Category: System Security
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Reducing Lead Levels in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities
MOU on Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities An MOU on Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities was recently signed by EPA and its numerous water industry partners including AWWA, NRWA, the states and others. https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2019-10/documents/mou_reducing_lead_in_drinking_water_in_schools_final_october_3_2019.pdf The signatories agree to encourage schools and child care…
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Leading Environmental Groups Back Stephens’s Bill Addressing PFAS in Drinking Water
Leading Environmental Groups Back Stephens’s Bill Addressing PFAS in Drinking Water Sep. 23, 2019 HARRISBURG– Leading environmental groups joined Gov. Tom Wolf in supporting Rep. Todd Stephens’s (R-Montgomery) House Bill 1410, to fund infrastructure changes needed to remove polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from drinking water. “I’m proud to have the support of Clean Water Action, Penn…
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DEP Common Wealth Blog: What Are Harmful Algal Blooms And What Should You Do About Them?
DEP Common Wealth Blog: What Are Harmful Algal Blooms And What Should You Do About Them? Tom Decker, Community Relations Coordinator, DEP Northwest Regional Office Harmful algal blooms (HABS) pop up every year in Pennsylvania as water temperatures rise. The typical season for algal blooms ranges from the middle of June to late August…
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PA DEP Announces State Plan to Improve Water Quality in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
PA DEP Announces State Plan to Improve Water Quality in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Harrisburg, PA – Today the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the final state plan to promote the long-term viability of farming, outdoor recreation, and other economic sectors; protect public health and water supplies; and help communities reduce flooding by…
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AWWA has a new resource page on its website to help members stay informed about issues related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
AWWA has a new resource page on its website to help members stay informed about issues related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The AWWA Resources on PFAS page includes a variety of useful resources: The AWWA Resources on PFAS • Summary of state regulation to protect drinking water • PFAS Treatment Methods • Overview…
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Partner with us to Optimize Operations: The Partnership for Safe Water Program
Partner with us to Optimize Operations: The Partnership for Safe Water Program Attention: Non-Partnership Members…Surface and Groundwater Treatment Plants and Distribution System Operations Partners in PA JULY 2019 PfSW Treatment Program PfSW Distribution Program Enclosed please find our latest Partners in PA newsletter which recognizes the latest accomplishments of…
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Important Information: PADEP Public Water Supply Manual Part II – Public Comment Request
Subject: PADEP Public Water Supply Manual Part II – Public Comment Request Water Professional, PADEP has revised many sections of the Public Water Supply Manual Part II. Please see the following links for information on the design manual update: July 26 2019 Draft PWS Manual Part II (filename – TGD 5_DRAFT_PgNos) https://www.dep.pa.gov/PublicParticipation/AdvisoryCommittees/WaterAdvisory/TAC/Pages/default.aspx#.VmWPOvMo69J Draft of TAC…
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EPA releases Baseline Information on Malevolent Acts for Community Water Systems
EPA releases Baseline Information on Malevolent Acts for Community Water Systems As part of our efforts to assist water systems comply with AWIA, EPA has posted more information on the web, including the “Baseline Information on Malevolent Acts for Community Water Systems”. By using this document, systems can identify and take steps to reduce the…
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Water Resources Committee Overwhelmingly Urges DEP To Move Forward With A Proposal To Set New Toxic Substance Limit For Manganese Due To Health Impacts
Water Resources Committee Overwhelmingly Urges DEP To Move Forward With A Proposal To Set New Toxic Substance Limit For Manganese Due To Health Impacts On July 25, the Water Resources Advisory Committee overwhelmingly urged DEP to move forward with a proposal to set a new toxic substances health water discharge limit for manganese of…
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US EPA: Various aspects of our Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program including free services offered to water suppliers…see information below
The attached 3 US EPA flyers discuss various aspects of our drinking water state revolving fund program including free services offered to water suppliers. See the contact information on each flyer: DW SRF PubLR EPA Free Services Flyer 8-20-18 (002) SRF Publication Sustainability Special thanks to: Patti Kay Wisniewski Drinking Water Preparedness and Resiliency Coordinator…