Job Posting Cotuit Fire District Water Department Assistant Superintendent The Cotuit Fire District Water Department has a position available for a full-time Assistant Superintendent. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with a science-based Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred. The candidate will also have a minimum of […]
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Wallace Darsch – Obituary
Former PCWWA President Wally Darsch has passed away. We are forever grateful for his contribution to our water works community. At his request, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the PCWWA scholarship fund. What an honor we have to continue in his legacy. Wallace Darsch Obituary
Job Posting – Water System Technician – Foxborough Public Works
Water Systems Technician Department: Public Works Location: Foxborough, MA START YOUR APPLICATION The Town of Foxborough is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Water Systems Technician to assist with the daily work of the Water and Sewer Division within the Public Works Department. This is a full time (40 hour/week) position reporting to […]
MA Drought Management Plan – Revised Draft Available for Review
Please review the latest draft of the MA Drought Management Plan-Draft 01-19, prepared by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Water Resources Commission. Changes from the current Drought Management Plan include drought indices, communication strategies, and drought preparedness and response actions. If your water system uses the drought declarations for water restrictions in […]
MassDEP Hears Testimony on Regulation of PFAS
In response to a 2018.10.28 CLF MA_PFAS_Petitionby the Conservation Law Foundation and the Toxics Action Center, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection held a January 16, 2019 public hearing to receive testimony from stakeholders and interested parties on moving forward with regulations for per and polyfluoroalkly substances (PFAS). Currently Massachusetts has an Office of Research […]
MWWA Legislative Priorities Set for 2019 MA Congressional Session
The Massachusetts Water Works Association has set forth its legislative priorities for the 2019 sessions of the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives, with the filing of the following bills: An Act to require the disclosure of lead in water pipes—House Docket 3403/Senate Docket 36—Sponsors: Representative Carolyn Dykema; Senator Jason Lewis—This bill amends the Lead […]
New US Congressional PFAS Task Force Formed
On January 23, 2019, a bi-partisan group of lawmakers announced the formation of the Congressional PFAS Task Force to address issues concerning perfluoro and polyfluoro alkyl substances (PFAS). The Task Force is being organized by Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Mi) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa). The initial membership of the Task Force includes at least 20 […]
New 2019 Scholarship Form Now Available!
The Plymouth County Water Works Association is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for 2019. Please find below a link to the scholarship application, which includes the submission requirements. The deadline for all scholarships to be submitted is April 5, 2019. 2019 PCWWA Scholarship Application
Job Posting – Assistant Water Superintendent – Town of Scituate
Assistant Superintendent – Water Division, Public Works Department Town of Scituate This position is a 40 hour/week benefited and salaried position with the Water Division of the Town of Scituate’s Public Works Department. The job description is listed below. The position is compensated at a Grade 5 level ($73,251 to $87,072 annually) and is […]
New York State Drinking Water Quality Council Recommends PFOA, PFOS, and 1,4-Dioxane
from: https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/2018-12-18_drinking_water_quality_council_recommendations.htm Drinking Water Quality Council Recommends Nation’s Most Protective Maximum Contaminant Levels for Three Unregulated Contaminants in Drinking Water. New York State Health Commissioner to Consider Council Recommendations and to Commence a Rule Making Process That Includes 60-Day Public Comment Period. ALBANY, N.Y. – (December 18, 2018) – The New York State Departments of […]