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
News
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DEP: Interim Report on a Full Year of Sampling Finds No Evidence of Contamination in Western Pennsylvania Related to the East Palestine Train Derailment
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USACE to host open house to share info on Draft Blue Marsh Lake Master Plan
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Pennsylvania American Water Announces Launch of American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program
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Register Now for PENNVEST 2024 Educational Event Series
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Penn State: Trees Struggle To ‘Breathe’ As Climate Warms, Researchers Find
Cover photo credit: Freshwaters Illustrated