In-home technologies such as reverse osmosis, carbon filtration and anion exchange have been independently tested and proven to be a successful final barrier to treat drinking water for PFAS. WQA’s website provides additional information on PFAS chemicals and product certification.
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General articles about water, chemistry, industry, water quality improvement, business, and politics
Opportunity for public comment – SADWF March 3 2020
The Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund (the Fund) was established through Senate Bill 200 (SB200) in July 2019. The Fund will provide $130 million per year that will be used to develop and implement solutions for water systems that are not sustainable or have violations of drinking water standards. The Fund will help water systems provide an adequate and affordable supply of safe drinking water in both the near and long terms. Types of projects include, but are not limited to, consolidation with a larger system, provision of interim replacement water, planning assistance, reducing operations and maintenance costs, and funding for administrators. Projects generally must benefit a disadvantaged community or low-income households or communities.
Mike Sennett joins WQA Staff
The Water Quality Association (WQA) has named veteran attorney Mike Sennett as its General Counsel. Sennett, who retired from the Chicago law firm of Jones Day at the end of 2019, was selected for the new position because of his background and experience with both WQA and the Water Quality Research Foundation (WQRF).
February 12th deadline approaching on LCR Revisions
Water Quality Association encourages members to review and comment on federal Lead and Copper Rule revisions Deadline to submit public comments extended to Feb. 12,(more…)
WQA Position on 2019 Proposed Revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule
The Water Quality Association applauds efforts to reduce lead in public drinking water wherever possible while standing ready with
immediate solutions, such as the use of certified point-of-use devices.
WQA’s revised Code of Ethics takes effect in 2020
We’re providing marketing guidance to avoid consumer confusion based on how companies market their products,” said WQA Executive Director Pauli Undesser. “Industry professionals have defined terms for saltless water treatment devices in the WQA glossary, and we expect our members to use those terms appropriately