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14 SEPTEMBER 2015 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® Breaking News Water Supply Cost Savings Act Introduced in Senate The most recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Drinking Needs Survey reflects a shortfall of $64 billion in drinking water infrastructure funding. The recently-intro- duced Water Supply Cost Savings Act , S. 1642, would update existing EPA and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs to provide cost-saving information about innovative and alternate drinking water delivery systems including those supported by wells. The legislation also requires alternative drinking water supplies such as individual, shared, and community wells to be considered in applications for federal funding for drinking water systems serving 500 or fewer people. “Wherever you live, all Americans deserve access to safe and clean drinking water. Having modern and reliable water infrastructure protects public health, conserves natural resources, saves energy, and creates jobs,” said Maryland Senator Ben Cardin, a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. “This legislation helps remove some of the technical and financial barriers to clean water that rural communities face while improving quality of life.” WHO’S IN THE NEWS The International U.S. Pavilion at EXPONOR 2015 presented a $10,000 check to the Colegio Técnico Industrial Don Basco Antofagasta to assist the school with their wonderful educational work. For more Who’s in the News announcements, visit worldwidedrillingresource.com/Whos2.pdf Send your Who’s in the News to: promotions@worldwidedrillingresource.com