21 May EPA Announces Over $9 Million for Kansas to Address PFAS in Drinking Water
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $9,457,000 million in new Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address PFAS and emerging contaminants in Kansas communities. This new funding is part of a comprehensive, lifecycle-based strategy to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). “EPA is dedicated to helping all Americans access safe drinking water,” said EPA Region 7 Administrator Jim Macy. “Targeted funding for communities that need assistance the most accelerates practical solutions that protect public health.” The EC-SDC grant program is a $1 billion national investment that helps...