On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, President Biden released his Build Back Better plan, outlining his vision for mobilizing the country to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure, improve economic competitiveness, and address climate change. In its plan, the Administration has proposed a total of $111 billion dollars in clean water and drinking water investments.

Congress and the Biden Administration ramped up their focus on a comprehensive infrastructure and investment bill this week.

The U.S. Senate confirmed Michael Regan March 10 as the newest EPA Administrator in a 66-34 vote. NACWA sent a letter congratulating Mr. Regan on his new role and shared with him our key priority issues.

Water and wastewater utilities are facing increasing security threats from outside parties to both their cyber platforms and critical infrastructure. News reports abound detailing events such as ransomware attacks on wastewater utility records, attempts by hackers to remotely poison water supplies, and intimidation of utility workers at treatment facilities by armed activists.

Water Week 2021 (April 25 to May 1) is just around the corner, and even though it will be a virtual event this year there are still lots of opportunities for you to engage!