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Animals in need deserve help indeed as demonstrated by Union Township Mayor Joseph Florio. Last week, Mayor Florio donated his $1000 winnings from New Jersey American Water’s “Charity of Choice” award to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center. The Charity of … Continue reading →
US EPA’s Water Security Division released a new document to assist drinking water and wastewater utilities in developing multi-year training and exercise (T&E) plans. T&E plans are useful for tracking progress and increasing preparedness capabilities at water utilities. The document … Continue reading →
The pipes, treatment plants and other infrastructure our members maintain as part of their work providing high-quality water and wastewater services represent only one way they make a difference for the communities they serve. Private water companies also do a … Continue reading →
A bill allowing pesticide manufacturers and users to avoid the permitting process passed in the Senate Agriculture Committee. Senator Cardin (D-MD) subsequently placed a hold on the bill that blocks the measure from coming to the floor for passage under unanimous consent. Under … Continue reading →
North Carolina General Assembly Removes Restriction on Loans to Private Companies That Provide Public Water Service, Enable More Private Solutions, Private Capital The US Congress established the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund in 1996 to provide financial assistance to drinking … Continue reading →
Every day the average American pours, flushes, and sprinkles 40 to 130 gallons of water at home. NAWC member, United Water, reminds their customers that during the summer months when water use is the highest, they can do their part … Continue reading →
EPA to conduct field work in various regions of the country starting this summer The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the next steps in its congressionally mandated hydraulic fracturing study. EPA has identified seven case studies to help inform the assessment … Continue reading →
NAWC member, Artesian Water Company, Inc., was named the winner of the Best Tasting Water award in the groundwater division by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Chesapeake Division at its spring meeting in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, on May 12. … Continue reading →
Pennsylvania American Water announced that seven watershed initiatives across the state will receive financial support through the company’s 2011 Environmental Grant Program, including a local project developed by the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Pennsylvania American Water awarded the $8,550 grant to … Continue reading →
Connecticut Water achieved an overall customer satisfaction rating of 91.1 percent in the company’s semi-annual Customer Satisfaction Survey, representing a slight increase over 2010’s mid-year results of 89.9 percent. Conducted in May 2011 by an independent research organization, the Center … Continue reading →
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