Regulations and Legislation Features, Insights, & Analysis
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Examining Options To Reduce Lead In Drinking Water
10/26/2016
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week marks a time when EPA and our federal partners promote education and awareness activities that focus on lead and how to prevent its negative health effects. This year, we focus on the theme, “Lead-Free Kids for a Healthy Future.” It’s through our joint efforts that we have been able to make significant strides in reducing exposure to lead over the past several decades.
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Public Notice: Best Practices For CSO Alerts
9/2/2016
Jersey Water Works, a new collaborative, works to catalyze best practices in combined sewer overflow (CSO) reduction and notification in New Jersey.
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Digging The District’s 21st Century Sewer System
5/23/2016
Spearheaded by three strong “ladies” and plenty of vision, DC Water’s Clean Rivers Project creates massive tunnels to rid the city of combined sewer overflows.
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New President, New Vision For Water
5/9/2016
In the midst of this U.S. presidential race, a thought about Ronald Reagan (apolitical, I promise): Known as the “Great Communicator,” it’s certainly no coincidence that Reagan was an actor before becoming president; and honed communication skills, especially in times of trouble, are vital to effective leadership.
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The Bible On Effective Utility Management
4/28/2016
The U.S. EPA and multiple water groups recently gathered during Water Week 2016 in Washington, D.C. to announce updates to an essential guide for effective utility management (EUM). If utilities aren't already familiar with this document, they need to be.
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Infrastructure Matters
4/22/2016
Infrastructure matters. It matters — in big ways and in small — to our country, our economy, our quality of life, our safety, and our communities.
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NAWC: Remove Private Activity Bond Volume Cap on Water Projects
4/22/2016
A natural resource essential to the success of nearly every public and private enterprise in this country could be on the verge of receiving a long-needed revision in the tax code, thanks to a continuing bipartisan effort taking place in Washington, D.C.
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Environmental Governance: A Key Stepping Stone On The Path To Peace And Stability
4/7/2016
Public participation. Information disclosure. Implementable and enforceable laws. Strong accountability mechanisms. In the United States, we sometimes take principles like these for granted.
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Fight Against 'Flushable' Wipes: Steps To Recovering Cost From Manufacturers
4/2/2016
Flushable wipes and related products have been a blight for wastewater collection systems and utilities in recent years.
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Solving Sewer Overflows: Green Or Gray, WERF Shows The Way
3/28/2016
A leading research organization investigates wet weather strategies to help municipalities make informed decisions about stormwater management.