Category: Legal Corner
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Wolf Administration Discusses Pennsylvania’s New Water Assistance Program Opening on January 4
Wolf Administration Discusses Pennsylvania’s New Water Assistance Program Opening on January 4 Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) and Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the launch of the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), which will help Pennsylvanians with low incomes maintain access to drinking and wastewater services. Applications for…
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Dept. Of Human Services Begins Accepting Applications For Federal Low Income Household Drinking & Wastewater Assistance Program Jan. 4
Dept. Of Human Services Begins Accepting Applications For Federal Low Income Household Drinking & Wastewater Assistance Program Jan. 4 On December 28, the Department of Human Services announced the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) designed to help Pennsylvanians maintain access to drinking and wastewater service will begin accepting applications on January 4. “Access…
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EPA to order chemical makers to test PFAS substances for toxicity By Sebastien Malo (Reuters)
EPA to order chemical makers to test PFAS substances for toxicity By Sebastien Malo (Reuters) – The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday said it plans to require makers of a family of chemicals to fund and conduct toxicity studies on some of the substances. The agency said it was acting in response to a 2020…
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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…