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Webcast series for water and wastewater utilities

Posted Tue, 2012/05/08 - 9:01am by RCAP

EPA has scheduled the first in a series of webcasts built around the core elements of its February 2012 handbook, “Planning for Sustainability: A Handbook for Water and Wastewater Utilities.” Effective planning is essential for utilities to sustainably manage their operations and ensure that water infrastructure investments are cost-effective over their life-cycle, resource-efficient, and support other relevant community sustainability goals.

Handbook to help water utilities plan for sustainability

Posted Wed, 2012/02/01 - 12:06pm by RCAP

EPA has released a comprehensive handbook to help water-sector utilities build sustainability considerations into their planning. "Planning for Sustainability: A Handbook for Water and Wastewater Utilities" will help utilities ensure that water infrastructure projects across the nation, including those funded through the state revolving fund programs, are sustainable and support the long-term sustainability of the communities these utilities serve. 

EPA offers proven solutions to support sustainable community goals

Posted Mon, 2011/02/07 - 11:50am by RCAP

WASHINGTON (EPA) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the formation of Sustainable Communities Building Blocks, a program designed to help interested communities adopt sustainable planning methods. Sustainable planning helps safeguard the environment and spur economic development while also improving Americans’ health. Interested communities are invited to apply to receive technical assistance during a day-long session that will help them achieve their sustainable planning goals. The application period opened on Feb. 3 and ends on Feb. 23.