EPA Awards $13 Million to Assist Small Wastewater Systems

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $12.7 million in grants to help small drinking and wastewater systems – those serving fewer than 10,000 people – and to private well owners. The grantees will provide training and technical assistance to improve small system operations and management practices, promote system sustainability and support EPA’s mission to protect public health and the environment.“Small systems comprise the vast majority of our nation’s public water systems and it is a priority for EPA to help them to meet drinking water quality standards and provide clean water to communities,” said Nancy Stoner, Acting Assistant Administrator