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Did you know that Fairfax Water is regulated at the federal and state levels according to the Safe Drinking Water Act passed by Congress in 1974? In honor of the 50th anniversary of this act, learn more about water professionals whose nonstop efforts have kept our water safe and reliable. https://lnkd.in/eanUzABj

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DRBC Sr. Water Resource Engineer Michael Thompson, P.E., presented at last week's Upper Delaware Council meeting on the DRBC's Water Audit Program. This regulatory program requires public water suppliers to annually track & report water lost in their systems and is a key component of the DRBC's comprehensive water conservation efforts. Check out this article from the Epoch Times about Thompson's presentation: https://lnkd.in/e8XQDixY More info on the Water Audit Program: https://lnkd.in/eK644d8 #DRBC #delawarebasin #watermanagement #waterresources #waterconservation #drinkingwater

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July 30, 2024, Tuesday AIPG Lunch & Earn CEUs Monthly Webinar Florida Water Law and the Central Florida Water Initiative Presented by Chuck Drake, P.G., CPG, Vice President, RSI Division of Tetra Tech, Orlando, Florida Monthly webinar series - every last Tuesday of the month  (10:00 am Pacific, 11:00 am Mountain, 12:00 pm Central, and 1:00 pm Eastern) The webinar is one hour. REGISTER ONLINE https://lnkd.in/gbyRr9zF Cost: Members - $15 | Non-Members - $30 | AIPG Student Members - free Join as an AIPG Member and SAVE!  Earn 0.1 CEU / 1 PDH for attending! AIPG provides NY State Education Department (NYSED) CEUs. Abstract The presentation will provide an overview of two areas; Florida water law and the Central Florida Water Initiative. Florida water law is codified in Chapter 373, F.A.C. and called the Water Resources Act of 1972. Chapter 373 governs groundwater and surface water and states that all water in Florida is owned by the people of the state, and it is held in trust by the state. The state has regulatory authority to issue water use, also called consumptive use, permits to allow the withdrawal of groundwater or surface water if certain threshold criteria are met. Landowners in FL don’t have water rights as other states do. Chapter 373 created five water management districts that have four core missions: water supply, flood protection, water quality, and natural systems. The St. Johns River, South Florida and Southwest Florida Water Management Districts created the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) to determine the allowable groundwater withdrawals such that no environmental harm would occur. The CFWI Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP) was first written in 2015 is updated every 5 years. It addresses water supply demands over a 20- year planning horizon and relies on groundwater flow modeling to estimate impacts to water resources if the traditional source of water supply, the upper Floridan aquifer, is used to meet most of the demands. Using minimum flows and levels (MFLs) and other constraints, the 2020 plan puts a limit of 720 MGD on withdrawals from upper Floridan aquifer; the permitted withdrawals are approximately 1,050 MGD. Over the last 20 years, this has led to legislation and new laws requiring use of alternative water supply (AWS) sources, such as brackish groundwater and in some areas, the lower Floridan aquifer. #aipg #webinar #ceus #nystateceus #water #florida

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On September 13, 2024, join our Stack Testing/Ambient Monitoring Project Management course! Dive into EPA data quality assurance, best practices, and effective monitoring. Register now and enhance your environmental expertise! https://ow.ly/vafi50Tc4gh #EPA #EnvironmentalManagement #Sustainability

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Did you know that the Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) has a webinar series coming up covering onsite wastewater? The first installment, covering system basics, will be held on August 13 at 1 pm ET. The other three installments will take place on August 22, September 10, and September 19; covering treatment processes, inspection tasks, and optimizing systems! Register for the August 13 webinar here (and find the other dates on EFCN’s Training & Events page!) ⬇️ #onsitewastewater #waterwebinars #WastewaterTreatment #septicsystems

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Need Help Getting Ready for the EPA Section 608 Exam? We understand that no two people learn the same way, that's why we have options when it comes to preparing for the EPA Section 608 Certification examination. https://lnkd.in/gNM-mtvV

