EPA Recognizes South Windsor, Conn. Wastewater Treatment Operator for Excellence
February 22, 2022 BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New England Office recently awarded a 2021 Regional Wastewater Treatment Award to the Town of South Windsor’s wastewater treatment plant operator for his commitment to improving water quality. EPA New England’s Regional Wastewater Awards Program recognizes and honors the employees of publicly owned wastewater […]
EPA Issues Power Plant Emissions Data for 2021
February 18, 2022 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released publicly available, annual data on 2021 emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOX), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon dioxide (CO2), and mercury from power plants in the lower 48 states. Emissions in 2021 were higher than 2020, reflecting a rebound in coal-fired generation as natural gas […]
EPA Announces Availability of $20 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water
February 18, 2022 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $20 million in available grant funding to assist communities and schools with removing sources of lead in drinking water. This grant funding, and additional funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will help make rapid progress on the goal of addressing lead and removing lead […]
Chemical Hazard Reporting & Planning Enforcement Actions by EPA Region 10 in 2021
February 16, 2022 Seattle (February 16, 2022) – In 2021 the Region 10 office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – which enforces federal environmental laws in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington – completed the following six enforcement cases for violations of Section 312 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. EPCRA provides […]
EPA Recognizes 49 Water Infrastructure Projects for Excellence; Winners from Marana and Flagstaff, Arizona
February 17, 2022 EPA Recognizes 49 Water Infrastructure Projects for Excellence; Winners from Marana and Flagstaff, Arizona ARIZONA (Feb. 17, 2022) – Earlier this week, at a virtual roundtable with state and community representatives, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored 49 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund […]
Clark County Completes Laughlin Lagoon Wetland Conservation Measures, Protecting Colorado River
February 17, 2022 LAS VEGAS — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Clark County Department of Public Works has completed implementing wetlands conservation measures at Laughlin Lagoon in full compliance with a 2020 agreement. That agreement resulted from unpermitted discharges of dredged material into the lagoon by Clark County. The lagoon is part […]
EPA honors Nisqually Tribe and partners with national award for innovative watershed collaboration
February 16, 2022 SEATTLE (Feb. 16, 2022) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is presenting the 2021 George F. Ames Performance and Innovation in the SRF Creating Environmental Success (PISCES) Award for Excellence in Community Engagement to the Nisqually Indian Tribe. The tribe created an innovative partnership and used funding from the Clean Water State […]
EPA Recognizes 49 Water Infrastructure Projects for Excellence and Innovation
4 Honorable Mentions in Southeast Region February 16, 2022 ATLANTA (Feb. 16, 2022) – Today, at a virtual roundtable with state and community representatives, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored 49 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) and Drinking Water SRF programs. These exemplary projects demonstrate […]
EPA Recognizes ReHarvest Partners for Excellence and Innovation in Financing Projects to Improve Iowa Water Quality
Two rural Kansas water infrastructure projects receive honorable mentions February 16, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 16, 2022) – Today, at a virtual roundtable with state and community representatives, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored 49 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) and Drinking Water SRF programs. […]
EPA Proposes Guidance to Support Water Affordability and Clean Water Act Implementation
February 16, 2022 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its Proposed 2022 Clean Water Act (CWA) Financial Capability Assessment (FCA) Guidance for public comment. The proposed guidance outlines strategies for communities to support affordable utility rates while planning investments in water infrastructure that are essential for CWA implementation. “EPA is committed to […]