National Water Week 2022
Drinking and clean water utilities require a solid and consistent commitment from the federal government to modernize their infrastructure and make it more climate-resilient. During National Water Week, water professionals deliver key messages to policymakers about the importance of clean and accessible water.
Events
- On Tuesday, April 26, Congresswoman Debbie Dingle, who represents Michigan’s 12thCongressional district-which includes the city of Ann Arbor, will be a featured speaker in the State of the Industry: Federal Action on Water Quality briefing. During this virtual briefing, you can learn more about U.S. federal legislative and regulatory actions to improve drinking water quality.
- Other Featured Speakers Include:
• Navis Bermudez, Deputy Assistant Administrator, EPA Office of Water
• Representative David Valadao (R-CA-21)
• Xochitl Torres Small, Under Secretary for Rural Development at the USDA
Moderator: Pauli Undesser, Executive Director of the Water Quality Association - Register to attend this briefing here.
- On Wednesday, April 27, key government officials and Members of Congress will discuss major federal legislative and regulatory water policies and initiatives, including the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
- Key areas discussed this year include
- PFAS
- Build America, Buy America Requirements
- Affordability
- Cybersecurity
- Lead Service Line Replacement
- Investment Tax Credit for Water
- Wipes
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