Category: System Security
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Building Water Flushing Guidance
Building Water Flushing Guidance Recently AWWA published a document which is much better than those listed on this PAAWWA page. https://www.awwa.org/Portals/0/AWWA/Government/20201001FrameworkforBuildingManagersFINALDistCopy.pdf For building facilities personnel and contractors I believe my document is the most useful. https://legionellae.org/wp-content/uploads/Chapter-3-Developing-a-Building-Potable-Water-System-Flushing-Program-5-18.pdf CDC Building Water Flushing Guidance Given that you as a water supplier may receive questions regarding this information about…
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US EPA: Coronavirus and Drinking Water and Wastewater
US EPA: Coronavirus and Drinking Water and Wastewater There is no higher priority for EPA than protecting the health and safety of Americans. EPA is providing this important information about COVID-19 as it relates to drinking water and wastewater to provide clarity to the public. The COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking-water supplies.…
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US EPA: COVID-19 Resources for the Water Sector
COVID-19 Resources for the Water Sector The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging, rapidly evolving incident. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed a website that provides key EPA resources and general information on COVID-19, including a March 27, 2020, letter from EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler to Governors in all 50 states, territories,…
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US EPA Encourages Americans to Only Flush Toilet Paper
US EPA Encourages Americans to Only Flush Toilet Paper 03/30/2020 Contact Information: EPA Press Office ([email protected]) WASHINGTON (March 30, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging all Americans to only flush toilet paper, not disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items that should be disposed of in the trash. Flushing only toilet paper helps…
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Important information for PA Water Utilities: “Thank Everyday Water Heroes”
EPA is aware of the many challenges and sacrifices that the water workforce is undergoing and would like to “Thank Everyday Water Heroes” across our nation. As soon as this week, EPA will issue a press release that highlights the drinking water and wastewater workforce and their vital contribution to keeping our country safe and…
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EPA Pandemic Incident Action Checklist
EPA Pandemic Incident Action Checklist Today, EPA released the Pandemic Incident Action Checklist. Please share widely as you see fit. The document is attached and can also be found at: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-03/documents/pandemic_iac_final_032620_508_fillable.pdf There will be opportunity to modify this checklist as we learn more about this pandemic. Please forward to me any comments and suggestions and…
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EPA Announces Enforcement Discretion Policy for COVID-19 Pandemic
News Releases from Headquarters›Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) EPA Announces Enforcement Discretion Policy for COVID-19 Pandemic 03/26/2020 Contact Information: Press Office ([email protected]) WASHINGTON (March 26, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is mindful of the health and safety of the public, as well as our staff, and those of Federal Agencies, State and Local…
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Important Information for PA-AWWA Members: COVID-19 and the Utility, Energy, Telecommunications & Transportation Sectors: What You Need to Know…Special thanks to: Michael D. Klein, Cozen O’Connor
Important Information for PA-AWWA Members: COVID-19 and the Utility, Energy, Telecommunications & Transportation Sectors: What You Need to Know Special thanks to: Michael D. Klein, Cozen O’Connor COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to have an increasingly adverse impact on people and operations around the globe. The utility and energy industries are essential service providers. They must, for…
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AWWA: “Utility Actions to Sustain Operations During COVID-19” – another reminder that the recording from the AWWA webinar from last week is now available.
“Utility Actions to Sustain Operations During COVID-19” – another reminder that the recording from the AWWA webinar from last week is now available. COVID-19 WEBINAR
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SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR MEMBERS…ON-LINE TRAINING FOR PA WATER AND WASTEWATER OPERATORS AND ENGINEERS: Get Your PA DEP Contact Hours and PDH’s at Home from PA-AWWA’s On-Line Training Zone
SPECIAL DISCOUNT…PA Water and Wastewater Operators and Engineers: Get Your PA DEP Contact Hours and PDH’s from Home at the PA-AWWA’s On-Line Training Zone!!! 2020 PA-AWWA ON-LINE TRAINING PROGRAM For more information, visit http://paawwa.360water.com/. If interested E-mail Don Hershey at: [email protected] Provide the following information: Name, address, phone #, e-mail and DEP Client ID#.…