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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 develops new planning approach to improve water quality in U.S. cities

Posted Mon, 2011/10/31 - 10:27am by RCAP

WASHINGTON (EPA) –  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Oct. 28 a commitment to using an integrated planning process to help local governments dealing with difficult financial conditions identify opportunities to achieve clean water by controlling and managing releases of wastewater and stormwater runoff more efficiently and cost-effectively.