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WHO WE ARE

The Office of Wastewater Management 

(OWM) is part of the U.S. Environmental 

Protection Agency's Office of Water. OWM 

partners with federal, state and local 

governments, industries and tribes to provide 

innovative solutions for our nation's water 

quality and quantity challenges. 

OUR VISION

We envision a nation where all communities 

have access to clean water. By working with 

stakeholders, we develop approaches to 

manage water as a critical resource and 

prevent water pollution. Our programs and 

initiatives protect public heath and the 

environment as we support a growing 

economy. 

1
FUNDING 3 

Providing affordable financing to build water quality projects in communities. OWM 

identifies new and innovative approaches to financing water infrastructure that help 

existing dollars work smarter and harder. 

TOOLS 12 

Promoting best practices, technical assistance, guidance, and training to help states, 

industries, and communities make informed decisions about managing water 

resources. 

PERMITS 15 

Protecting water quality under the Clean Water Act through pollution control permits, 

rules, and oversight. OWM regulations are developed with extensive input from 

stakeholders, industry, and the public. 

PARTNERSHIPS 17 

Collaborating with stakeholders to encourage innovation and supplement regulatory 

programs with voluntary initiatives to protect water quality and quantity.

Table of Contents

An electronic version of this document is available at www.epa.gov/owm 

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1 Office of Wastewater Management 2017 Annual Report 

United States Environmental Protection Agency 

Office of Wastewater Management 

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW (4201M) 

Washington, DC 20460 

EPA Publication Number 830R17006 

March 2018 

www.epa.gov/OWM