February 2021 Legislative Update

Remain updated on the latest proposed legislation in your state with your monthly bills list: February 2021 Bills List WQA-PAC Webpage: The WQA Political Action Committee (WQA-PAC) works to support elected leaders and candidates for office who understand our industry, the importance of safe drinking water, and final barrier solutions. Complete a prior approval form to offer your support.

This WQA News Report covers stories in Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin: Hawaii  West Hawaii Today – January 31, 2021 School drinking water to be tested for lead Illinois Chicago Tribune – February 23, 2021 Aurora project includes replacing more lead water lines Maine WAGM-TV – February 3, 2021 Mars Hill moving from surface to groundwater Maryland The Baltimore Sun – February 8, 2021 Legislation needed to protect Maryland well owners | COMMENTARY Michigan NRDC Expert Blog – February 25, 2021 MI Lawmakers Introduce Lead in Water Protections for Kids The Daily Tribune – February 25, 2021 Royal Oak wants to hear from residents with lead water service lines Record-Eagle – January 31, 2021 ‘Water is Life’: Record-Eagle testing project uncovers PFAS in Indigenous household wells New Jersey Insider NJ – February 24, 2021 Assembly Committee Clears Moen, Swain, & Tully Measure to Inform Public of Drinking Water with Elevated Lead Levels – Insider NJ New York Times Telegram – February 23, 2021 Elevated lead, copper levels found in Herkimer water North Carolina WBTV 3 News – February 25, 2021 Rowan County reminds Northeast Water System (NEWS), Dukeville area customers to test for lead in their drinking water Texas MyFoxZone.com – February 25, 2021 San Angelo City Manager Daniel Valenzuela speaks on water contamination issue Virginia New Haven Register – February 5, 2021 Virginia House advances resolution on water as a human right Wisconsin Madison.com – February 23, 2021 Gov. Tony Evers seeks funds for PFAS testing, cleanup measures in budget WisPolitics.com – February 18, 2021 Gov. Evers: Badger Bounceback Agenda Receives Bipartisan Praise, Support Water Quality NewsForbes – February 28, 2021 A Recent Survey Casts New Light On America’s Racial And Water Divide United States Senate – February 24, 2021 Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill to Improve Water Quality and Services for Western Tribes U.S. House of Representatives – February 23, 2021 Chairwoman Napolitano’s Statement at Hearing on Wastewater Infrastructure

All the best,Kathleen

Kathleen Burbidge I External Affairs Associate Director I WQA4151 Naperville Road I Lisle, Illinois 60532 I Office (630) 505 0160