During the coronavirus pandemic, water utilities around the world are emphasizing the importance of flushing only the “Three Ps” — pee, poop, and toilet paper. In March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amplified the water sector’s plea, urging Americans only to flush toilet paper and dispose of all other items in garbage receptacles. The […]
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WEF Letter Supports Legislation to Increase Clean Water SRF
April 26, 2019
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On March 7, the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment held a hearing on the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2019 (H.R. 1497). The bill would more than double the size of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) joined other […]
WEF-Backed Provisions Incorporated Into 2019 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
March 24, 2019
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The omnibus appropriations bill, which sets a budget for government programs for the 2019 fiscal year, passed through U.S. Congress and was signed into law by President Donald Trump. The package includes appropriations for the U.S. Department of Interior and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) supported many […]
WEF Webcasts Inform About Water Reuse and Modeling
March 19, 2019
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) hosts online educational webcasts dedicated to advancing the professional growth and expertise of the water sector. Participate in one of the following upcoming webcasts: Water Reuse: Where Are We Now and What Is the Future?, March 21, 1–3 p.m. (EDT), Register now. Evaluation of Data Needs to Support […]
Angela Lee Testifies on the Importance of Water Services Before U.S. Congress
March 19, 2019
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On Feb. 7, Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) member Angela Lee sat before members of the U.S. Congress to discuss the water sector’s need for infrastructure funding programs. The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure invited representatives from various industries to attend the hearing, “The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Investing […]
Register Now To Attend the 2019 National Water Policy Fly-In
February 22, 2019
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Water sector professionals are invited to take a stand for water at the 2019 National Water Policy Fly-In. The event, held during Water Week 2019, provides an opportunity for attendees to engage directly with members of the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other federal agencies. Participants will travel to Washington, D.C. to […]
WEF Endorses Legislation To Help Low-Income Households
December 24, 2018
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On Oct. 10, U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D–Md.) and U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R–Miss.) introduced the Low-Income Water Customer Assistance Programs Act of 2018 (S. 3564). The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) endorsed this legislation, which would help increase access to water and wastewater services. The legislation would amend the Safe Drinking Water Act […]
U.S. Congress Passes America’s Water Infrastructure Act
November 25, 2018
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In October, the U.S. Senate passed the biennial Water Resources Development Act. The bi-partisan legislation includes major provisions that benefit drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure and policy. The U.S. House of Representatives also passed a version of the bill, known as America’s Water Infrastructure Act (S. 3021), in September. The Water Environment Federation (WEF; […]
May 15, 2020
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