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EPA Has Announced Development of Water Reuse Action Plan

Photo: The EPA has announced the development of a water reuse action plan to leverage the expertise of both and industry and government.

At a summit in San Francisco on Feb. 27, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the development of a Water Reuse Action Plan intended to leverage the expertise of both industry and government to ensure the effective use of the nation’s water resources.

“The Nation’s water resources are the lifeblood of our communities, and the federal government has the responsibility to ensure all Americans have access to reliable sources of clean and safe water,” said David Ross, EPA Assistant Administrator for Water. “There is innovative work happening across the water sector to advance water reuse, and the EPA will provide the leadership needed to bring these ideas together.”

According to Contractor Mag, EPA is providing leadership by bringing together the experts across the water sector and identifying a path forward that bring more that goes to users while maintaining robust protection of human health and the environment.

Under EPA’s leadership, the Water Reuse […]

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): new Water Reuse Action Plan leverages industry and government for effective use of the nation's water resources.
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