Category: Federal/State Legislative News
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Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) begins on January 4, 2022. Attached to this email is a cover letter, LIHWAP Vendor Agreement and a flyer with important information pertaining to LIHWAP that you may want to share w/customers and others. To become a participating LIHWAP vendor,…
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US EPA ANNOUNCES THE UCMR 5 FINAL RULE AND PUBLIC WEBINAR MEETINGS
US EPA ANNOUNCES THE UCMR 5 FINAL RULE AND PUBLIC WEBINAR MEETINGS PRE-PUBLICATION NOTICE Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) to establish nationwide monitoring for 29 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lithium in drinking water. This action is essential to addressing the public…
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CONSENT DECREE THAT OUTLINES CAPITAL REGION WATER’S CLEAN WATER COMMITMENTS MOVING FORWARD AS COURT ALLOWS LOWER SUSQUEHANNA RIVERKEEPER TO INTERVENE
CONSENT DECREE THAT OUTLINES CAPITAL REGION WATER’S CLEAN WATER COMMITMENTS MOVING FORWARD AS COURT ALLOWS LOWER SUSQUEHANNA RIVERKEEPER TO INTERVENE HARRISBURG, PA (Dec. 21, 2021) — Capital Region Water responded to a federal court’s ruling that grants intervenor status to the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper as the authority continues its work with state and federal regulators…
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US EPA announces intent to strengthen LCR
US EPA announces intent to strengthen LCR US EPA LCRR Review Fact Sheet EPA announced next steps to strengthen the regulatory framework on lead in drinking water. Following the agency’s review of the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), EPA has concluded that there are significant opportunities to improve the rule to support the overarching goal of proactively removing lead service lines and more equitably protecting public…
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Pennsylvania American Water: Funny Video PSA Provides Tips to Prevent Holiday Grease-Caused Sewer Clogs
Funny Video PSA Provides Tips to Prevent Holiday Grease-Caused Sewer Clogs MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Dec. 7, 2021) – This holiday season, Pennsylvania American Water is back with a 30-second version of its award-winning animated public service video reminding customers to properly dispose of FOG (Fats, Oils, and Grease) to avoid household plumbing and sewer line clogs. The video features ugly sweater-wearing characters Fats, Oil,…
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Pennsylvania to get $240.4 million in water infrastructure funding that prioritizes underserved communities
Pennsylvania to get $240.4 million in water infrastructure funding that prioritizes underserved communities On December 2, 2021, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan announced funding that states, Tribes, and territories will receive in 2022 through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that includes $240,381,000 for Pennsylvania for water infrastructure improvements with an emphasis on supporting…
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Sign up now to have your company’s advertisement included in the Spring “2022 Annual Conference” issue of the Pennsylvania AWWA magazine – The Water News Source!
Sign up now to have your company’s advertisement included in the Spring “2022 Annual Conference” issue of the Pennsylvania AWWA magazine – The Water News Source! Advertising in the Spring “2022 Annual Conference” issue of the association’s Water News Source magazine is a great way to reach the Pennsylvania AWWA members in a highly visible and very credible manner, and we encourage you to take…
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CAPITAL REGION WATER APPROVES 2022 BUDGETS AND RATES
CAPITAL REGION WATER APPROVES 2022 BUDGETS AND RATES HARRISBURG, PA (November 24, 2021) — Capital Region Water’s Board of Directors voted to approve 2022 budgets and rates during its public monthly meeting held Tuesday, November 23. Using the organization’s core value of “Flowing Together”, Capital Region Water presented a plan to continue investing in the city’s…
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Wolf Administration Highlights Anticipated Funding Through Federal Infrastructure Plan
Wolf Administration Highlights Anticipated Funding Through Federal Infrastructure Plan Harrisburg, PA — Governor Tom Wolf today shared an overview of enhancements Pennsylvania anticipates receiving through the passage of President Joe Biden’s bold, historic $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “This comprehensive package will provide critical federal funding to Pennsylvania’s infrastructure, support economic growth throughout the commonwealth,…
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US EPA Webinar on the GenX Chemicals Human Health Toxicity Assessment on November 12, 2021
Join US EPA for a Webinar on the GenX Chemicals Human Health Toxicity Assessment UPDATED WEBINAR LINK (second update) As part of EPA’s Strategic Roadmap to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the agency has released the final human health toxicity assessment for Hexafluoropropylene Oxide (HFPO) Dimer Acid and its Ammonium Salt (referred to as “GenX chemicals”). The agency’s final…