Category: Safe Water Partnership
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Community Water Fluoridation Equipment Grants…Deadline November 20, 2020
Community Water Fluoridation Equipment Grants PCOH is requesting proposals for Community Water Fluoridation Equipment Grants. This grant seeks to issue funds to those public water systems wishing to initiate, update, or expand the practice of community water fluoridation. Priority will be given to initiation projects. At least one grant of $10,000 will be awarded to a water system.…
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PUC Recognizes National 811 Day & Damage Prevention Efforts
PUC Recognizes National 811 Day & Damage Prevention Efforts August 11, 2020 Calling 8-1-1 Before Starting Any Digging Project is an Essential Safety Step for Contractors and Those Working Around the Home HARRISBURG – On this 11th day of August, or 8/11, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) recognizes “National 811 Day,” and reminds all…
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Link to NRCS announcement of next round of RCPP applications…Deadline is November 4, 2020!
Link to NRCS announcement of next round of RCPP applications It’s time to get to know the conservation districts and agriculture producers in your watershed!! USDA to Invest up to $360 Million in Partner-Driven Conservation: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/newsroom/releases/?cid=NRCSEPRD1629618 Note: these projects are also open to water utilities to coordinate as “lead partner” – deadline to submit is…
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Wolf Administration Urges Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season Amidst COVID-19
Wolf Administration Urges Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season Amidst COVID-19 Harrisburg, PA – As we near the peak of hurricane season, the Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency today urged Pennsylvanians to have an emergency plan in place if a hurricane or tropical storm is forecasted to impact the state during COVID-19.…
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US EPA Final Rule: Use of Lead-Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux for Drinking Water
US EPA Final Rule: Use of Lead-Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux for Drinking Water On July 29, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule to reduce lead in plumbing materials used in public water systems, homes, schools and other facilities. This action marks a significant milestone in implementing…
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PA DEP Offering Grants to Small Businesses and Farmers for Energy, Environmental Projects
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Dept. of Environmental Protection Commonwealth News Bureau Room 308, Main Capitol Building Harrisburg PA., 17120 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07/27/2020 CONTACT: Neil Shader, DEP 717-787-1323 PA DEP Offering Grants to Small Businesses and Farmers for Energy, Environmental Projects Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the availability of $1…
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PA EQB proposed regulation #7-553 “Water Quality Standard for Manganese and Implementation” (IRRC #3260)
PA EQB proposed regulation #7-553 “Water Quality Standard for Manganese and Implementation” (IRRC #3260) The proposed rulemaking noted above might be of interest to your organization. It was recently delivered to the PA Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) and the designated standing committees of the PA General Assembly for review and comment. The proposal was…
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Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority : Request For Proposals (RFP) for Regulatory Compliance Services PA DEP Corporate Monitor
Request For Proposals (RFP) for Regulatory Compliance Services PA DEP Corporate Monitor PWSA Project No.: 2020-019-OPS Status: Open Proposal Due Date: July 31, 2020 at 4:00 PM Description: PWSA is requesting proposals for Regulatory Compliance Services-PA DEP Corporate Monitor. More information
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EQB Approves Final Air Quality Fee Increase, Proposed Revisions To Chapter 105 Permitting Regs
EQB Approves Final Air Quality Fee Increase, Proposed Revisions To Chapter 105 Permitting Regs On July 21, the Environmental Quality Board approved the final regulation increasing Air Quality Program permit fees and proposed changes to the Chapter 105 Waterways Management Permitting Program. The Board also accepted a rulemaking petition for study asking the EQB to…
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SRBC Announces Proposed General Permit GP-01 – Groundwater Remediation Projects
SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION 4423 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2020 CONTACT: Gene G. Veno, Director Governmental Affairs and Public Advocacy Office: (717) 238-0423, ext. 1311 SRBC Announces Proposed General Permit GP-01 – Groundwater Remediation Projects The Susquehanna River Basin Commission has released its first General Permit that…