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

  • Important Water Utility Information: Pennsylvania Bulletin Notices

    In reviewing the online version of this week’s Pennsylvania Bulletin, we noticed the item(s) below that we thought may be of interest to you.     Department of Environmental Protection Applications, Actions and Special Notices Citizens Advisory Council Virtual Meeting; Change to Meeting Start Time Pennsylvania’s 2020 Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan Rescission of Technical…

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  • Important Information from PA DEP: “Maintaining Continuing Education for Operators”  

      Important Information from PA DEP “Maintaining Continuing Education for Operators”  Current course offerings for drinking water = 309 approved courses for a total of 1,463 contact hours.  Links to web-based training providers are included as well.  Finally, information is provided for operators that may need to request an extension. ——————————————————————————————————————-   Message from the…

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  • US EPA Notes Successes in Reducing Perchlorate in Drinking Water

    https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-notes-successes-reducing-perchlorate-drinking-water EPA Notes Successes in Reducing Perchlorate in Drinking Water Contact Information: EPA Press Office ([email protected])   WASHINGTON (May 14, 2020) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing information on reductions of perchlorate in drinking water due to actions that its partners and the agency have taken to mitigate this contaminant and protect public…

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