Regulations and Legislation Features, Insights, & Analysis
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State Of Utilities: Climate Change And The Obama Effect
1/22/2015
The annual State of the Union address was met with the typical Monday-morning quarterbacking from all sides, and while I have no interest in parsing President Obama’s performance, his strong statement on climate change is worth noting. What does it mean for water and wastewater professionals?
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WWEMA Window: 'Buy American' March To The Sea
1/21/2015
Many of you may have grown up in the decades where your perfectly reasonable teenage parental “ask” was met with the story of lemmings blindly following their leader over the cliff to their death at sea.
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Everything You Need To Know About Microbial Risk Assessment
1/15/2015
The answer to the question “How bad could it be?” is within your grasp, compliments of the U.S. EPA.
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Size Matters At EPA
12/5/2014
Despite being shorthanded and missing goals, the EPA hasn’t slowed its ambition. In fact, the agency is taking on more responsibilities.
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4 OSHA Changes To Be Aware Of In 2015
11/26/2014
The utility sector mirrors what happens with the general industry and construction sectors throughout America.
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Benefits Of Clean Power Plan Are Measureable – Drop For Drop
10/17/2014
Since EPA released its proposed Clean Power Plan (CPP) in June of this year, the plan has been a hot topic in every state.
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The Top 5 Fall Protection Hazards Overlooked By Utilities
9/2/2014
Fall hazards are the number one killers in the construction field according to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). In 2010, fatalities from falls to lower levels was 255 out of 264 recorded fall deaths.
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New Standard Applies To Every Water Manager, Everywhere
8/18/2014
Innovation can take many forms. In the water and wastewater industry, new and emerging technologies get most of the credit for being innovative and potentially transformative. However, new modes of thinking can have equal and sometimes greater impact.
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Occupational Safety And Utility Compliance: 7 Tips For Risk Management Program Compliance
5/15/2014
The EPA’s Risk Management Program is a necessary but daunting regulation that imposes strict adherence and heavy consequences for non-compliance. These tips are designed to keep utilities safe in every sense.
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Water Week 2014 Promotes New Vision For The Future Of Sustainable Water Management
4/30/2014
Last month, a broad array of water professionals from across the country arrived in the nation’s capital for the inaugural Water Week 2014. Organized by the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF), the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), and the Water Environment Federation (WEF), Water Week offered a unique opportunity to bring clean water advocacy, education, and innovation to Capitol Hill. Overall, the event informed and inspired these key decision-makers about the considerable value of water and its vital importance to public health, the environment, job creation, and a strong economy. By Carita Parks, Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF)