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Contents Introduction Columbia River System Lower Snake River Dams Navigation Supported by the Lower Snake River Dams Water Provided by Lower Snake River Dams for Irrigation and Municipal Use Hydropower [...]

August 29, 2023 Contents Introduction Infrastructure What Is Infrastructure? What Is the Purpose of Codes, Standards, and Regulations for Infrastructure? What Types of Infrastructure Are Discussed in This FAQ? Do [...]

Updated March 9, 2023 Drought--a deficiency of moisture that results in adverse effects--occurs to some extent almost every year in areas of the United States. Droughts can simultaneously reduce available [...]

Updated August 2, 2022 Contents Introduction Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation 'Traditional' Multipurpose Reclamation Projects WIIN Act Water Storage Projects Rural Water Supply Projects Title XVI Projects Desalination [...]

The article discusses the role of earmarks in the State Revolving Funds (SRFs) for water infrastructure during the 118th Congress. It highlights how earmarks, facilitated through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, allocate a significant portion of SRF appropriations to specific drinking water and wastewater projects across states, territories, and tribes. It also mentions the affects the distribution of funds compared to traditional SRF allocations.

The article details changes to the U.S. Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program. Topics discussed include state set-asides for Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), set-asides through appropriations acts, earmarks reserved from DWSRF appropriation, SDWA additional subsidization, additional subsidization through appropriations, use of set-asides and additional subsidization, DWSRF National Information Management System, and policy considerations for subsidization and DWSRF sustainability.

Updated May 3, 2022 In the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (WIFIA 2014, Title V, Subtitle C of P L. 113-121; 33 U.S.C. [section][section]3901-3914, as amended), Congress [...]

Updated December 2, 2021 In the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (WIFIA 2014, Title V, Subtitle C of P.L. 113-121; 33 U.S.C. [section][section]3901-3914, as amended), Congress authorized [...]

Contents Introduction Overview of Drought in the United States What Is Drought? Drought and Climate Change Drought Classification Drought Forecasts for the United States Federal Drought Policy and Coordination Selected [...]

The article discusses the role of the federal government in the provision of drinking water infrastructure and the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) for estimating drinking water infrastructure needs in the U.S. Topics include an analysis of how those needs have changed over time, how drinking water infrastructure projects are funded and an increase in costs of the needed drinking water infrastructure projects according to estimates by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Updated August 24, 2021 For decades, Congress has authorized and modified federal programs to help communities address water supply and water infrastructure needs, including both wastewater and drinking water. Departments [...]

The article discusses the fiscal year 2024 appropriations for the water infrastructure programs of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Topics explored include the investment needed to ensure the supply of safe drinking water, the provision of funds through the State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG), and the authorization of programs concerning water treatment works and public water systems by the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.

May 5, 2021 The federal government supports scientific and technological advancement directly by funding and performing research and development, and indirectly by creating and maintaining policies that encourage private sector [...]

January 14, 2021 In the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (WRRDA 2014, P.L. 113- 121), Congress authorized the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to provide credit [...]

The article discusses the funding developments related to the replacement of Lead Service Lines (LSLs) in the U.S., highlighting the health concerns associated with lead exposure through drinking water. Topics include the decline in overall U.S. blood lead levels, the allocation of funds through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for LSL replacement projects, and the questions and challenges arising from the distribution of funds among states based on different allotment formulas.

The article discusses federally supported projects and programs for water infrastructure, including wastewater, drinking water, and water supply, with a focus on funding, agencies involved, and project types. Topics include funding mechanisms, the role of different federal agencies, and the types of projects supported, such as traditional multipurpose reclamation projects and Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act water storage projects.

July 30, 2020 Contents Introduction Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation 'Traditional' Multipurpose Reclamation Projects Rural Water Supply Projects Title XVI Projects Department of Defense Army Corps of Engineers [...]

May 27, 2020 Contents Background: Comprehensive Energy Policy Title I--Innovation Subtitle A--Efficiency Part I--Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Subpart A--Buildings Subpart B--Industrial Efficiency and Competitiveness Subpart C--Federal Agency Energy Efficiency [...]

The article focuses on the role of earmarks in Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) appropriations during the 117th Congress. Topics discussed include increased attention to water infrastructure, financial assistance programs, and the changes to appropriations for SRF programs.

