Water Resources

Kristina Ramirez speaks to the crowd gathered for a stop on the Engineering & Public Works Roadshow

The Engineering and Public Works Roadshow stops at the Bois d’Arc Reservoir

North Texas–APWA’s national collaboration to showcase great infrastructure and emphasize the need for a new workforce visited the North Texas Municipal Water District’s $1.6 billion Bois d’Arc Lake Water Supply…

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New President, New Congress, APWA Unveils New Public Works Policy Priorities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.—As the 119th Congress begins and incoming President Trump prepares to be inaugurated, an organization of 32,000 public works professionals today began delivering its new public…

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New President, New Congress, APWA Unveils New Public Works Policy Priorities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.—As the 119th Congress begins and incoming President Trump prepares to be inaugurated, an organization of 32,000 public works professionals today began delivering its new public…

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APWA Endorsement of Water Resources Bill Touted in Run Up to Passage by Congress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.—Leadership of the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee touted the American Public Works Association’s letter of support along with others in advance of a successful…

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APWA Endorsement of Water Resources Bill Touted in Run Up to Passage by Congress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.—Leadership of the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee touted the American Public Works Association’s letter of support along with others in advance of a successful…

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a photo of South Jordan, Utah, Mayor Dawn R. Ramsey speaking to a crowd about Pure SoJo, a water purification facility

South Jordan, Utah, Heralded for Innovative Solution to Water Challenges

Bluffdale, Utah—To address its long-term water supply needs, South Jordan, Utah, is being creative and its efforts are gaining nationwide attention. The Engineering & Public Works Roadshow today delivered a…

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CPWA Submits Letter Supporting Standards on PFAS in Biosolids

CPWA submitted a letter to the Canadian government on implementing an interim standard on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in biosolids. The letter stated CPWA’s consistent support for standards and…

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APWA Urges EPA to Improve Lead & Copper Rule

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—In comments submitted today to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the world’s largest organization of public works professionals said EPA should consider other variables as it…

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EPA Announces New WOTUS Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the new definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) just before the end of the year; The final rule restores essential water…

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APWA Delivers Public Works Policy Priorities to 118th Congress

For Immediate Release Emergency management, transportation, water resiliency remain top focus areas Washington D.C.—The world’s largest organization of public works professionals today said its membership wants Congress to focus on…

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