The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened a roundtable focused on the water sector workforce to address recruiting and retention needs and to identify ways to reduce barriers and improve interstate coordination. The Office of Water met with wate…
Read the full article →The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a guidance document for state partners and utilities to help assess and strengthen public water systems’ ability to meet drinking water standards. The guidance is designed to support sanitary surveys by…
Read the full article →The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources has selected eight organizations to receive $1.16 million in Clean Water Funds through the Clean Water Legacy Partners Grant Program. The Request for Proposals opened February 18 and closed May 19. Eligible appl…
Read the full article →The Water Cyber Shield Act of 2026 was introduced to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act to expand the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s role in safeguarding water and wastewater systems from cyberattacks. The proposal follows a ser…
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