workgroup goal
To improve drinking water quality through education, outreach, and collaboration.
key actions
- Collaboration between water utilities, regulators, and stakeholders.
- Public education on water quality and safety.
- Research and monitoring of emerging contaminants.
- Securing funding for source water protection initiatives.
The Pathogens & Point Source workgroup shares information about water quality, wastewater, technological improvements, regulatory updates, effective water management best practices, and contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) among partners and the public. The workgroup emphasizes coordinated efforts among upstream and downstream water utilities and users engaged in protecting source water.
Events

featured event
SAN Annual Meeting
November 1, 2024
There are currently no events for this workgroup.
News
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Trout Unlimited: PA’s Unassessed Waters Initiative Reaches Milestone; Urge DEP To Protect Class A Wild Trout Streams Immediately
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Senate Passes Bill To Restrict Some Uses Of Firefighting Foams With PFAS
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EPA Offering Compliance Assistance To Community Water Treatment Facilities In Region 3, Including PA
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DEP To Hold Nov. 18 Meeting/Hearing On Easton Road PFOA/PFOS Hazardous Site Cleanup Plan In Bucks County
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Wolf Administration Announces $430,000 to Protect Delaware River Coastal Areas
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