As water testing capabilities improve, and as more PFAS contamination circulates through the ecosystem, it is simply a matter of time until ALL UTILITIES are affected by this rule. This will significantly impact the cost of municipal water.
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IAPMO releases Spanish versions of Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes
The UPC and UMC are the are the most utilized codes for the protection of the health and safety of the public. Jurisdictions that adopt the UPC and UMC include Spanish speaking communities. Having a code that is translated into their language will be beneficial for the proper and safe installation of plumbing and mechanical systems.
WQA Resources – Hurricane Idalia
Drinking water can become contaminated during and after flooding LISLE, Ill. – Flood resources, including a video called “Five Things to Know About Water After a Flood,”(more…)
2023 WQA Midyear Leadership Conference
Registration is open for the 2023 WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference, set for September 19-21 in Lake Tahoe, CA. All water quality professionals are invited to join in shaping and advancing industry strategy, outreach and support as well as participating in activities benefiting the Water Quality Research Foundation.
USDA to Help Build and Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for People in Rural America
WASHINGTON, May 10, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today invited applications for partnerships to ensure rural(more…)
2023 EPA Perchlorate Regulation Update
Perchlorate regulation has been a contentious issue since the first formal EPA decision in 2011. The scientific consensus now is that Perchlorates are of sufficient risk to necessitate being regulated as a Primary Contaminant.
