Water
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EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Local Water Infrastructure Projects Across the Nation
Today, at the 2026 Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities (CIFA) Summit on Water Infrastructure, EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer helped recognize 48 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation.
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EPA, FBI, CISA, NSA Issue Joint Cybersecurity Advisory to Water System Regarding Iranian-Affiliated Cyber Attacks
Advisory contains information to promote resilience, ensure safety of Americans drinking water
EPA, FBI, CISA and NSA issued a joint advisory warning to U.S. organizations, including those in the water sector, for an urgent and ongoing Iranian-affiliated cybersecurity threat.
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EPA Announces $34 Million WIFIA Loan to Improve Stormwater Management in San Mateo County, California
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $34 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Daly City Joint Powers Financing Authority to increase the capacity of its stormwater management system.
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EPA Announces $34 Million WIFIA Loan to Improve Stormwater Management in San Mateo County, California
EPA announced a $34 million WIFIA loan to the Daly City Joint Powers Financing Authority to increase the capacity of its stormwater management system to reduce the risk of flooding that impacts communities in San Mateo County, California.
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EPA’s Research Vessel Lake Guardian Begins Annual Sampling of Great Lakes
On April 4, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) largest research vessel, the R/V Lake Guardian, began its annual water quality monitoring of the Great Lakes. The data collected help EPA and partner agencies assess ecosystem stressors...
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EPA Recognizes New England Wastewater Professionals and Facilities for Excellence
2025 Awardees Span Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont
EPA recently awarded its 2025 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to seven wastewater facilities and professionals in New England to highlight their commitment to improving water quality and protecting human health and the environment.
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EPA Concludes Drinking Water Has Been Free of Fuel Contamination Since 2022, in Wake of Red Hill Release
Following rigorous assessment of public water systems impacted by 2021 Red Hill fuel release, EPA issues final drinking water report
U.S. EPA is releasing its final drinking water report on the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) and Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR) public water systems, which were impacted by the 2021 fuel release from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.
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EPA Takes Bold Action to Ensure Drinking Water is Safe from Microplastics, Pharmaceuticals, and Potential Hidden Contaminants
Historic Step for MAHA Movement: For the first time, EPA targets microplastics and pharmaceuticals as priority drinking water threat groups
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a landmark set of actions to safeguard the nation's drinking water from microplastics, pharmaceuticals, forever chemicals, and dozens of other contaminants.
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EPA Resumes Contaminated Sediment Cleanup in Detroit’s Lower Rouge River Old Channel
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency resumed dredging contaminated sediment from the Lower Rouge River Old Channel in Detroit, Michigan. The dredging marks the final phase of an $84 million, multi-year project.
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EPA Announces $610 Million Loan to Provide a Reliable Source of Drinking Water to Northeastern Illinois Communities
EPA announced a $610 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Grand Prairie Water Commission, which serves six communities in northeastern Illinois.
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EPA Invites Public Feedback on Key Tool that Supports Water Affordability, Strengthens Practical Clean Water Act Implementation
EPA is seeking public input on its Clean Water Act Financial Capability Assessment (FCA) guidance.
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EPA awards $1,687,013,000 to Florida for water infrastructure resiliency
EPA awards $1,687,013,000 to Florida for water infrastructure resiliency
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EPA Transfers Oversight of Oil Recovery and Cleanup Operations in Kingman County to State Regulators
EPA has transferred the oversight of remaining oil recovery and cleanup operations of the crude oil discharge that impacted an unnamed tributary and the Chikaskia River in south central Kansas to KDHE and KCC.
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EPA Proposes Plan to Step Up Groundwater Cleanup at San Fernando Valley Superfund Site, Increasing Supply of Safe Drinking Water
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a proposed plan to address a contaminated groundwater plume at the San Fernando Valley (Area 2) Superfund site, located near Glendale, CA. EPA is seeking public input on the plan through April 14th.
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EPA Proposes to Give Colorado Primacy to Protect Underground Water Resources
Keeping promise to fast track UIC permitting, expand cooperative federalism, bolster energy dominance
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its proposed approval of the state of Colorado’s request to administer permitting for Class VI underground injection wells (UIC) under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
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ICYMI: EPA Leads Update on Response to Potomac Interceptor Collapse
EPA Senior Response Officer and Assistant Administrator for Water Jessica Kramer provided an update at a press conference on the coordinated federal response to the Potomac Interceptor collapse and resulting sewage crisis.
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EPA announces $38M WIFIA loan to expand drinking water services in Park City, Utah, in advance of 2034 Olympic/Paralympic Games
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a $38 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District serving the Park City area of Summit County Utah.
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EPA Mid-Atlantic Administrator Highlights Water Quality Improvements Across State College, Harrisburg
EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey completed a multi-day trip in Pennsylvania across Lancaster, Dauphin, and Centre counties to view, tour, and discuss water quality projects, research, and infrastructure.
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EPA to Take Over Potomac River Water Quality Sampling Near Interceptor Site
Today, as part of the ongoing federal response to the Potomac Interceptor collapse, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will assume responsibility for water quality sampling previously conducted by the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE).
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EPA Announces Funding for States to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Child Care Facilities
EPA News Release: EPA Announces Funding for States to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Child Care Facilities