Category: Federal/State Legislative News
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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…
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Pennsylvania American Water Invites Customers to Participate in PA Public Utility Commission Telephonic Public Input Hearings
Pennsylvania American Water Invites Customers to Participate in PA Public Utility Commission Telephonic Public Input Hearings During a series of telephonic hearings July 19-21, customers can provide input on the company’s rate request, driven by $1.13 billion invested in water and wastewater infrastructure Mechanicsburg, Pa., July 8, 2022 – Pennsylvania American Water will join the…
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Pennsylvania American Water Customers Reach $5 Million Milestone in New Bill Assistance Program
Pennsylvania American Water Customers Reach $5 Million Milestone in New Bill Assistance Program The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) has provided millions in utility assistance grants to families in need since January Mechanicsburg, Pa., June 28, 2022 – In less than six months since its availability, the new Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) has provided more…
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CAPITAL REGION WATER’S 2022 DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT NOW AVAILABLE
CAPITAL REGION WATER’S 2022 DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT NOW AVAILABLE HARRISBURG (June 29, 2022): Capital Region Water’s 2022 Drinking Water Quality Report is now available for customers to access online. This document, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report, identifies Capital Region Water’s source water, describes its treatment process, and summarizes compliance with drinking water standards in…
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US EPA PFAS Factsheet is out!
US EPA PFAS Factsheet is out! US EPA recently released this factsheet along with revised health advisories related to PFAS. See more at our webpage: https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/drinking-water-health-advisories-has EPA PFAS 4 HAs Water System Factsheet
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Upcoming US EPA Webinars on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding and Disaster Response Funding
Upcoming Webinars on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding and Disaster Response Funding Water Infrastructure Funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Wednesday, July 13, 2022 1:00 PM – 2:00 p.m. ET The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites communities to join our July 13 webinar to learn how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding can help communities improve their water and wastewater…