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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.

PA EQB proposed rulemaking #7-533 “Water Quality Management and NPDES Permit Application Fees and Annual Fees” (IRRC #3227).

PA EQB proposed rulemaking #7-533 “Water Quality Management and NPDES Permit Application Fees and Annual Fees” (IRRC #3227). The proposal noted above was recently delivered to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) and the PA House and Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committees for review.  It might be of interest to your organization. A copy […]

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ATTENTION COMMUNITY WATER SUPPLIERS…IMPORTANT AWIA INFORMATION

ATTENTION COMMUNITY WATER SUPPLIERS If you serve a population of more than 3,300, based on the state drinking water inventory and reported to EPA, then you are subject to the 2018 America’s Water Infrastructure Act.  This Act requires risk and resilience assessments and updated emergency response plans every 5 years.  Certification of completion of each […]

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LCR webpage link and AWWA Unintended Consequences document

LCR webpage link and AWWA Unintended Consequences document Dear Water Industry Members: We have revised the Lead and Copper Rule Working Guide; but, alas, it’s still stuck in the slow approval process.  Please keep searching the LCR web page because that document will help you comprehend what you have to do to comply with this […]

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Governor Wolf Announces New Funding to Help Attack PFAS Contamination of 17 Wells in Bucks County 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2019 View Online  Governor Wolf Announces New Funding to Help Attack PFAS Contamination of 17 Wells in Bucks County  Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects that will remove contamination of harmful perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the […]

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AWIA Risk Resilience Federal Register Notice

AWIA Risk Resilience Federal Register Notice We’re sharing this announcement with water suppliers, state drinking water programs and others that we can reach by email.  Please share further within your organization and with others. Today, the Federal Register notice was published outlining the New Risk Assessment and Emergency Response Plan Requirements for Community Water Systems.  […]

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