West Bridgewater Water Department Technician The Water System laborer performs highly technical work in the operation and maintenance associated with the daily operations of the distribution and treatment facilities, wells and related appurtenances. Duties may involve the performance of specialized procedures requiring working knowledge of department functions and techniques. May be required to exercise judgement […]
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Job Posting West Bridgewater
West Bridgewater Water Department Laborer The Water System laborer performs highly technical work in the operation and maintenance associated with the daily operations of the distribution and treatment facilities, wells and related appurtenances. Duties may involve the performance of specialized procedures requiring working knowledge of department functions and techniques. May be required to exercise […]
PFAS Legislative Timelines Not Feasible, EPA’s Wheeler Says
with permission from Bloomberg By Pat Rizzuto | September 26, 2019 04:40PM ET | Bloomberg Law • More scientific study needed to understand how to clean up different PFAS compounds, Wheeler says • ‘We do not yet have adequate scientific data,” to declare all PFAS hazardous, he says Legislation that would require the EPA to […]
Associations advocate for appropriate science in PFAS regulations
Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) regulations for drinking water limits are developing quickly, state by state, progressing to lower limits in many instances. EPA moves forward on its deliberate process of setting drinking water contaminant limits compound by compound, taking economic impact into consideration. Public pressure mounts, with campaigns by environmental advocacy groups, to bring forth new […]
Municipal interests sue New Hampshire for wrongful PFAS rule adoption
from North East Biosolids and Residuals Association (NEBRA) October 1, 2019: On September 30th, the day new water quality regulations for PFAS were to take effect in New Hampshire, a coalition of municipal, farm, and company interests sued to halt their implementation. PFAS is a family of commonly used chemicals that have been linked to […]
Job Posting – Pump Station Operator – Walpole Public Works
WALPOLE WATER Pump Station Operator Department: Sewer & Water- Public Works Status: Full Time permanent, 40 hours Salary: Grade W3; $25.72 – $28.13/ hourly Duties:* Skilled technical work required to operate and maintain all mechanical pumps and associated appurtenances utilized within a water and/or sewer pump station and treatment plant. Essential Functions: Performs […]
2019 Trade Show Presentation
Thanks to Marie Tennant from MassDEP for presenting the very informative “Waivers Explained….In Plain English” presentation at our 2019 Trade Show training session. She has kindly provided her slides for our use, please use this link to download or view a copy of the presentation. PCWWA Waivers Explained Presentation (7-24-19)
Job Posting – Water Systems Technician – Town of Avon
Water Systems Technician Town of Avon Department of Public Works The Town of Avon seeks an energetic DPW Water Systems Technician. Responsible for assisting in the operation, repair and maintenance of the water treatment and distribution system, and other public works duties as assigned. Applicants should have water operation experience and must be capable of […]
Job Posting – Distribution System Operator – Weston & Sampson
Distribution System Operator Chatham, MA Your world is always changing, and so are we. Since 1899, Weston & Sampson has strived to make the world a better place by offering interdisciplinary design, engineering, and environmental services. Innovative and reliable for more than a century, we work to improve the communities where you live, work, […]
Job Posting – Dighton Water District
Water Technician Dighton Water District 192 Williams St. N. Dighton, Ma 02764 The Dighton Water District is looking to fill the position of Water Technician. The Water Technician is a permanent full-time position and will work in the treatment facility as well as distribution as needed. This is a 40 hour per week position, with […]