Updated May 3, 2019 Contents Introduction Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation 'Traditional' Multipurpose Reclamation Projects Rural Water Supply Projects Title XVI Projects Department of Defense Army Corps of [...]

Updated May 1, 2019 Contents Introduction Program Overview WRRDA 2014 AWIA 2018 Appropriations EPA Implementation Selected Issues Subsidy Amount for Credit Assistance Loan Interest Rates and Default Risk Interactions with [...]

Contents Introduction Overarching S&T Policy Issues Federal Science and Technology Policymaking Enterprise Federal Funding for Research and Development Disruptive and Convergent Technology America COMPETES Act Reauthorization Technology Transfer from Federal [...]

The article focuses on the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Topics include the background and health concerns related to PFAS, the regulatory process under SDWA, and appropriations related to addressing PFAS contamination in drinking water. It mentions EPA proposed a national primary drinking water regulation (NPDWR) for certain PFAS.

The article focuses on several provisions of Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) on disruptions of safe and reliable water supplies due to cyberattacks or natural hazards, detections of unregulated contaminants in drinking water supplies. It mentions SDWA authorizes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate drinking water regulations. It also mentions provisions in SDWA to promote the compliance capacity of public water systems.

The article focuses on the U.S. government role in the risk associated with Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with exposures above certain levels are associated with various adverse health effects. It mentions actions have been taken primarily under the authorities of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA); the Clean Water Act (CWA); and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).

The article focuses on proposed national primary drinking water regulation for specified per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). It mentions public water supplies have heightened public and congressional interest in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) authorities under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to limit PFAS in drinking water. It also mentions SDWA prescribes a schedule for promulgating regulations.

The article focuses on regulatory actions of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated the contribution of potential sources of lead in drinking water. It mentions controlling corrosion of pipes or LSLs continues to be the primary method to keep lead from entering water. It also mentions Congress has used several approaches under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to limit exposure to lead through drinking water.

The article presents a report from the Congressional Research Service on Drought in the U.S. It highlights the 117th Congress enacted funding for drought activities in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Congressional interest in drought may include new and amended authorities for drought planning and response; emergency appropriations to alleviate drought impacts and enhance related activities; and oversight of ongoing federal drought science, preparedness, and management efforts.

The article discusses the drinking water and wastewater infrastructure provisions in the U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Topics include emergency supplemental appropriations to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs; the role of Environmental Protection Agency in looking into drinking water provisions; and the role of Clean Water Act in addressing the same.

The article focuses on concerns about drinking water quality have resulted in congressional attention to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), particularly on the process for evaluating contaminants for potential regulation. It mentions detections of unregulated contaminants in public water supplies in numerous states have raised concerns about the quality of drinking water and increased congressional interest in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) response to such detections.

This report provides an overview of the actions taken by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) authorities. It focuses on the statutory process for evaluating and regulating perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) in drinking water. Also mentioned are contaminants that may warrant regulation, emerging contaminants in public water systems, and regulatory determinations.

The article discusses the U.S. Congressional Research Service report which provides a summary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and its major programs and regulatory requirements. It mentions that Title XIV of the Public Health Service Act, is the key federal law for protecting public water supplies from harmful contaminants, and provides standards and treatment requirements for public water supplies, and promote compliance capacity of public water system.

The article presents a report by the U.S. Congressional Research Service which focuses on addressing lead in drinking water. It mentions that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency developed the 1991 Lead and Copper Rule for corrosion control treatment and source water treatment. It also mentions that the Congress has used several approaches under the Safe Drinking Water Act to limit lead in drinking water.

The article discusses report of U.S. Congressional Research Service on the actions of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) in respond to detection of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Topics include health advisories issued by SDWA authorized EPA for contaminants in the water; bills introduced in recent Congresses to address PFAS in drinking water; and financial aids for addressing the emerging contaminants in drinking water.

The article focuses on how federal government supports scientific and technological advancement directly by funding and performing research and development, and indirectly by creating and maintaining policies that encourage private sector efforts. It mentions threats of pandemic diseases, climate change, and malicious cyber activities. It also mentions infectious disease modeling, digital contact tracing and hydrogen pipelines.

The article presents a report of the U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS), that talks about regulating contaminants under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). It mentions detections of unregulated contaminants in public water supplies in numerous states have raised concerns about the quality of drinking water and increased congressional interest in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) response to such detections.