On Thursday, May 17, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST, EPA will host a webinar on innovative energy-conservation measures at wastewater treatment facilities. Improving energy efficiency is an ongoing challenge for water-sector utilities. While energy costs often represent 25 to 30 percent of a plant's total operation and maintenance costs, they also represent the largest controllable cost of providing water and wastewater services.

A new public service awareness campaign called "Save Water Today" is designed to promote the efficient use and conservation of water. The campaign is a joint effort of the Student Conservation Association (SCA), American Water,  and the US Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense Program.