This policy brief is for U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Corporate Subscription clients. Overview State Revolving Funds provide low interest loans to pubic and private entities for eligible projects improving drinking water and clean water infrastructure across the U.S. The federal government provides capitalization grants to the programs which are administered at the state level.… Continue reading State Revolving Funds
Report Type: Policy Brief
Bluefield’s breakdown of key policy and regulations impacting water markets.
Waters of the United States (WOTUS)
This policy brief is for U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Corporate Subscription clients. Overview “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) is a term that is used to describe the scope of federal jurisdiction for water quality regulations. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army define what qualifies as “water… Continue reading Waters of the United States (WOTUS)
Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)
This policy brief is for U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Corporate Subscription clients. Overview The Water Resources Development Acts (WRDA) are omnibus appropriation and authorization bills, traditionally passed every two years, to authorize the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for activities related to navigation, flood control, and water infrastructure. WRDA also provides funding… Continue reading Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA)
This policy brief is for U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Corporate Subscription clients. Overview The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (WIFIA) creates a federal credit program for water infrastructure through secured direct loans or loan guarantees from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). With the mission to accelerate funding for water and… Continue reading Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA)
Lead and Copper Rule
This policy brief is for U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Corporate Subscription clients. Overview The Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) regulates the levels of lead and copper contaminants that can be present in drinking water sources before action must be taken by systems and the public. Lead and copper exposure can cause serious health problems,… Continue reading Lead and Copper Rule
The Clean Water Act
This policy brief is for U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Corporate Subscription clients. Overview The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary law governing water pollution. Created in 1972, the legislation aims to aid in the restoration and maintenance of the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of U.S. water by creating a framework to regulate… Continue reading The Clean Water Act
