Safe Drinking Water Act

Waters Streamlines and Expedites PFAS Testing with Innovative Oasis Dual-Phase Cartridges

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Donnerstag, März 14, 2024
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MILFORD, Mass., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announces new Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX for PFAS Analysis Cartridges with new design features that significantly streamline and expedite sample preparation and analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). To help ensure accuracy and further confidence in test results, Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX Cartridges are QC-tested by an accredited laboratory for low residual PFAS, to reduce or eliminate any time spent troubleshooting potential assay contamination.

Key Points: 
  • Waters Oasis™ Dual-phase PFAS Analysis Cartridges simplify sample preparation for EPA 1633 testing for analysis of PFAS concentrations in non-potable water, soils, biosolids, and tissue.
  • MILFORD, Mass., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announces new Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX for PFAS Analysis Cartridges with new design features that significantly streamline and expedite sample preparation and analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
  • Oasis WAX/GCB & GCB/WAX Cartridges are the latest products within Waters extensive portfolio of PFAS testing solutions.
  • Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX Cartridges are the latest products within a comprehensive portfolio of PFAS Testing Solutions offered by Waters to support the surging demand for PFAS environmental testing.

Waters Streamlines and Expedites PFAS Testing with Innovative Oasis Dual-Phase Cartridges

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Donnerstag, März 14, 2024
QC, Comment, GCB, PFAS, Phosphatidylethanolamine, Environment, WAT, Filtration, Risk, European Chemicals Agency, WAX, Carbon, Centrifugation, Workflow, Laboratory, EPA, Waters Corporation, Compensation, Safe Drinking Water Act, Biosolids, Soil, CERCLA, Extraction (chemistry), Cosmetics

MILFORD, Mass., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announces new Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX for PFAS Analysis Cartridges with new design features that significantly streamline and expedite sample preparation and analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). To help ensure accuracy and further confidence in test results, Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX Cartridges are QC-tested by an accredited laboratory for low residual PFAS, to reduce or eliminate any time spent troubleshooting potential assay contamination.

Key Points: 
  • Waters Oasis™ Dual-phase PFAS Analysis Cartridges simplify sample preparation for EPA 1633 testing for analysis of PFAS concentrations in non-potable water, soils, biosolids, and tissue.
  • Cartridge lots are QC-tested by an accredited laboratory for low residual PFAS to help reduce or eliminate time spent troubleshooting PFAS contamination.
  • MILFORD, Mass., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announces new Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX for PFAS Analysis Cartridges with new design features that significantly streamline and expedite sample preparation and analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
  • Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX Cartridges are the latest products within a comprehensive portfolio of PFAS Testing Solutions offered by Waters to support the surging demand for PFAS environmental testing.

Together with First Nations leadership, Minister Patty Hajdu introduces a Bill to support clean drinking water in First Nations communities

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Montag, Dezember 11, 2023
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OTTAWA, UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, Dec. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Everyone in Canada should have access to safe and clean drinking water.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, Dec. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Everyone in Canada should have access to safe and clean drinking water.
  • The Government of Canada's commitment to sustainable access to clean and safe drinking water in First Nations communities does not end with the introduction of this Bill.
  • Bill C-61: First Nations Clean Water Act (short title), or an Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands
    Bill C-61, the proposed First Nations Clean Water Act, is the next step to ensure First Nations have clean drinking water for generations to come.
  • The Assembly of First Nations, with support from Canada, led an engagement to review the 2013 Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act.

Virginia American Water Files Rate Request Driven by $110 Million in Investment

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Mittwoch, November 1, 2023
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Virginia American Water filed a general rate application today with the State Corporation Commission (SCC) requesting recovery of $110 million in capital investments between May 2023 and April 2025, to continue providing safe and reliable service.

Key Points: 
  • Virginia American Water filed a general rate application today with the State Corporation Commission (SCC) requesting recovery of $110 million in capital investments between May 2023 and April 2025, to continue providing safe and reliable service.
  • Once rates are fully consolidated, all of Virginia American Water’s residential water customers will have the same base rates.
  • Consolidated rates allow costs associated with infrastructure investment to be allocated statewide among Virginia American Water’s growing customer base helping to stabilize future rates and maintain affordability.
  • Final rates are subject to the SCC’s final decision, which includes a thorough public review of Virginia American Water’s rate application.

AWWA, NRWA renew call for collaborative approach after EPA withdraws cybersecurity rule

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Donnerstag, Oktober 12, 2023
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DENVER, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced it is withdrawing its March 2023 Cybersecurity Rule. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and National Rural Water Association (NRWA) are pleased with the decision and have renewed their call for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity measures in the water sector.

