This most-recent cyberattack on American Water Works isn’t just another wake-up call for utility companies but for every individual reliant on these services. This incident might well be the catalyst for a broader understanding of how intertwined our digital and physical worlds have become, and how personal action, like installing an at-home water treatment system, isn’t just about health, comfort, and convenience, but also about resilience in the face of modern threats.
Category: Opinions
Greg’s opinions – these are mine alone, and do not reflect the opinion of anyone else unless explicitly stated otherwise
USEPA 2024 PFAS NPDWR
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.
Preventing Stagnant Water
“Stagnant water” concerns are due to Opportunistic Premise Plumbing Pathogens (OPPP). OPPP are microorganisms that present an emerging infectious disease problem along with negative aesthetics(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.
IWBA Open letter to LA Times
Bottled water is America’s favorite drink for a reason: it is a safe, convenient, great tasting alternative to other less healthy packaged drinks. Research shows that attempts to deter people from enjoying bottled water will lead them to consume less healthy packaged beverages that contain unwanted sugar, caffeine, or other additives—not tap water.
2021 AB 100 – Lead in Faucets – Oppose Unless Amended
The new 1 μg maximum allowable level of lead requirements outlined in the bill are based on the standard NSF 61 2020. As promised during our prior collaborative discussions with your office and the sponsors regarding AB 2060, PMI advocated successfully for an expedited publication of NSF 61 2020 that occurred in August 2020. PMI’s actions clearly demonstrate that industry wants to achieve the objectives of AB 100. However, just like with NSF 61 2020 that allows for manufacturers to have until January 1, 2024 to certify all endpoint devices that provide drinking water to the new lead requirements in the standard, AB 100 needs to be revised accordingly to provide sufficient time for all those involved in the supply chain to get certified product to the marketplace.