On February 17, 2026, ACWA submitted comments to EPA in response to the proposed rule, “Updating the Water Quality Certification Regulations”.
Documents
ACWA Request for Extension of Public Comment Period – “Updating the Water Quality Certification Regulations”
On January 20, 2026, ACWA requested that EPA extend the public comment period for the proposed rule, “Updating the Water Quality Certification Regulations”.
2026 National Industrial Permitting Workshop Agenda
The final agenda for the 2026 National Industrial Permitting Workshop can be found below.
2026 State Summit on Water Reuse – Draft Agenda
Registration is now open for the 2026 State Summit on Water Reuse, which will take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown. Please click here to register for the State Summit… Read More »
ACWA Comment Letter: Updated Definition of Waters of the United States
On January 5, 2026, ACWA submitted comments to EPA and USACE in response to the agencies’ proposed rule, “Updated Definition of Waters of the United States.”
EPA/ACWA Water Reuse Webinar, “Water Reuse for Data Centers” – Presentation
“Water Reuse for Data Centers” – Presentation
ACWA Request for Extension of Public Comment Period – Updating the Definition of “Waters of the United States”
On Nov. 26, 2025, ACWA requested that EPA and USACE extend the 45-day comment period for their proposed rule, “Updating the Definition of Waters of the United States”
EPA/ACWA Water Reuse Webinar – September 11, 2025
EPA/ACWA Water Reuse Webinar – Sept. 11, 2025
2026 ACWA Mid-Year Meeting – Agenda
2026 ACWA Mid-Year Meeting – Agenda
ACWA Federalism Comments to EPA
E.O. 13132 (Federalism) Consultation and Coordination on Clarification Regarding the Application of Clean Water Section 401 Certification
ACWA Annual Report 2025
ACWA Annual Report 2025
House FY 2026 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
Title II of the FY 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill includes significant changes to funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), particularly within State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG). The proposed bill substantially reduces core CWA funding, directly impacting state and tribal implementation capacity.

