Category: AWWA / National News
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Info from NOAA and US EPA: Hurricane Season is coming!
Hurricane Season is coming! Hurricane season is here, occurring from August through October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center is predicting above-average Atlantic hurricane activity for 2022, and water utilities must remain vigilant in preparing for and responding to potential hurricane events. https://www.noaa.gov/ EPA has tools that can help water utilities…
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PA EQB final regulation #7-553 “Water Quality Standard for Manganese and Implementation” (IRRC #3260)
PA EQB final regulation #7-553 “Water Quality Standard for Manganese and Implementation” (IRRC #3260) The PA EQB recently delivered the final rulemaking noted above to IRRC and the designated standing committees of the PA General Assembly for consideration. You can obtain a copy of the rulemaking from IRRC’s website – www.irrc.state.pa.us. IRRC is scheduled to…
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PA-AWWA, PWEA and PMAA Fall 2022 Specialty Conference focusing on PFAS, Challenges, Infrastructure and Funding…Over 160 attendees in Harrisburg and we thank our sponsors and vendors!!!
PA-AWWA, PWEA and PMAA Fall 2022 Specialty Conference focusing on PFAS, Challenges, Infrastructure and Funding…Over 160 attendees in Harrisburg and we thank our sponsors!!! PFAS Specialty Conference Brochure PFAS Attendee Registration Form PFAS Sponsor and Exhibitor Form Event Date: November 10, 2022 Penn Harris…
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Pennsylvania American Water Helps Plant Nearly 2,000 Trees in Recognition of Customers’ Switch to Paperless Billing
Pennsylvania American Water Helps Plant Nearly 2,000 Trees in Recognition of Customers’ Switch to Paperless Billing MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (August 9, 2022) – Following a highly successful monthlong paperless billing customer enrollment campaign, Pennsylvania American Water today donated $19,470 to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership. This spring, the company committed to donating $10 for every customer…
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US EPA releases Lead Service Line Inventory Guidance
US EPA releases Lead Service Line Inventory Guidance The long-awaited EPA lead service line inventory guidance was released today August 4th as described below. Please note that the announcement will include a link to a webinar on August 10th concerning the guidance and service line replacement eligibilities under the DWSRF and BIL. Click here for details On Thursday, August…
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US EPA: Free Water Sector Utility Climate Change Risk Assessment Technical Assistance
Free Water Sector Utility Climate Change Risk Assessment Technical Assistance EPA’s Creating Resilient Water Utilities (CRWU) initiative provides water sector (drinking water, wastewater, and storm water) utilities and stakeholders with practical tools, training, and technical assistance needed to increase their resilience to climate change. CRWU assists by promoting a clear understanding of climate change and…
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Looking to re-schedule…Workshop in Harrisburg (Total 6.5 PA DEP Contact Hours-Water): Harmful Algae Blooms: Ecology & Management of Cyanotoxin Producing Blue-Green Algae in the Raw Water of Potable Water Supplies and Electrical Hazards: Metallic Water Service Lines and Mains
Looking to re-schedule! REGISTRATION FORM: SEPT 6TH HARMFUL ALGAE BLOOMS and ELECTRICAL HAZARD COURSE Harmful Algae Blooms: Ecology & Management of Cyanotoxin Producing Blue-Green Algae in the Raw Water of Potable Water Supplies 3 PA DEP Contact Hours (Water) Fred Lubnow, Instructor Electrical Hazards: Metallic Water Service Lines and Mains 3.5 PA DEP Contact Hours…
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PUC Urges Consumers to Be Alert for Energy Marketing Scams
https://www.puc.pa.gov/press-release/2022/puc-urges-consumers-to-be-alert-for-energy-marketing-scams PUC Urges Consumers to Be Alert for Energy Marketing Scams Published on 7/18/2022 Watch for Deceptive or High-Pressure Energy Marketing Efforts and Misleading Claims About Savings HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today urged Pennsylvania consumers to be alert for potential energy marketing scams, especially unsolicited telemarketing calls requesting immediate action and…
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IMPORTANT: ENVIRONMENTAL PA BULLETIN NOTICES
DEP: NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS, ACTIONS AND SPECIAL NOTES The Department of Environmental Protection provided notice for new, renewed, or amended National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) or Water Quality Management (WQM) permit, a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges, or a notice of intent (NOI) for coverage under a general permit. Additional information is available…
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Final State Budget Includes Nearly $700 Million In Funding To Support Local And State Environmental, Recreation Infrastructure Projects!
Final State Budget Includes Nearly $700 Million In Funding To Support Local And State Environmental, Recreation Infrastructure Projects! Source: PA Environmental Digest, 7/11/2022 On July 8, the Senate and House, in a bipartisan vote, approved the final FY 2022-23 state budget which includes nearly $700 million in funding to support on-farm conservation, water and sewer…