Why Is pH Balance of Drinking Water Important?
Acidic water hurts your health and your plumbing. Check your drinking water's pH balance.
Report: Funding water infrastructure benefits economy
American Society of Civil Engineers and Value of Water Campaign report finds that as infrastructure deteriorates and service disruptions increase, annual costs to American households will be seven times higher in 20 years than they are now.
NYS Department of Health Release Important Q&A Regarding PFOS, PFOA and 1,4 Dioxane
The NYS Department of Health has released an important Q&A document concerning the new maximum contaminant levels for Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), and 1,4 Dioxane.
Attention NYRWA Members - 2021 Scholarship Application
As many of you know, each year the New York Rural Water Association distributes one-time grants to five students across New York State valued at $500.00 each to help defray the cost of tuition, books, or room and board at an accredited institution of higher learning approved by the NYRWA.
Blue-Ribbon Panel: Coronavirus Risks Low for Wastewater Workers
A panel of wastewater and public health experts has determined that occupational risk of COVID-19 infection for wastewater workers is low. The panel also found that standard wastewater treatment processes inactivate the virus and additional research should be conducted to further increase understanding of hazards and protections for personnel.
NRWA Backs Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act
August 4, 2020
Congressmen David Rouzer of North Carolina (NC-07) and Filemón Vela Jr. of Texas (TX-34) introduced the Emergency Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act today.
Research: Non-Flushable Wipes Are Flooding Source Water With Microplastics
Research: Non-Flushable Wipes Are Flooding Source Water With Microplastics
Tiny, self-assembling traps capture dangerous pollutants, PFAS
Tiny, self-assembling traps capture dangerous pollutants, PFAS
NYRWA non-emergency calls resume
Today our water and wastewater field staff will begin answering non-emergency calls. If you need assistance please call our office or contact our field staff directly.
This month we will also return to classroom training. It will be a slow process, and attendance will be limited, so we ask for your patience and understanding. We will continue with a limited number of free webinars to help our membership attain their recertification hours.
More to come soon.
Everyday Hero of COVID-19: Craig Falcone
Everyday Hero of COVID-19: Craig Falcone
Everyday Hero: Craig Falcone, Waterford Wastewater Treatment supervisor
Pete Dougherty May 9, 2020
Updated: May 9, 2020 9:19 a.m.