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NEIWPCC Training

14 October 2016
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New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) is providing two training programs this fall for New York Wastewater and Collection System Operators. The first, Polymers and Sludge Conditioning is approved for 6 contact hours and the second, Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems is approved for 15 contact hours. Both programs can be used toward renewal of wastewater treatment plant operator and collection system operator certificates. Register for the training at NEIWPCC's website:

Save Water During Shower Better Month

12 October 2016
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Most of Western NYS remains under a drought warning, with the rest of the state under a drought watch. You can do your part to save water.

NYSDOH Releasing 2 Grant Opportunities for Community Water Fluoridation

3 October 2016
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The New York State Department of Health is releasing two funding opportunities to support community water fluoridation. These grants will support counties, cities, towns, or villages (municipalities) for costs relate

Drug Enforcement Administration to Collect Prescription Drugs

3 October 2016
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The federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will conduct a nationwide prescription drug collection on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

EPA Proposal Would Change Post-Nuclear Emergency Water Contamination Levels

28 September 2016
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In this week’s news briefs, people are divided over an EPA guideline that would increase the radioactive contamination levels allowed in drinking water for a temporary period following a disaster, and Massachusetts utilities are forced to tap into emergency water resources to deal with drought.

EPA Webinar on Treatment of PFOS and PFAS for Small Drinking Water Systems

26 September 2016
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EPA Webinar on Treatment of PFOS and PFAS for Small Drinking Water Systems: This Tuesday, September 27, 2016, U.S. EPA will be hosting a small drinking water systems webinar to discuss water treatment methods for removing perfluorinated chemicals from drinking water.

Tragic Story - Please Be Safe Out There

23 September 2016
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A second worker in Wichita Falls, Texas, has

Climate Smart Communities 2016 Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Municipal Rebate Program

22 September 2016
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SepticSmart Week is September 19 - 23, 2016

19 September 2016
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This week is

Governor Cuomo Calls for Aggressive New Water Quality Protections

8 September 2016
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NYRWA wants to make you all aware of this Press Release sent out on 9/7/16 from Governor Cuomo - please read below:

For Immediate Release: 9/7/2016

GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO

State of New York | Executive Chamber
Andrew M. Cuomo | Governor

New York Rural Water Association

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