ASDWA Weekly Update Issue 96

ASDWA Publishes New PFAS Lab Testing Primer for States and Water Systems

ASDWA has published its new “Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Laboratory Testing Primer for State Drinking Water Programs and Public Water Systems.” The primer was developed by the ASDWA PFAS Workgroup with the help of Brandon Kernen from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (who is one of the 27 state workgroup members). The […] Read More ›

EPA Adds 100 Alternative Testing Methods

Today’s Federal Register announces EPA’s approval of alternative testing methods available to measure levels of contaminants in drinking water to determine compliance with National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWRs). Some of the new methods may be used for E. coli, copper, nickel, uranium, radium, and silver. The change takes effect today. This action provides water […] Read More ›

WRF PFAS Briefing Held Last Week

On October 4th, the Water Research Foundation (WRF) held a congressional briefing entitled, “State of Science and Treatment Technologies for Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Water: Public Sector Perspectives.” The agenda for the briefing provided a good general overview on the state of PFAS science, available treatment technologies, and implications for state and local agencies. […] Read More ›

Water Systems Council Offers Support for Damaged Private Wells

Our colleagues at The Water Systems Council have developed information and materials targeted toward private well owners who may have suffered damage or flooding from Hurricane Florence or may have similar problems once Hurricane Michael finishes crossing states in the Southeast. The wellcare® Well Owners Network offers the following to help well owners deal with […] Read More ›

Document Available for Background on NSF 53 Filters

A good reference on NSF/ANSI Standard 53 is now available. When communities and water systems are replacing lead service lines, remediating school buildings, or just reacting to public demands, the inexpensive, available, and reliable point of use (POU) treatment device to reduce lead exposure from drinking water is a filter that meets the NSF/ANSI 53 standard. […] Read More ›

American Academy of Pediatrics Shares New Fluoride Resource

Many water systems add fluoride to their water as a means of improving the dental health of their customers. Local utilities and states both need to be knowledgeable about fluoride issues to better serve the public. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has new resources that will help answer questions related to fluoridation. The American […] Read More ›

Senate Passes America’s Water Infrastructure Act

Today, by a vote of 99-1 (Sen. Mike Lee, R-UT, was the lone dissenting vote), the Senate approved America’s Water Infrastructure Act (S 3021). The bill now moves to the President’s desk for signature. Although this measure has traditionally funded Corps of Engineers water resource development projects, there are quite a few provisions that directly […] Read More ›

State-Focused Webinar on the Latest EPA Training and Technical Assistance Grants for Small Drinking Water systems and Private Well Owners

DATE: Thursday, November 1, 2018 TIME: 1:00-2:30PM (eastern) REGISTER: Click here EPA has awarded $25.4 million to 3 organizations (National Rural Water Association, Rural Community Assistance Partnership, and the Environmental Finance Center Network) to provide training and technical assistance to small drinking water system personnel to address common issues they face, such as lack of […] Read More ›