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La Administración Biden-Harris anuncia $19 millones para ayudar a las comunidades de Puerto Rico a atender los contaminantes emergentes en el agua potable

February 13, 2023 / by Region 02 / Asia, Fresh Water, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NUEVA YORK – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció hoy más de $18.9 millones de la Ley Bipartidista de Infraestructura del Presidente Biden para atender los contaminantes emergentes, como perfluoroalquiladas y polifluoroalquiladas (PFAS), en el agua potable en […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $19 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Address Emerging Contaminants like PFAS in Drinking Water in Vermont

February 13, 2023 / by Region 01 / Europe, Fresh Water, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (February 13, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $18,914,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants, like Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water in Vermont. This investment, which is allocated to states and territories, will be made […]

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Will Expedite Cleanups at Three Superfund Sites in Massachusetts

February 10, 2023 / by Region 01 / Asia, Europe, Fresh Water, Lands

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Feb. 10, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the second wave of approximately $1 billion in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to start new cleanup projects at 22 Superfund sites, including three sites in Massachusetts – the Creese and Cook […]

Dorado Groundwater Superfund Site in Dorado, Puerto Rico Will Get Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds to Continue Cleanup

February 10, 2023 / by Region 02 / Fresh Water

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the second wave of approximately $1 billion in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for new cleanup projects at 22 Superfund sites. This includes the Dorado Groundwater Contamination site in Dorado, Puerto Rico. “Thanks to President […]

La EPA Ordena al Parque de Casas Móviles del Valle de Coachella que Proporcione Agua Potable Segura

February 8, 2023 / by Region 09 / Fresh Water

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) ha emitido una Orden Administrativa de Emergencia conforme a la autoridad de la Ley de Agua Potable Segura para D&D Mobile Home Park. El parque sirve predominantemente a los trabajadores agrícolas y se […]

EPA Announces Financial Capability Guidance to Support Communities and Ensure Clean, Affordable Water

February 1, 2023 / by Water OW / Fresh Water

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its updated Clean Water Act Financial Capability Assessment (FCA) Guidance to help communities ensure public health protections and financial feasibility as they make plans to comply with the Clean Water Act (CWA). The Guidance outlines strategies for communities to […]

Interior Department Releases Draft Guidance for $500 Million in Formula Grants for States to Address Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells

January 30, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, climate change, Conservation, District of Columbia, Fresh Water, Government, Justice40 initiative, Native Americans, United States Department of the Interior

Published by the Department of the Interior Interior today released draft guidance to states on how to apply for $500 million in formula grant funding available under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to create jobs cleaning up orphaned oil and gas wells across the country. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-releases-draft-guidance-500-million-formula-grants-states-address

EPA Launches New Initiative to Accelerate Lead Pipe Replacement in Pennsylvania to Protect Underserved Communities

January 27, 2023 / by Region 03 / Fresh Water, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (January 27, 2023) – Today, EPA announced a major new initiative to accelerate progress toward the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal of achieving 100% lead service line removal and replacement. The “Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators” initiative was introduced during a White House convening with Vice President Kamala Harris […]

EPA Launches New Initiative to Accelerate Lead Pipe Replacement to Protect Underserved Communities in Wisconsin

January 27, 2023 / by Region 05 / Fresh Water, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (January 27, 2023) – Today, EPA announced a major new initiative to accelerate progress toward the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal of achieving 100% lead service line removal and replacement. The “Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators” initiative was introduced during a White House convening with Vice President Kamala Harris […]

Ley bipartidista de infraestructura financia $23 millones en proyectos de infraestructura de agua en Puerto Rico

January 27, 2023 / by Region 02 / Fresh Water

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PUERTO RICO – Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció la aprobación de una inversión de $23 millones de la Ley Bipartidista de Infraestructura para financiar proyectos de infraestructura de agua en Puerto Rico en Caguas, Coamo, Jayuya, Naranjito […]

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds $23 Million of Water Infrastructure Projects in Puerto Rico

January 27, 2023 / by Region 02 / Fresh Water, Species

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PUERTO RICO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced approval of $23 million investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund Puerto Rico water infrastructure projects in Caguas, Coamo, Jayuya, Naranjito and Orocovis. EPA has formally approved work plans that will allow the Puerto Rico […]

EPA Launches New Initiative to Accelerate Lead Pipe Replacement to Protect Underserved Communities

January 27, 2023 / by Water OW Office of the Administrator AO / Fresh Water, North America

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, EPA will announce a major new initiative to accelerate progress toward the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal of achieving 100% lead service line removal and replacement. The “Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators” initiative will be introduced during a White House convening with Vice President Kamala Harris […]

EPA Recognizes Rhode Island Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence

January 26, 2023 / by Region 01 / Europe, Fresh Water

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Jan. 26, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New England Office recently awarded three 2022 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to Rhode Island wastewater facilities and individuals to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality. The EPA Regional Wastewater Awards Program recognizes personnel […]

EPA awards $26M in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds to protect, improve water quality in Idaho 

January 26, 2023 / by Region 10 / Fresh Water

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SEATTLE (Jan. 26, 2023) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality $26,730,000 to protect and improve water quality and infrastructure across the state.  Idaho’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund received $17,992,000 and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund received $8,738,000. All the […]

EAN Holdings, Operator of Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Hilo, to Pay $132K to Resolve Claim of Drinking Water Violations

January 26, 2023 / by Region 09 / Fresh Water, Oceans

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with EAN Holdings, LLC, the operator of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Truck in Hilo, Hawaii, to resolve a claim of violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Since February 2017, EAN has operated illegal, pollution-causing large capacity […]

New Hampshire Wastewater Treatment Entities Recognized by EPA for Excellence in Service to their Communities

January 26, 2023 / by Region 01 / Europe, Fresh Water

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Jan. 26, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New England Office recently awarded four 2022 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to New Hampshire wastewater facilities and individuals to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality. The EPA Regional Wastewater Awards Program recognizes personnel […]

EPA Recognizes Suffield, Connecticut Wastewater Facility Operator for Outstanding Service

January 26, 2023 / by Region 01 / Europe, Fresh Water

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Jan. 26, 2023) – Jamie Kreller, of Suffield, Connecticut., was recently honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New England Office for his work maintaining the Suffield Water Pollution Control Facility. The EPA Regional Wastewater Awards Program recognizes personnel in the wastewater field who have […]

EPA Recognizes Chicopee, MA Industrial Pretreatment Program for Outstanding Service

January 26, 2023 / by Region 01 / Europe, Fresh Water

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (Jan. 26, 2023) – The City of Chicopee’s Industrial Pretreatment Program staff, led by Laurie Goff, was honored for exceptional work inspecting, permitting, and sampling industrial users that discharge industrial waste into the collection system. “Every time we flush or wash ourselves, our kids, clothes, cars, […]

Infrastructure Coordinator Stachelberg Kicks Off Tour to Highlight Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments

January 20, 2023 / by Jason Patlis / Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Fresh Water, Government, Louisiana, United States Department of the Interior, Water Challenges

Published by the Department of the Interior Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator Winnie Stachelberg kicked off a tour this week to highlight investments made by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug orphaned oil and gas wells throughout the country. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/infrastructure-coordinator-stachelberg-kicks-tour-highlight-bipartisan-infrastructure

EPA Announces Availability of $50 Million to Support States and Tribes Developing Programs for Carbon Sequestration and Groundwater Protection

January 19, 2023 / by Water OW / Climate, Fresh Water

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $50 million in grant funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help states, Tribes and territories develop and implement Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI programs. Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, Class VI […]