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.

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July 24, 2023

Register for AMWA’s PFAS Settlement Town Hall event on Wednesday, July 26

AMWA General Counsel Bob Saner to moderate presentations by Napoli Shkolnik and Marten Law.

AMWA writes to House appropriators in opposition of SRF cuts

House panel approves EPA spending bill, releases list of project earmarks.

Founding Member Spotlight: Philadelphia Water Department

The utility serves 1.5 million customers across a 130-square mile water service area.

AMWA’s Q2 All-Membership meeting recording now available

Save the date for the final two upcoming quarterly meetings.

AMWA requests information related to potential CO2 disruptions

Association asks members to complete a short survey on CO2 use.

Free webinar on EPA Office of Water Technical Assistance

Event is on Monday, July 31, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET.

Business Division Manager role is open at Saint Paul Regional Water Services

The City of Baltimore is also hiring.

July 17, 2023

California water executives to discuss resource management and other topics at AMWA’s EMC

AMWA provides input on draft PFAS legislation

Association calls for inclusion of targeted CERCLA liability protections for water systems.

House spending bill proposes slashing SRFs, maintaining other water infrastructure programs

Republican proposal would cut regular EPA budget by nearly 40 percent next year, but BIL money remains untouched.

Federal court puts expanded sanitary surveys on hold

Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals pauses implementation of cybersecurity reviews while legal challenge proceeds.

Founding Member Spotlight: Houston Water

The utility serves approximately 2.2 million customers daily.

Treasury, IRS release proposed guidance on expanding reach of clean energy tax credits to utilities, others

Association will respond to comments on the guidance on the new provisions.

EPA convenes virtual meeting of the NDWAC to provide updates on PFAS rulemaking

Individuals are invited to provide written or oral statements to NDWAC members.

Metro Water Services seeks a System Services Assistant Director

More utility positions are listed on AMWA job board.

July 10, 2023

CEO Tom Dobbins reflects on AMWA’s accomplishments over the past year

Plan to attend the Q2 meeting on July 20 for an in-depth membership discussion.

Act NOW: Apply for AMWA’s 2023 awards before this Friday, July 14

Showcase your utility’s accomplishments by submitting an application before the deadline.

AMWA offers support for expanded BABA waivers for SRF and other water infrastructure projects

EPA intends to waive BABA requirements for projects initiated before May 14, 2022.

EPA updates its Funding Integration Tool for Source Water

Tool helps users find federal funding opportunities to protect drinking water sources.

Founding Member Spotlight: Fort Worth Water Department

The utility currently serves more than 1.2 million people and businesses.

AMWA partners host Young Leaders in Water: The Future of Water Equity

The virtual dialogue will discuss creative interventions for public trust.

Water and Wastewater Bureau Head role is open at City of Baltimore

WSSC Water seeks a Water Quality Technician.

July 3, 2023

Reminder: AMWA management awards application is due July 14

Apply for one of the four utility awards programs before the deadline.

Founding Member Spotlight: Tampa Water Department

The utility has won all three AMWA Gold, Platinum, and Sustainability awards.

Free EPA Climate Change Risk Assessment Technical Assistance Opportunity

Utilities should contact EPA by August 15 with interest.

NOAA opens funding for climate resilience

Virtual information sessions are available in July.

Recently completed a sanitary survey? Share your experience with GAO!

GAO seeks water system perspectives on new cybersecurity reviews.

EPA announces new framework to address PFAS

Agency to leverage TSCA to review new and new uses of PFAS.

EPA launches EJScreen 2.2 and trainings

Updates expand environmental indicators and demographic data.

City of Pasadena seeks a Water Quality Manager

More open positions at various utilities are available on the AMWA job board.

June 26, 2023

Plan to attend AMWA’s virtual Q2 all-membership meeting on July 20

Utilities can submit questions or top-of-mind issues to the association before the event.

Senate panel seeks input on PFAS legislation

Bipartisan proposal lacks CERCLA liability protections for water systems.

Founding Member Spotlight: Akron Public Utilities Bureau

Since 1912, Akron has protected the Upper Cuyahoga River source waters.

AMWA submits comment on key federal regulatory analysis guidance

Association voiced concern over how agencies estimate the cost of proposed regulations.

AMWA provides summary to WHEJAC

Letter highlights the need for water infrastructure investment, gaps in utility funding.

President Biden to invest in building community climate resilience

NOAA launches first-ever $575 million Climate Resilience Regional Challenge.

Advertise water sector opportunities on AMWA’s job board

General Manager position is open at Green Bay Water Utility.

June 19, 2023

Early bird registration now open for AMWA 2023 Executive Management Conference

Wednesday programming provides attendees options for site visit or small discussion.

ESG and water utilities: hear from rating agencies in AMWA’s July Sustainability Committee meeting

AMWA members working in finance and sustainability are encouraged to attend the discussion.

Founding Member Spotlight: Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC)

As the largest system in New England, BWSC provides services to over one million people daily.

Water Utility Climate Alliance to host discussions on business case and artificial intelligence

Webinars are open to any water utility staff.

Contra Costa Water District visits AMWA headquarters

AMWA CEO Tom Dobbins meets with CCWD General Manager Rachel Murphy.

June 12, 2023

Act now: limited time left to apply for AMWA awards

The deadline to apply is July 14.

WaterISAC to host open, free informational webinar

Attendees will learn about benefits of WaterISAC membership.

AMWA Comments on Proposed DuPont Settlement with Water Utilities

Bob Saner, Senior Council at Powers Law, writes on PFAS settlement.

Bipartisan source water protection bill introduced in the Senate

“The Headwaters Protection Act” will provide essential protections for watershed health.

OMB, EPA extend comment period on key regulatory actions

Public comment periods extended for regulatory analysis guidance and PFAS CERCLA designations.

New icons on AMWA website highlight member achievements

Symbols represent founding and sustaining members and award winners.

EPA SAB to hold series of public meetings

Board to discuss a series of matters, including EJScreen review and Chromium VI.

AMWA applauds Portland Water Bureau for creative approach to information sharing

PWB utilizes AI tool to inform customers on water quality.

June 5, 2023

Submit abstracts for the 2023 AMWA EMC Conference by the June 8 deadline

All members and subscribers are encouraged to propose ideas for presentations.

AMWA provides comments to EPA on PFAS NPDWR

Association expressed concerns on costs, timeline for treatment, among other issues.

AMWA staff to host virtual July 20 meeting to highlight Q2 accomplishments

Association welcomes participation from other utilities, water sector partners, and the press.

AMWA highlights importance of water affordability during Senate hearing

Rosemary Menard of Santa Cruz, California speaks to the need for a permanent low-income water assistance program.

AMWA comments on guidance for including cybersecurity reviews in sanitary surveys

Association highlights questions about technical assistance, information protection.

USGS wants to hear from AMWA members

Agency wants to learn how key stakeholders use national-scale water availability data.

Free EPA webinar and resources on supply chain resilience are available.

Webinar will be held on Tuesday, June 20 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET.

NOAA predicts ‘near-normal’ Atlantic hurricane season

Agency estimates one to four major hurricanes from June 1 to November 30.

WaterOne is hiring for an Operations Manager