Category: Member News
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Wolf Administration Announces Final PFAS Statewide Sampling Results
Wolf Administration Announces Final PFAS Statewide Sampling Results Harrisburg, PA – As a result of Governor Tom Wolf’s executive order to address Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water, the Wolf Administration today released the complete and final list of results of samples collected from public water systems. The results do not indicate widespread PFAS contamination. In…
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AWWA Director nominations being sought
AWWA Director nominations being sought Nominations are currently being sought for the position of AWWA Director for the 2022-2025 PA-AWWA Board of Directors. Michael Brown’s term is due to expire at the 2022 Annual Conference. This position needs to be filled at least six months prior to the 2022 conference in order to transition and…
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Ten Communities Selected for EPA Roundtable Discussions on Lead in Drinking Water…Opens in Pittsburgh on June 3rd
https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/ten-communities-selected-epa-roundtable-discussions-lead-drinking-water Ten Communities Selected for EPA Roundtable Discussions on Lead in Drinking Water 05/26/2021 Contact Information: EPA Press Office ([email protected]) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the ten communities that have been selected for virtual roundtable discussions on EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) Revisions. The roundtables will foster dialogue on the experience…
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Important Information: US EPA Press Release for Lead in Drinking Water discussions with communities
US EPA Press Release for Lead in Drinking Water discussions with communities I thought others may be interested in the communities chosen for the discussions about lead in drinking water and the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. Tribal discussions will also occur, as well as with other stakeholders such as primacy agencies. https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/ten-communities-selected-epa-roundtable-discussions-lead-drinking-water Patti Kay…
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“Water Doc Lane” at Penn State Recognizes All Water Professionals…Congratulations Dr. Xie!
“Water Doc Lane” at Penn State Recognizes All Water Professionals Penn State Physical Plant proposed an honorary road name “Xie Lane” as a recognition of Dr. Yuefeng Xie’s 20 plus years of contributions to water treatment and management. Deeply honored by this nomination, Dr. Xie proposed an alternative name “Water Doc Lane” to recognize…
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Pennsylvania American Water Announces $17 Million Plan for Water Storage Upgrades in 2021
Pennsylvania American Water Announces $17 Million Plan for Water Storage Upgrades in 2021 MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (May 17, 2021) – Pennsylvania American Water today announced its 2021 plans to rehabilitate 11 of its water storage tanks and construct seven new structures. Pennsylvania American Water’s tank rehabilitation program of inspecting, sandblasting, and repainting tanks extends their service lives…
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Pennsylvania American Water Supports United for Infrastructure Week 2021 with Unveiling of Online Interactive Upgrade Map
Pennsylvania American Water Supports United for Infrastructure Week 2021 with Unveiling of Online Interactive Upgrade Map Company unveils social media campaign and interactive map to spotlight water infrastructure investments across the Commonwealth MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (May 12, 2021) – This week, to shine a spotlight on the nation’s critical need for investment in its water and wastewater…
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The York Water Company names Cynthia Dotzel as new board chair
The York Water Company names Cynthia Dotzel as new board chair York, Pennsylvania, May 3, 2021: The York Water Company (Nasdaq: YORW) today announced the election of Cynthia A. Dotzel, CPA, as its new board chair during the May 3rd board reorganization meeting. Dotzel succeeds George W. Hodges, who served as chair since 2010. She is…
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PennVEST Now Accepting Applications To Fund Public Water Supply PFAS Remediation Systems
PennVEST Now Accepting Applications To Fund Public Water Supply PFAS Remediation Systems Source: PA Environmental Digest Blog, 4/22/2021 On April 22, the PA Infrastructure Investment Authority announced it is accepting applications for funding PFAS treatment and remediation systems for public water supplies. The deadline for applications is May 3. The PennVEST PFAS Remediation Program is designed as an annual…
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WE RECOGNIZE OUR 2021 AWWA MEMBERSHIP TENURE AWARDEES
2021 AWWA MEMBERSHIP TENURE AWARDS AWWA Honors significant membership tenure with the following awards. The recognition you receive builds with your years with the association. GOLD WATER DROP AWARD Eligibility: 50 cumulative years of membership. The Award: A plaque and lapel pin mailed directly to the recipient & recognition at your Section Annual Conference.…