EPA Announces $441 Million WIFIA Loan to Modernize Wastewater Infrastructure in Los Angeles County, California
Nationally, 81 WIFIA loans are financing over $31 billion in water infrastructure upgrades, creating 93,000 jobs May 11, 2022 Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $441 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (Sanitation Districts) to support the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant […]
EPA Recognizes Two Organizations in Des Moines as ENERGY STAR Award Winners
Des Moines Public Schools and Principal Real Estate Investors earn recognition May 5, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (MAY 5, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are announcing the winners of the 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards. In the state of Iowa, EPA recognizes Des Moines Public Schools and Principal […]
Statement from EPA’s Southeast Region Regarding the Manatee Deaths in Florida
May 10, 2022 ATLANTA (May 10, 2022) — Today, EPA’s Southeast region held a press call reaffirming the agency’s commitment to improving water quality in and around the Indian River Lagoon. The EPA recognizes that manatees are a keystone species for the coastal ecosystem, and their health and behavior are alerting us to water quality changes. “The EPA is very concerned that […]
EPA Recognizes Koch Industries Incorporated as ENERGY STAR Award Winner
May 5, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (MAY 5, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are announcing the winners of the 2022 ENERGY STAR Awards. In the state of Kansas, EPA recognizes Koch Industries Incorporated in the Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence category. “We know it’s going […]
EPA Seeks Input from Small Businesses, Towns, and Organizations on Forthcoming Lead and Copper Rule Improvements Proposal
May 4, 2022 WASHINGTON (May 4, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting small businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations to participate as Small Entity Representatives for a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel related to the development of the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). This rule will be essential to strengthening the […]
EPA order enforces trash prevention safeguards in Montebello, protecting Los Angeles waterways
May 9, 2022 MONTEBELLO, Calif. (May 5, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the City of Montebello, CA have entered into an Administrative Order on Consent to assist the city in complying with its municipal stormwater sewer system permit. This action will help the city achieve compliance with the Clean Water Act with […]
EPA and Army Host Midwest-Focused Virtual Regional WOTUS Roundtable
May 6, 2022 WASHINGTON (May 6, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of the Army (Army) (together, the agencies) will host a virtual Midwest-focused regional roundtable on “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) on May 9, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. central time. The virtual roundtable hosted by the agencies was […]
EPA and Cajon Valley Union School District Celebrate Zero Emission Buses
Electric buses will reduce diesel emissions and protect children’s health May 6, 2022 El Cajon, CA (May 6, 2022) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe joined Cajon Valley Union School District (CVUSD) at an event to celebrate the adoption of zero emission battery-electric school buses that will reduce diesel emissions […]
EPA Announces $65 Million in WIFIA Loans to Modernize Water Infrastructure in Multnomah County, Oregon
Nationally, 80 WIFIA loans are financing over $30 billion in water infrastructure upgrades, creating 90,000 jobs May 9, 2022 WASHINGTON (May 9, 2022) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans totaling $65 million to the Rockwood Water People’s Utility District and the City of Gresham, Oregon to […]
EPA Announces $22 Million WIFIA Loan to Modernize Wastewater Infrastructure in Englewood, Colorado
Nationally, 78 WIFIA loans are financing over $30 billion in water infrastructure upgrades, creating nearly 90,000 jobs May 6, 2022 WASHINGTON (May 6, 2022) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $22 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the City of Englewood, Colorado to support the One Water Modernization […]