Monday Morning Briefing
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Our Monday Morning Briefing offers weekly coverage of all the latest water policy news. The latest issue of MMB is available for everyone to read but you must be a member to see the archives.
October 16, 2023
Agency reverses course on requiring cyber reviews as part of drinking water sanitary surveys.
Timing of such clarification is uncertain.
The association has mailed copies of 2024 notices to members and subscribers.
Water sector leaders will share utility best practices and solutions at the conference.
Changes to the definition of PFAS included in final rule.
More utility positions are listed on AMWA job board.
October 9, 2023
There is still time to secure a last-minute spot at AMWA’s premier event.
The White House also releases National Climate Resilience Framework.
Deadline for submissions is December 15, 2023.
Association responds to robust set of revisions on the bedrock environmental law.
The two-part series kicks off Thursday, October 19.
The utility serves 170,000 residential and business customers in Kansas City and 32 interjurisdictional entities in the metropolitan area.
Executive water utility opportunities are available on AMWA job site.
October 2, 2023
AMWA backs Democratic proposal to extend program funding through FY24.
An innovative panel will delve into AI applications and technologies.
ASDWA focuses on lead service line inventories, EPA promotes public participation in rulemaking process.
Save the date for the final quarterly meeting of the year.
The agency anticipates awarding over $20 million in funding to utilities, among others.
Final rule strengthens states’ ability to certify federally approved projects.
The utility has been providing high-quality drinking water to Northeast New Jersey since 1849.
Water Director role is open at City of Santa Cruz.
September 25, 2023
Meet new members and discuss top-of-mind issues.
There’s still time to join utility leaders in San Diego.
EPA Office of Water, CEQ hosted stakeholder meetings with AMWA leadership.
Members can learn how to use machine learning and predictive analytics in decision-making.
Now is the time for utilities to prepare letters of interest.
Utilities should begin coordination now with local partners to apply.
The LADWP is the largest municipal water and power utility in the country.
City of Santa Cruz seeks a Water Director.
September 18, 2023
New housing block opened at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa.
Members will learn how using machine learning and predictive analytics can drive decision-making.
The podcast tackles key policy initiatives and other hot button water issues.
The utility is preparing for future resilience through One Water 2100.
Meeting focused on DBP data gaps and formation and environmental justice considerations.
Former Anchorage GM was an early proponent of AMWA’s climate change work.
More utility positions are listed on AMWA job board.
September 11, 2023
The association’s housing block at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort is officially sold out.
Senators discuss CERCLA liability protections, low-income ratepayer assistance efforts.
Survey estimates $625 billion needed for water improvements over the next 20 years.
The September 18 webinar is open to all water systems.
New language adheres to the outcome of Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA.
The utility serves more than 478,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties.
The Municipal Water District of Orange County is also hiring.
September 4, 2023
The association will honor all 21 of its founders during the annual awards luncheon.
Members only can view and access materials in a central location.
New language removes significant nexus test from the rule, will take effect immediately.
Guidance would provide needed clarification for BABA implementation across infrastructure sectors
Association convenes meeting to share priorities, discuss opportunities to amplify advocacy.
Urban Waters Learning Network, EPA host separate free series.
Agency interested in nominees with climate resilience, environmental justice experience.
Utility prides itself on delivering safe drinking water to its community.
August 28, 2023
Settlement committee releases allocation tables with cost recovery “range estimates.”
AMWA’s hotel block is almost sold out; reserve rooms today.
The event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 19, 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET.
The association welcomes participation from others in the water sector.
Association joins 17 other organizations in writing to Congress.
LIHWAP funds have benefited one million households since 2021.
Agency will soon open grant announcements for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants.
The utility serves over 55,000 customers.
AMWA job board lists a range of water sector opportunities.
August 21, 2023
Data includes monitoring from approximately 2000 PWSs for 29 PFAS and lithium.
There are less than two weeks left to register at early-bird rates.
Utilities can benefit now from qualifying clean energy projects.
Agency proposes to prohibit most industrial and commercial uses of the chemical.
Talk will include comparing curtailment vs. alternatives, and how to work with elected officials.
H2OSecCon will offer 14 different sessions and panels on physical and cyber security.
Webinar will feature information about the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program.
AMWA encourages members to host their Congressional representatives at their facilities.
The utility represents more than 650,000 water users in the greater Albuquerque area.
Association comments commend Basin member reduction efforts to date.