Regulatory 'Stalemate' Stalls Water Projects; EPA Launches 'Get the Lead Out'; Camp Lejeune Vets Re-victimized
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As water scarcity becomes an existential issue throughout the U.S., federal officials have earmarked massive capital to go toward infrastructure projects that will help conserve valuable resources. But as some of the most drought-stressed regions attempt to deploy those funds, they are running into some surprising legislative obstacles.
EPA Announces New Get the Lead Out Initiative To Accelerate Removal Of Lead Service Lines Nationwide
The new initiative, funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will help 200 underserved communities access technical assistance to identify and remove lead service lines and ensure safer drinking water.
Fraudulent Claims Threaten To Disrupt Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Payouts
As federal officials try to compensate the victims of one of the most high-profile drinking water contamination incidents in recent history, a surge of imposters could seriously impair the efforts.
New Water Projects Receive $28.97M Federal Cash Boost To Improve Water Reliability In The West
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.
BREW 2.0 Post-Accelerator Opens For 2024 Applications
The Water Council has opened the 2024 application period for BREW 2.0, its highly regarded post-accelerator program for late-stage water technology startups around the world.
Global Water Automation And Instrumentation Market Is Set To Reach US $48B By 2033 Future Market Insights, Inc.
The size of the water automation and instrumentation market is to reach US $22B by 2023 and US $48B by 2033 and grow at a CAGR of 8.1%, according to a recent report by Future Market Insights.