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The Latest AWWA, U.S. EPA, PA. DEP, Legislative and Regulatory Information:

  • CAPITAL REGION WATER PROVIDES FLUSHING GUIDANCE FOR BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS TO HELP ENSURE WATER QUALITY

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Rebecca Laufer 717.307.1175   CAPITAL REGION WATER PROVIDES FLUSHING GUIDANCE FOR BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS TO HELP ENSURE WATER QUALITY HARRISBURG (May 14, 2020): Capital Region Water encourages property owners and managers to flush plumbing in dormant buildings prior to reopening.  Safety concerns arise when the building’s pipes have not been used for…

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  • US EPA Information: Small System Risk and Resilience Assessment Checklist

    Small System Risk and Resilience Assessment Checklist EPA released this small system checklist to assist with meeting the AWIA requirements.  The checklist is a form fillable pdf.  If you have any trouble locating or using the document, please let me know. https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/small-system-risk-and-resilience-assessment-checklist This guidance is intended for small community water systems (CWSs) serving greater than…

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  • Wolf Administration Provides Guidance for Buildings Closed During COVID-19

    Wolf Administration Provides Guidance for Buildings Closed During COVID-19 Harrisburg, PA – As businesses in counties enter the Yellow Phase of the state’s reopening plan, the Pennsylvania departments of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Health (DOH) are encouraging owners and operators of dormant buildings to flush building water systems prior to reopening. Buildings that have been closed…

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