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Don't Let Water Systems Stagnate
7:00am, June 30, 2020 Don't Let Water Systems Stagnate

It's important to develop a water management plan to prepare for business re-openings
Water Associations Call on Congress To Support Utilities and Customers in Coronavirus Relief Legislation
December 07, 2020
GLWA Expands Water Assistance Program Amidst Pandemic Hardship
November 23, 2020

The updated program allows those financially impacted by COVID-19 to continue receiving assistance and expands eligibility to reach those at or below 200% of federal poverty level
Survey Looks at COVID-19 Impact on Various Workforce Sectors
October 15, 2020

Plan is to repeat the survey on a regular basis in order to develop potential trends and gain additional insights about how the pandemic is affecting companies
Expert Panel Finds Low Risk of Coronavirus for Wastewater Workers
August 18, 2020

The panel also updated the guidelines for protection of wastewater personnel from potential pathways of exposure to biological hazards
News Briefs: California Releases Its Water Resilience Portfolio
August 06, 2020

Also in this week's sewer and water news, hundreds of faith leaders are asking Congress to extend a utility shutoff moratorium through the rest of the pandemic
AWWA Cancels Two Conferences to Protect Public Health
July 22, 2020
EPA Releases Financial Impact Tool to Help Water Utilities
July 15, 2020
News Briefs: EPA to Nix Policy That Suspends Environmental Laws During COVID-19
July 14, 2020

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a new homeowner is shocked to receive an outstanding water bill for $38,000
News Briefs: New Jersey Nixes Lead Line Replacements Due to Budget Issues
July 02, 2020

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a Florida water works department closes its office after staff is exposed to COVID-19
Declining Revenue, Social Distancing Among Water Sector Concerns During Pandemic
July 01, 2020

A new survey from the American Water Works Association shows the number of utilities reporting declining revenue increased from 23% in late April to 32% in June
WEFTEC Goes Fully Virtual for 2020 Show
June 15, 2020

The 2020 trade show was originally slated to take place as an in-person event in New Orleans
Show Customers How to Flush Lines and Reopen Buildings Safely
Show Customers How to Flush Lines and Reopen Buildings Safely
June 04, 2020

Help spread the message that stagnant drinking water left in pipes during the COVID-19 pandemic should be safely flushed before public use
How Will COVID-19 Affect Your Insurance?
How Will COVID-19 Affect Your Insurance?
June 03, 2020
COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders Might Make Our Buildings Sick, Too
COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders Might Make Our Buildings Sick, Too
June 01, 2020
Why Test Water for Legionella Bacteria?
Why Test Water for Legionella Bacteria?
June 01, 2020
News Briefs: North Miami Wastewater Spill Raises Virus Concerns
May 28, 2020

Also in this week's sewer and water news, lack of access to clean water in the Navajo Nation is fueling a COVID-19 crisis in the southwest
News Briefs: ​El Paso Lift Station Sees 20 PPE Clogs in 24 Hours
May 12, 2020

Also in this week's sewer and water news, a California representative urges Congress to include Bureau of Reclamation funding in the next COVID-19 stimulus package
Researchers Say COVID-19 Building Closures Could Affect Water Quality
Researchers Say COVID-19 Building Closures Could Affect Water Quality
May 05, 2020

Water quality could be altered in buildings closed during COVID-19 pandemic
Blue-Ribbon Panel to Evaluate Hazards to Wastewater Workers During Pandemic
May 04, 2020
Sonetics Continues to Manufacture Communication Solutions for Critical Infrastructure Workers
Sonetics Continues to Manufacture Communication Solutions for Critical Infrastructure Workers
April 29, 2020

Sonetics has long offered products that allow workers to be separated but still communicate effectively, something especially vital in this new era of social distancing