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Supreme Court Takes Up Long-Simmering WOTUS Case; Agencies Unlikely to Extend Comment Period on New WOTUS Proposal
January 26, 2022The U.S. Supreme Court earlier this week granted review in litigation over the scope of federal Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction over “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) in the case of Sackett v. EPA. -
NACWA Hosts Meeting of EPA Region 8 Utilities for Focused Discussion on Mountain State Issues
January 26, 2022As part of an ongoing series of region-specific meetings, NACWA was joined by a number of member and nonmember utilities via a virtual meeting on Jan. 21 to discuss a range of issues facing Region 8 utilities. -
NACWA Discusses CSO Issues with Government Accountability Office
January 26, 2022NACWA met with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Jan. 20 to provide input on a report regarding how EPA has addressed combined sewer overflow (CSO) issues around the country. GAO initiated the report at the request of a number of members of Congress. -
U of M wastewater surveillance predicts surge decline soon for metropolitan area
January 25, 2022 -
Wastewater testing shows omicron increasing in rural areas of Missouri
January 25, 2022 -
COVID-19 levels look to be declining in some Louisville wastewater
January 25, 2022 -
Eligible low-income renters aren’t aware of, or tapping into, sewer bill relief programs
January 25, 2022 -
Supreme Court takes EPA case that could narrow Clean Water Act
January 25, 2022 -
NACWA Sends Letter to Congress Emphasizing Urgent Need for Passage of Water Investments in the Build Back Better Act
January 24, 2022The following is a letter from National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) CEO Adam Krantz urging passage of investments in water resilience. -
Dearborn Heights officials warn residents against using ‘flushable’ wipes, which causes extensive damage to sewer system
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Falling COVID counts in wastewater could signal end of omicron wave
January 20, 2022 -
Wastewater samples suggest omicron surge is peaking: UC Berkeley lab
January 20, 2022 -
Tucson Water expands low-income assistance program
January 20, 2022 -
NACWA Requests Extension of Comment Deadline for “Waters of the United States” Proposal, Seeks Member Input
January 20, 2022NACWA continues to seek member feedback on EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) proposed Revised Definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS), published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2021. -
Wastewater Epidemiology Continues to Provide Public Health Value During Pandemic; NACWA Highlighted in USA Today
January 20, 2022Monitoring raw wastewater influent to identify the distribution of viral diseases, such as COVID-19, continues to show its value over the course of the pandemic. With the most recent spike in infections, public health officials have been able to track the underlying omicron variant in wastewater to help understand the extent and duration of community outbreak. -
NACWA Joins Responsible Flushing Alliance to Promote Consumer Education
January 20, 2022The Responsible Flushing Alliance is conducting the #FlushSmart consumer education campaign in California that is required by the new California wipes law. The campaign focuses on not flushing baby wipes and other non-flushable wipes, as well as other products that can cause or contribute to clogs and other problems in sewer systems, such as dental floss, cotton swabs, and paper towels. -
Congress Back in Session, Path for Remaining Infrastructure Priorities Remains Unclear
January 20, 2022Both chambers of Congress are back in session this week, but negotiations on the Build Back Better (BBB) Act remain on hold as the Senate’s focus has pivoted to voting right legislation for the time being. -
Responsible Flushing Alliance Gains Board Member
January 19, 2022 -
Amount of COVID in Denver metro wastewater going down
January 19, 2022 -
$42M EPA loan, reduce flooding in Milwaukee underserved communities
January 19, 2022