How do your rates compare? Find out by participating in the 21st Annual Utility Rate Survey!

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

$20 Million in Grant Funding to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water

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

New App Finds Funding for Drinking Water Source Protection Projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has a new tool to help users navigate and leverage funding opportunities for projects that protect drinking water sources. The Funding Integration Tool for Source Water (FITS) shares information about 11 Federal funding options. The following entities could benefit from utilizing FITS: States Tribes Territories Federal agencies Watershed stakeholders … Read more

Training and Technical Assistance Grants Available for Small Public Water Systems

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced $21.7 million in grant funding for technical assistance and training providers to support small drinking water and wastewater systems that are often located in rural communities across the United States. The USEPA says the funding will improve public health and environmental protection by helping ensure that drinking water … Read more

$25 Million in Grants Available to Improve Drinking Water Quality

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced the availability of $25 million in Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act grants to help improve drinking water. The USEPA is committed to ensuring that all Americans, especially those living in small towns and underserved communities, have safe water to drink and clean water to support … Read more

2021 Utility Rate Survey Results

AE2S Nexus has begun mailing or hand delivering the 2021 edition of the annual Utility Rate Survey. We would like to thank the 251 participants this year. AE2S Nexus received responses from 114 systems serving populations 5,000 and greater, 94 systems serving populations less than 5,000, and 43 Regional Rural systems.  Survey data was solicited … Read more