NACWA to Issue, "Climate Resiliency in the Balance," with NYC DEP Commissioner, LA County Sanitation Districts GM
CAN CLEAN WATER UTILITIES HELP MEET CLIMATE CHALLENGES BY 2050? – NEW NACWA REPORT TO SHOW SIZE OF CLIMATE RESILIENCE FEDERAL FUNDING GAP; SUCCESS STORIES IN NYC AND LA IN FOCUS New York City Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner and Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts General Manager Join NACWA to Discuss Climate & Resiliency Efforts; NACWA to Release “Resiliency in the Balance” Report. WASHINGTON, D.C. (Media Advisory) Will President Biden’s $111 billion commitment to t...
National policy aimed at reducing U.S. greenhouse gases also would improve water quality
The map at left depicts harmful spillover effects in red resulting from wetland restoration in the central Corn Belt without a carbon-pricing policy. The other two maps show how a national carbon policy largely eliminates the spillover effect by imposing two different prices on its use. (Image provided by Thomas Hertel) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A climate policy that raises the price of carbon-intensive products across the entire U.S. economy would yield a side benefit of reducing nitrate g...
NACWA Report: U.S. Clean Water Utilities Make Gains On Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Efforts; Costs will Exceed $360 Billion
Clean Water Sector Leaders from Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts and New York City Department of Environmental Protection Showcase Regional Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Programs in the Fields of Water Reuse, Green Infrastructure, and Decarbonization. WASHINGTON, D.C., NEW YORK, AND LOS ANGELES – Public wastewater and stormwater utilities impacted by changes in climate patterns, such as increased frequency and intensity of storms, rising sea levels, increased wildfire risk, extreme...
EBMUD pilot program generates clean energy from water pressure in its water pipelines
In-conduit hydroelectricity generation takes EBMUD a step closer to its goal of being carbon neutral by 2030 OAKLAND – The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) has partnered with InPipe Energy, a California-based clean energy company, to generate electricity from the flow of water in its water system. This investment in innovation supports EBMUD’s energy policy goal to become carbon neutral by 2030. This is the first installation of the InPipe technology in California. The new in-co...
International Code Council Partners with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to Address Water Scarcity and Public Safety
Memorandum of Understanding addresses overall performance and management of wastewater systems that will help protect public health Washington, D.C. –On December 5, 2023, the International Code Council signed a Decentralized Wastewater Management Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its partner organizations. Through this agreement, the Code Council will provide leadership and resources to regulate and educate on the importance of responsi...
Stantec Institute Surveys Utilities to Understand Cost Impacts of PFAS
A study was conducted with members of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies to identify current challenges and concerns around biosolids management WASHINGTON, DC (November 29, 2023) TSX, NYSE:STN Water utilities across the US are working hard to address the challenges and financial implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). To provide additional guidance, Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, is sharing the results of the PFAS C...
New Water Projects Receive $28.97 Million Federal Cash Boost to Improve Water Reliability in the West
Funding to support projects to increase water supply reliability amid climate change WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Nov. 07, 2023 — The Bureau of Reclamation has announced it will provide $28.97 million in financial aid for 31 potential new water reuse and desalination projects to help create new water supply sources less vulnerable to drought and climate change. The funding will help prepare feasibility studies and undertake planning efforts such as preliminary project design and environmental compli...
The Ultimate Guide to Combatting Water Scarcity: Introducing the IDA Desalination and Reuse Handbook 2023/24
Oxford, England – By 2050 water scarcity will affect the lives of 5 billion people. Demand for freshwater is increasing rapidly, and the combination of climate change, the legacy of the COVID pandemic, a volatile energy market, and global supply chain issues only looks set to amplify this issue. In partnership with the International Desalination Association, Global Water Intelligence’s desalination and reuse market analysts have designed the IDA Desalination & Reuse Handbook 2023/24 as the ul...
House Republicans Take Aim at Water Infrastructure Funding in Upcoming Vote to Slash State Revolving Fund Program
NACWA Warns Congress Against, “Irreparable Harm to US Water Infrastructure Upgrades, and Endangering the Health and Safety of American Families,” Contained in House FY24 Interior, Environment, And Related Agencies Spending Bill. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) today published a letter sent to Members of the House of Representatives, detailing serious risks to the water sector from massive spending cuts to State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs fo...
8 Tech Companies Selected to Partner with NYC Department of Environmental Protection in Inaugural Environmental Tech Lab
Public-private initiative will leverage global tech sector to help meet regional climate resilience goals Today the Environmental Tech Lab (ETL) announced that eight companies have been selected to collaborate with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to test technologies designed to enhance operational efficiency and data utilization at the nation’s largest municipal water and wastewater utility. The ETL, launched earlier this year by DEP and Partnership Fund f...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
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