March 2023 Member Meeting Presentations
Presentation from the March 2023 Quarterly Member Meeting. Downloadable PDF files with links. Continue reading March 2023 Member Meeting Presentations
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2023 EPA Proposal to Regulate PFAS in
Drinking Water
What did EPA announce?
On March 14, 2023, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule for
regulating six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. Over the next year, the
proposed rule will undergo an extensive public review and comment process. The final regulation may
differ from the proposal.
EPA proposed maximum contamination levels (MCLs) of 4 parts per trillion (ppt) for perfluorooctane
sulfonate (PFOS) and four parts per trillion (ppt) perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). Continue reading 2023 EPA Proposal to Regulate PFAS in
Drinking Water
FROM THE TAP ISLAND COUNTY 2023
Who you gonna call?
Our friends at Washington State Department of Health Office of Drinking Water have made a flyer just for Island County! It has a wealth of information about Island County drinking water systems and contact information for all the people you need to know at County and State. Continue reading FROM THE TAP ISLAND COUNTY 2023
It’s That Time Again!
It’s That Time Again! Is there a water system you’re proud of? Do you know an outstanding waterworks operator or another deserving person in the drinking water industry? Nominate them for an award! We’re collecting nominations until February 20, 2023. … Continue reading It’s That Time Again!
DOH wants your comments on the Capacity Development Strategy
DRAFT Water System Capacity Development Strategy Report (govdelivery.com) We want your comments; Due November 6 The Office of Drinking Water would like your feedback on our draft Capacity Development Strategy. Once we receive your feedback and complete the document, we will … Continue reading DOH wants your comments on the Capacity Development Strategy
Home Water Treatment for PFAS
A guide to reducing PFAS levels in your household tap water 331-699.pdf (wa.gov) Continue reading Home Water Treatment for PFAS
2022 EPA Health Advisory Levels for Four PFAS
2022 EPA Health Advisory Levels for Four PFAS (wa.gov) On June 15, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released lifetime Health Advisory Levels (HALs) for four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. These included interim health advisories … Continue reading 2022 EPA Health Advisory Levels for Four PFAS
Draft Year 26 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plan
Comment Period Open Until June 3 We are pleased to announce the availability of the Draft Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Intended Use Plan (IUP) for the Twenty-sixth Federal Capitalization Grant. DWSRF is a federal/state partnership program whose purpose is to (1) provide loans to public water systems for capital improvements aimed at increasing public health protection, and (2) provide a source of funds for other Safe Drinking Water Act activities. The DWSRF Draft IUP is available May 3, 2022, on the DWSRF webpage. The Draft IUP is the state’s request for set-aside and project loan funds to administer the loan program. It provides … Continue reading Draft Year 26 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plan
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Consolidation Feasibility Study Grants
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program will be accepting Consolidation Feasibility Study Grant (CFSG) applications June 1 to June 30. These grants can be used to study the feasibility of a consolidation project and the maximum award per project is $50,000. Applications are submitted using the DWSRF on-line system, WALT. The guidelines for this program, application worksheet (included in the guidelines), and WALT Users Guide are available on the DWSRF Webpage. A CFSG Program Overview webinar will be held May 25 and a follow up Q&A session on June 15, both from 10am – Noon. The webinar link is … Continue reading Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Consolidation Feasibility Study Grants
Free EPA Webinar: Building Resilience & Adapting to Climate Change Impacts
Free EPA Webinar: Building Resilience & Adapting to Climate Change Impacts (govdelivery.com) Free Workshop, Earn Credits! April 20, 202210:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.GoToWebinar Introductory Session Webinar The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Creating Resilient Water Utilities (CRWU) initiative is providing a series of free webinars for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater (water sector) utility owners and operators, as well as other water sector stakeholders. These webinars focus on building resilience to the impacts of climate change, as well as the identification and implementation of adaptation options, and utility infrastructure financing. Register by April 19 To earn credits, you must register, attend the entire two-hour … Continue reading Free EPA Webinar: Building Resilience & Adapting to Climate Change Impacts