The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has up to $1.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding available to support Tribal government efforts to establish or modify programs on environmental justice water and air quality issues. Earlier this year, USEPA announced spending plans for the $100 million in ARPA funding appropriated by Congress in response to … Read more
The Utah Division of Water Resources is accepting applications for a new Transparent Water Billing Grant Program. Applications for the one-time funds are available to retail water providers in Utah that have a current water conservation plan filed with the Utah Division of Water Resources. The grant program aims to implement water billing practices that … Read more
Thank you to all of the water systems and utilities that participated in the 2022 Annual Utility Rate Survey! The responses are being compiled, and the complimentary booklets will be delivered later this summer. Each year, AE2S conducts a survey of water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste utility rates for cities and rural/regional water systems. … Read more
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will provide $550 billion in new infrastructure funding over the next five years, but it also brings new “Buy America” provisions that could significantly increase construction costs. These provisions require that any iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in Federally funded projects must be procured in the United … Read more
The digital and print versions of the 21st Annual Rate Survey questionnaire went out in mid-February. The deadline to submit a response has been extended to Friday, April 4. If you need help or more time to complete the questionnaire, please contact Miranda.Kleven@ae2s.com. Each year, AE2S conducts a survey of water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste … Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced $20 million in available grant funding to assist communities and schools with removing sources of lead in drinking water. Under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, USEPA announced the availability of $10 million for projects to conduct lead service line replacements or implement corrosion control improvements and … Read more