Category: System Security

US EPA Announces Plan to Protect the Public from Perchlorate in Drinking Water The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it completed review of a July 2020 determination to not regulate perchlorate in drinking water. The agency concluded that the 2020 decision is supported by the best available peer reviewed science. Additionally, EPA announced…

Pennsylvania American Water Revamps Workforce Readiness and Outreach with New “Career Stream” Program   Three-pronged approach offers summer internships, scholarships and career outreach to attract new and diverse talent to the water and wastewater industry   Mechanicsburg, Pa., Mar. 24, 2022 – Like the convergence of three streams into one river, Pennsylvania American Water is taking…

Pennsylvania asks for input on PFAS rule By Rachel McDevitt  MARCH 16, 2022 | 8:17 AM The state is asking for feedback on a proposed rule to limit what are known as “forever chemicals” in drinking water. PFAS are a class of synthetic chemicals used to make water-, heat- and stain-resistant things like non-stick cookware…

Warning of Potential for Cyber Attacks Targeting the United States in the Event of a Russian Invasion of Ukraine Important information for Water and Wastewater Utilities

New Tool: Water Treatment Chemical Suppliers and Manufacturers Locator Tool The new Water Treatment Chemical Suppliers and Manufacturers Locator Tool is hosted on a Geoplatform and allows water and wastewater utilities to search for suppliers and manufacturers across the U.S. that may be able to fulfill their chemical supply needs and increase resilience to supply…

PA DEP Announces Public ​Comment Period on New PFAS Drinking Water Regulation The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today a 60-day public comment period that begins Saturday, February 26, 2022, on a new regulation to protect Pennsylvanians’ drinking water from PFAS chemicals. The comment period concerns a proposed rule to set maximum contaminant…

Attention PA-AWWA Member Utilities: PA Bulletin Update: Safe Drinking Water PFAS MCL Rule

UCMR 5 PUBLIC WEBINAR MEETINGS REGISTRATION REMINDER Meeting Dates: March 16, 2022 & repeated March 17, 2022 RULE BACKGROUND On December 27, 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the final, fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) to establish nationwide monitoring for 29 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lithium in drinking water…

U.S. Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act: Resources for the Water Sector AWWA Infrastructure Website Information About the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act Signed into law November 2021, the U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act), launched a new era of significant investment in rehabilitating and updating the nation’s water…

EPA Proposes Guidance to Support Water Affordability and Clean Water Act Implementation “The guidance supports water affordability while ensuring that wastewater utilities can take vital steps to improve wastewater management.” EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox   About EPA’s Water Finance Center EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center is an information and assistance center identifying…