ODW Now — September 2024 Edition
A new issue of DOH’s ODW Now newsletter is available for September 2024 LINK Continue reading ODW Now — September 2024 Edition
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“You might want to move your wells”
Adventures in Water System Consolidation Last week, I gave a talk at the Evergreen Rural Water of Washington (ERWoW) Fall Conference in Yakima, Washington, on water system consolidation. I spent some time on the nuts and bolts, but more on … Continue reading “You might want to move your wells”
Deference
A PFAS Diary It’s been a minute since we did a PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or “Forever Chemicals”) in drinking water roundup. If you’d like to start at the beginning of the PFAS saga, you can find all my … Continue reading Deference
Lead Service Line Inventory
EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions – New Requirements On January 15, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) that went into effect on December 16, 2021. Group A Community and non-transient non-community … Continue reading Lead Service Line Inventory
The Water System Restructuring Assessment Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a Water System Restructuring Assessment Rule, which outlines a framework for states, public water systems, and the communities they serve to evaluate options for restructuring to help ensure safe, reliable drinking water. Water … Continue reading The Water System Restructuring Assessment Rule
Island County’s Proposed Water Study
At the June 12th BOICC Work Session, Public Health & Planning reviewed a proposed Water Study centered on an update to the Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP). This is an effort that could address many areas of concern surrounding future … Continue reading Island County’s Proposed Water Study
DW Now — May 2024
The latest issue of DOH/ODW’s bimonthly newsletter is out with information on the Lead Service Line Inventory Submittal process, Drinking Water Week Winners and more. Check it out at DW Now. Continue reading DW Now — May 2024
Spokane airport (finally) hands its shoes to state regulators
https://tconnor.substack.com/p/fridays-postcard-and-the-spokane Finally…Eighty-three months have passed since PFAS “forever chemicals” were detected in groundwater at Spokane International Airport (SIA). On this timeline—against the backdrop of a years-long cover-up and the airport’s ‘get-off-my-lawn’ blame-shifting —today is significant. For the first time, SIA representatives are meeting with state Department of Ecology officials to begin implementing a cleanup plan for the notorious PFAS water pollution, a task that will likely extend well beyond the nine square miles encompassed by the airport’s boundaries. Continue reading Spokane airport (finally) hands its shoes to state regulators
Webinar—Technical Assistance for Lead
If you’re looking for some technical assistance for your lead compliance efforts on your water system, the EPA is offering this 90 minute webinar on May 21st from 11 to 12:30 pm PT. The webinar begins with on overview of … Continue reading Webinar—Technical Assistance for Lead
‘I Water That Way,’ new music video from the Splashstreet Boys
In honor of Drinking Water Week. Thanks to Nikki Guillot of ODW. Continue reading ‘I Water That Way,’ new music video from the Splashstreet Boys
2024 Water System Operator Workshop
Just 2 days to register for the American Water Works Association’s 2024 Water System Workshop. This in-person workshop will cover several topics related to water systems in NW Washington, specifically San Juan County and other small utilities. Speakers will discuss … Continue reading 2024 Water System Operator Workshop
PFAS Enforcement Discretion and Settlement Policy Under CERCLA
PFAS Enforcement Discretion and Settlement Policy Under CERCLA | US EPA Memorandum provides direction about how the EPA will exercise its enforcement discretion under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) in matters involving per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances … Continue reading PFAS Enforcement Discretion and Settlement Policy Under CERCLA
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean up PFAS Contamination to Protect Public Health
EPA action designates two widely used PFAS as hazardous substances under the Superfund law, improving transparency and accountability to clean up PFAS contamination in communities Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean up PFAS Contamination to Protect Public Health | … Continue reading Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean up PFAS Contamination to Protect Public Health
Coffee and Chat with the PFAS Experts
Check out this great new series from Washington State Department of Health Continue reading Coffee and Chat with the PFAS Experts
Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series
Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series | US EPA Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series (epa.gov) – flyer April 30, 2024 from 2 to 3 p.m. ET Continue reading Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series