Rural Development Water and Environmental Programs (USDA WEP) has consistently supported rural communities in completing necessary upgrades to their water and wastewater facilities. With WEP funding at risk, your voice is more important than ever. Pledge your support for USDA Rural Development Water and Environmental Programs, as they provide to rural water and wastewater systems that support public health, economic vitality, technical assistance, and affordability in communities across America.
Your Voice in Washington, DC
MRWA Members make their voices heard in Washington through our vigorous ongoing efforts to raise the profile of rural water by keeping our elected officials posted on our evolving industry issues. We are currently working with Congress on supply chain delays, regulatory impact, PFAS legislation, …
PFAS Cost Recovery Action: Information from the National Rural Water Association
If your system has had PFAS detections at any level or there is a potential contaminant source in your area, you can register your utility now to be eligible to recover any current or future expenses associated with PFAS testing, treatment and/or remediation. Read the …
Passage of The Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021
Excerpt from AP News “The increased spending called for in the water bill goes to two longstanding programs that work like infrastructure banks — one for drinking water and the other for wastewater. Each program is set to get up to $14.65 billion over five …
EPA COVID-19 Water Sector Survey
(via NRWA) EPA is developing a survey using an approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to assess the economic and operational challenges faced by drinking water and wastewater utilities across the country due to the COVID-19 national health emergency. Through the national health emergency, and as …
Maryland PSC Prohibits Utility Shut-Offs through November 15, 2020
(BALTIMORE, MD-August 31, 2020) –The Maryland Public Service Commission, in an emergency action, has prohibited residential utility service terminations through November 15, 2020. Governor Larry Hogan’s Executive Order prohibiting service terminations and late fees is set to expire on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.