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Reminder - Tuesday - July 30, 2024 AIPG Lunch & Earn CEUs Monthly Webinar Florida Water Law and the Central Florida Water Initiative Presented by Chuck Drake, P.G., CPG, Vice President, RSI Division of Tetra Tech, Orlando, Florida (10:00 am Pacific, 11:00 am Mountain, 12:00 pm Central, and 1:00 pm Eastern) The webinar is one hour long. REGISTER ONLINE https://lnkd.in/gbyRr9zF Cost: Members - $15 | Non-Members - $30 | AIPG Student Members - free Join as an AIPG Member and SAVE! Earn 0.1 CEU / 1 PDH for attending! AIPG provides NY State Education Department (NYSED) CEUs. Abstract The presentation will provide an overview of two areas; Florida water law and the Central Florida Water Initiative. Florida water law is codified in Chapter 373, F.A.C. and called the Water Resources Act of 1972. Chapter 373 governs groundwater and surface water and states that all water in Florida is owned by the people of the state, and it is held in trust by the state. The state has regulatory authority to issue water use, also called consumptive use, permits to allow the withdrawal of groundwater or surface water if certain threshold criteria are met. Landowners in FL don’t have water rights as other states do. Chapter 373 created five water management districts that have four core missions: water supply, flood protection, water quality, and natural systems. The St. Johns River, South Florida and Southwest Florida Water Management Districts created the Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI) to determine the allowable groundwater withdrawals such that no environmental harm would occur. The CFWI Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP) was first written in 2015 is updated every 5 years. It addresses water supply demands over a 20- year planning horizon and relies on groundwater flow modeling to estimate impacts to water resources if the traditional source of water supply, the upper Floridan aquifer, is used to meet most of the demands. Using minimum flows and levels (MFLs) and other constraints, the 2020 plan puts a limit of 720 MGD on withdrawals from upper Floridan aquifer; the permitted withdrawals are approximately 1,050 MGD. Over the last 20 years, this has led to legislation and new laws requiring use of alternative water supply (AWS) sources, such as brackish groundwater and in some areas, the lower Floridan aquifer. #aipg #webinar #ceus #nystateceus #water #florida

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Drinking Water Lead - The EPA Drops the https://lnkd.in/ekERPs6b "Pre-Publication Version" of its "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)".

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The National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) just released its first National Heat Strategy, guiding 29 federal agencies in building resilience to extreme heat through 2030. With CDC, NIOSH, and OSHA leading efforts, this strategy emphasizes protecting workers and communities disproportionately impacted by heat. Learn more in this AIHA News Article: https://aiha.info/4ejZzKx #Heatstress #AIHANews #OEHS

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How can we build the next generation of standards professionals? ANSI and its members are dedicated to fostering participation by new, diverse stakeholders across activities. In this article, we take a look at some of the standardization community’s efforts—from scholarships to games—to support emerging professionals. Read about initiatives of IAPMO, ASTM International, ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers), SES-Standards, Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), ASHRAE, International Code Council, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), as well as ANSI’s own activities to support newcomers to standardization. https://lnkd.in/eHpUZERC

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Come learn about #BoardCertification in #environmental #engineering and #science with the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists on June 12!

