Category: Member News
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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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Two local Pennsylvania students win national scholarship from Goulds Water Technology
Two local Pennsylvania students win national scholarship from Goulds Water Technology Local students each receive $1,500 award from 2021 GPDA scholarship program AUBURN, N.Y., – (Sept. 30, 2021) – Goulds Water Technology, a Xylem brand, has announced this year’s recipients of the Goulds Professional Dealers Association (GPDA) scholarships. Sixteen students across the United States will…
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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…