Category: Federal/State Legislative News
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EPA seeks input–Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting nominations for chemicals, microbes, or other substances that are not currently regulated in drinking water for the Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6). EPA uses the CCL to identify priority contaminants for future regulatory decision making (i.e., Regulatory Determination Process) and information collection (e.g., Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring…
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Pennsylvania American Water Launches Water Service Line Material Inventory Project
Pennsylvania American Water Launches Water Service Line Material Inventory Project Company asking customers to “pipe up” and provide water service line material information via user-friendly online survey; Project seeks to identify and ultimately remove lead lines MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Feb. 6, 2023) – Pennsylvania American Water wants to get rid of lead water lines – but to…
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Pennsylvania American Water Accepting Applications for 2023 Environmental Grant Program
Pennsylvania American Water Accepting Applications for 2023 Environmental Grant Program MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (January 23, 2023) – Pennsylvania American Water announced today that applications are now being accepted for the company’s 2023 Environmental Grant Program. The program offers funding for innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore or protect the watersheds, surface water and groundwater supplies in…
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This Friday (January 27th) is the deadline to reserve ad space in the Spring “75th Annual Conference” issue of the PA-AWWA’s Water News Source magazine
PA-AWWA Supporters: This Friday (January 27th) is the deadline to reserve ad space in the Spring “75th Annual Conference” issue of the PA-AWWA’s Water News Source magazine. Click the following link to view a recent issue of the Water News Source: https://www.kelmanonline.com/httpdocs/files/PA_AWWA/waternewssourcewinter2022/index.html Below are the advertising rates, to reserve your ad space, please contact our publisher Dave Gill at 866-985-9791 or by email at [email protected].…
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Pennsylvania Adopts PFAS Limits for Drinking Water
Pennsylvania Adopts PFAS Limits for Drinking Water Harrisburg, PA – In a first of its kind rulemaking, Pennsylvania has adopted new regulations to protect Pennsylvanians’ drinking water from PFAS chemicals by setting new limits on two forms of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The new rule sets maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in drinking water for two forms of…
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PA-AWWA OP CERT EXAM SCHEDULE FOR 2023
PA DEP 2023 Certification Exam Schedule State Board of Certification of Water and Wastewater System Operators 2023 PA DEP OVERALL Operator Exam Schedule 2023 Information for Operators taking exams 2023 DEP OP CERT EXAM REG PA-AWWA 2023 Op Cert Exam Schedule April 5- Williamsport at PA DEP NCRO ON LINE…DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28…SOLD OUT! 2023 DEP…
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Fluoride in water improves oral health and combats health inequities | Opinion by Denise A. Johnson is Acting Secretary of Health and Pennsylvania Physician General
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2023/01/fluoride-in-water-improves-oral-health-and-combats-health-inequities-opinion.html Opinion Fluoride in water improves oral health and combats health inequities | Opinion Published: Jan. 09, 2023, 5:43 p.m. By Guest Editorial By Dr. Denise A. Johnson Everyone knows you should brush and floss your teeth twice a day. But did you know that even when common fluoride products such as toothpaste and mouth rinses are…
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PCOH: Further Funding Opportunity for Water Systems: Community Water Fluoridation Equipment Grants…Deadline February 1, 2023
Further Funding Opportunity for Water Systems: Community Water Fluoridation Equipment Grants PCOH has additional funds available and is requesting further proposals for Community Water Fluoridation Equipment Grants. This grant seeks to issue funds to public water systems wishing to initiate, update, or expand the practice of community water fluoridation. Priority will be given to community…
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2023 AWWA Water Infrastructure Conference in Philadelphia, PA on September 10-13, 2023…Call for Papers deadline is: January 12, 2023
Save the Date!!! September 10 – September 13, 2023 Your Knowledge = Powerful Change We learn from each other. By sharing your unique experience, knowledge, and innovative ideas, you help inspire other water professionals. From infrastructure challenges and funding opportunities to integrated resource planning, information submitted by you and your colleagues is what drives impactful change. Maximize your impact. Submit your abstract today.…
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EPA Announces $25.7 Million in Grants to Support Water Systems in Rural and Small Communities
EPA Announces $25.7 Million in Grants to Support Water Systems in Rural and Small Communities On Monday, December 12, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $25.7 million in grant funding for organizations to provide technical assistance and training to support small drinking water and wastewater systems that are often located in rural communities. EPA’s…