40 states receive funding through the Rural Energy for America Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has distributed the 2024 awards from the Rural Energy for America…
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EPA Announces Cleanup Plan for Motorola Superfund Site in Phoenix
Community input is sought to address toxic chemicals contaminating the groundwater supply. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced a proposal to address groundwater contamination at the Motorola…
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EPA Takes Action Against Lead Exposure to Protect Children’s Health
Judicial and administrative measures in New York and New Jersey address violations in underserved communities. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is highlighting initiatives to safeguard children from lead…
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EPA Announces Grants to Improve Water Systems in Small and Rural Communities
Federal funding intended to provide technical assistance and training to guarantee safe drinking water and effective wastewater treatment in underserved areas. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently…
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EPA Finalizes Rule Requiring Removal of All Lead Pipes by 2034
New standard estimated to preserve health of 900,000 infants. This week while in Wisconsin, President Joe Biden announced the finalization of a rule by the Environmental Protection Agency…
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Interior Announces Funding for Small Water Storage Projects
Funds above-ground storage tanks less than 30,000 acre-feet. The Department of the Interior announced that $43 million is available for small water storage projects, offering infrastructure funding for…
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Interior Department Announces Funding for Western Drought Projects
The investment will go toward upgrading water management infrastructure. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that $55 million is now available for a variety of Western drought…
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Interior Department Announces Investment in Rural Water Projects
$43 million will support six projects currently under construction. The Department of the Interior (DOI) is investing an additional $43 million into the construction of six rural water…
Read MoreDOI Supports Western Water Reclamation with Additional Investment
Funding will expand water recycling and reclamation facilities. The Department of the Interior announced that $142 million will be distributed to water recycling and reclamation facilities throughout the…
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DOI Makes Additional Investment in Lake Mead Water Conservation
The funding will improve metering and distribution to save 700,000 acre-feet of water. The Department of the Interior (DOI) distributed $700 million to long-term water conservation projects around…
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