Category Archives: Legal Corner

Pennsylvania Water Law by Michael D. Klein, Esq.
Michael D. Klein is a member in the Harrisburg, PA, and Washington D.C. offices of Cozen O’Connor. Michael practices in the areas of utility and environmental law in Pennsylvania. He can be reached at mklein@cozen.com and 717-703-5903. Joshua L. Belcher, attorney with Cozen O’Connor, assisted in the preparation of the article for PA-AWWA Water News Source, Summer 2013 issue.

US EPA: Cybersecurity Webpage and Checklist Information

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EPA is sharing this information widely with large and medium-sized community water suppliers and others. EPA has a cybersecurity webpage: https://www.epa.gov/waterriskassessment/epa-cybersecurity-best-practices-water-sector And a Cyber Incident Action Checklist: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2017-11/documents/171013-incidentactionchecklist-cybersecurity_form_508c.pdf Patti Kay Wisniewski Drinking Water Preparedness and Resiliency Coordinator US EPA Region 3 Drinking Water Section (3WD21) 1650 Arch Street Phila, PA 19103 215-814-5668 Cell: 215-514-7893 Email: Wisniewski.patti-kay@epa.gov (note the […]

EPA Takes Action to Address PFAS in Drinking Water

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EPA Takes Action to Address PFAS in Drinking Water Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued two actions to protect public health by addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, highlighting the agency’s commitment to address these long-lasting “forever chemicals” that can enter drinking water supplies and impact communities across the United […]

PUC Offers Winter Storm Safety Tips

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PUC Offers Winter Storm Safety Tips Published on 2/18/2021 Filed under: Electric Gas Water and Wastewater Residents Reminded to Report Outages, Use Caution During Severe Weather, and Give Utility Crews Room to Work HARRISBURG – As another major winter storm system moves across the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminds households of the steps they can […]

2021 PA DEP Operator’s Certification Exams…PA-AWWA OP CERT EXAM DATES

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2021 PA DEP Operator’s Certification Exams 2021 PA DEP Operator Cert Exam Information Please take all necessary COVID-19 precautions and follow CDC Guidelines at all examination sites. 2021 PA DEP Op Cert Exam Schedule PA DEP Op Cert Exam Registration 2021 DEP OP CERT EXAM REGISTRATION FORM Information for Operators taking the exam 2021 Information […]

Pennsylvania American Water Invested $400 Million Statewide in 2020

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Pennsylvania American Water Invested $400 Million Statewide in 2020 MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Feb. 16, 2021) – Pennsylvania American Water announced today its end-of-year investment total and system improvement recap for 2020. In just 12 months, the company invested $400 million to upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure across the Commonwealth – delivering on its significant capital investment plan despite the […]