Category: Legal Corner
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AWWA sends letter supporting Amendment 18 in the PFAS Action Act
AWWA sends letter supporting Amendment 18 in the PFAS Action Act July 19, 2021 Press Releases The American Water Works Association (AWWA) today sent a letter urging members of the House Committee on Rules to approve Amendment 18 in H.R. 2467, the PFAS Action Act. The Amendment, proposed by Representatives David McKinley, Josh Gottheimer and Lisa McClain, would exempt drinking…
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Attention PA Water Utilities: Do you use EPA’s Response on the Go App?…Give us your feedback
Do you use EPA’s Response on the Go App? If you are familiar with EPA’s Water Utility Response-On-The-Go app, EPA would like to hear from you about the usefulness of this application. All feedback is welcome! If you would be willing to talk with us about what you use the app for and which features…
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Attention PA Water Utilities: StopRansomeware.gov has been launched!
Attention PA Water Utilities: StopRansomeware.gov has been launched! StopRansomware.gov is a collaborative initiative by the federal government to make it easier for stakeholders across the private and public sectors to find free, authoritative information, resources, and tools that can help prevent and mitigate ransomware attacks in the United States. StopRansomware.gov brings together resources from across the…
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EPA Announces DRAFT 5th Contaminant Candidate List (CCL5)
EPA Announces DRAFT 5th Contaminant Candidate List (CCL5) On July 12, 2021, EPA announced the Draft Fifth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 5). https://www.epa.gov/ccl/contaminant-candidate-list-5-ccl-5 The CCL is a list of contaminants that are currently not subject to any proposed or promulgated national primary drinking water regulations, but are known or anticipated to occur in public water systems.…
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LIESEL GROSS AMONG SENIOR UTILITY LEADERS APPOINTED TO AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION WATER UTILITY COUNCIL
LIESEL GROSS AMONG SENIOR UTILITY LEADERS APPOINTED TO AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION WATER UTILITY COUNCIL…CONGRATULATIONS LIESEL! Liesel Gross, Chief Executive Officer for Lehigh County Authority (LCA), was recently appointed to the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Water Utility Council (WUC). She is one of twenty-five senior water utility leaders selected from across the United States…
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CAPITAL REGION WATER’S 2021 DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT NOW AVAILABLE
CAPITAL REGION WATER’S 2021 DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT NOW AVAILABLE HARRISBURG (June 30, 2021): Capital Region Water’s 2021 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…
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PA Department Of Health: Over 11.6 Million Vaccinations To Date, 62.7% Of Entire Population Received First Dose, 60% Of Pennsylvanians Age 18 And Older Fully Vaccinated, PA Ranks 8th Among 50 States For First Dose Vaccinations 202 New Cases, 316 Patients Hospitalized And 59 Patients In The Intensive Care Unit
PA Department Of Health: Over 11.6 Million Vaccinations To Date, 62.7% Of Entire Population Received First Dose, 60% Of Pennsylvanians Age 18 And Older Fully Vaccinated, PA Ranks 8th Among 50 States For First Dose Vaccinations 202 New Cases, 316 Patients Hospitalized And 59 Patients In The Intensive Care Unit 06/30/2021 Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania…
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July 14, 2021: Joint Webinar–U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Funding to Assist Schools & Child Care Facilities with Lead Testing and Remediation in Drinking Water
Topic Joint Webinar–U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Funding to Assist Schools & Child Care Facilities with Lead Testing and Remediation in Drinking WaterREGISTER Description Background: There is no safe blood lead level for children. In children, lead exposure can cause adverse health effects both physical and behavioral, including impaired…
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PA Bulletin: Draft Technical Guidance: Substantive Revision – Turbidity Reporting Instructions for Public Water Systems Using Filtered Surface Water or Groundwater Under the Direct Influence of Surface Water (GUDI) Sources
Draft Technical Guidance: Substantive Revision – Turbidity Reporting Instructions for Public Water Systems Using Filtered Surface Water or Groundwater Under the Direct Influence of Surface Water (GUDI) Sources http://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pabull?file=/secure/pabulletin/data/vol51/51-24/926.html NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Availability of Technical Guidance [51 Pa.B. 3307] [Saturday, June 12, 2021] Technical guidance documents (TGD) are available on the…
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Great Advertising Opportunity…PA-AWWA’s 2022 Membership Directory
Great Advertising Opportunity…PA-AWWA’s 2022 Membership Directory MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY INFORMATION Now you can reach nearly 2,000 members of the water community all year long by placing your ad in the 2022 Pennsylvania Section Member Directory. The PA Section Directory will serve as a quick reference and resource guide for all of our active, utility, associate and…