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America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018: Spill Notification and Access to Chemical Inventory Data

On October 23, 2018, America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) was signed into law, amending the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). The attached fact sheet provides an overview of these amendments to EPCRA, which require that:

  • Community water systems receive prompt notification of releases that are reportable under EPCRA, section 304.
  • Community water systems are given access to hazardous chemical inventory data that is reported under EPCRA, section 312.
  • Amendments to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act – America’s Water Infrastructure Act: A Guide for Community Water Systems and State Drinking Water Primacy Agencies (pdf) (269.55 KB)
  • AWIA Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) (582.24 KB)
  • Water Resilience Home
  • America's Water Infrastructure Act Risk Assessment and Emergency Response Plan Requirements
  • Learn about AWIA Section 2018, Spill Notifications
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Last updated on December 22, 2022
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