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#usa - Newport Utilities water service returning after Hurricane Helene. The water service is beginning to return after Newport Utilities’ water pumping station was damaged when the remnants of Helene passed through the area. News reported by WATE 6 On Your Side dated Oct 3, 2024 #Desalination #WaterSecurity #CleanWater #SustainableWater #WaterTechnology #DesalTech #DesalinationPlant #WaterTreatment #SaltWaterConversion #WaterSustainability #ReverseOsmosis #DesalinationProcess #WaterDesalination #FreshWater #SeaWaterDesalination #SeawaterRecycling #OceanWaterReuse #SaltwaterRecycling #MarineWaterReuse #SeawaterTreatment #AquaticRecycling #CoastalWaterReuse #OceanicRecycling #SeawaterPurification #SustainableSeawater #SaltwaterReuse #BlueEconomy #SeawaterSustainability #MarineConservation #SeawaterResource #China #India #Japan #SouthKorea #Indonesia #Pakistan #Bangladesh #Philippines #Vietnam #Thailand #Myanmar #Malaysia #Nepal #SriLanka #Singapore #WastewaterTreatment #CleanWater #WaterTreatment #SewageTreatment #WastewaterManagement #WaterPurification #SustainableWater #WasteWater #EnvironmentalEngineering #PollutionControl #WaterQuality #ReuseRecycle #SewerSystem #EffluentTreatment #IndustrialWastewater #WaterSupply #CleanWater #SafeWater #WaterInfrastructure #DrinkingWater #WaterAccess #WaterSecurity #WaterManagement #WaterResources #WaterConservation #SustainableWater #PublicWater #CommunityWater #FreshWater #PotableWater #DrinkingWater #CleanWater #SafeWater #PureWater #Hydration #WaterIsLife #HealthyHydration #DrinkMoreWater #StayHydrated #TapWater #FilteredWater #BottledWater #HydrationStation #WaterQuality #H2O #GovernmentInfrastructure #PublicWorks #InfrastructureDevelopment #UrbanInfrastructure #TransportInfrastructure #SmartCities #SustainableInfrastructure #PublicInfrastructure #PublicHealth #HealthForAll #HealthyLiving #Healthcare #PreventiveHealth #GlobalHealth #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #HealthPromotion #Wellness #HealthEducation #DiseasePrevention #HealthPolicy #HealthyCommunities #Epidemiology #WaterTreatment #CleanWater #WaterPurification #SafeWater #DrinkingWater #WaterQuality #WaterFiltration #WaterDisinfection #WaterSanitation #WaterClarification #ReverseOsmosis #UVDisinfection #Chlorination #FiltrationSystem #WaterTreatmentPlant #NewYorkCity #LosAngeles #Chicago #Miami #SanFrancisco #Houston #WashingtonDC #Seattle #Boston #LasVegas #Atlanta #Philadelphia #Austin #Denver #Dallas #SanDiego #Orlando #Phoenix #NewOrleans #Detroit #Hurricane #HurricaneSeason #HurricanePrep #StormWatch #HurricaneUpdates #HurricaneRelief #StormSurge #HurricaneWarning #TropicalStorm #ExtremeWeather #StaySafe #WeatherAlert #HurricaneTracker #DisasterPreparedness #HurricaneResponse #EmergencyPreparedness #StormSafety #HurricaneAwareness #ClimateChange #NaturalDisaster

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Last week, Director of Climate Initiatives Cody Smith and Water & Climate Resiliency Specialist Sarah Howe traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana to meet with grant partners from the CDC Foundation to discuss our projects pertaining to environmental #health. IEC's project with the CDC Foundation focuses on meeting with leaders in disadvantaged communities, connecting them to funding sources, and advancing Iowa's health #equity programs. Amidst IEC's presence in New Orleans, Tropical Storm #Francine developed into a Category 2 Hurricane, leaving thousands of people without power and grappling with severe flooding. This tragedy underscores the seriousness of this work: Our climate is changing. While hurricane season takes shape in the Gulf, Iowans are still reeling from this year's #tornados, #floods, and #heat waves. We are all connected by the consequences of #climate change. Learn more about our work to adapt, mitigate, and heal from natural disasters at iaenvrionment.org.

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Florida’s Permitting Landscape: A Shift Back to USACE 🌐 With the US Army Corps reclaiming oversight of Section 404 permits, Florida’s industries face new challenges. Discover the implications for your projects and how to navigate this pivotal change effectively. Join the discussion and help us shape a balanced future! ⚖️🌿 https://lnkd.in/eAnawb5R

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