Category: AWWA / National News

            Veterans Day is on November 11…We Salute Our Veterans!   Hire a Vet…Helping Veterans Find Employment in the Water Sector The AWWA/WEF Veterans Workforce Initiative was created in 2018 to help connect military veterans with jobs in the water sector. The initiative provides Veterans interested in a water related…

Lessons from the Field: Tips to Mitigate Supply Chain Challenges Thu, Nov 18, 2021 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a webinar to provide an overview on the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Section 1441 process, including: • Who is eligible for SDWA Section 1441; • How…

SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION ANNOUNCES CONSUMPTIVE USE MITIGATION GRANTS   The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) is pleased to announce a new grant program for projects focused on improving water availability and water quality in the Susquehanna River Basin during droughts.  The Commission anticipates awarding a total of $4 to $6 million in grant funding…

Proposed Rulemaking: Safe Drinking Water PFAS MCL Rule (25 Pa. Code Chapter 109) Meeting Agendas/Minutes/Handouts November 16, 2021: In-Person/WebEx Meeting Agenda (PDF) Minutes of October 19, 2021 (forthcoming) Final Rulemaking: Control of VOC Emissions from Gasoline Dispensing Facilities (Stage I and Stage II) (25 Pa. Code Chapters 121 and 129) PowerPoint Presentation (Will be available after…

SRBC to Hold Public Hearing on Water Project Applications, Proposed Policy and Program Fee Schedule Written comments accepted through November 15, 2021 HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Susquehanna River Basin Commission will hold a public hearing on November 4, 2021. The subjects covered by the hearing include applications for several water withdrawal and consumptive use projects…

2021 PA-AWWA Fall Webinar Series Pennsylvania PFAS Update and Resources December 14, 2021 from 8:30am-12pm Up to 3 PDHs PFAS Dec 14 2021 AGENDA (Tentative) SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!!! PFAS Webinar Series 2021 Sponsor Form *All sponsors will get a chance promote their products and services to attendees during the webinar* WE THANK OUR SPONSORS PLATINUM: HAZEN…

US EPA is hosting a webinar of Supply Chain issues on November 18, 2021 at 2:30-3:30PM on SDWA Section 1441. The webinar will provide an overview on the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Section 1441 process, including: Who is eligible for SDWA Section 1441; How to apply; What to expect after submitting an application; and…

US EPA: Upcoming Webinars and Summit Showcasing Leading Practices in Climate Adaptation: Experiences from the Water Sector to Empower Other Sectors and Communities (November 4, 2021 (2:00-3:00 pm ET) An Eight-part webinar series hosted by NOAA, WUCA, WRF, and EPA that will explore practical lessons and leading practices focused on steps to mainstreaming climate science…

DRBC Publishes Proposed Regulations Addressing Importation and Exportation of Water and the Discharge of Wastewater from High Volume Hydraulic Fracturing WEST TRENTON, N.J. (October 28) – The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC or Commission) today posted on its web site draft amendments to its Water Code, Special Regulations and Water Quality Regulations. Briefly, the proposed amendments…