Cybersecurity in the Water World – Why is it important to us?

June 24, 2021 Water and wastewater systems are key in the nation’s infrastructure. Supplying potable drinking water, fire protection, and safe collection and treatment of waste are among some of the...

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LD 1569 – Committee Amendment “A” Creating a Water Resources Commission to Study Maine’s Water Supply

June 17, 2021 June 17th, 2021 Dear Members, A very dangerous bill is working its way though our legislative body. Its LD 1569. It started out as a bill to tax bottled water. …...

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Lead in School Drinking Water

June 16, 2021 The lead in our schools’ drinking water has received a great deal of attention recently. One reason for this scrutiny is due to the health and developmental problems in school-age...

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Wastewater Infrastructure Funds – American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)

June 14, 2021 June 10, 2021 RE: Wastewater Infrastructure Funds – American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Dear Wastewater Professional: This letter is being sent to all DEP wastewater contacts to...

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Wrapping Up AWIA – Important Deadlines Coming Soon

June 11, 2021 America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) was enacted on October 23, 2018. This act was created to improve the security and quality of drinking water and public health, increase...

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Relaxing COVID-19 Mandates in Maine

June 3, 2021 On May 24, 2021, Maine’s public health officials withdrew most of their pandemic guidelines, deferring to the U.S. CDC recommendations. The downward trend of infections was only in the...

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What’s the deal with PFAS in Maine?

May 29, 2021 The DEP has expanded the investigation into PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) contaminated well water in Fairfield and its neighboring towns. As of May 2021, 63 wells in Fairfield...

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From the Office of Intelligence and Analysis: Vulnerabilities in Water and Wastewater Systems Networks

May 26, 2021 The Office of Intelligence and Analysis released a seven page report on Malicious Cyber Actors Likely to Continue Exploiting Vulnerabilities in Water and Wastewater Systems Networks on May...

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Maine DEP seeks public comment regarding Triennial Review

April 28, 2021 The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (Department) invites the public to comment on proposals to update existing water quality standards. Click here for more information....

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MWUA 95th Annual Conference & Tradeshow – That’s a wrap!

April 17, 2021 – MWUA Staff MWUA’s Annual Conference & Tradeshow has evolved and grown in many ways over the last 95 years. Through all the changes, we have always promised to offer …...

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