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AWWA Testifies on Importance of Science, Source Water Protection at PFAS Hearing

June 10, 2021

During testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) stated that federal per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulation should be grounded in science and […]

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New ENERGY STAR Standards Increase Efficiency of Heat Pump Water Heaters

May 25, 2021

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced advancements in the ENERGY STAR program that will help set the stage for an economy-wide transition to the types of technology that […]

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Winners of Challenge Seeking Ways to Destroy PFAS in Firefighting Foam Are Announced

May 18, 2021

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the winners of the Innovative Ways to Destroy PFAS Challenge, a partnership between federal and state agencies focused on identifying ways to destroy […]

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EPA and Partners Launch Challenge to Develop Low-Cost Water Sensors that Detect Toxicity

May 5, 2021

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and partners have launched the Water Toxicity Sensor Challenge. The challenge calls on innovators to develop a sensor that can identify whether there are chemical […]

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WaterSense Challenges Homeowners to Take 10 Minutes to Find and Fix a Leak This Week

March 15, 2021

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense program and its partners are encouraging all Americans to participate in the 13th annual Fix a Leak Week, March 15 through 22, by […]

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EPA Approves ICC-ES to Certify Soil Moisture-Based Irrigation Controllers

February 22, 2021

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has transitionally approved and licensed ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) to certify soil moisture-based irrigation controllers—also known as soil moisture sensors or SMSs—to earn the […]

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EPA Releases Updated WaterSense Specification for Homes

February 18, 2021

WaterSense Specification for Homes, Version 2.0, which includes both a revised specification and certification system, continues to promote water efficiency in homes while making the WaterSense home certification process easier […]

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EPA Finalizes Major Update to the Lead and Copper Rule

December 23, 2020

On December 22, 2020, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the first major update to the agency’s Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) in nearly 30 years. This […]

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U.S. EPA Approves Tribes’ Authority to Develop Water Quality Standards, Issue Air Permits

October 28, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pacific Southwest Regional office has announced the approval of applications to develop water quality standards by the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, the Shoshone-Paiute […]

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EPA Announces Initiative to Recruit and Retain the 21st Century Water Workforce

October 6, 2020

At the virtual 2020 WEFTEC conference, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the next step in EPA’s effort to help address workforce challenges that are facing America’s […]

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