Heather Syverson 
One of the most important bills for American water projects, the Water Resource Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, is on its way to the full U.S. Senate and House of Representatives after being unanimously approved by key committees in each chamber. Congress passes a new WRDA bill every two years. The legislation paves the way … Read more
More funding is on the way to U.S. states and territories to reduce lead in drinking water. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) recently announced $2.875 billion in funding to protect Americans from exposure to lead. The investment will be dispersed through the Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (DWSRF). Communities can use the funds for identifying lead … Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced $1 billion of Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and emerging contaminants. There is no cost-share/match requirements for the funding made available under EC-SDC. In Colorado, $44.3 million of EC-SDC grant funds are available for communities, drinking … Read more
A report by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) found U.S. drinking water infrastructure and other critical needs will require infrastructure investments of $2.1 to $2.4 trillion over the next 25 years. The AWWA says its report, Beyond the Replacement Era: Balancing Compounding Infrastructure Needs with Household Affordability, provides the most comprehensive assessment to date … Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) requests public input on its Clean Water Act (CWA) Financial Capability Assessment guidance. The resource aims to help keep water bills affordable as wastewater systems plan for needed infrastructure upgrades, including collection systems, pumps, and treatment plants. USEPA says the public feedback will be utilized to update USEPA’s guidance … Read more
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking grant applications from nonprofit organizations and government entities for approximately $1.5 million in funding for nonpoint source pollution reduction projects. The deadline for eligible applicants to submit draft applications is February 20, 2026. The Montana DEQ says nonpoint source pollution is the largest cause of water quality impairment in the state’s lakes … Read more