21 AUGUST 2026 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Investing Millions to Strengthen Water Infrastructures Adapted from Information by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The Environmental Protection Agency announced it will use $90 million in grant funding aimed at enhancing and restoring drinking water and wastewater systems for tribal communities and rural America. This investment will accelerate water infrastructure upgrades essential to public health, environmental protection, and economic opportunity. The EPA will invest $30 million in partnership with the Indian Health Service to support drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects to benefit tribes. This funding will address critical water infrastructure needs, including increasing access to centralized drinking water and wastewater treatment; improving and repairing aged drinking water infrastructure; improving compliance by reducing contaminants in drinking water; as well as replacing deteriorated sewage collection systems and wastewater treatment systems. “EPA has a long and successful partnership with the Indian Health Service, and under this Administration, we are delivering results,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for International and Tribal Affairs Usha Turner. “This partnership leverages our collective resources to deploy real solutions and accelerate results for tribes across the nation.” The agency will also invest $60 million in existing EPA programs supporting small, rural, and tribal communities, including RealWaterTA. RealWaterTA is a back-to-basics approach supporting drinking water and wastewater systems using proven best-practice approaches to effectively address local needs. The agency recently issued a call-to-action to align all technical assistance for drinking water and wastewater systems with tried-and-true services, such as engineering and design expertise, operational support, workforce development, and financial management. The goals of RealWaterTA focus on public health and compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act. This newly available funding continues the EPA’s commitment to supporting tribal communities and rural America through water infrastructure programs. Last year, the EPA announced nearly $300 million to improve drinking water and wastewater in these communities, including: j The Clean Water Indian Set Aside and Drinking Water Infrastructure Grants, $240 million went to improving drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. j $49 million for technical support for small, rural, and tribal communities working to make wastewater infrastructure improvements. j Three projects used $3 million to reduce lead in drinking water in tribal communities. j $1 million grant funding for tribes to develop underground injection control programs to protect sources of drinking water while supporting industry and energy projects. ENV Booth 1904 Thank you for the great publication, this just adds a little fun to it. [Regarding the Fun Page puzzle] Enjoy your day, John Crowell Crowell Drilling Company Louise, TX
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