Water System Security

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!

  • PA Department of Health Website Information: Coronavirus Information

    AWWA has created a resource webpage for information on Coronavirus. Please feel free to distribute the link to your members, colleagues and concerned citizens – www.awwa.org/Coronavirus Coronavirus (COVID-19) PA Department of Health Website: Coronavirus Information https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx What is coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some causing illness in people and others circulating among…

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  • U.S. EPA: AWIA Risk Assessment training opportunities and webinar training

    AWIA Risk Assessment training opportunities The U.S. EPA is hosting additional full-day, in-person and web-accessible training on the risk assessment and emergency response plan requirements for AWIA. During the training, participants will learn about the requirements for AWIA Section 2013 (risk assessments and ERPs) and 2018 (EPCRA changes including spill notification and access to Tier…

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  • EPA Announces Proposed Decision to Regulate PFOA and PFOS in Drinking Water

    EPA Announces Proposed Decision to Regulate PFOA and PFOS in Drinking Water On February 20, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took another important step in implementing the Agency’s PFAS Action Plan by proposing regulatory determinations for perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in drinking water. Today’s preliminary determinations mark a key milestone…

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