U.S. EPA
U.S. EPA is a public administration that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
EPA approves $240m in WIFIA loans to strengthen water infrastructure in Oregon and Washington
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing its approval of three Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans totaling $240 million. These loans will improve vital water infrastructure in Northwest Oregon; the City of Medford, Oregon; and King County, Washington. EPA is committed to ensuring that every American has access to safe and reliable […]
Fort Worth, Texas to receive more than $351 million from EPA for water & recycling infrastructure
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced over $351 million in funding for the city of Fort Worth, Texas. The funds include an approved loan of $347 million from the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program and selection of Fort Worth to receive $4,817,344 million from the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) […]
EPA rolls out $7 billion WIFIA funds and five loan approvals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $6.5 billion in Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) funding available for water systems, with an additional $550 million available to states. Interested entities can apply for this funding through a rolling application process. The agency is also announcing approval of five new WIFIA loans that will […]
EPA unveils $3 billion to help states remove lead from drinking water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3 billion in new funding for states through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs to reduce exposure to lead in drinking water. EPA conducted a thorough review of previously awarded funding and assessed updated lead service line data to increase accountability and ensure funds are properly distributed to […]
EPA proposes comprehensive updates to PFAS reporting requirements to reduce regulatory burden
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposal to improve the scope of its perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to make them more practical and implementable and reduce unnecessary, or potentially duplicative, reporting requirements for businesses while maintaining the ability to obtain important use and safety information […]
EPA unveils new tools to bolster cyber resilience and safeguard water systems
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new and updated planning tools that water systems across the country can use to help prevent and respond to cybersecurity incidents. These tools will help all public water systems protect access to safe water and aid systems conducting risk and emergency planning for cybersecurity. “Strengthening cybersecurity for the U.S. […]
EPA awards $337M to NC for water infrastructure resiliency and hurricane damage repair
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a total of $337 million for North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. EPA allocated $276 million in additional supplemental appropriation funds under Title VI of the Clean Water Act to improve water infrastructure resiliency. This follows $409 million appropriated in July for drinking water infrastructure improvements. […]
EPA allocates over $409 million to North Carolina for disaster-ready drinking water systems
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has allocated $409.4 million to North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for public water systems to improve local drinking water utility infrastructure so their systems can better withstand natural disasters. “In February, I visited communities in Asheville to witness firsthand the crucial role drinking water utilities have in […]
EPA offers $9 million to safeguard drinking water from natural hazards and cybersecurity threats
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $9 million in grant funding for midsize and large water systems to help protect drinking water from cybersecurity threats and improve resiliency for extreme weather events. The agency is also publishing a report highlighting 10 recommendations to strengthen resiliency to cyberattacks in the water sector. “Drinking water and wastewater systems play a foundational role in EPA’s Powering […]