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Illinois American Water celebrates Drinking Water Week and 50th anniversary of Safe Drinking Water Act

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星期一, 五月 6, 2024

Illinois American Water proudly joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, an annual observance led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) .

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Illinois American Water proudly joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, an annual observance led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) .
Taking place May 5-11, Drinking Water Week serves to highlight the importance of safe drinking water and recognize the tireless efforts of local water professionals who keep it flowing around the clock.
This year’s celebration coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
"Drinking Water Week is the perfect time to reflect on all that safe drinking water means in our lives,” said AWWA CEO David LaFrance.

California American Water celebrates Drinking Water Week and 50th anniversary of Safe Drinking Water Act

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星期日, 五月 5, 2024

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California American Water proudly joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, an annual observance led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA).

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California American Water proudly joins communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week, an annual observance led by the American Water Works Association (AWWA).
This year’s celebration coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
“California American Water Drinking Water Week is an annual opportunity to highlight and celebrate our industry, our staff and our collective commitment to public health.
"Drinking Water Week is the perfect time to reflect on all that safe drinking water means in our lives,” said AWWA CEO David LaFrance.

American Water Works Association and Clean Water Action applaud EPA's final Steam Electric Power Generating Effluent Guidelines

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星期一, 四月 29, 2024

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WASHINGTON, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and Clean Water Action today applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new power plant pollution limits designed to protect drinking water supplies.

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The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and Clean Water Action today applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new power plant pollution limits designed to protect drinking water supplies.
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and Clean Water Action today applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new power plant pollution limits designed to protect drinking water supplies.
Both AWWA and Clean Water Action have advocated for EPA to address the impacts of discharges of from power plants into drinking water sources.
"We applaud the Biden Administration and EPA for responding to public comments and strengthening the original proposal so that new Clean Water Act standards will prevent more toxic water pollution and protect more drinking water sources," said Clean Water Action President Jeff Carter.

New bipartisan legislation continues Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024

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WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Works Association (AWWA) offers its strong support for the proposed Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act. This bipartisan legislation would permanently establish low-income water assistance for families struggling to access affordable drinking water and wastewater services.

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The American Water Works Association (AWWA) offers its strong support for the proposed Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act.
This bipartisan legislation would permanently establish low-income water assistance for families struggling to access affordable drinking water and wastewater services.
WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Works Association (AWWA) offers its strong support for the proposed Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act.
This bipartisan legislation would permanently establish low-income water assistance for families struggling to access affordable drinking water and wastewater services.

Bipartisan legislation to protect water utilities, ratepayers from PFAS cleanup costs introduced in U.S. House of Representatives

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星期三, 四月 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Water Works Association (AWWA), as a member of the Water Coalition Against PFAS, supports the introduction of bipartisan legislation that would provide liability protections for water systems under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and help ensure that polluters, not the public, pay for PFAS cleanup. Protecting water utilities from liability under CERCLA has been a key objective advanced by AWWA for several years, including this year at the Association's annual Fly-In.

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"Water utilities and their ratepayers should not be held responsible for sites contaminated with PFAS.
Introduced by Reps. John Curtis (R-UT) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), The Water Systems PFAS Liability Act (H.R.
PFAS users and producers can leverage litigation to reduce their own clean-up costs and increase costs for water utilities – costs that utilities are then forced to pass along to ratepayers.
The Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act will protect water systems and their customers from this unfortunate outcome of EPA's proposed rule.

U.S. House representatives Introduce Legislation Supporting a Collaborative Approach to Cybersecurity

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星期五, 四月 12, 2024

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WASHINGTON, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Legislation that supports AWWA's recommendation for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity in the water sector was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today. Spearheaded by Reps. Rick Crawford (R-AR) and John Duarte (R-CA), H.R. 7922 authorizes an independent, non-federal entity to lead the development of cybersecurity requirements in the sector.

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Legislation that supports AWWA's recommendation for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity in the water sector was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today.
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Legislation that supports AWWA's recommendation for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity in the water sector was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today.
This WRRO leverages the technical knowledge of utilities, cybersecurity experts and regulators to implement a comprehensive cybersecurity risk management strategy.
The proposed collaborative approach builds on a similar model that has already been successfully applied in the electric sector.

Statement from the American Water Works Association on EPA's final PFAS rule

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024

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DENVER, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Water Works Association (AWWA) supports strong drinking water standards that protect public health. AWWA submitted extensive comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on its proposed PFAS rule and is evaluating the content of the final regulation.

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DENVER, April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Water Works Association (AWWA) supports strong drinking water standards that protect public health.
AWWA submitted extensive comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on its proposed PFAS rule and is evaluating the content of the final regulation.
AWWA remains committed to finding solutions that help its 50,000 members protect their communities from PFAS contamination and assure the highest quality drinking water.
Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water, the world's most vital resource.

American Water and New Jersey American Water to Contribute Expertise at American Water Works Association New Jersey 2024 Annual Conference

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星期五, 三月 15, 2024

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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and New Jersey American Water announced today that several representatives will participate in the American Water Works Association New Jersey (AWWA NJ) 2024 Annual Conference, taking place March 19 through 22 in Atlantic City, N.J.

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American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and New Jersey American Water announced today that several representatives will participate in the American Water Works Association New Jersey (AWWA NJ) 2024 Annual Conference, taking place March 19 through 22 in Atlantic City, N.J.
American Water and New Jersey American Water will have a leading presence at the conference to discuss critical issues across the water sector.
Presenters include:
The AWWA NJ Annual Conference is a gathering of water professionals and allied industry businesses across the state.
For more information and the full agenda, visit https://www.njawwa.org/page/AnnualConference2024 .

New Report Says Lack of Funding for Critical Water Mains is $452 Billion, Over 260,000 Breaks Annually

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星期二, 二月 27, 2024

LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Utah State University (USU) has published a third extensive study of commonly used water pipe materials titled, "Water Main Break Rates in the USA and Canada: A Comprehensive Study."

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"Utilities can use this report to assist with asset management and facilitate water infrastructure planning and pipe replacement decision-making.
This data set is large enough to provide accurate information on the characteristics of aging pipe infrastructure and the costs of repair and replacement.
In 2012, utilities reported that only 8% of installed water mains were beyond their useful lives, so this is a growing problem," Professor Barfuss adds.
Major findings and benchmarks include:
The US and Canada experience 260,000 water main breaks annually, representing $2.6 billion in annual repair costs.

AWWA supports lead line removal in proposed rule, raises concerns on timeline, feasibility, affordability

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星期一, 二月 5, 2024

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DENVER, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In formal comments submitted Saturday on the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) rule, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) reaffirmed its support for the removal of lead service lines nationwide while recommending critical revisions to make the rule feasible to implement and affordable for communities.

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The next steps in drinking water policy to further lead risk reduction must be credible, legally sound, truly feasible, and appropriate to the challenge at hand."
According to AWWA estimates, the total cost of removing all lead service lines in the United States could top $90 billion.
"AWWA is a proponent of strong protections for water consumers today while we work for a future when lead is no longer in contact with drinking water," AWWA wrote.
With approximately 50,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy and enhance our quality of life.