Clean Water Current Archive

(July 31, 2018) – The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman, Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA), released a legislative discussion draft last week for an infrastructure package focused on water and transportation sectors. The release of this House majority proposal comes at a time when the Senate is considering its Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) package, which encompasses Army Corps of Engineers, clean water and drinking water authorizations and provisions.

After EPA hosted the PFAS National Leadership Summit and Engagement in Washington DC last May, the Agency requested public comments on how to manage per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the growing suite of similarly related chemical constituents.

NACWA’s Stormwater Management Committee held a conference call with members on July 18 to discuss a several issues of concern to stormwater managers.

The next edition of NACWA's free Hot Topics in Clean Water Law Webinar series will be held on September 12, from 2:00-3:30 PM ET. Save the date!

Water and wastewater utility professionals will gather in Washington DC on August 6-7, for a unique glimpse into the most important and challenging issues associated with affordability, and a pointed discussion with expert thought leaders on how to best address these issues.

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on July 11, entitled “The Long-term value to U.S. Taxpayers of Low-cost Federal Infrastructure Loans.”