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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Volunteers Needed For Schuylkill Action Network Scrub & Pub Cleanup Event May 16 In Montgomery County
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Celebrate Drinking Water Week In Pennsylvania May 5-11
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Sen. Yaw Plans Bills On 3rd Party Permitting, Stream Cleaning, Nutrient Procurement, Farm Conservation Excellence, Testing Lead In School Water
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Drinking Water Guide: A Resource for Advocates
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Pennsylvania commits to Paris Agreement climate goals; state’s plan calls for 80 percent carbon cuts by 2050
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