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

  • PA EQB Agenda: Proposed Rulemaking: Water Quality Standards for Manganese and Implementation…December 17, 2019 Meeting

    PA EQB Agenda: Proposed Rulemaking: Water Quality Standards for Manganese and Implementation The EQB meeting agenda and materials have been posted for the December 17, 2019 meeting (See below). EQB Meeting Agendas/Minutes/Handouts December 17, 2019 Agenda (PDF) Minutes of November 19, 2019 (Coming Soon) Proposed Rulemaking: Water Quality Standards for Manganese and Implementation (25 Pa.…

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  • Harrisburg News: PA Senator Maria Collett Joined by More State Legislators Across the Country Committing to Protect Drinking Water

    PA Senator Maria Collett Joined by More State Legislators Across the Country Committing to Protect Drinking Water December 3, 2019 Harrisburg, Pa. – December 3, 2019 – Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) has been joined by legislators in 20 states across the country in introducing legislation to address PFAS contamination in drinking water. PFAS, or…

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  • Important information from US EPA: Power Outage Incident Action Checklist

    As you know, the 2018 America’s Infrastructure Act requires Risk Assessments and Emergency Response Plan updates.  EPA has many resources available to assist you with this work, including a new  Power Outage Incident Action Checklist.  EPA has similar Incident Action Checklist for a variety of events including: flooding, drought, earthquakes, wildfires, cyber security, harmful algal…

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