LDH receives drinking water grant

DALLAS – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Sept. 26 a grant to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) for $1,042,627 for safe drinking water programs. EPA previously awarded LDH $242,373 for drinking water programs, bringing the total to $1,285,000 for the fiscal year. These programs ensure compliance with the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The funding will support LDH’s public water system supervision program, including developing drinking water regulations, maintaining an inventory of drinking water systems, and managing information on public water systems. The grant will also provide technical assistance to public water systems and assistance in enforcing drinking water regulations. (Source: EPA 09/26/19)