Category: AWWA / National News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 1, 2020 View Online  Gov. Wolf Signs Second Renewal of COVID-19 Disaster Declaration for State Response and Recovery Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf signed a second renewal of his 90-day disaster declaration for the COVID-19 pandemic yesterday. He originally signed it March 6 following the announcement of the first two presumptive…

EPA COVID Survey coming soon EPA is developing a survey using an approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to assess the economic and operational challenges faced by drinking water and wastewater utilities across the country due to the COVID-19 national health emergency. The 2020 COVID-19 Water Sector Survey will help identify and evaluate certain impacts to…

PA Senate Environmental Committee To Hold Sept. 9 Hearing On Setting Proposed Toxic Substances Standard For Manganese In Water The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to hold a virtual hearing  September 9 on the proposed Environmental Quality Board regulation adopting a manganese water quality toxic substances standard that is protective of public…

Community Water Fluoridation Equipment Grants PCOH is requesting proposals for Community Water Fluoridation Equipment Grants. This grant seeks to issue funds to those public water systems wishing to initiate, update, or expand the practice of community water fluoridation. Priority will be given to initiation projects. At least one grant of $10,000 will be awarded to a water system.…

PUC Recognizes National 811 Day & Damage Prevention Efforts August 11, 2020 Calling 8-1-1 Before Starting Any Digging Project is an Essential Safety Step for Contractors and Those Working Around the Home HARRISBURG – On this 11th day of August, or 8/11, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) recognizes “National 811 Day,” and reminds all…

Link to NRCS announcement of next round of RCPP applications It’s time to get to know the conservation districts and agriculture producers in your watershed!! USDA to Invest up to $360 Million in Partner-Driven Conservation:           http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/newsroom/releases/?cid=NRCSEPRD1629618 Note: these projects are also open to water utilities to coordinate as “lead partner” – deadline to submit is…

Wolf Administration Urges Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season Amidst COVID-19 Harrisburg, PA – As we near the peak of hurricane season, the Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency today urged Pennsylvanians to have an emergency plan in place if a hurricane or tropical storm is forecasted to impact the state during COVID-19.…

US EPA Final Rule: Use of Lead-Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux for Drinking Water   On July 29, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule to reduce lead in plumbing materials used in public water systems, homes, schools and other facilities. This action marks a significant milestone in implementing…

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Dept. of Environmental Protection Commonwealth News Bureau Room 308, Main Capitol Building Harrisburg PA., 17120 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07/27/2020 CONTACT: Neil Shader, DEP 717-787-1323 PA DEP Offering Grants to Small Businesses and Farmers for Energy, Environmental Projects Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the availability of $1…

PA EQB proposed regulation #7-553 “Water Quality Standard for Manganese and Implementation” (IRRC #3260) The proposed rulemaking noted above might be of interest to your organization.  It was recently delivered to the PA Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) and the designated standing committees of the PA General Assembly for review and comment.  The proposal was…