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

  • Draft Interim Recommendations for Addressing Groundwater Contaminated with PFOA and PFOS

    Draft Interim Recommendations for Addressing Groundwater Contaminated with PFOA and PFOS Draft Interim Recommendations for addressing groundwater The EPA is seeking public comment on a draft set of recommendations for cleaning up groundwater contaminated with PFOA and PFOS.  When finalized, the recommendations will provide a starting point for making site-specific cleanup decisions. The guidance is…

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  • LCA wins 3rd Annual Hydrant Hysteria Contest at PA-AWWA’s Annual Conference in Hershey…Sponsorship Opportunities to send LCA Team to ACE19

    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 HH competition, LCA repeated as state champs with an impressive time of 1:24:17.  Congratulations to Shaun Lee, Steven Southam Jr. and their coach, John Maco!  I included a link…

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  • PA DEP Announces PFAS Sampling Plan to Identify Possible Water Contamination

    PA DEP Announces PFAS Sampling Plan to Identify Possible Water Contamination Harrisburg, PA – As a part of the Wolf Administration’s efforts to address contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced a statewide sampling plan to identify impacted drinking water supplies. The sampling plan will test water…

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