Water System Security

Important WATER Security ISSUES
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  • AWWA testifies on issues surrounding PFAS in water

    May 15, 2019 (WASHINGTON, DC) – The American Water Works Association (AWWA) today testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on the Environment and Climate Change about approaches to addressing PFAS in drinking water. Tracy Mehan, AWWA’s executive director of government affairs, spoke on behalf of the non-profit organization whose 51,000 members represent water professionals throughout…

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  • Information on PFAS

    PFAS PA DEP’s PFAS webpage For more visit:  www.epa.gov/pfas US EPA’s PFAS Action Plan  

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  • 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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