Ryan Trahan Proposed spending of surplus State revenue from fiscal 2019 is outlined in House Bill 4132. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection would receive $8,400,000 For the testing of potential per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination of water supplies and for grants to support treatment and design of affected drinking water systems. The Massachusetts Clean Water … Read more
EPA Proposes Updates to Lead and Copper Rule to Better Protect Children and At-Risk Communities 10/10/2019 Contact Information: EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) GREEN BAY, Wisc. (October 10, 2019) — As part of Children’s Health Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule that significantly improves the actions that water systems must take … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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)
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 … Read more
Wastewater Maintenance Technician to Wastewater Technician Town of Medfield Department of Public Works The Town of Medfield, MA is seeking applicants for the position of Wastewater Technician. The position works under the direction of the Chief and Assistant Chief Operators, and performs all necessary work in order to maintain, inspect and repair wastewater systems within … Read more
Maine DEP Press Release: AUGUSTA, June 17, 2019 — The State of Maine has joined all seven Northeastern states to issue a multi-state letter urging prompt federal action on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. The letter was issued by the members of the Northeast Committee on the Environment (NECOE) which is comprised of the … Read more
Water Technician to Operator | Highway Equipment Operator Town of Medfield Department of Public Works The Town of Medfield, MA is seeking applicants for the position of Water Technician. The position works under the direction of the Water Supervisor and Water Crew Chief, and performs all necessary work in order to maintain, inspect and repair … Read more