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Water Headlines for November 30, 2006Benjamin H. Grumbles Water Headlines is a weekly on-line publication that announces publications, policies, and activities of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Water. In This Week’s Water Headlines:
EPA Recognizes Companies, Individuals for Saving WaterOn Monday, November 27 EPA announced the winners of a new awards program aimed at recognizing outstanding leadership and innovation in water efficiency. Winners of the first Water Efficiency Leader (WEL) Awards were chosen by a panel of national water experts and based on three criteria: leadership, innovation, and water saved. "These water efficiency stars are shining examples of cooperative conservation and innovative technology," said Benjamin H. Grumbles, assistant administrator for water. "EPA salutes these leaders for helping America save water, money, and energy for families and communities." While population has nearly doubled over the past 50 years, water use has more than tripled. Due to demographic shifts, increased demand, and aging water infrastructure, there is a national need for more efficient use of our water resources. EPA recognizes this need and has developed the WEL Awards in addition to a variety of other initiatives, such as a product labeling program and a national organization to foster water efficiency. Water Efficiency Leader Awards: epa.gov/water/wel New Web-Video on Water Infrastructure Designed for Public Officials and Water ManagersBridging the Gap is a ground-breaking on-line video designed to help elected officials and water and wastewater managers make smart choices as they address water and wastewater infrastructure issues. The video outlines the key steps to developing an asset management plan for both novice and experienced professionals. The hosting website provides an on-line learning experience with an extensive array of reference materials to support the central concepts and real-world examples of emerging best practices and innovations in water asset management. Bridging the Gap provides an overview of issues to promote municipal infrastructure asset management and it motivates viewers apply the concepts to their local challenges. The video includes interviews with EPA officials and perspectives on water and wastewater from stakeholder organizations. It also includes commentary from leading local public officials, including the Mayor of Atlanta. Developed with EPA grant funds, this innovative video and website is a collaborative undertaking with Penn State’s College of Engineering, World Campus, and its Public Broadcasting units. Access to the video and related materials is available at: https://courses.worldcampus.psu.edu/public/buried_assets/. New Tribal Funding Publication Helps Identify Funding for Specific NeedsA new EPA publication for funding tribal water projects was announced at the joint meeting of the EPA National Indian Workgroup and the EPA National Tribal Caucus in Reno, NV on November 30, 2006. The Tribal Resource Directory for Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment highlights more than 30 federal and non-federal programs that provide funding and technical assistance to help tribes attain access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. The directory is available in hard-copy and electronically. The web-based version includes a searchable database that allows users to look for programs that match specific needs. The directory is available on the Office of Wastewater Management tribal website at http://www.epa.gov/owm/mab/indian/index.htm. Printed copies of the Tribal Resource Directory for Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment (EPA 832-R-06-007) can be obtained from: US EPA, National Service Center for Environmental Publications, P.O. Box 42419, Cincinnati, OH 45242, telephone: 1-800-490-9198. Clean Water Act Recognition Award Winners AnnouncedThe 2006 National winners of the Clean Water Act Recognition Awards were announced by EPA Deputy Assistant Administrator for Water Michael Shapiro during the Water Environment Federation Technical Exposition and Conference (WEFTEC), in Dallas, Texas on October 23. The Awards recognized 27 municipalities and industries for outstanding and creative technological achievements in wastewater treatment and pollution abatement programs for five categories: operations and maintenance; biosolids management; pretreatment; storm water management; and combined sewer overflow control programs. EPA announces the national awards winners each year during WEFTEC and by publishing a list of the winners in the Federal Register. Additional information about the awards program, including a list of the 2006 National awards winners, may be found at: http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-WATER/2006/November/Day-22/.
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