Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
WOTUS Under the Bridge. |
| Authors: |
Carpenter, Adam T. (AUTHOR) acarpenter@awwa.org |
| Source: |
Journal: American Water Works Association. Jan2026, Vol. 118 Issue 1, p5-5. 1p. |
| Subjects: |
Clean Water Act of 1972, Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Government agencies, United States. Supreme Court, Water utilities, Constitutional law, Bodies of water, United States. Environmental Protection Agency, United States. Army. Corps of Engineers, Infrastructure (Economics) |
| Geographic Terms: |
United States |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses the ongoing complexities surrounding the definition of "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) as it relates to the Clean Water Act (CWA). It highlights the fluctuating nature of WOTUS definitions due to legal, political, and environmental challenges, particularly following the Supreme Court ruling in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency (2023), which altered the criteria for determining jurisdiction over non-navigable waters. The November 2025 proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) suggests a narrower interpretation of what constitutes "relatively permanent" waters and includes changes to various exclusions. The article emphasizes the importance of a clear and consistent WOTUS definition for water utilities, as it impacts infrastructure and source water protection plans. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
Engineering Source |
