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Drinking Water and Wastewater Resilience

  • Cybersecurity in Sanitary Surveys

    EPA is committed to protecting our water systems.  This commitment is now further enhanced by including the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity into sanitary surveys.

    Learn more about cybersecurity in sanitary surveys

  • The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Water Utilities

    With support from EPA’s Creating Resilient Water Utilities initiative, water systems can access water infrastructure funding and improve community climate resilience using government funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

  • America's Water Infrastructure Act

    Find out about new risk assessment and emergency response plan requirements 

  • Safe Drinking Water Act Section 1441 and the Defense Production Act

    Find out about relief options for water utilities experiencing chemical shortages.

What's New? Statement by Administrator Regan on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and Fact Sheet on EPA & The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. View videos on how to access water infrastructure funding and improve community climate resilience through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Not sure where to start?

  • Launch the Route to Resilience
  • Explore AWIA Section 2018 requirements
  • Learn Water Resilience Basics
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Last updated on March 3, 2023
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