This week, the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) awarded more than $4M in Environmental Justice Action Grants to 15 projects in communities impacted by pollution and environmental hazards. Awardees include…
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Iowa Collaborates on Source Water Protection
In observance of the nationwide Source Water Protection Week running through October 4, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Source Water Protection Program, Iowa Source Water Agricultural Collaborative, and Iowa…
New York Department of Environmental Conservation PFAS and 1,4-Dioxane Information Portal Portal
This portal includes information related to priority waterbodies and facilities as defined in Technical and Operational Guidance Series (TOGS )1.3.13 and ambient water quality information.
Indiana Strengthens Water & Wastewater Cybersecurity via Statewide Collaboration
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has partnered with the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT) to improve water and wastewater cybersecurity across the state. This collaboration comes in response…
Maryland Touts Cybersecurity Action Plan
Maryland has developed a Cybersecurity Action Plan for Water and Wastewater Systems, addressing critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
South Carolina, Oregon, Missouri, & More Mark National SepticSmart Week
States recognized U.S. EPA’s SepticSmart Week initiative by spreading awareness about best practices for septic system care and maintenance.
U.S. EPA Approves Arizona Application to Oversee All Classes of Underground Injection Wells
In June 2025, U.S. EPA signed a final rule approving the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality’s application to oversee the underground injection control (UIC) program for all classes of wells (I-VI) within the state.
Resolution 16-4: Towards a More Effective and Efficient Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program
ECOS asks U.S. EPA to work with states to provide deference to and support state implementation of the Clean Water Act (CWA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES).
Utah Develops Cybersecurity System Plan
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has developed a Utah Public Water and Wastewater System Cybersecurity Plan to provide immediate response and investigation support for cyberattacks. The plan aims…
New Jersey Launches $10M Expansion to Climate Resilience Grant Program
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced a major expansion of the state’s climate preparedness efforts, making an additional $10M available through the Resilient NJ program to…
