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- The funds support small and rural drinking water and wastewater systems.
- Three national organizations will share the money to provide hands-on help.
Small towns across the country work hard to keep their tap water clean, and last week they got a boost. The
said on July 24, 2026, that it will send about $30 million to help small and rural communities meet federal water standards.
Training and Know-How, Not New Pipes.
The money comes from an Environmental Protection Agency program called the
. Rather than paying for new pipes or treatment plants, the grant pays for training and expert advice. The idea is to build up the skills that keep a water system running well…