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CLEAN WATER CURRENT – May 17, 2013

2012 NACWA Index Finds that Sewer Charge Increases Again Outpace Inflation

The results from NACWA’s 2012 Service Charge Index survey are now available. » Read more Members Only

Farm Bill Passes Senate Committee with Key Water-Related Provisions

The Senate Agriculture Committee approved a new, five-year Farm Bill, The Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 (S. 954). » Read more Members Only

NACWA Holds Successful Pretreatment & Pollution Prevention Workshop

Over 160 pretreatment professionals convened this week at NACWA’s 2013 National Pretreatment & Pollution Prevention Workshop featuring sessions with key EPA enforcement and regulatory staff, and discussions on emerging trends in pretreatment programs across the country. » Read more Members Only

Senate Passes Water Resources Development Act

The Senate passed S. 601, The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which authorizes eighteen flood control projects for the Army Corps of Engineers. » Read more Members Only

NACWA Hosts Meeting with Municipal Groups, Focus is on Collaborative Advocacy

NACWA hosted a meeting this week with key municipal organizations to discuss the Association’s priorities and identify ways the organizations can work together to accomplish shared regulatory, legislative and legal goals. » Read more Members Only

Advocacy Alerts

The Tax-Exempt Status of Municipal Bonds is Being Threatened, We Need Your Help!

The Obama Administration's Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Budget request includes a proposal to implement a 29 percent benefit cap on tax-exempt municipal bond interest for high income taxpayers. » Read more Members Only

Obama Administration Makes FY2014 Budget Request: SRF Programs See Cuts, Tax-Exempt Status of Municipal Bonds Threatened

The Obama Administration announced its Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 budget request today, which includes a funding request of $8.2 billion for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). » Read more Members Only