from ASDWA: On May 15th, the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) and the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) submitted a joint letter of recommendations to EPA on developing risk communication messages for states and water systems to use when communicating with their customers and the public about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). … Read more
from ASDWA.org: The US House of Representatives has passed a $3 trillion coronavirus aid bill that includes a moratorium on disconnecting or terminating service from a utility, including water and sewer, for nonpayment. The latest coronavirus relief package, H.R. 6800, or the HEROES Act, includes funding for individual stimulus, assistance to state and local governments, … Read more
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) this week expressed its support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to move forward on regulating two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and urged the agency to use the best available science to evaluate a drinking water standard. AWWA submitted its comments in response to EPA’s proposal … Read more
To our valued members, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Directors has decided to cancel the upcoming April and May monthly meetings. For further information regarding the pandemic and its impact on our community, please follow https://www.pcwwa.org/news-and-announcements.
Senior Water System Operator Town of Avon Department of Public Works The Town of Avon Department of Public Works seeks qualified candidates for the position of Senior Water System Operator for the Avon treatment and distribution water system, which currently includes six groundwater sources and well pump stations; corrosion control and green sand/GAC filtration; 1,600+ … Read more
The Association of State Drinking Water Administrators has published a list of frequently asked questions and responses for water suppliers and consumers regarding SAR-COVID-19 which found here. Other resources for water suppliers are also available on the page.
https://www.statehousenews.com/news/2020468 Emergency Change Permits Remote Public Meetings Baker Order Applies to State and Local Bodies Michael P. Norton 3/12/20 9:19 PM MARCH 12, 2020…..In a significant change spurred by the spreading coronavirus, government boards in Massachusetts may now meet without a physical quorum of members present and without affording public access to the physical meeting … Read more
The Northeast Rural Water Association has issued a news brief this morning (3/16/20) on dealing with the SAR-COVID-19 virus, which can be read here: NRWA brief 2020.03.13.
The Plymouth County Water Works Association is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for 2020. Please find below a link to the scholarship application, which includes the submission requirements. The deadline for all scholarships to be submitted is April 6, 2020. 2020 PCWWA Scholarship Application
from ASDWA.org 1/14/2020 Late last week the House passed H.R.535 – the PFAS Action Act of 2019. The bill contains multiple provisions requiring EPA to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in the environment including: Determining whether EPA should designate the entire class of PFAS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, … Read more