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Category: General
General articles about water, chemistry, industry, water quality improvement, business, and politics
WQA 2021 Convention & Exposition postponed to July 28-30
WQA has postponed its 2021 Convention & Exposition until July 28-30 in hope of increasing the likelihood of hosting a successful in-person event. The event is still set for the Las Vegas Convention Center, in the same space originally set aside for WQA to gather in late April.
WQA unveils new consumer-outreach website
Better Water Today,” a new consumer-focused website explaining the benefits of in-home or at-the-tap drinking water treatment, was introduced at the Water Quality Association’s Mid-Year Leadership Conference. The website, which uses easy-to-understand language and illustrations, is at betterwatertoday.org.
CA SAFER Aquifer Risk Map: At-risk Domestic Wells and State Small Water Systems
The Pacific Water Quality Association (PWQA) encourages all members and other interested parties to engage in this informative event and view the draft map. The Water Quality Improvement Industry is a crucial stakeholder in helping to provide all Californians with clean, safe, affordable water.
EPA issues PFC-destruction challenge
EPA researchers and staff are harnessing the power of crowdsourcing to identify ways to destroy PFAS through non-incineration methods,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “The Trump Administration has offered major assistance to more than 30 states across the U.S. to protect human health regarding PFAS, and the agency is offering up to $50,000 for the best design concept to safely destroy the chemical.
PWQA Opposes AB 1080 and SB54 – August 2020
SB 54 and AB 1080 would delegate an overwhelming amount of authority to Cal Recycle, and grant them carte blanche to levy fees on manufacturers to administer and enforce the program, at a time when the lasting effects of the pandemic on the economy are still unknown.
We must call into question the establishment of such a large, unnecessarily bureaucratic program, especially this year.
We previously provided specific suggestions to address these concerns. While we appreciate the discussion about our proposed amendments; until these fundamental, overarching concerns are addressed in AB 1080 and SB 54, we must remain opposed.