NRWA and AWWA Send Statement to EPA Urging the Agency NOT to Allow Water Utilities To Be Exposed to Superfund Liability for PFAS That Pass Through Their Utilities

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Listing of PFAS compounds as hazardous substances under the Superfund program (CERCLA) would create a mandate for cleanup on US goverment-controlled properties. While groundwater cleanup is always a good thing, without carefully written regulations, water suppliers could also potentially take on liability. See AWWA-NRWA PFAS letter to EPA – Nov 2019to EPA from AWWA and … Read more

Water Systems to Improve Preparedness, as EPA Deadlines Approach

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America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 required that community water systems serving more than 3,300 persons do the following: * Conduct Risk and Resilience Assessments, by deadlines according to system size. * Update the water system’s existing Water System Emergency Response Plans within 6 months of the RRAs * Submit certifications to USEPA by specified … Read more

State Funding to Support PFAS Treatment

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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 Publishes Draft Lead and Copper Rule Revisions

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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

Job Posting – Operations Manager – Town of Easton, Water Division 10/24/2019

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TOWN OF EASTON OPERATIONS MANAGER – WATER DIVISION   The Town of Easton is accepting applications for a qualified individual to fill the position of Operations Manager for the Easton Water Division to supervise the overall administration and direction of the Water Division’s operations; full time, 40 hours per week. Expected start date January 6, … Read more

Job Posting – Wastewater Operator – Plymouth – Weston & Sampson 10/27/2019

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  Wastewater Operator – Plymouth 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, and … Read more

Job Posting – Wastewater Operator – South Shore – Weston & Sampson 10/27/2019

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  Wastewater Operator – South Shore 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, … Read more

Job Posting – Wastewater Operator – Weston & Sampson 10/23/2019

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  Wastewater Operator Northeast MA – Reading 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, … Read more