Maryland has developed a Cybersecurity Action Plan for Water and Wastewater Systems, addressing critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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South Carolina, Oregon, Missouri, & More Mark National SepticSmart Week
States recognized U.S. EPA’s SepticSmart Week initiative by spreading awareness about best practices for septic system care and maintenance.
U.S. EPA Approves Arizona Application to Oversee All Classes of Underground Injection Wells
In June 2025, U.S. EPA signed a final rule approving the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality’s application to oversee the underground injection control (UIC) program for all classes of wells (I-VI) within the state.
Resolution 16-4: Towards a More Effective and Efficient Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program
ECOS asks U.S. EPA to work with states to provide deference to and support state implementation of the Clean Water Act (CWA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES).
Utah Develops Cybersecurity System Plan
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has developed a Utah Public Water and Wastewater System Cybersecurity Plan to provide immediate response and investigation support for cyberattacks. The plan aims…
New Jersey Launches $10M Expansion to Climate Resilience Grant Program
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced a major expansion of the state’s climate preparedness efforts, making an additional $10M available through the Resilient NJ program to…
Idaho Helps Communities Prepare for Water System Funding Shortfalls
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has announced a drinking water and wastewater systems workshop on September 4 to discuss what communities can do when a crucial project does…
Missouri Publishes Online Viewer on Public Drinking Water Systems
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources recently released Drinking Water Viewer, an online system that provides information on public water systems to the public, labs, and state drinking water administrators. …
Illinois to Fund Green Infrastructure Projects Promoting Water Quality & Resilience
On August 5, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) announced the Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities (GIGO) Program, a $5M funding opportunity for projects that improve water quality, reduce stormwater…
Wyoming Water Quality Conference to Spotlight HABs, Permitting, & More
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality will host partners and members of the public on October 15-16 in Laramie for the second Wyoming Water Quality Conference. The conference will feature…
