“Water’s Moment”: Federal Government Makes Historic Water Infrastructure Investments

Today, we’re going to talk to experts from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about the availability of funds for water infrastructure and how it will be invested. We’ll also cover other key topics, including the ongoing effort to replace lead service lines and the EPA’s ambitious effort to regulate one of the most pressing contaminant threats in the country, the threat to health caused by PFAS chemicals.Host Jeff Szabo sits down with representatives from the EPA (01:47). Jeff speaks with Aisha Sexton-Sims, Ph.D., to discuss the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and the role EPA plays in that program. (10:41) Then, the EPA discusses its efforts to help disadvantaged communities access state funding. (12:46) Finally, Jeff speaks with Dorina Aliu, P.E. to discuss the recently announced, proposal for a new national drinking water standard for PFAS. (19:32)