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A Tale of Two Updates: PFAS Action Levels and WQMS Downtime
The annual Water Quality Monitoring Schedule offline time is here. This year we're making additional changes to PFAS monitoring requirements to meet changes that go into effect January 15. Read the full details in the article on our newsletter webpage. We expect the WQMS to go back online in March and we will send an email when it is.
A Word from the Director
Holly summarizes all of the changes in ODW from 2025 storming its way out, to emergency response, and upcoming customer service survey, budget impacts and DWSRF, and more. Read the full article for more information.
Consumer Confidence Rule Changes in 2027
We're staying on top of upcoming changes and keeping you informed. We summarize the key rule changes and list them individually. You can find links to resources and learn more by reading the full article.
Drinking Water Week Awards 2026
It's coming up fast! DWW is May 3-9, 2026. Nominations are open and we're collecting them until February 16. So get your nomination form in today!
PFAS Monitoring—Don't Hit Snooze on This Deadline!
You must complete and submit your federal initial results to us by April 26, 2027. If you don't complete the federal initial PFAS monitoring—you can't qualify for the one-time option to reduce PFAS monitoring in 2027. We outline federal PFAS monitoring requirements and explain the details. Read the full article for more information and links to resources.
New Year, New Renewals!
Certified operators are required to renew their certifications every year. Renew online right now! We offer more information and a link to the WAC in the full article.
Fee Changes
We've sent out notices and letters, here's another article describing our fee changes and providing more details. Read the full article.
New Year, New Staff Changes
We're keeping things fresh and efficient. We created an updated functional organization chart, as well as updating our contacts and staff directory pages. Read the full details in the article on our newsletter webpage.
Next DWAG Meeting—March 2
Just a quick reminder about our next meeting. You can find the Teams links and meeting agenda on our DWAG Meeting webpage. After the meeting we post any handouts or presentations and, within a month, we post the meeting notes.
New Population Guidance for Updating Your WFI
You asked, we answered. We off your tools to estimate your population in our updated guidance. Read the full article for more information and resource links.
EPA Proposed Perchlorate Rule—Comment Period
EPA's proposed rule is open for comment. Get in on the action at Federal Register | National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for Perchlorate. Read the full article for more details.
Updated Lead Service Line Loan Eligibility
EPA released updated guidance on eligible uses of lead service line loan funding. We provide links to resources in article on our newsletter webpage.
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