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EPA seeks comments on document for small public water systems

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has posted for public comment a draft of "Control and Mitigation of Drinking Water Losses in Distribution Systems," a guidance document intended to assist small public water systems in control of losses of drinking water in water distribution systems.

Study finds hundreds of pollutants in nation’s tap water

WASHINGTON, DC - Tap water in many large metropolitan areas is polluted with a cocktail of chemical contaminants. These pollutants usually don't violate any legal standards, but they often come in potentially toxic combinations that raise serious questions about the long-term safety of drinking the water. Pensacola, Fla.; Riverside, Calif.; and Las Vegas top the list of major cities with the most contaminated tap water.

New EPA website for energy efficiency and renewable energy at water and wastewater facilities

A new section on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s website for energy efficiency and renewable energy at water and wastewater facilities has been launched. The site, at www.epa.gov/waterinfrastructure/energyefficiency.htm, falls under the sustainable infrastructure umbrella.
 
The site includes energy-auditing tools, energy efficiency best practices, alternative energy information, funding sources, training resources and more.