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.

Latest Issue (Free for Everyone)

October 7, 2024

Membership Mondays: Thanks for a successful year

Renew 2025 AMWA membership by December 31, 2024.

Opening brief in PFAS litigation to be filed today

AMWA, AWWA to detail concerns with EPA drinking water standards for PFAS.

WaterISAC, EPA release information sharing bulletin

Joint effort provides utilities with free quarterly summary of highest priority threats.

AMWA makes water affordability pitch to presidential candidates

Harris, Trump campaigns hear from Water Affordability Coalition on LIHWAP funding.

Florida water leaders to discuss strategies for resiliency and disaster planning at AMWA’s EMC

Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department Director Roy Coley addresses participants in video.

Participate in Imagine a Day Without Water on October 17

Annual observation offers resources for utilities to help with promotion.

AMWA searches for a Government Affairs Associate

Various positions open at City of Oklahoma Utilities.

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September 30, 2024

AMWA extends INSIGHT financial survey submission deadline to October 31

Members have another month to complete the survey and retain access to this benefit.

Court orders EPA to regulate fluoride under toxics law

Judge rules that EPA-recommended water fluoridation level presents “unreasonable risk” to health.

AMWA debuts Legislative Action Center to connect utilities with lawmakers

New electronic program will facilitate communications on key policy issues.

GAO recommends EPA provide further guidance on PFAS treatment and disposal

Report identifies major recommendations for agency.

Three weeks remain before the water sector’s top-rated Executive Management Conference in Miami

There is still time to secure your spot, so register for AMWA’s premier event today.

Water Research Foundation seeking proposals for new projects

Members can get involved through advisory councils or utility research.

AMWA’s Q3 All-Membership meeting recording and slides now available

Members can play back presentations from peer utilities.

Director of Utilities role is open at City of Loveland

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is also hiring.

September 23, 2024

The AMWA 2024 INSIGHT financial survey is due this Friday, September 27

Members should submit completed forms by the deadline.

Water workforce report provides lawmakers with overview of challenges and solutions

Interagency document highlights key improvement strategies.

EPA Environmental Justice Advisory Council accepting applications

Association encourages members to apply.

EPA adds water quality indicators to ECHO database

New tool helps users identify potential upstream pollution concerns.

Join AMWA this Thursday to hear about recent policy updates and climate resilience training

The Q3 meeting will also feature new staff and more.

NOAA offering five-part series on nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation

Free webinar series will help local leaders understand options for nature based projects.

EPA Inspector General sounds alarm over management of IIJA funds

IG says oversight needed in handling “unprecedented levels” of water infrastructure dollars.

Utilities can advertise on AMWA job board to find the right candidates

Chief of Employee Experience role is open at Fairfax Water.

September 16, 2024

New directors elected to AMWA Board

New Board members will take their seats at the Executive Management Conference in October.

Plan to attend September 26 All-Membership Meeting on climate resilience training, and more

The Q3 meeting will also provide regulatory, legislative, and management program updates.

EPA accepting requests for WIFIA loans

Low-cost financing can help communities complete major water infrastructure projects.

EPA launches site to support climate resilient projects

Toolbox aims to help applicants prepare, apply for, and implement climate-resilient investments.

AMWA members approve updated Policy Resolutions

Utilities vote to approve revised positions on CERCLA, infrastructure financing.

Advertise water sector opportunities on the AMWA job site

Utilities can connect with executives, engineers, financial professionals, and more.

September 9, 2024

Join AMWA leadership and membership for advocacy updates and climate resilience training highlights

The Q3 meeting will be held on Thursday, September 26, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Court sets timetable for PFAS litigation

Opening briefs due in early October; final arguments to be filed in March.

Complete AMWA’s 2024 INSIGHT survey to access valuable member resource

Submit form by September 27.

OSHA releases proposed first-ever national heat safety rules for comment

Association will develop comments with regulatory and sustainability committees’ input.

Learn strategies to address workforce challenges at AMWA's 2024 Executive Management Conference

Reserve hotel accommodations at the conference hotel before the September 27 deadline.

EPA updates Meaningful Engagement policy

First updates since 2003 share best practices learned over 20 years.

FEMA launches National Resilience Guidance and free webinars

Guidance may help inform utility resilience planning.

Fairfax Water is hiring for a Chief of Employee Experience

Various top water roles are also open.

September 2, 2024

Heather Talbert joins AMWA as its Director of Membership Programs

New staff member brings membership and chapter relations experience from several associations.

Register for AMWA’s Q3 all-membership meeting on Thursday, September 26

The third meeting of the year will feature a presentation from Seattle Public Utilities, Portland Water Bureau, and more.

Free EPA webinar on climate change and financial resilience of water utilities

Webinar will highlight how the finance sector evaluates water utility risk.

Join EPA for a workforce sustainability webinar on September 18

Leveraging partnerships to build a skilled workforce for water Infrastructure.

Town of Whitestown searches for a Director of Public Works

City of Elmhurst is also hiring.

August 26, 2024

Explore digital water solutions at AMWA’s 2024 Executive Management Conference

Reserve hotel accommodations ASAP before AMWA’s housing block sells out.

Potential supply chain disruptions due for water treatment chemicals

Temporary Canadian railway service shutdown may impact Pacific Northwest water utilities.

AMWA highlights LCRI concerns ahead of final White House review

Members outlined challenges with the rule as proposed in OMB meeting.

Five weeks left to complete AMWA’s 2024 INSIGHT financial survey

AMWA encourages all member utilities to complete the form by September 27.

Deputy General Manager, Operations and Engineering role is open at Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority

Utilities can advertise on AMWA job board to find the right candidates.

August 19, 2024

AMWA asks Congress to enhance Army Corps’ water supply mission

Association joins other stakeholders in endorsing provision in House-passed WRDA bill.

AMWA and other sector organizations provided cybersecurity briefing on Capitol Hill

Highlights of the discussion focused on the nuance of cybersecurity threats and more.

Webinar highlighting the impact of LIHWAP to kickoff World Water Week on August 26

Event will feature staff from AMWA member utility Greater Cincinnati Water Works, other sector leaders.

EPA to host free webinar on the modernized Effective Utility Management (EUM) Primer

The informative sessions will take place on Monday, September 23, and Friday, September 27.

AMWA CEO Tom Dobbins to present on supporting startups at WaterCitizen’s Water Innovation Nation Celebration

The virtual summit will begin on Monday, August 26.

White House announces national heat strategy

Document coordinates federal approach to extreme heat through 2030.

Contra Costa Water District is hiring for a Director of Operations and Maintenance

Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority is also hiring.

August 12, 2024

Mid-Year Advocacy Report details AMWA’s policy progress

Association provides an update on year’s regulatory and legislative initiatives.

Join the AMWA sustainability committee on August 19 for international focus on intelligent pressure management

US and Danish water leaders will discuss values and solutions of preventative maintenance.

Register now for AMWA’s in-demand 2024 Executive Management Conference in Miami

The housing block for the October 20-23 event is nearing capacity.

AMWA staff visits member utility Baltimore City DPW’s Ashburton Filtration Plant

Utility leaders provided an overview of water treatment processes that supply water to the Baltimore region.

AMWA searches for a Legislative Affairs Manager

Central Iowa Water Works is also hiring.

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