Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

EPA's Finalized Revisions of Lead & Copper Rule

On January 15, 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency finalized revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule. The goal of the revised rule is to identify areas most impacted by lead contamination and develop plans to mitigate the risk. All public water systems must comply with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. The required response actions and timelines depend on the size of the system and lead levels detected.

Electric Island: Providing the Pathway to Carbon-Free Trucking

Electric Island is a first-of-its-kind public charging station designed for medium- and heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles. The difference means delivery drivers can recharge a vehicle in 20 minutes – time enough to grab a break and a snack – versus hours. In an industry like trucking, where time is money, this is a gamechanger. The collaboration between Daimler Trucks North America and Portland General Electric to build Electric Island, with design and engineering expertise from Black & Veatch, provides a virtual sand box of technology. 

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: What You Need to Know

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act proposes the largest investment in water, energy, broadband and transportation infrastructure in decades. With its passage, the Act will transform how millions of families and businesses across the United States live, work and connect by updating our most vital infrastructure systems to reflect the needs of today and tomorrow. 

As leaders in zero-emission transportation, advanced decarbonization solutions, digital water and more, Black & Veatch is working with our clients to deliver on the promise of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.