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Maine Board of Environmental Protection Invites Public Comments

August 19, 2021 The Maine Board of Environmental Protection (Board, BEP) invites the public to comment on proposals for changes to existing water quality standards. The Maine Department of Environmental...

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The PFAS Problem: What You Should Know

August 14, 2021 What are PFAS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or PFAS compounds, are man made, carbon, and fluorine based chemicals. PFAS compounds are incredibly resistant to breaking down....

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Water & Advanced Metering Infrastructure

August 2, 2021 Water utilities across the United States started phasing in automated meter reading (AMR) in the mid-to-late 1980s. Then in the mid-2000s, the water industry began using drive-by AMR...

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MWUA – What are we working on now?

July 29, 2021 As always, MWUA is hard at work on a number of initiatives to benefit the industry today. From small to large, there is something for everyone and we are excited …...

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A New Horizon: Virtual, In-Person, and Hybrid Training

July 26, 2021 MWUA’s training programs are constantly evolving and growing to meet your needs. Through all the updates, we have always promised to offer the best training and professional development...

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July 26, 2021 / Comments (0)

What’s Your Water Worth?

July 23, 2021 In March 2021, Nestle finalized the sale of several North American bottled water brands, including Poland Spring Brand Natural Spring Water from Maine. Two private equity firms, One Rock...

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Maine’s Drought Continues Despite Tropical Storm Elsa

July 15, 2021 Drought conditions in Maine were extreme in the summer and fall of 2020. According to WGME’s meteorologist, Matt Hoenig, there was a 10+ inch deficit of rainfall last year. Additionally,...

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July 15, 2021 / Comments (0)

Two Recent Ransomware Attacks in Maine

July 12, 2021 July 8, 2021 To: Water Sector Professionals From: Brian Kavanah, Director, Bureau of Water Quality Re: Cybersecurity Threats to Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in Maine The Maine...

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Countdown to New CDL Regulations

July 8, 2021 Beginning February 7, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will be requiring new minimum training standards for entry-level commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs)....

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From Anne Neuberger, Dep Asst to the President & Dep Nat’l Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology

July 2, 2021 SUBJECT: What We Urge You To Do To Protect Against The Threat of Ransomware DATE: June 2, 2021 The number and size of ransomware incidents have increased significantly, and strengthening...

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