Catalog of Environmental Programs 2012
| Federal agencies that contribute to EPA's environmental goals, and how they make a difference. |
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Programs by EPA Strategic Goal 1. Climate Change and Improving Air Quality 2. Protecting America's Waters 3. Cleaning Up and Sustainable Development 4. Safety of Chemicals and Preventing Pollution |
Programs by Agency AID, ARC, CNCS, CPSC, CSB, DHS, DOC, DOD, DOE, DOI, DOJ, DOL, DOS, DOT, ED, FHFA, GSA, HHS, HUD, NASA, NRC, NSF, OSTP, SBA, TVA, USDA, USPS, USTR, VA |
U.S. Agency for International Development |
EPA Goal 2: Protecting America’s Waters |
Drinking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Purpose
USAID’s substantial investments in water supply and sanitation reflect
the urgent need to safeguard water resources for the well-being
of both people and the environment throughout the developing
world. USAID has responded aggressively to these challenges,
making water supply and sanitation projects the highest
funded category of water-related activities at the Agency.
For all aspects of water supply and sanitation access and
improved quality of services, there are very different challenges
and opportunities presented in the urban, peri-urban and rural
contexts. USAID customizes its interventions accordingly,
while also promoting shared learning to adapt and modify
interventions for success.
Source(s) of Information
1. USAID: Drinking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
2. USAID: A Framework for Action (PDF)
Related EPA Program(s)
Drinking Water Programs:
This program comprises the multiple-barrier approach to protecting public health from unsafe drinking water. Under this approach,
the Agency protects public health through: source water assessment and protection programs; promulgation of new or revised, scientifically
sound and risk-based National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWRs); training, technical assistance and financial
assistance programs to enhance systems’ capacity to comply with existing and new regulations; and the national implementation
of NPDWRs by state and tribal drinking water programs through regulatory, non-regulatory and voluntary programs and policies
to ensure safe drinking water.
Authorizing Legislation
• Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
• Clean Water Act (CWA)
Other Programs under Goal 2
Other Programs from AID
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