Category: System Security
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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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Input Needed: EPA Virtual Meeting Series on Potential Microbial and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Revisions
Input Needed: EPA Virtual Meeting Series on Potential Microbial and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Revisions As many of you all are aware, EPA is currently seeking public information and input to inform potential regulatory revisions of eight National Primary Drinking Water Regulations included in Microbial and Disinfection Byproducts (MDBP) rules following the EPA’s Six-Year Review 3.…
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St. Clairsville Area Water Company Community Engineering Corps Project: Pennsylvania AWWA Section By Gene Koontz, PA-AWWA Contributor
St. Clairsville Area Water Company Community Engineering Corps Project Pennsylvania AWWA Section By Gene Koontz, PA-AWWA Contributor The St. Clairsville Area Water Company (SCAWC) is a small water system which supplies an average daily demand of 25,000 gallons per day (gpd). to about 400 residents, is owned by its customers and is located in…
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WE THANK OUR FIRST VIRTUAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORS!!!
WE THANK OUR SPONSORS!!! PLATINUM HAZEN AND SAWYER GOLD CORE & MAIN ERIE WATER WORKS FISHER TANK COMPANY GANNETT FLEMING, INC. LB WATERMOTT MACDONALD PA COALITION OF ORAL HEALTH STONEHILL CONTRACTING CO., INC. SUEZ SILVER AQUA BUCHART HORN, INC. GHD HERBERT, ROWLAND & GRUBIC, INC. MCWANE DUCTILE…
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EPA finalizes regulatory determinations (CCL4) PFOS and PFOA
EPA finalizes regulatory determinations (CCL4) PFOS and PFOA The March 3, 2021 Federal Register Notice is here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/03/03/2021-04184/announcement-of-final-regulatory-determinations-for-contaminants-on-the-fourth-drinking-water [use the PDF button on the right hand side for the best version] On February, 22, 2021, EPA reissued final regulatory determinations for contaminants on the fourth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 4). EPA is making final determinations to regulate two contaminants, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid…
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Are you looking to promote your company’s products or services to the key decision-makers in Pennsylvania’s water industry? Time to advertise in The Water News Source!
Are you looking to promote your company’s products or services to the key decision-makers in Pennsylvania’s water industry? Advertising space is now being reserved for the Summer issue of Pennsylvania AWWA’s magazine – The Water News Source. Along with the printed copies that will be mailed-out to the entire PA-AWWA membership, your ad will also appear in the digital version on…
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AWWA and RCAP Workshop for Pennsylvania Small Systems SDWA – Maintaining Compliance – On-Line (Systems <10,000) PA DEP Course ID# 8700
AWWA and RCAP Workshop for Pennsylvania Small Systems SDWA – Maintaining Compliance AWWA and RCAP Workshop for Pennsylvania Small Systems SDWA – Maintaining Compliance – On-Line (Systems <10,000) PA DEP Course ID# 8700 REGISTER ONLINE AT: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/3368673143296889346 ONLINE Workshop via Go To Training March 9, 10, and 11, 2021 1:00pm- 3:00pm (must attend all 3 days…
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US EPA: Cybersecurity Webpage and Checklist Information
EPA is sharing this information widely with large and medium-sized community water suppliers and others. EPA has a cybersecurity webpage: https://www.epa.gov/waterriskassessment/epa-cybersecurity-best-practices-water-sector And a Cyber Incident Action Checklist: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2017-11/documents/171013-incidentactionchecklist-cybersecurity_form_508c.pdf Patti Kay Wisniewski Drinking Water Preparedness and Resiliency Coordinator US EPA Region 3 Drinking Water Section (3WD21) 1650 Arch Street Phila, PA 19103 215-814-5668 Cell: 215-514-7893 Email: [email protected] (note the…
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EPA Takes Action to Address PFAS in Drinking Water
EPA Takes Action to Address PFAS in Drinking Water Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued two actions to protect public health by addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, highlighting the agency’s commitment to address these long-lasting “forever chemicals” that can enter drinking water supplies and impact communities across the United…
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PUC Offers Winter Storm Safety Tips
PUC Offers Winter Storm Safety Tips Published on 2/18/2021 Filed under: Electric Gas Water and Wastewater Residents Reminded to Report Outages, Use Caution During Severe Weather, and Give Utility Crews Room to Work HARRISBURG – As another major winter storm system moves across the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminds households of the steps they can…