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Water Technology and Innovation

  • The Water Sector’s Market Opportunities

    Numerous types of water management challenges pose opportunities for private and public innovators to develop lasting market-based solutions. To accelerate development of solutions, the EPA has identified 10 market opportunities.

    • Learn more about the market opportunities
  • Using Technology to Tackle Water Challenges

    Forward-thinking applications of new and old technologies for water treatment, monitoring, and resource recovery are helping communities meet their water and energy goals.

    • Read about examples of water innovation
  • Market Opportunities at Work: Green Infrastructure

    Green Infrastructure is helping America better manage stormwater and flooding while replenishing natural systems, expanding urban habitat, and providing a means of community revitalization.

    • Refer to an example of green infrastructure community planning and design in Puerto Rico
  • Water Innovation is a Win-Win

    Innovation - applying new tools and approaches to help solve challenges in water quality, quantity, reliability, and affordability - results in economic and environmental wins.

    • Read EPA publications on water technology and innovation

News from the Water Sector

  • Milwaukee MMSD Partners with Beijing on Sponge Cities Program
  • Winners Announced in Lake Erie “Internet of H2O” Competition
  • Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays’ Innovative Technology Fund
  • Water Sector Organizations Highlight 5 Priorities for the Nation’s Water Infrastructure

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Applying Water Innovation

  • Photo of an active wastewater treatment tank.

    Wastewater treatment facility, Bath, NY. Photo credit: Jason Turgeon, EPA Region 1

    To better understand real-world perspectives on the effectiveness of co-digestion as an energy recovery strategy, EPA is preparing to engage several wastewater treatment plants in voluntary dialogs about their experiences. The resulting technology assessment report will summarize their viewpoints on implementation, performance, financial implications, and lessons learned.

    Learn about Generating Energy from Wastewater

  • Map showing the twenty-eight locations that received EPA’s PISCES Program recognition in 2017. Exceptional Projects were selected in Arkansas, Delaware, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Washington; Honorable Mentions in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, New Jersey, and W

    EPA’s Clean Water SRF 2017 PISCES Program recognitions by location.

    The SRF gives states the flexibility to fund projects that address the highest-priority needs of their communities. Eleven categories of water infrastructure projects are eligible for SRF funding as well as a variety of types of funding assistance. SRF assistance is provided directly by state environmental agencies; instructions on how to apply can be found at local Clean Water SRF websites.

    Learn about EPA’s Recognition Program for Innovative Water Infrastructure Projects

  • LIFT test bed network sample map

    Adopting new technologies can seem risky with a minimal track record. The FAST Water Network gives technology developers a chance by offering space to conduct pilot projects.

    Learn about Technology Commercialization

  • Puerto Rico urban water infrastructure meeting

    Solutions to urban runoff and flooding for one city might not be a good fit for the next. EPA facilitates workshops to help ensure communities support solutions that are environmentally effective.

    Learn about Innovations in Green Infrastructure

  • Water clusters header

    Good things happen when those affected by water decisions meet in a collaborative way. EPA helps stakeholders form "clusters" that take on the challenges of tomorrow.

    Learn about Economic Impact

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Last updated on May 2, 2022
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