Drinking Water Protection Program Update Association of State

Drinking Water Protection Program Update Association of State Drinking Water Administrators | October 27, 2020 Anita Maria Thompkins, Director Drinking Water Protection Division

DWPD’s Updates FY 20 • America’s Water Infrastructure Act • Funding Programs • Tools for Systems and States 2

ACTIVITIES UNDER AMERICA’S WATER INFRASTRUCTURE ACT

America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) AWIA • Signed into law on October 23, 2018 • Major amendment to SDWA – widest scope since 1996 Amendments • Supports EPA’s Strategic Measure goals • Scope extends beyond drinking water • EPA is actively implementing its provisions Updates Water Asset System Management Restructuring Rule Reports to Congress 4

WATER FUNDING UPDATES

WIIN Grant Program FY 2020 epa. gov/safewater/grants This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 6 Voluntary Lead Testing in Schools and Child Care Facilities All 50 states, DC, American Samoa, Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands Total funding of more than $69 M Tribal allotment of funding totaling $4. 3 M Assistance for Small and Disadvantage Communities State application deadline extended – June 30, 2021 Total funding of more than $42 M Reduction in Lead Exposure $40 M funding for lead service line replacement and remediation in schools and childcares Announced the first-ever set of selected projects on October 24 Tribal allotment of $3 M

DWSRF – SFY 2020 New Record (excluding 2009 ARRA) • $3. 6 B New Projects Funded • 28% Increase • largest in a decade • $3. 1 B Disbursed • 16% Increase • All-time record • $253 M invested in the set-asides 7

WIFTA / ASADRA Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act (ASADRA) • ≈ $300 M awarded in supplemental DWSRF capitalization grants • 7 states and territories: AL, CA, GA, FL, NC, SC, NMI • Funds must be used for resiliency projects Water Infrastructure Fund Transfer Act (WIFTA) • $549 M moved from CWSRF to DWSRF • • • 9 states: IL, MA, MI, NJ, OH, PA, RI, VT, WI One-time authority to move funds from the CWSRF to the DWSRF Funds must be used to address lead in drinking water 8 8

Source Water Protection Recognized by the Congress through several legislative actions 2018 Farm Bill • $330 Million in FY 19 spent within EPA-defined Source Water Protection Areas • Represents 12% of funding, exceeding the 10% mandate AWIA Provisions • Source water protection • Communication between emergency response commissions and water systems DWSRF Set-asides • States can fund source-water protection activities, as expanded by AWIA • 50 states and Puerto Rico 9

TOOLS UPDATES - TOOLS FOR SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITIES - TOOLS FOR STATES

Source Water Protection • Drinking Water Mapping Application to Protect Source Waters (DWMAPS) • Provides information to support source water assessments and prioritize source water protection measures • How’s My Waterway • Launched Summer 2020 • State Source Water Protection Workshops • 16 consecutive years ˃ 80 Workshops • 4 Years → 12 Workshops → 300 People • 2020 workshops postponed or virtual • Source Water Protection Web Updates • Information on tools, resources, potential contaminants, and implementation • Additional funding resources 11

Sustainable Systems • Water Operator Hiring and Contracting Guide • https: //www. epa. gov/dwcapacity/water-operator-hiring-and-contracting-guide • Webinar scheduled for November 4 th • Water System Partnership Pilot Workshops and Handbook • • Initial 6 workshops in FL, PA, IL, MA, CA, NM Facilitated by technical assistance providers and by State Programs Materials successfully modified for virtual training Webinar scheduled for November 18 12

America’s Water Sector Workforce Initiative: A Call to Action § Three interrelated action areas – planned collaborative actions in each area: Ø Action Area 1: Provide federal leadership to create national momentum and coordinate efforts Ø Action Area 2: Partner to build the water workforce of the future Ø Action Area 3: Bolster education and outreach to make water a career of choice § Case studies of innovative workforce programs and individual success stories. § Summary table of actions with key partners and milestones § Beginning in 2021, EPA will host a biannual convening to bring together existing and new partners to assess our progress, identify new opportunities, and strengthen collaboration Contact Water. Sector. Workforce@epa. gov with comments, questions, suggestions. https: //www. epa. gov/sustainable-water-infrastructure/americas-water-sector-workforce-initiative 13

TOOLS FOR STATES

Tools for States: UIC and NPDWRs • • EPA’s UIC Class VI Program • Regional capacity building and collaboration efforts. • EPA Regions meeting with dozens of companies interested in Class VI permits • Interagency (DOE, USGS, and IRS) collaboration on geologic sequestration • 45 Q tax credit increased interest in geologic sequestration • Geologic Sequestration Data Tool NPDWR Trainings • Webinar Training • Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Workshop • Sanitary Survey Training 15

Tools for States: DWSRF • New Integrated DWSRF/ CWSRF database to be released early 2021 Cash Flow Management Handbook • Step-by-Step Handbook to be released soon Fact Sheets Available Soon!! • DWMAPS • Source water protection program • Water Reuse • Resiliency • Emergency Response Planning 16

Tools for States: SDWIS • • • Further discussed on October 29 SDWIS Modernization SDWIS State LCRR Support CMDP 17 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Tools for States: GWR In-Depth Analysis • GWR has the 2 nd most health-based violations of EPA’s drinking water rules • Partnering with FL, OH, PA, and ASDWA • Completed virtual state site visits • Seeking to • Identify implementation challenges and best practices • Develop tools and resources • Improve compliance 18 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

THANK YOU! ANITA MARIA THOMPKINS DIRECTOR DRINKING WATER PROTECTION DIVISION, U. S. EPA THOMPKINS. ANITA@EPA. GOV