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‘FLUSHABLE’ WIPES NEARLY CAUSE SEWER SYSTEM SHUTDOWN
June 23, 2022 -
‘5 gallon bucket’ worth of flushable wipes almost shut down sewer system in Arkansas town
June 23, 2022 -
Oregon wastewater data shows far more people have COVID than is apparent through testing
June 23, 2022 -
House Appropriators Release 2023 Energy and Water Funding Bill
June 23, 2022The U.S. House Appropriations Committee released its plan on June 20 to fund Interior, Environment and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, which begins on October 1, 2022. The bill included funding for EPA, Department of Interior, Department of Energy, and the Fish and Wildlife Service, among other related agencies. -
Revised Federal Regulatory Agenda Includes Updates on EPA Actions
June 23, 2022The White House released its newest Unified Agenda on June 21, listing the status and expected timing for its regulatory actions at all federal agencies. -
NACWA Files Comments Supporting Mail-Back Envelopes with Opioid Prescriptions
June 23, 2022NACWA submitted comments on June 21 supporting Food and Drug Administration (FDA) action to require that mail-back envelopes be dispensed with opioid pain medications. The envelopes would provide patients a safe, convenient method for disposing of unused medications. -
NACWA Urges Continuation of Denver Lead Reduction Program
June 23, 2022NACWA submitted a letter June 16 asking EPA Region 8 to extend Denver Water’s Lead Reduction Program for its full 15-year term. -
EPA to Host Webinar Highlighting BIL Funding Resources, Impacts
June 23, 2022EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center is hosting a webinar on July 13 for communities to learn more about how Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding can improve water and wastewater infrastructure. -
Wastewater COVID-19 levels falling across Minnesota
June 17, 2022 -
Pennsylvania American seeks a 25% increase in water and sewer bills
June 17, 2022 -
Water Leaders Launch New Center to Accelerate Action on Global Water and Sustainability Challenges
June 16, 2022 -
3 things to know about the massive new tunnel now operating deep under Louisville
June 16, 2022 -
EPA finds no safe level for two toxic 'forever chemicals,' found in many U.S. water systems
June 16, 2022 -
‘Forever chemical’ response may push costs to water utilities
June 16, 2022 -
Over $6 million earmarked for drinking water, wastewater projects in NH
June 16, 2022 -
EPA warns toxic ‘forever chemicals’ more dangerous than once thought
June 16, 2022 -
More COVID-19 being detected in wastewater in Austin
June 16, 2022 -
Montgomery County Soon Will Test Wastewater for Signs of COVID-19
June 15, 2022 -
Wastewater samples show COVID levels falling in New Haven area
June 15, 2022 -
The City of Springfield, OR Leverages Educational Video to Engage Community on CMOM Program
June 15, 2022Over the past several years, the Operations Division of the City of Springfield’s Development and Public Works Department (DPW), working with the Community Development Division, developed and implemented a Capacity, Management, Operations, and Maintenance (CMOM) program. Springfield is using the CMOM program to guide its sustainable and responsible stewardship of the community’s wastewater collection system.