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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of $2,883,000 in funding through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program. This grant aims to assist communities in addressing stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs in Region 7. The importance of safely managing stormwater is underscored by the need to prevent contaminants, including untreated sewage, from polluting waterways.
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EPA survey reveals $630 billion needed for water infrastructure upgrades
On May 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted a report to Congress detailing the necessary investments in clean water infrastructure over the next two decades. This includes upgrades to wastewater and stormwater systems as identified through the Clean Watersheds Needs Survey. The survey is a tool for states and U.S. territories to project future capital costs or investment needs required to maintain and modernize publicly owned wastewater treatment works, stormwater infrastructure, nonpoint source control, and decentralized wastewater treatment systems...
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EPA reports progress on Raymark Superfund Site cleanup with Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding
Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's New England Regional Administrator David W. Cash joined members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the Mayor of Stratford, and local community members to highlight significant progress made at the Raymark Industries, Inc. Superfund Site under funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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EPA awards $3.9M recycling grant to Northern Shenandoah Valley
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz recently presented the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission with a $3.9 million Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant. The ceremony took place in Winchester, Virginia, and marked a significant step towards new and expanded recycling infrastructure.
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EPA and New York commence project for clean drinking water in Hicksville
On May 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of New York commenced a significant drinking water infrastructure project in Hicksville, N.Y. The initiative involves the installation of a system to protect the community's drinking water from PFAS chemicals, also known as 'forever chemicals.' The project is funded by water infrastructure investments under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement grant program.
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EPA and New York initiate project for clean drinking water in Hicksville
On May 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of New York initiated a significant drinking water infrastructure project in Hicksville, N.Y. The project involves the installation of a system to protect the community's drinking water from PFAS chemicals, also known as 'forever chemicals.' Funding for this project has been secured through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement grant program.
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EPA announces Regional Pollution Prevention Award Program for 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Region 10 has announced the Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) Award Program for 2024. The program aims to recognize companies that demonstrate leadership in innovative P2 practices within Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and businesses operating on Tribal lands.
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Puerto Rico receives $28.6 million for lead pipe replacement under Biden's agenda
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an allocation of $28.6 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to aid Puerto Rico in identifying and replacing lead service lines, thus preventing exposure to lead in drinking water. This move is part of the President's commitment to replace every lead pipe in the country, a pledge made with the aim of protecting public health and ensuring safe drinking water for all.
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Biden-Harris Administration launches Infrastructure Week with $11.5 billion investment
On May 13, the Biden-Harris Administration launched Infrastructure Week, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) spotlighting over $11.5 billion in water infrastructure funding available for states this year through the FY24 State Revolving Fund programs, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. This unprecedented funding is made possible by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will support critical water infrastructure projects nationwide.
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EPA grants $39 million for Illinois water infrastructure modernization
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $39 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Bloomington and Normal Water Reclamation District in central Illinois. The funding will facilitate the district's Wastewater System Modernization and Rehabilitation Program, providing vital public health and environmental protections while promoting economic growth.
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Puerto Rico to receive $28.6 million for safe drinking water through lead pipe replacement
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an allocation of $28.6 million from President Biden's Invest in America agenda to aid Puerto Rico in identifying and replacing lead pipes to prevent exposure to lead in drinking water. This announcement is part of the latest round of funding under President Biden's commitment to replace all the country's lead pipes, thereby protecting public health and ensuring safe drinking water supply.
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EPA announces $411k in grants for Alabama's stormwater, sewer infrastructure upgrade
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of nearly $411,000 for Alabama through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program. This funding is aimed at helping communities address their stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. The grant is part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, which seeks to provide financial assistance to small and financially distressed communities.
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EPA announces $606K grants for Georgia's stormwater infrastructure upgrade
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of nearly $606,000 for Georgia through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program. This funding is intended to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs, as safely managing stormwater is critical to preventing contaminants, including untreated sewage, from polluting waterways.
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EPA announces $1.169 million grant for Florida's stormwater, sewer infrastructure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of nearly $1,169,000 for Florida through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program. This funding aims to assist communities in addressing stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. The safe management of stormwater is crucial to prevent contaminants, including untreated sewage, from polluting waterways.
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EPA announces $327,000 grant for stormwater infrastructure upgrades in South Carolina
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of nearly $327,000 for South Carolina through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program. This initiative is designed to assist communities in addressing stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. The management of stormwater is critical to prevent contaminants, including untreated sewage, from polluting waterways. The EPA's grant funding will support projects that strengthen stormwater collection systems in cities and towns, making them more resilient against increasingly...
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Public meeting on Cuyahoga River Old Channel cleanup announced
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Great Lakes Legacy Act project partners are set to hold a public meeting in Cleveland next week. The focus of the meeting will be the Cuyahoga River Old Channel sediment cleanup, which is scheduled to commence next year.
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Biden-Harris administration progresses in protecting children from lead poisoning
On May 9, the President’s Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children published the Progress Report on the Federal Lead Action Plan. This comprehensive update outlines the government's progress since 2018 in reducing childhood lead exposures. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are spearheading aggressive actions as co-leading members of the Task Force’s Lead Exposures Subcommittee.
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EPA prepares for Gulf Coast hurricane season, provides guidelines to facilities
Emergency response teams at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are gearing up for the Gulf Coast hurricane season, which officially commences on June 1. These teams, known as on-scene coordinators (OSCs), are specifically trained in disaster response and work in collaboration with state, local, and Tribal partners to prepare for potential storms.
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EPA announces $41 million in grants for stormwater, sewer infrastructure upgrades
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of nearly $41 million in funding through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program. This initiative aims to assist communities in addressing stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs, particularly in light of increasingly intense rain events exacerbated by climate change.
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EPA settles Clean Air Act case with Massachusetts sterilization firm
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement in an administrative penalty case with Professional Contract Sterilization, Inc. (PCS). The case was related to alleged violations of Clean Air Act reporting requirements at PCS's Ethylene Oxide sterilization facility in Taunton, Massachusetts.
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