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Join ASDWA Online Next Week for the 2020 Annual Conference

There’s still time to register for ASDWA’s 2020 Annual Conference! ASDWA’s 35th Annual Conference will convene state drinking water administrators, EPA,...

WRF Report on Water Utility Asset Management Framework for Including Forested and Natural Assets

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) and the US Endowment for Forestry and Communities have published a new project report entitled,...

ASDWA Publishes New PFAS Laboratory Testing Primer and Technical Bulletin

ASDWA has published two new per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) documents entitled, “Laboratory Testing Primer for State Drinking Water Programs...

EPA Appoints New Members to Science Advisory Board and Subcommittees

On Monday (10/19), EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the selection of Dr. John Graham as the new Chair of the...

ASDWA PFAS – Source Water Protection Guide and Toolkit

ASDWA developed this guide and toolkit with support from a Project Advisory Council (PAC) with representatives from nine states (Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin), and the Cadmus Group. The purpose of the guide is to demonstrate and share effective strategies for addressing PFAS contamination risk in source waters that will help inform policy decisions, assist state drinking water programs in protecting public health, and encourage collaboration and communication among states and water utilities.

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The Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) is the professional Association serving state drinking water programs. Formed in 1984 to address a growing need for state administrators to have national representation, ASDWA has become a respected voice for state primacy agents with Congress, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other professional organizations.

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Elevating Drinking Water as a National Priority

One of the most important roles ASDWA has is to make sure no one stops thinking about water. Whether that means spending time on the Hill to speak with Congressional staff about drinking water issues, or expanding the reach of our communications to the public by way of social media, ASDWA is constantly working to advance our message of public health protection on behalf of our members. Having safe drinking water is taken for granted by many, so ASDWA continually emphasizes drinking water’s importance for public health and for the economy.

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Understanding State Requirements for America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) Sections 2013 & 2018

Original Broadcast: August 15, 2019

Slide Decks:

USEPA Updated Risk Assessment and Emergency Response Tools

This webinar is intended for states and will detail the AWIA provisions in Sections 2013 and 2018. In regard to Section 2013, the intent of this webinar is to prepare state primacy agencies for questions they may receive from water systems. This webinar will also give an overview of Section 2018 and provide clarifications on its implementation.

AWIA Section 2013

Amends SDWA §1433 to require CWS serving more than 3,300 persons to conduct a risk assessment that shall include risks from malevolent acts and natural disasters; resilience of pipes and constructed conveyances, physical barriers, source water, water collection and intake, pretreatment, treatment, storage and distribution facilities, electronic, computer, or other automated systems; monitoring practices of the system; financial infrastructure; use, storage, or handling of various chemicals, and system O&M. The assessment may also include an evaluation of capital and operational needs for risk and resilience management. Systems serving a population serving more than 100,000 persons shall certify to EPA that the assessment has been made no later than March 31, 2020; December 31, 2020 for systems serving a population of 50,000-99,999; and June 30, 2021 for systems serving more than 3,300 but less than 50,000. Systems must also certify to EPA no later than six months after the risk and resilience assessments certification, that they have developed or updated an emergency response plan. Systems must maintain a copy of both the assessment and emergency response plan for 5 years. Systems serving fewer than 3,300 shall receive guidance and technical assistance from EPA on how to conduct resilience assessments, prepare emergency response plans, and address threats.

AWIA Section 2018

Amends the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act to address source water used for drinking water. Requires the state emergency response commission to promptly notify applicable state agencies of any release that requires notice; provide Tier II information; and provide a written follow up emergency notice. Receiving state agencies shall then forward such notice, information, and follow up to any CWS with affected source waters.

Speakers

Kevin Letterly – ASDWA Policy Analyst (Moderating)
Nushat Dyson – EPA, Water Security Division
Dan Schmelling – EPA, Water Security Division
Jeff Fencil – EPA, Water Security Division

Alabama	Hawaii	Massachusetts	New Mexico	South Dakota
Alaska	Idaho	Michigan	New York	Tennessee
Arizona	Illinois	Minnesota	North Carolina	Texas
Arkansas	Indiana	Mississippi	North Dakota	Utah
California	Iowa	Missouri	Ohio	Vermont
Colorado	Kansas	Montana	Oklahoma	Virginia
Connecticut	Kentucky	Nebraska	Oregon	Washington
Delaware	Louisiana	Nevada	Pennsylvania	Wisconsin
Florida	Maine	New Hampshire	Rhode Island	West Virginia
Georgia	Maryland	New Jersey	South Carolina	Wyoming or R8

American Samoa	Guam EPA	Mariana Islands	Navajo Nation	Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands	Washington DC or R3