Experts, Industry Leaders, Decision Makers Meet to Discuss World’s Water Problems
Water problems discussed at an annual event called World Water Week in Stockholm…
European Union supports Ghana with 23 million euros water projects
the projects will increase access to potable water by the rural communities thereby helping reduce the incidence of guinea worm infestation, which has reduced to eight cases since July this year…
Eight Drinking Water Systems in Alaska are in violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act
The systems violated the Safe Drinking Water Act and the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations…
EPA Changes to Kentucky Coal Mine Permit Protect Water Quality and the Environment
EPAwith U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Czar Coal Corporation resulted in protections against environmental impacts consistent with the Clean Water Act…
Consumers Save Money, Water with EPA’s WaterSense Program
EPA’s WaterSense program helped consumers save more than 36 billion gallons of water and $267 million on their water and sewer bills…
Cotulla Wastewater Treatment Plant receives $485,000 to improve water quality
The focus of the grant will entail updating the electrical system, replacing various valves in the treatment processor and upgrades to the pretreatment facilities…
Latest summary of EPA actions to ensure safe drinking water in Utah
An administrative order requires the public water system to comply with the drinking water regulations and includes action items for returning to compliance…
Civil Enforcement Actions Taken against Beef Feedlots in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska for Violations of Clean Water Act
part of an increased emphasis aimed at ending harmful discharges of pollutants from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) into the region’s rivers and streams…
Groundwater Availability Detailed in California’s Central Valley
Three-dimensional modeling provides picture of how water flows below ground and how it relates to surface-water in rivers and canals in California’s Central Valley…
$90 Million in Recovery Act Funds to Bolster Water Services in Indian Country and Create Jobs
The funds will be invested in ’shovel ready’ infrastructure projects designed to better protect human and environmental health in Indian Country and create jobs…
U.S. EPA Takes New Steps to Improve Water Quality
Jackson calls for stronger enforcement performance at federal and state levels and a transformation of EPA’s water quality and compliance information systems…
EPA’s First-ever Water Quality Video Contest Recognizes Four Submissions From the Southeast
Video topics included low impact development, wetlands, marine debris, watershed management, water quality monitoring, polluted runoff, and other water-related issues…
EPA Announces $19,239,100 Recovery Act Funds for Wastewater Infrastructure Projects in Delaware to Boost Economy, Create Jobs and Protect the Environment
Money will help state and local governments finance many overdue improvements to wastewater projects essential to protecting public health and the environment…
American Rivers calls for water management overhaul, supports disaster relief on eve of Secretary Salazar’s visit to Fresno
American Rivers called for fundamental changes to way water is managed in Sacramento-San Joaquin river system to improve conditions for farms, fisheries and the environment…
EPA estimates potential gap between future needs and current spending for wastewater infrastructure of $150 billion to $400 billion over next decade
A number of entities are involved in planning, financing, building, and operating this infrastructure…
Agriculture’s Vilsack Announces $123 Million for Rural Water Projects in 24 States
The projects will help provide safe drinking water and improved wastewater treatment systems for rural towns and communities in 24 states…
Senate EPW Committee Approves Important Clean Water Bills
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, made the following remarks regarding six bills approved by the Committee in a full committee business meeting today…
EPA Announces More Than $185 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Massachusetts Water Infrastructure Projects
The influx of Recovery Act funds will help create jobs and local economies, while jump-starting efforts to improve aging drinking water and wastewater…
EPA Announces $25 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Wastewater Infrastructure Projects in Colorado to Boost Economy, Create Jobs and Protect the Environment
The Recovery funds will help the state finance many of the overdue improvements to wastewater projects essential to protecting public health and environment…
Federal Regulators and Washington State to Collaborate on Water Power
The agreement specifically applies to “hydrokinetic” projects, which draw on the movement of water from waves, tides, or currents…
