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.
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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.
WQA offers guidance on sanitizing water treatment systems after building shutdowns
General guidance on sanitizing water treatment systems after a prolonged period of stagnation – such as during the recent COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders – is available from the Water Quality Association.
DJ Shannahan – July 2020 WQA President’s Chat
Be looking for registration information soon for the 2020 WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference! And, as always, feel free to contact me with your questions, comments or concerns at any time at president@wqa.org.
California launches 10-year effort to improve access to healthy drinking water
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Blair Robertson July 7, 2020 Blair.Robertson@waterboards.ca.gov SACRAMENTO – Moving ahead with an ambitious 10-year commitment to bring vulnerable Californian communities access to safe(more…)