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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May 8, 2023

AMWA backs new legislation to protect water systems from PFAS cleanup liability

The “Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act” would achieve key association priority.

AMWA encourages members to submit awards applications soon

Apply for one of the four utility awards programs by the July 14 deadline.

AMWA invites members to share their success stories

Water utilities can be featured on the association’s monthly Water Utility Executive newsletter.

NOAA Science Advisory Board nominations are open

AMWA encourages interested candidates to work with association staff.

DuPage Water Commission searches for an Engineering Division Manager

Water utility opportunities are available on the AMWA job site.

May 1, 2023

AMWA speaks at unveiling of report on low-income water assistance policy options

Association joins four other water groups to support creating a permanent low-income water customer assistance program.

White House establishes new office of environmental justice

Administration also releases assessment of federal agencies’ environmental justice efforts.

Raftelis offers strategies for justifying rate adjustments and building affordability campaigns

Webinar recording and slides are available online.

Director of Water Utilities is open at City of Dallas

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

April 24, 2023

New water sector report outlines options for low-income ratepayer assistance

Organizations coalesce around recommendation to build permanent program around LIHWAP model.

Executive Management Conference topic survey closes this Friday April 28

Association seeks input on conference topics and panel discussions from member utilities.

AMWA recommends narrowed CCL for better prioritization and decision-making

Association did not nominate any contaminants but provided feedback on the process at large.

EPA Administrator Regan appears before House Agriculture Committee

Committee questions Administrator on WOTUS and PFAS regulation.

AMWA and Raftelis host INSIGHT “deeper data dive” webinar this Wednesday, April 26

Members will learn more about how to use data and trends to make the case for rate increases.

Marin Water is hiring for an Operations Director

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

April 17, 2023

Plan to attend AMWA’s membership meeting this Thursday, April 20

Members will learn about the association’s advocacy and utility management activities.

AMWA weighs in on NEPA greenhouse gas and climate effects guidance

Association urges balance between evaluating greenhouse gas effects of projects with timely NEPA reviews.

AMWA provides feedback on new EPA environmental and climate justice grant program

Association encouraged EPA to include water utilities as eligible project recipients in its program design.

AMWA invites members, subscribers to help shape the 2023 Executive Management Conference program

Association will send a survey to ascertain feedback this week.

EPA seeks input on additional PFAS potentially designated as CERCLA hazardous substances

Agency identifies 7 PFAS, precursors of PFOA/PFOS, and/or categories of PFAS as potential additions.

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

Director of Engineering Programs is open at Toho Water Authority.

April 10, 2023

What is inflation’s impact on residential water use?

AMWA’s INSIGHT dashboard answers this and other utility financial questions.

Voice support for the FLOW Act

Help eliminate IRS red tape for replacing lead service lines.

WaterISAC to host webinar this week on recent EPA cybersecurity memo

EPA officials will present an interpretive memo outlining cybersecurity in sanitary surveys.

EPA announces results of Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey

SRF allotments announced for states, lead service lines.

AMWA member surveys allow water utilities to poll their peers on various aspects of utility operations

Members can get timely answers to questions on several topics through this benefit.

Free EPA webinar on cross-sector resilience

Emergency preparedness utility staff should register for the April 18 webinar.

Advertise water sector positions on AMWA’s job board

City of Pasadena seeks to fill a Senior Engineering Technician position.

April 3, 2023

Save the Date for AMWA’s 2023 Executive Management Conference

Plan to attend the annual event, October 22-25.

Countdown begins for public comment on proposed PFAS NPDWR

AMWA is seeking information from members to assist in comment development.

AMWA and NACWA request $1 billion for LIHWAP in Fiscal Year 2024

Letter acknowledges water is essential for public health and wellbeing, on par with other vital needs like energy and food.

EPA announces proposed revisions to the Consumer Confidence Report Rule

Agency to hold informational webinar for drinking water professionals April 20.

AMWA committees increase membership value

Members can participate in up to six association groups.

Representatives introduce advance refunding legislation

AMWA will support bill to allow utilities to refinance tax-exempt bonds.

Utilities can advertise openings on the AMWA job board

Job site lists a range of water sector opportunities.

March 27, 2023

AMWA staff to host virtual April 20 meeting to highlight its policy, management achievements

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

AMWA urges Congress to provide full funding for EPA drinking water programs

Association asks appropriators for strong FY24 funding for lead remediation, infrastructure programs.

Insights from INSIGHT: How will inflation affect water rates?

AMWA members can use the dashboard to track various trends.

HHS requests water utilities respond to survey on customer debt

Utilities should respond by the March 31 deadline.

AMWA launches #AskDan and #AskErica

Stay updated with legislative and regulatory efforts weekly.

Water association partners host PFAS communications workshop April 27

DC-area in-person event open to utility staff and other sector professionals.

Interior seeking nominations for national climate adaptation science advisory board

AMWA encourages members to apply and represent water sector needs.

City of Pasadena is hiring for a Senior Engineering Technician (Cross-Connection Control Coordinator)

Toho Water Authority is also hiring.

March 20, 2023

AMWA praises infrastructure law in Senate testimony

Philadelphia Water Department commissioner explains how funds will be put to use.

EPA unveils proposed regulation of six PFAS in drinking water

Proposal includes individual MCLs for PFOA, PFOS; hazard index for GenX, PFBS, PFHxS, PFNA mixture.

National Drinking Water Advisory Council nominations are open

AMWA encourages interested applicants to work with our policy staff.

AMWA submits comments on EPA's National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives

ssociation encouraged EPA to hold polluters accountable in comments.

EPA unveils details of FY24 budget request

Proposal would maintain flat SRF funding but boost investment in DWWIA-authorized grant programs.

Will inflation cause water utilities to reprioritize capital investments?

AMWA members can use INSIGHT to answer this and other financial questions.

AMWA social media presence grows

Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.

Toho Water Authority searches for a Director of Engineering Programs

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

March 13, 2023

Utility executives gained insights on key legislative and regulatory issues during AMWA’s 2023 Water Policy Conference

Participants learned strategies on ways to build trust with excellence, openness, and equity.

Lawmakers introduce AMWA-backed legislation to ease lead service line replacement financing

FLOW Act aims to reduce IRS red tape.

FY24 budget proposal will increase water infrastructure investment and lead remediation

President Biden seeks to boost EPA budget by 19% while keeping SRFs flat.

AMWA backs legislation to enhance water utility preparedness

New bill would expand access to WaterISAC.

EPA Municipal Ombudsman is a resource for AMWA utilities

Ombudsman spoke at Water Policy Conference.

WSSC Water has a variety of open utility positions

Rochester Public Utilities searches for a new General Manager.

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