EPA promotes sustainable practices that help citizens enjoy the benefits of clean and safe water. EPA works with a broad group of stakeholders to help bring about sustainable practices on three levels that support each other:

• Sustainable Water Infrastructure - Sustaining the collection and distribution systems, treatment plants and other infrastructure that collects, treats and delivers water-related services.
• Sustainable Water Sector Systems - Sustaining all aspects of the utilities and systems that provide water-related services.
• Sustainable Communities - Promoting the role of water services in furthering the broader goals of the community.

In this area:

• Policy on Water Infrastructure Sustainability
• Water Infrastructure Needs and Funding Gap
• Local Officials and Sustainable Infrastructure