 

  • Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators

    January 27, 2023 - EPA is collaborating with state partners in a new water technical assistance initiative called Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators.  Learn more.

  • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

    The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law delivers more than $50 billion to EPA to improve our nation’s drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Learn more.

    • Read EPA's memorandum for collaborative implementation of $43 billion in water infrastructure funding. 

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Have a question? Contact the EPA's Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.

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Last updated on March 14, 2023
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