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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October 13, 2025

Explore energy resilience strategies from Indiana leader at AMWA's 2025 Executive Management Conference

2 weeks left to join drinking water leaders, secure your spot today.

EPA opens comments on steam electric ELG extensions

Agency to host October 14 public webinar.

EPA moves forward with revisions to the RMP, CWA worst case spill rules

Agency actions may face delayed review by OMB due to shut down.

Follow the status of pending rules, legislation with AMWA’s policy trackers

AMWA and WCDA webinar recording and slides on collaborative delivery strategies now available

Members can play back the session to hear knowledge-sharing and advocacy initiative updates.

Purissima Hills Water District is seeking a General Manager

Thornton Water is also hiring.

October 6, 2025

AMWA Board welcomes Craig Palmer

Erie Water Works CEO appointed to fill At-Large vacancy.

3 weeks left to join drinking water leaders at AMWA’s 2025 EMC in Austin

A panel on AI and cloud driven growth to close out the conference.

No end in sight for the government shutdown as Congress fails to pass a funding bill

AMWA staff continue to monitor potential impacts to water utilities.

Explore collaborative delivery strategies during EMC-style webinar this Wednesday, October 8

Panelists from DC Water, Met, and NYC DEP to share their journeys.

Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month with EPA

EPA is hosting webinars throughout October to help utilities strengthen cyber resilience.

Assistant Water Services Director position is open at Phoenix Water Services

Advertise your utility’s career opportunities through AMWA’s job board.

September 29, 2025

AMWA secures introduction of water system resilience legislation

Bipartisan bill reauthorizes programs to invest in water system resilience to natural disasters and cyber risks.

Updated Policy Resolutions approved by AMWA members

Several resolutions revised to reflect latest data, current political dynamics.

Register now for the October 8 EMC-style webinar on collaborative delivery strategies

Access previous webinars on AMWA’s Events page, including last week’s session on infrastructure resilience.

EPA unveils proposed amendments to TSCA risk evaluation framework

Proposed changes would give EPA more authority to limit exposure pathways in consideration.

EPA launches research reorganization plan

Research will continue to move to programmatic offices, Administrator’s Office.

EPA webinar: Safe Drinking Water Act Section 1433 best practices

EPA is hosting webinar today on risk and resilience assessments, emergency response plans.

IPCC seeks experts to review draft report on Climate Change and Cities

Experts invited to register as reviewers before November 30.

Water Research Foundation seeking proposals for water sector projects

Grants open for research on PFAS, disinfection residuals, and more.

September 22, 2025

EPA calls on Congress to shield passive receivers from PFAS cleanup liability

Agency will defend hazardous substance designation for PFOA and PFOS, but endorses protections for local municipalities.

Senate confirms Jessica Kramer to lead EPA Water Office

AMWA had expressed support for nomination.

House of Representatives passes continuing resolution to fund government through November 21

The bill contains no changes to current funding levels for water programs.

Apply for the 2026 Water & Wastewater Leadership Center by November 21

Submit applications to be part of the 25th program cohort.

EPA seeks nominations for Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee

Deadline for nominations is October 6, 2025.

Tune in tomorrow for a free webinar featuring WaterOne and JXN Water’s journey to improved pipeline performance

Two utility leaders to provide insights into how they have used data to strengthen system resilience.

CISA releases new Cybersecurity Awareness Month toolkit

Water systems encouraged to identify and address cyber risks.

AMWA’s Q3 all-membership meeting recording and slides now available

Members can play back the session to hear knowledge-sharing and advocacy initiative updates.

September 15, 2025

EPA asks court to partially vacate PFAS rule

Agency accedes to AMWA position that regulations for “hazard index” PFAS were improperly promulgated.

AMWA members join over 400 stakeholders supporting water infrastructure funding

Utilities delivered 50 letters to Congress urging strong FY26 SRF funding.

AMWA’s 2025 EMC to highlight approaches to capital improvement project financing

Austin Water and Stockton East Water District staff to discuss WIFIA, SRF, and other options.

EPA hosting office hours to assist with meeting AWIA requirements

Water systems invited to request aid with certifying risk assessments and response plans.

Plan to attend AMWA’s Q3 all-membership meeting this Thursday, September 18

Association staff will provide programmatic and project updates.

EPA grants Arizona primacy over underground carbon storage wells

Arizona now has authority over all Class I-VI wells.

Voting is open on AMWA’s 2025 Policy Resolutions

Utility members reminded to cast their votes by September 19.

AMWA and CDM Smith webinar recording and slides on emerging contaminants now available

Members can play back the presentation, discover actionable strategies for preparing for the next wave of CECs.

September 8, 2025

EPA releases long-awaited regulatory agenda

Agenda includes PFAS NPDWR, omits actions on fluoride, LCRI, or CERCLA.

Join AMWA for virtual quarterly membership meeting on Thursday, September 18

Hear programmatic and project updates from association staff.

One month left to apply for EPA resilience funds

Agency accepting applications to aid extreme weather, cybersecurity efforts through October 6.

AMWA submits letter in support of EPA SAB candidates

Letter highlights the need for water sector input during regulatory development.

Free September webinars address emerging contaminants, infrastructure, and workforce

AMWA encourages members to participate in events.

Spotlight your work in Water Utility Executive

AMWA invites members, subscribers to submit success stories and guest posts.

Variety of utility positions available throughout the country

Post open jobs on AMWA’s employment board.

September 1, 2025

Spencer Bruce elected to AMWA’s Board of Directors

Policy Committee chair joins six other board members reelected to new terms.

Tackling emerging contaminants: Dallas Water Utilities, Central Lake County JAWA highlight experiences on September 11 webinar

Panelists will discuss treatment techniques and more.

Have you updated your profile on AMWA’s Member Portal yet?

Explore new features and personalize your user experience.

WaterOne and JXN Water to share how they improved pipeline performance through data in upcoming free webinar

Elizabeth Jordan joins AMWA as its new Manager of Sustainability and Resilience Policy

New staff member brings a background in water policy and research.

Free webinars: EPA talks AI for emergencies, NIDIS tackles drought resilience

EPA, NIDIS to host several free informational webinars of interest to water utilities.

Engineering and Construction Assistant General Manager role is open at Contra Costa Water District

WaterOne is also hiring for a Director of Information Technology.

August 25, 2025

Draft MAHA report touches on fluoride, pharmaceuticals in water

Leaked report references potential guidance changes.

AMWA’s 2025 EMC program to tackle strategic planning, utility challenges, and more

Reserve accommodations at the conference hotel before housing block sells out.

EPA relaunches comprehensive guidance portal

Portal aims to streamline access to federal guidance on regulatory compliance.

AMWA introduces Propfuel: A better way to stay connected

New platform brings personalized, conversation-driven communication to inboxes.

Register now for September 23 webinar on improving water pipeline performance

JXN Water and WaterOne will explore bold lessons in proactive asset management.

AMWA and CDM Smith webinar will address treatment techniques for PFAS, emerging contaminants

The webinar will take place on Thursday, September 11, at 3 p.m. ET.

Milwaukee Water Works seeks a Water Accounting Manager

Trinity River Authority of Texas is also hiring.

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