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

  • EPA sets timetable for PFAS action

    EPA sets timetable for PFAS action By Jacob Holzman, CQ Roll Call (May 28, 2019) – The Environmental Protection Agency has outlined the timetable for making decisions this year on regulating controversial per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, which are known as “forever” chemicals due to their durability in the environment.   The agency projected…

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  • Perchlorate Proposed Rulemaking

    Perchlorate Proposed Rulemaking Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing a notice of proposed rulemaking that seeks public input on a range of options regarding the regulation of perchlorate in public drinking water systems.               The agency is seeking comment on a proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for perchlorate to establish a…

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  • Lehigh County Authority participating in AWWA ACE19 Hydrant Hysteria competition in Denver, CO…We Thank Our Sponsors!!!

    Platinum: PA-AWWA Borton Lawson Core & Main Ferguson Waterworks Ford Meter Box Co., Inc. Mueller Co. Gold: Gannett Fleming, Inc. Silver: Clow Valve Co. LB Water U.S. Pipe Big thanks to Aqua Pennsylvania and Lehigh County Authority for committing the time and effort to produce another exciting PA AWWA Hydrant Hysteria event!  In the 3rd annual…

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