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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Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works holds hearing to assess EPA’s responses to PFAS
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Biden’s ‘Bold’ PFAS Regulation Plan Puts Companies on Notice
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Nominations Now Being Accepted For 2022 Pennsylvania River Of The Year
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EPA Administrator Regan Announces Comprehensive National Strategy to Confront PFAS Pollution
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DEP Invites Comments On Notification Requirements For Spills, Discharges Threatening To Pollute Streams; Response To Bills Changing Definition Of Water Pollution
Cover photo credit: Freshwaters Illustrated



