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Kiwa Drinking Water Directive Webinar, December 8th, 2023 at 9:00-10:00. The FEA would like to inform all stakeholders of a webinar hosted by FEA Associate member Kiwa on the Drinking Water Directive (DWD). If you manufacture or supply equipment connected to a mains water supply, this webinar will provide insight into how the directive may affect you. This event is entirely free of charge, and Kiwa’s team of specialists will be live online to provide insightful answers. Parts of the webinar have been pre-recorded. Join our esteemed specialists, Mr. Dirkjan van den Berg and Mr. Dietmar Altemeier, as they guide you through the intricacies of the new working method and highlight key considerations. In addition to presenting the current working method, Kiwa will share the latest news and outline the upcoming steps in this dynamic field. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and prepare for the future of drinking water safety. You can register for the webinar using the link below: https://ow.ly/wRko50QcOPP #FEAuk #KIWA #DWD #DrinkingWaterDirective

If you're attending the CLEAN WATERWAYS Conference this April 10, don't miss the Keynote Session featuring SCAA'S President, Angie Martin, PE, and Executive Director, Brian House, along with member company Witt O'Brien's John K. Carroll III and the #EPA's Troy Swackhammer discuss the Proposed Rulemaking on Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Worst-Case Discharge (WCD) Planning. If you haven't registered for Clean Waterways, yet, you can find the registration form at the link below! https://lnkd.in/gpdXZnp #educate #advocate #engage #scaa #spillcontrol #oilandgasindustry #spillresponse #networkingevents #petroleumindustry #energy #offshore #environment #oilandgas #petroleum #leadership #environmental #spillcontrol #spillcontainment #safety #newtechnology #emergingtechnologies #emergencyresponse 

Kiwa Drinking Water Directive Webinar, December 8th, 2023 at 9:00-10:00. The FEA would like to inform all stakeholders of a webinar hosted by FEA Associate member Kiwa on the Drinking Water Directive (DWD). If you manufacture or supply equipment connected to a mains water supply, this webinar will provide insight into how the directive may affect you. This event is entirely free of charge, and Kiwa’s team of specialists will be live online to provide insightful answers. Parts of the webinar have been pre-recorded. Join our esteemed specialists, Mr. Dirkjan van den Berg and Mr. Dietmar Altemeier, as they guide you through the intricacies of the new working method and highlight key considerations. In addition to presenting the current working method, Kiwa will share the latest news and outline the upcoming steps in this dynamic field. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and prepare for the future of drinking water safety. You can register for the webinar using the link below: https://ow.ly/wRko50QcOPP #FEAuk #KIWA #DWD #DrinkingWaterDirective

At a recent TACWA meeting I had the opportunity to share our experience and lessons learned from two major projects: our #leakdetection program, and (alongside Cullen Carlson) our wastewater master plan / asset prioritization process. #waterutilities #satellitetechnology #masterplanning #assetmanagement #innovation

It seems more and more certain that tomorrow (April 10) is the day that the USEPA will issue its final Drinking Water Standards for six PFAS. Even after the rule is issued, key questions will remain, including: what does this mean for my utility, what can drinking water utilities learn from those who have been through the process of treating for #PFAS, and how can the industry cost-effectively comply with the new regulations given the limited funds available? Join AMWA, in partnership with CDM Smith, for a webinar on Wednesday, May 15th where we will address these questions.

Today we wrapped up Year 1 of MDNR's #pfas Stakeholder Workgroups. While there are still many unknowns concerning methods and future EPA actions, the workgroups have made significant progress over the past 12 months. Here are a few things to watch for next year: 1) Special condition language will be added to NPDES at renewal to require for industrial user and non-domestic source evaluations, 2) Enhanced efforts to secure funding for utility monitoring activities, 3) Sampling guidance for public drinking water systems, and 4) A Missouri PFAS Roadmap to guide future scientific and policy efforts in the state. Thanks to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and all of the stakeholders for your efforts! #hdr

As an industry and nation, we have been prioritizing planning efforts for PFAS removal in drinking water, but PFAS regulations for water reclamation are coming. Learn more by attending the FWEA Wastewater Process Seminar in Jacksonville on November 2nd and listening in on this case study by Ryan Popko, PE @JEA and Viraj deSilva, PE, PhD @Freese and Nichols, @FWEA, #FWEA, #wastewater and #PFAS.

Do you lease space to the U.S. General Services Administration? The GSA announced that September 30th is the deadline for Public Building Services (PBS) to complete water quality testing. Sampling requirements are for Legionella, Total Coliforms, E. coli, lead, and copper for facilities under jurisdiction, custody, and control of the GSA. Are YOU in compliance? Contact us TODAY for testing!   #AEG #watertesting #GSAcompliance #PBScompliance

This week the EPA issued new, significantly lower, regional screening levels (RSLs) for PFOA and PFOS in tap water and soil that are based on new reference dose and slope factor values from the Office of Water. These values are used in the Superfund program to evaluate sampling data and help determine whether further investigation is needed. They are also sometimes used by State agencies for screening when no State cleanup criteria exist. As an example of how much lower the new RSLs are, the new carcinogenic risk PFOA RSL for ingestion of residential drinking water is 0.0027 parts per trillion (ppt) - the previous RSL was 60 ppt. And the new RSLs now also include a dermal exposure RSL for PFOA in addition to the ingestion RSL. The new RSLs should not be entirely unexpected and are likely to lead to increased PFAS response and enforcement activity under Superfund and other programs. #PFAS #PFOS #PFOA https://lnkd.in/e7B2jwjB

Attending the AL/FL Joint Rural Water Conference? Join Lindsay Boone of Pace® Analytical as she discusses "PFAS Sample Cross-Contamination Caused by Sampling?" on May 23rd from 1:00-3:00 pm during the PFAS Panel. This session promises an in-depth exploration of PFAS in public water systems, including discussions on new regulatory guidelines, advanced testing methods, emerging treatment technologies, and crucial compliance timelines. Gain valuable insights into effective communication strategies and engage in a live Q&A session to better understand and address the challenges posed by PFAS contamination. Learn more: https://ow.ly/g1F350RGg2L #contamination #watersolutions #waterquality #watersafety #watertesting #regulatoryguidelines #regulatorycompliance #PFAS