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NACWA Files Comments on ELG Plan, Encourages PFAS Focus
December 4, 2019In November 25 comments on EPA’s Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 14, NACWA asked EPA to broaden its study of industries that may discharge PFAS. -
Pretreatment Committee Meets to Discuss Dental Amalgam Rule Implementation
December 4, 2019Members of NACWA’s Pretreatment & Pollution Prevention Committee met on November 21 to discuss the implementation of the Dental Amalgam Rule. The 2017 rule requires that dental offices install dental amalgam separators and follow best management practices (BMPs) by July 2020. Dental offices must submit a one-time compliance report to their wastewater utility by October 12, 2020. -
The City of Prineville’s Innovative Natural Wastewater Treatment System
December 4, 2019In 2017, the City of Prineville (OR) completed an innovative natural wastewater treatment system project by establishing a 120-acre wetlands complex along the Crooked River. While the complex incorporates effective wastewater treatment, it also serves as an interactive community asset with hiking trails, wildlife observation, and educational kiosks. The City received a National Environmental Achievement Award in the Operations & Environmental Performance category from NACWA in 2019 for the project. -
LR sewer board OKs agreement for solar power
December 2, 2019 -
Are “Flushable” Wipes Really Flushable?
December 2, 2019 -
The Packaging Industry Takes on PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in our Food Supply
December 2, 2019 -
‘Dark Waters’ Puts PFAS Saga On Big Screen As Ohio Valley Contamination Comes To Light
December 2, 2019 -
Your bill for Green Bay's stormwater utility will go up next year. Here's why
December 2, 2019 -
Local Government Makes Record-High Investments in Public Water & Sewer Infrastructure
December 2, 2019 -
DEM, RI Infrastructure Bank announce grants to strengthen resilience of wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure
December 2, 2019 -
November 2019 Regulatory Update
December 2, 2019 -
The MDC wants to increase water rates by 14 percent, angering lawmakers
November 26, 2019 -
West Michigan effort to destroy PFAS in water gets a state grant
November 26, 2019 -
Menahga buys ‘sewer chewer’ for rag issue
November 26, 2019 -
Power To Save: Avoiding a Greasy Mess in Your Pipes
November 25, 2019 -
State chips in money for project to try to "destroy" PFAS in wastewater
November 25, 2019 -
Minnesota expands hunt for PFAS chemical contamination in water
November 25, 2019 -
NACWA Releases PFAS Considerations Document for Utilities
November 25, 2019NACWA is pleased to release a new document, A Clean Water Utility’s Guide to Considering Source Identification, Pretreatment, and Sampling Protocols for PFAS, designed to provide helpful information to utilities that are dealing with growing questions around PFAS chemicals in wastewater or biosolids. -
KC Water: Fats, grease and oils should be frozen and thrown away
November 22, 2019 -
City of St. Augustine hosts waste water treatment plant tours
November 22, 2019