The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act after months of negotiation, and President Joe...
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Infrastructure Bill Passage Will Boost Water/Wastewater Sector
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EPA Publishes 2021 Climate Adaptation Action Plan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released its Climate Adaptation Action Plan, which describes steps EPA will take to address the impacts of...
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NACWA Looks to Answer Critical Questions: When Is Water Too Expensive? What Can Be Done About It?
For years, drinking water and wastewater utilities have invested to provide quality services, protecting lakes and streams from pollution and delivering clean,...
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Our Water and Wastewater Facilities Need Rebuilding. But Who Will Step Up to Pay the Bill?
As I write this, President Biden has offered an infrastructure plan that includes substantial funds for water and wastewater infrastructure. And much...
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ASCE Unveils New Infrastructure GameChangers
The American Society of Civil Engineers recently designated 13 new Infrastructure GameChangers — groundbreaking infrastructure projects and programs that represent the latest...
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Voters Overwhelmingly Favor Investment in Water Infrastructure, Says New Poll
A new poll by the Value of Water Campaign released in April shows that 84% of American voters want state and federal...
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Expert Panel to Discuss Water Infrastructure as a Driver of Economic Recovery in Webinar
Xylem is co-sponsoring a virtual event with the US Water Alliance and National Association of Clean Water Agencies during Infrastructure Week 2021...
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Senate Approves Major Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill
In a rare show of bipartisan cooperation, the U.S. Senate has passed the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, which...
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On Government Spending: Where's All This Money Coming From?
Somewhere along the line in Washington, an old idea got lost: That when the government spends money, it has to raise revenue.
A...
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President Biden Introduces Major Water Infrastructure Investment Plan
President Joe Biden recently released an ambitious infrastructure plan called the "American Jobs Plan” that includes an unprecedented $111 billion investment in...
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Senate Panel Passes Drinking Water, Wastewater Treatment Bill
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has unanimously passed the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure ACT of 2021 — a bill...
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NACWA and DC Water Testify In Support Of Increased Clean Water Funding
DC Water Chief Operating Officer and National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Vice President Kishia Powell recently testified before the Senate Committee...
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News Briefs: Colorado Town Introduces Recycled Water Into Public System
Entry 242694The Douglas County News Press in Colorado reports that the Town of Castle Rock has achieved a significant milestone in a...
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Water Sector Applauds Government for Addressing Urgent Water Needs In American Rescue Plan Act
U.S. Congress recently passed the American Rescue Plan Act, which was then signed into law by President Joe Biden. The legislation will deliver...
