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How a Federal Drought Relief Program Left Southern Oregon Parched—and Contributed to the Ongoing Groundwater Crisis in the West
AWWA Water Services Insider
November 12, 2021In This Issue:President to sign massive infrastructure billWe want to hear from youEPA announces three more WIFIA loansSAB PFAS Review Panel virtual meetings announcedEPA seeks NDWAC advice on M/DBPs rule revisionsFinal LCR Revisions action at OMB for review Water Services Insider – 11-12-21 (contentsharing.net) Continue reading AWWA Water Services Insider
INFRASTRUCTURE BILL PASSES HOUSE; WATER & WASTEWATER FUNDING BREAKDOWN
Infrastructure Bill Passes House; Water & Wastewater Funding Breakdown | WWD (wwdmag.com) Of the $550 billion in new spending, $55 billion is allocated to drinking water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure funding. Continue reading INFRASTRUCTURE BILL PASSES HOUSE; WATER & WASTEWATER FUNDING BREAKDOWN
ODW Updates: PFAS and Staffing
Washington StateDepartment of Health Office of Drinking Water PFAS Update: We are excited to announce that after four years of hard work and coordination with utilities, communities, and other state and federal partners the Washington State Board of Health approved updates to Drinking Water Regulations for Group A Water Systems Chapter 246-290 WAC. These updates helped clarify processes by which the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) addresses unregulated contaminants in public water systems. It also establishes PFAS state action levels (SALs) that require water systems to test for PFAS compounds and report to the state and their customers if … Continue reading ODW Updates: PFAS and Staffing
2021 Election Preview: New York Considers Right to Clean Water – Circle of Blue
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
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See where PFAS pollution has been confirmed in the West
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
Welcome New Leadership! (from DOH Office of Drinking Water)
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)
PFAS Strategic Roadmap: EPA’s Commitments to Action 2021-2024
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
Imagine a day without water
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
NRWA’s Rural Water Wire for 10/07/2021
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $272 Million to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure for 270,000 People Living in Rural Communities Across the Country
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2021/10/14/biden-harris-administration-invests-272-million-improve-rural-water Continue reading Biden-Harris Administration Invests $272 Million to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure for 270,000 People Living in Rural Communities Across the Country
Langley names new public works director | South Whidbey Record
https://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/news/langley-names-new-public-works-director/ Continue reading Langley names new public works director | South Whidbey Record
Rulemaking Activities—Office of Drinking Water
Public Comment Period August 4–September 3, 2021 In response to a petition received by the State Board of Health (board) to address per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, the board is proposing revisions to chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A public water supplies (Group A rule). In addition, the board is proposing revisions to the companion rule, chapter 246-390 WAC, Drinking water laboratory certification and data reporting rule (Lab rule). Rulemaking Activities, Office of Drinking Water :: Washington State Department of Health Continue reading Rulemaking Activities—Office of Drinking Water