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Entries Tagged Safe Drinking Water Act

​EPA Announces Next Step in Fluoride Review

​EPA Announces Next Step in Fluoride Review

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Benton Harbor's Drinking Water Tests Safe for Third Consecutive Time

More than 99% of the city's lead lines have been replaced under Michigan's accelerated infrastructure investment program
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Career Sustainability

Utah public works director protects water supply for the future while creating an environment of opportunity.
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Total System Control

Texas utility changes its approach to asset management and gains systemwide efficiencies.
News Briefs: President Trump Signs America's Water Infrastructure Act

News Briefs: President Trump Signs America's Water Infrastructure Act

In other sewer and water news, a recent report shows 1.4 million people in the United States had their water service shut off in 2016
AWWA Testifies Updates to Safe Drinking Water Act Are Necessary

AWWA Testifies Updates to Safe Drinking Water Act Are Necessary

The American Water Works Association affirmed to the U.S. House Subcommittee on the Environment that changes to the act are long overdue
AWWA Letter Urges Trump to Prioritize Water Infrastructure

AWWA Letter Urges Trump to Prioritize Water Infrastructure

The American Water Works Association is asking President-elect Donald Trump and the new administration to work with it on water infrastructure financing and cybersecurity.
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Whistleblower Rights: What You Should Know

If you noticed a legal, health or safety violation on the job site, what would you do? Fortunately, most problems can be resolved internally. But when circumstances are dire, here's what you should know before becoming a whistleblower.
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News Briefs: Utility Ships Potable Water to Fort Gordon

In this week's news, a Georgia water utility lends the military a helping hand, a Massachusetts town sues its wastewater collection system operator, and the U.S. House easily passes a new drinking water safety bill.
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US House Passes $15M Water Systems Assistance Act

The American Public Works Association commends legislation that will help small and rural communities comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act
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History of the Safe Drinking Water Act

This week, we celebrate the anniversary of not only the creation of uniform drinking water standards, but water security.
Flint Director Resigns Amidst Lead Contamination Controversy

Flint Director Resigns Amidst Lead Contamination Controversy

Howard Croft held the position of director of public works for the City of Flint, Michigan, since 2011
EPA Report Reviews Effects of Fracking on Drinking Water Resources

EPA Report Reviews Effects of Fracking on Drinking Water Resources

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Utilities Address Lead Contamination in Drinking Water

Contamination resulting from corrosion in household plumbing is a problem that many water utilities continue to battle.