Overview
Pathogens and Point Source
The Pathogens and Point Source Workgroup tracks progress and shares information about drinking water, wastewater, technological improvements, regulatory updates, and contaminants of emerging concern (CECs). Additionally, the workgroup provides technical assistance and trainings to utilities in the Schuylkill River Watershed.
Workgroup Co-Chairs: Joe Hebelka, PA Department of Environmental Protection & Alison Aminto, Philadelphia Water Department
Resources:
- ITRC's Strategies for Preventing and Managing Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms (HCBs) website
- CBF: Salt Effects on Waterways Article
- The EPA hosts monthly webinars for small drinking water systems. Typically held the last Tuesday of the month from 2-3pm.
- EPA's monthly CyanoHABs Newsletter
- PADEP Water Resources Advisory Committee's Agendas and Handouts
- Pennsylvania American Water Works Association (PA-AWWA) Events and News
- River Network’s Drinking Water Guide (available in both English and Spanish), a first step in galvanizing a national network of advocates for safe, clean, affordable, and sustainable drinking water and drinking water systems.
- America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 info
- Asbestos & the Water Supply
Projects
On April 14, 2016, SAN partners, including water suppliers, participated in the Water Supplier Forum. The forum focused on discussing emerging contaminants and learning about the Miller Chemical fire case study. From hearing about the Miller Chemical fire, participants learned what went wrong and how it could have been prevented.
On Wednesday, September 12, 2018, the SAN held the Schuylkill Water Utility Forum focusing on emerging contaminants of concern.
The forum consisted of roughly 30 participants - a mix of water utilities, government agencies, and nonprofit partners.
Below are the presentations available for download.
The SAN Pathogens & Point Source Workgroup hosted the free 2020 Water Utility Forum on January 28, 2020, where we shared information about emerging contaminants (specifically PFAS), regulatory updates, risk communication and emergency management, nutrient management planning, compliance, and resource opportunities such as technical assistance programs.
The Delaware Valley Early Warning System (EWS) is an integrated monitoring, communication, and notification system used to provide advanced warning of water quality events to water suppliers and industrial intake operators in the Schuylkill and Delaware River watersheds.
The Philly Rivercast is a forecast of water quality that predicts potential levels of pathogens in the Schuylkill River between Flat Rock Dam and Fairmount Dam i.e. between Manayunk and Boathouse Row.
Related Documents
| Name | Upload Date | Download | View |
|---|---|---|---|
What Not to Put Down the Drain Fact Sheet |
March 12, 2018 | Download | View |
PWD Source Water Presentation Kelly Anderson |
September 24, 2018 | Download | View |
UCMR4 Michelle Hoover EPA Region 3 |
September 24, 2018 | Download | View |
AWWA Federal Regulatory Horizon Adam Carpenter |
September 24, 2018 | Download | View |
PFAS Charles Hertz Aqua |
September 24, 2018 | Download | View |
Cyanotoxins Fred Lubnow Princeton Hydro |
September 24, 2018 | Download | View |
PFAS Action Team Initial Report |
December 5, 2019 | Download | View |
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The Schuylkill Action Network (SAN) is a collaborative network of over 100 partners working together to improve water resources in the Schuylkill River watershed. With "action" as SAN’s middle name, SAN partners have been working since 2003 to implement best practices across the Schuylkill River Watershed.
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