Wisconsin Water Association - A Section of AWWA
Wisconsin Water Association
Wisconsin Water Association
jill@wiawwa.org
P.O. Box 635
Oak Creek
,
WI
,
53154
United States
414-423-7000
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Water News
AWWA publishes new editions of three manuals
AWWA has published new editions of manuals of practice covering computer modeling of distribution systems (M32), water meters (M6) and butterfly valves (M49).
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Comment sought on new desal intake policy
The AWWA Technical and Education Council seeks comment on a new AWWA Policy Statement on Public Water Supply Matters that addresses Intakes for Seawater Desalination Facilities.
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Energy, water standards set for home appliances
New efficiency standards for residential clothes and dish washers sold in the United States are expected to reduce their energy and water use by 15% and 20%, respectively.
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AWWA comments on EPA water strategy
AWWA has submitted comments to US Environmental Protection Agency addressing an array of climate change issues in the agency's draft National Water Program Strategy.
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CWA rule regulates airport deicing operations
Airport pavement-deicing operations will be regulated as of June 15 under a final Clean Water Act rule adopted by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
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EPA: no contamination concerns in Dimock wells
A fourth round of testing of private drinking water wells near natural gas drilling operations in the Dimock, Pa., area did not indicate any contamination of concern.
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$6.6 million settlement aids groundwater cleanup
Cleanup of contaminated groundwater in an eight-square-mile area near Los Angeles, Calif., will benefit from a $6.6 million settlement with responsible parties.
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Dallas mayor to speak at ACE12
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, who is leading a group of Texas mayors in building support for vital new watering restrictions, will share his leadership insights with elected and appointed officials at AWWA's upcoming Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE12) in Dallas.
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USDA targets rural watersheds for improvement
A new US Department of Agriculture program aims to improve one to seven impaired watersheds in every state and territory.
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AWWA wants reasonable travel for federal employees
AWWA and the National Association of Water Companies have urged Congress to reject language in two bills that would restrict travel by government employees to meetings and conferences.
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Work initiated on revising 35 standards
The AWWA Standards Program has added the revision of 35 standards to its 2012 work plan.
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California slates workshops on fracking rules
The California Department of Conservation has schedule a series of workshops this summer to discuss the practice of hydraulic fracturing as part of a process aimed at regulating the practice.
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WARNs cited in US preparedness report
Expansion of the Water & Wastewater Agency Response Networks to 48 states was noted in the newest report on US preparedness as a significant gain by the infrastructure sector.
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Tennessee considers fracking regulations
Tennessee officials will conduct public hearings June 10 on proposed changes to hydraulic fracturing regulations.
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EPA seeks suggestions for CCL4
The US Environmental Protection Agency seeks nominations by June 22 of unregulated chemical and microbial contaminants for the fourth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL4).
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EPA guidance covers diesel used for fracking
US Environmental Protection Agency draft guidance sets permitting requirements for diesel fuels used for hydraulic fracturing in Class II underground injection control wells.
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Pennsylvania city stops discharging drilling wastewater
McKeesport, Pa., will stop accepting and discharging wastewater from nearby gas drilling operations under terms of settlement of a Clean Water Act suit brought by two environmental advocacy groups.
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DOI rule would disclose fracking chemicals
Companies engaged in hydraulic fracturing on federal and Indian lands would have to publicly disclose the chemicals used in "fracking" fluids under a rule proposed today by the US Department of Interior.
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Standards notice: ANSI/AWWA C906-12
The AWWA Standards Council has approved revisions to the following standard for public comment: ANSI/AWWA C906-12 AWWA Standard for Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe and Fittings, 4 In. Through 65 In. (100 mm Through 1,600 mm), for Waterworks
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