Key Points: 
  • The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and National Rural Water Association (NRWA) are pleased with the decision and have renewed their call for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity measures in the water sector.
  • DENVER, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced it is withdrawing its March 2023 Cybersecurity Rule.
  • The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and National Rural Water Association (NRWA) are pleased with the decision and have renewed their call for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity measures in the water sector.
  • Finally, the rule would have required cybersecurity reviews by state regulatory agencies that lack expertise and resources for cybersecurity oversight.

Dr. Edward V. Ohanian Receives Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award from NSF and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)

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Donnerstag, August 3, 2023
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NSF , the leading global public health and safety organization, and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), which represents more than 6,000 members of the environmental health workforce, announced today that Dr. Edward V. Ohanian is the 2023 recipient of the Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award.

Key Points: 
  • NSF , the leading global public health and safety organization, and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), which represents more than 6,000 members of the environmental health workforce, announced today that Dr. Edward V. Ohanian is the 2023 recipient of the Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award.
  • Founded in 1971, the Snyder Award honors Walter F. Snyder, co-founder and first executive director of NSF, and individuals who, like him, pioneer environmental and public health through their careers.
  • Snyder Award nominations are open to the public, with recipients selected by a juror panel of environmental health leaders.
  • For more information about the Walter F. Snyder Award or to nominate a colleague for next year’s award, visit NSF’s website .

Cadmus Awarded 5-year, $162 Million Recompete Contract to Support EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water

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Dienstag, Juni 13, 2023
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This contract, a recompete of multiple contracts Cadmus has held for more than 20 years, is one of the largest in the firm’s history.

Key Points: 
  • This contract, a recompete of multiple contracts Cadmus has held for more than 20 years, is one of the largest in the firm’s history.
  • The award highlights the firm’s ongoing role as one of the leading contractors supporting EPA’s drinking water program.
  • The work of this project will support EPA’s efforts to develop and implement Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulations and implementation activities.
  • SDWA mandates EPA’s Office of Water to establish national drinking water standards for public water systems to assure safe public drinking water.

CEH Takes Legal Action Against Five Metal Plating Facilities Discharging High Levels of PFAS Chemicals into the Environment in LA County

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Montag, Juni 12, 2023
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"I'm a consumer and I know that if I go to the grocery store and buy something that's not ok, I can take it back and get a refund. When something is unhealthy or dirty, there are consequences -- but here we aren't seeing any consequences," said Camacho Rodriguez. 

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit organization the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) sent legal notices to five metal plating facilities in Los Angeles County today after discovering that these companies are discharging toxic PFAS chemicals, also called "forever chemicals," into groundwater.
  • CEH is partnering with local water advocates to fight for the health of people working and living near the facilities and across the state.
  • PFAS chemicals are associated with the development of cancers, diseases in multiple organ systems, and immune deficiencies.
  • CEH seeks to require these facilities to eliminate the source of PFAS and clean up their operations.

AWWA fly-in delegates take water matters to U.S. Congress

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Mittwoch, März 22, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 140 water leaders from throughout the United States gathered in Washington, D.C. today to advocate for smart water policy to members of Congress at the 21st American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Matters! Fly-In.

Key Points: 
  • AWWA Water Utility Council Chair Ken Lykens noted the fly-in is an annual opportunity "to become the voice for water issues on Capitol Hill."
  • WASHINGTON, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 140 water leaders from throughout the United States gathered in Washington, D.C. today to advocate for smart water policy to members of Congress at the 21st American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Matters!
  • AWWA delegates are meeting with their respective representatives, senators and congressional staffs in more than 300 meetings over the next two days.
  • AWWA Water Utility Council Chair Ken Lykens noted the fly-in is an annual opportunity "to become the voice for water issues on Capitol Hill."

Polyacrylamide Global Market Report 2023: Rising Demand for Water Treatment Bolsters Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Mittwoch, Januar 11, 2023
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By 2028, the global market for Polyacrylamide is expected to grow impressively due to increasing demand from the water treatment sector.

Key Points: 
  • By 2028, the global market for Polyacrylamide is expected to grow impressively due to increasing demand from the water treatment sector.
  • Anionic polyacrylamide is widely utilized in the de-watering of sludge and the treatment of water.
  • The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) and Safe Drinking Water Act's (SDWA) rules and modifications on wastewater treatment are anticipated to drive up demand for water treatment chemicals and boost industry growth.
  • In this report, global Polyacrylamide market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends, which have also been detailed below: