Association of California Water Agencies
10/09/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/09/2026 14:21
Comment Letter: US EPA and USACE Updated Definition of “Waters of the United States”
Agency: United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of the Army
Subject: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States" - Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322
Letter excerpt:
The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) respectfully submits comments regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) (collectively "the agencies") supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking regarding an updated definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS). ACWA has concerns with the agencies' supplemental proposal as discussed below and urges the agencies to develop a clear, durable definition of WOTUS to meet the nation's water supply and quality needs.
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