The lack of access to safe drinking water and basic
sanitation in Indian Country continues to threaten the public health of
American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In 2010, approximately
12% of AI/AN homes did not have safe water and/or basic sanitation
facilities. An Infrastructure Task Force to improve access to safe drinking
water and basic sanitation in Indian country was formed in 2003. It included members from five federal agencies. All federal partners renewed their commitment to the
Task Force in early 2013 through signing a Memorandum of Understanding to
continue federal coordination in delivering water infrastructure, wastewater
infrastructure and solid waste management services to tribal communities.
Learn more at www.epa.gov/tp/trprograms/infra-water.htmApril 15, 2013
2013 Memorandum of Understanding to Improve Infrastructure in Indian Country
The lack of access to safe drinking water and basic
sanitation in Indian Country continues to threaten the public health of
American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In 2010, approximately
12% of AI/AN homes did not have safe water and/or basic sanitation
facilities. An Infrastructure Task Force to improve access to safe drinking
water and basic sanitation in Indian country was formed in 2003. It included members from five federal agencies. All federal partners renewed their commitment to the
Task Force in early 2013 through signing a Memorandum of Understanding to
continue federal coordination in delivering water infrastructure, wastewater
infrastructure and solid waste management services to tribal communities.
Learn more at www.epa.gov/tp/trprograms/infra-water.htm