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

  • PA DEP Issues New Guidance On Inspections, Permit Enforcement, Waivers Of Permit, Regulatory Provisions During COVID-19 Pandemic

    PA DEP Issues New Guidance On Inspections, Permit Enforcement, Waivers Of Permit, Regulatory Provisions During COVID-19 Pandemic The Department of Environmental Protection posted new guidance on its website outlining a series of actions it is taking during the COVID-19 pandemic related to inspections, permits enforcement and considering enforcement waivers. Inspections/Responding To Complaints To limit exposure…

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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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