https://www.circleofblue.org/2021/world/2021-election-preview-new-york-considers-right-to-clean-water/ Continue reading 2021 Election Preview: New York Considers Right to Clean Water – Circle of Blue
When Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM PSTAdd to Calendar Where This is an online event. Contact Jeff LundtNorthwest Washington Subsection AWWA206-477-5582jeff.lundt@kingcounty.gov 2021 Water Storage Basics Workshop – Online Tuesday October 9th starting at 7:30 AM Workshop will end at 3:45 PM Presented by the Northwest Washington Subsection of PNWS-AWWA A presentation that provides a basic understanding of potable water storage. Certified for 0.7 CEUs. Topics include: Water Storage Basics Soils & Seismic Considerations for Design Structural Considerations for Design Piping Connections Pressure Tanks Reservoir Water Quality Large Reservoirs Inspection of Water Storage Facilities Sanitary Surveys of … Continue reading 2021 Water Storage Basics Workshop – Online
See where PFAS pollution has been confirmed in the West (‘Forever chemicals’) — High Country News – Know the West (hcn.org) Continue reading See where PFAS pollution has been confirmed in the West
Washington StateDepartment of Health Office of Drinking Water Hello Drinking Water Partners: I hope this message finds you, your families, and utilities well. This summer flew by and as we move into fall, I want to update you on the Office of Drinking Water’s recent hiring. We have recruited for the five open leadership positions in the office since this summer. Four of these positions have filled, and new faces will be starting in the office soon. We are still in the midst of the Field Operation Manager recruitment and hope to have someone on board in that position permanently … Continue reading Welcome New Leadership! (from DOH Office of Drinking Water)
WhenTuesday, November 9, 2021 from 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM PSTAdd to Calendar Where This is an online event. This program is designed to provide a basic understanding of emergency preparedness and the response of water utilities in the event of an emergency or disaster. Assessing risks, planning, and preparedness will lead to utilities that function better in emergencies, work more efficiently to restore service to customers, and are better able to maintain water quality. Topics will include: Water Utility Emergencies Emergency Case Studies Emergency Action Plan Risk & Resilience Incident Command System Public Outreach During Emergencies … Continue reading Reminder: Emergency Preparedness Workshop – Online – November 2021
PFAS Strategic Roadmap: EPA’s Commitments to Action 2021-2024 | US EPA On October 18, 2021, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the agency’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap—laying out a whole-of-agency approach to addressing PFAS. The roadmap sets timelines by which EPA plans to take specific actions and commits to bolder new policies to safeguard public health, protect the environment, and hold polluters accountable. The actions described in the PFAS Roadmap each represent important and meaningful steps to safeguard communities from PFAS contamination. Cumulatively, these actions will build upon one another and lead to more enduring and protective solutions. Read an overview … Continue reading PFAS Strategic Roadmap: EPA’s Commitments to Action 2021-2024
Washington StateDepartment of Health Office of Drinking Water Hello Drinking Water Partners: We all know that water is essential, reliable, and invaluable. Without water our communities would not thrive. Most of your customers don’t think about what happens behind the scenes when they turn on the tap. You do. You know that the infrastructure you’re in charge of is vulnerable to aging, vandalism, and natural disasters. October 21 is national Imagine A Day Without Water. We encourage you to participate through social media posts, a news release article, or any other way you can think of. We have free graphics and bill stuffers … Continue reading Imagine a day without water
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