Hurricane Delta rapidly intensifies to category 4 storm | My Panhandle The latest update from the National Hurricane Center shows Hurricane Delta rapidly intensified and is now a major storm. more
ASDWA & BlueConduit Release White Paper on LSL Data Methods Substantial uncertainty still surrounds the nation's water systems regarding the number and locations of lead service lines (LSLs). more
EPA Announces Public Meeting on Revisions of the Microbial and Disinfection Byproducts Rules Last Friday, EPA announced a virtual stakeholder meeting on revisions of the Microbial and Disinfection Byproducts (MDBP) Rules on October 14-15 to solicit input on further improving public health protection from MDBPs in drinking water. more
Fall 2020 Congressional Update and Outlook Late Tuesday, the House approved a bipartisan continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded through the election into early December. more
PFAS Analytic Tools: ECHO National Training Webinar for Government Users On Thursday, October 15th, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm (eastern time), EPA's Office of Compliance will provide training for EPA, state or local government employees on their Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) application for analyzing Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) spatial and temporal data in the US (PFAS Analytic Tools). more
ASDWA Webinar with the Water Research Foundation On Thursday, November 19th from 1:00 to 2:30 pm (eastern time), ASDWA will host a webinar with the Water Research Foundation (WRF) entitled, "Overview of Current Research and Innovation at the WRF." more
Wisconsin utilities may resume disconnections of water service on November 1 State regulators have decided to again extend a temporary moratorium on utility shutoffs for residential customers during the COVID-19 crisis until Nov. 1. more
Charlotte is expected to approve spending $3.5 million in federal coronavirus relief funds for utility assistance, could cover bills for three months for 4,600 customers After months of halting service disconnections during the COVID-19 pandemic, Duke Energy will resume shutoffs for customers with unpaid balances. more
Virginia legislation directs power company to use "overearnings" to cover delinquent bills and use $120 million in federal funds to cover some of the utility debt Thousands of Virginians behind on their utility bills soon could face disconnection under a decision from state regulators Thursday that amps up pressure on state lawmakers to resolve their differences on how to offer relief. more
Mississippi legislators passed a law to redirect CARES Act money after a dispute with the governor After nine months in and out of the state Capitol due to the pandemic, the Mississippi Legislature this week shifted some federal COVID-19 relief money to landlords, farmers, hospitals and veterans, then ended the 2020 legislative session Friday. more
USDA Streamlines Process for Water and Waste Disposal Loan Guarantee Program The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the department's four key loan guarantee programs under the OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative. more
Longtime TRWA Board Member Kent Watson (and Immediate NRWA Past President) Named NRWA's 2020 Man of the Year on September 30 "Kent has served Wickson Creek SUD for 33 years as General Manager and has been a champion for rural water at the national, state and local leveL" more
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FRWA's groundwater/source water specialists can design and assist you in adopting an adequate groundwater protection plan, solve well-related bacteriological problems, or improve source water efficiencies and withdrawals. Wellhead protection plans developed by other consultants and other service providers can cost over $10,000, but are available at no charge to FRWA members. If you would like to contact someone concerning the possibility of having a well head protection plan completed, 
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