Program Seeks to Boost Support for Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems
The EPA initiative will provide technical assistance and support to help drinking water and wastewater systems improve infrastructure and maintain safe, reliable water services.
The EPA has launched a new initiative to strengthen support for water systems across the country and help communities ensure access to clean, safe drinking water.
The effort focuses on improving coordination among federal, state and local partners while expanding technical assistance for drinking water and wastewater utilities. The initiative is designed to help water systems identify challenges, access available funding and implement solutions that improve infrastructure and water quality.
EPA officials said the program will prioritize support for small and rural systems, which often face limited resources and technical capacity to maintain or upgrade water infrastructure. Training and technical assistance will help utilities address operational, financial and management needs while meeting federal drinking water and clean water requirements.
The initiative also aims to maximize the impact of federal investments in water infrastructure by helping communities plan projects, apply for funding and strengthen long-term system resilience. EPA said the effort supports broader goals of modernizing water infrastructure and ensuring reliable drinking water and wastewater services nationwide.
