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EPA

2010-2011 Climate Change and Water Progress Report available online

EPA has released the “U.S. EPA National Water Program Strategy: Response to Climate Change 2010 - 2011 National and Regional Highlights of Progress.”  This is the third and final progress report covering the 2008 version of EPA’s climate change strategy.  Future annual progress reports will reflect activities related to the 2012 version that is under development. 

Listening session to focus on Consumer Confidence Report Rule

EPA will be holding a public meeting via the Internet on Feb.

Handbook to help water utilities plan for sustainability

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.