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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee passed legislation that will make significant investments in water recycling programs and resources. The two pieces of legislation—America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 and the Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020—include numerous provisions that will advance the adoption of water reuse across the country.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today marks the beginning of Water Week 2020, as thousands of representatives from across the water sector, including wastewater, drinking water and stormwater utility leaders, advocate for their most pressing issues before Congress and federal agencies. Initially slated to be a week-long series of events in Washington, D.C. and throughout the country, this year’s event has been modified to become a virtual event in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

How wipes and other nonflushable items are impacting wastewater systems amid COVID-19 concerns.