This afternoon, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law, enacting some of the most historic climate-related provisions in Congressional history, packaged with significant health care and tax provisions.

The Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA) in South Carolina devised a creative solution to address the ongoing employment challenges it encounters in two entry-level departments, as well as encourage more community interest in clean water careers. BJWSA’s customer service and field operations departments often provide a steppingstone to internal promotions. While providing a pipeline of employees for other parts of the utility, these departments were left in a constant state of hiring new staff.

NACWA sent a letter to senior EPA Office of Water staff on August 8 outlining continued concerns with the Agency’s proposed Financial Capability Guidance (FCA) that was published in draft form earlier this year and asking for additional changes before it is finalized.