As we celebrate #NationalSmallBusinessWeek , check out this success story to learn how U.S. small businesses are using #EPAsbir funding to develop technology to develop new ways to treat and reuse water: epa.gov/sbir/supportin…

#ICYMI , EPA announced a suite of final rules to reduce pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants. One is a rule to reduce more than 660 million pounds of toxic metals and other pollutants discharged into our nation’s waters. epa.gov/newsreleases/b…

“Water is not just a resource; it is a lifeline that connects us all.”

EPA Acting Water head Bruno Pigott joined leaders at the White House Water Summit for #EarthWeek to highlight the value of clean, safe water and the #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw ’s role in reaching it.

For National DNA Day, learn about how our researchers are comparing eRNA and eDNA to analyze diversity in microscopic communities, estuaries, and sediments >>>
epa.gov/sciencematters… #DNADay24

Want to contribute to a participatory science project in #CitSciMonth ? U.S. EPA Water’s BloomWatch app lets you submit photos of algal blooms near you to warn the public and authorities about potentially toxic blooms. ➡️ Check it out: cyanos.org/bloomwatch/ #EarthMonth

Let's raise a glass to Lansing, MI where Lansing BWL used $20M of BIL funds for essential projects—from water main replacements to building a new elevated water storage tank.🥂

Learn more: epa.gov/water-infrastr…

According to 88% of Americans, reliable access to water is a top concern 🗳 Follow our new #WaterWins series to keep this essential issue in the spotlight. We'll be highlighting stories from communities across the nation using federal funding to invest in water infrastructure.

Make a Splash for Change! 💧

EPA has teamed up with Youth Engaged 4 Change to launch a creative contest to raise awareness of water conservation and careers. Let's create a brighter, water-wise future together! engage.youth.gov/opportunities/…

#DYK estuaries help improve water quality and protect against flooding? EPA’s National Estuary Program is working hard to ensure these critical ecosystems where freshwater and saltwater meet are able to thrive! epa.gov/nep/national-e…

On #EarthDay and every day, think about how you use water. To scrape or rinse? It is best to scrape food into the trash can or compost instead of rinsing prior to placing into the dishwasher. Don't forget to wash only full loads to save even more water. epa.gov/watersense/sta…

The weight of plastic entering oceans could reach 53 million metric tons per year by 2030— about half the weight of fish caught annually! This #EarthDay , learn about the Trash Free Waters program and how you can help keep trash out of waterways. epa.gov/trash-free-wat…

When it comes to basic needs like drinking water, everyone should be able to turn on their tap and trust that their water this safe. I’m proud that U.S. EPA’s latest rule is the result of a collective, bipartisan effort to tackle PFAS contamination.

EPA is building up the next water workforce generation through recruiting, retention, training, and community partnerships across the water sector.

Our partners at NOWRA-U.S. asked workers what they love most about the sector.

Join us at our next Water Research webinar on April 24 at 2pm ET: DNA-Based Water Quality Monitoring Methods to Support Aquatic and Human Health!
For more details and to register visit epa.gov/water-research…
#WaterWednesday

Your water utility is actively preparing for emergencies! Drinking water utilities are required to complete risk and resilience assessments and emergency response plans to protect your drinking water when the unexpected happens. Learn more: epa.gov/waterresilienc…

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Save water!

Did you know you can save 200 gallons a month by just turning off the water for the 2 minutes that you brush your teeth?

Quench your thirst for knowledge and become a EPA WaterSense kid: epa.gov/watersense/wat…

EPA’s #WIFIA program is helping communities mitigate impacts from climate change.

If you are concerned about #PFAS in drinking water, there are key actions you can take. Learn more here: epa.gov/pfas/pfas-expl…

#OnThisDay in 1972, the U.S. and Canada agree to clean up the Great Lakes, which contain 95 percent of America's fresh water and supply drinking water to approximately 25 million people.

#SDWA50 #EarthMonth