Regulation Updates For Utility Managers

  1. One-Stop-Shop Approach To Water Treatment Provides Peace Of Mind On Path To PFAS Compliance 10/18/2024
    With the U.S. EPA's new rule limiting PFOA and PFOS in drinking water, utilities now face time-related obstacles for dealing with these PFAS. However, working with an integrated solutions provider can help streamline processes and ensure systems are up and running ahead of federal deadlines.
  2. Lead and Copper Rule Improvements: Denver Water Shares Lessons Learned On White House Webinar 10/15/2024
    It takes a community working together to tackle the legacy of customer-owned lead service lines. That was the message Denver Water shared in a White House webinar Oct. 8, shortly after the EPA announced a new rule aimed at removing lead service lines from the nation's drinking water infrastructure.
  3. San Francisco Is Suing The EPA Over How Specific Water Pollution Permits Should Be 10/11/2024
    The U.S. Supreme Court is testing how flexible the EPA and states can be in regulating water pollution under the Clean Water Act.
  4. The Risks Of Rushing A PFAS Solution (And How To Avoid Them) 9/12/2024

    Renting a temporary PFAS treatment package gives water treatment plants time to evaluate longer-term options while still meeting the current regulations.

  5. 9 Things To Know About The EPA's Regulations For PFAS In Drinking Water 9/6/2024
    Recent U.S. EPA regulations on PFAS in drinking water show the importance of addressing contamination, the need for substantial investment in infrastructure, and the importance of environmental justice and innovation, making these issues critical for the upcoming November elections. Here are nine important things to know.
  6. Are We Setting Ourselves Up For Failure With PFAS? 9/5/2024

    Utilities need to revisit mistakes of the past and ask tough questions about what it truly means to treat and remove PFAS.

  7. The Role Of Policy In Protecting Water Quality 8/8/2024
    Businesses, governments, and communities can all play a role in safeguarding water quality by embracing a multifaceted policy framework that integrates modern technology with a focus on mitigating public health risks. In this article, we'll analyze exactly how water quality affects public health, how policy has shaped modern water quality, and what types of policies will be needed in the future.
  8. Does Lead Have To Exist For Predictive Modeling To Work? 7/30/2024

    Using predictive modeling as it relates to identifying the likelihood of lead service lines can feel like a daunting task. Does your water system have to have known lead for predictive modeling to be effective?

  9. Statistically Validating No Lead Or Low Lead For Service Line Inventory Compliance 7/30/2024

    Each state’s guidance on the use of statistical analysis (and predictive modeling) varies. Explore the specifics about your state’s guidance to use statistical analysis for no-lead validation and material classification.

  10. How To Manage Customer-Owned Service Lines For LCRR Compliance 7/30/2024

    What can utilities do to convince customers to check the materials on their side of the line? What is the EPA’s expectation or requirement in this regard?