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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PA EQB final regulation #7-553 “Water Quality Standard for Manganese and Implementation” (IRRC #3260) The PA EQB recently delivered the final rulemaking noted above to IRRC and the designated standing committees of the PA General Assembly for consideration. You can obtain a copy of the rulemaking from IRRC’s website – www.irrc.state.pa.us. IRRC is scheduled to […]
READ MORE »PA-AWWA, PWEA and PMAA Fall 2022 Specialty Conference focusing on PFAS, Challenges, Infrastructure and Funding…Over 160 attendees in Harrisburg and we thank our sponsors!!! PFAS Specialty Conference Brochure PFAS Attendee Registration Form PFAS Sponsor and Exhibitor Form Event Date: November 10, 2022 Penn Harris […]
READ MORE »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 […]
READ MORE »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 […]
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