Important WATER Security ISSUES
This section will keep you up-to-date on the important aspect of industry security. Be sure to check back often!
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Info from NOAA and US EPA: Hurricane Season is coming!
Hurricane Season is coming! Hurricane season is here, occurring from August through October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center is predicting above-average Atlantic hurricane activity for 2022, and water utilities must remain vigilant in preparing for and responding to potential hurricane events. https://www.noaa.gov/ EPA has tools that can help water utilities…
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US EPA releases Lead Service Line Inventory Guidance
US EPA releases Lead Service Line Inventory Guidance The long-awaited EPA lead service line inventory guidance was released today August 4th as described below. Please note that the announcement will include a link to a webinar on August 10th concerning the guidance and service line replacement eligibilities under the DWSRF and BIL. Click here for details On Thursday, August…
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US EPA: Free Water Sector Utility Climate Change Risk Assessment Technical Assistance
Free Water Sector Utility Climate Change Risk Assessment Technical Assistance EPA’s Creating Resilient Water Utilities (CRWU) initiative provides water sector (drinking water, wastewater, and storm water) utilities and stakeholders with practical tools, training, and technical assistance needed to increase their resilience to climate change. CRWU assists by promoting a clear understanding of climate change and…