Delaware Rural Water Association is pleased to announce that it’s training center has received a grant from the State of Delaware via the CCCPM to provide training to municipalities and their employees throughout the State of Delaware that is recognized and accredited by the American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE), for Cross Connection Control Certification, ASSE 5000 Standard. This nationally recognized ANSI® accreditation is designed to provide qualified students a national certification not only in the State of Delaware, but throughout the United States. The following select courses are available to municipalities throughout the State of Delaware at no cost to the towns or cities. ASSE Cross-Connection Control Surveyor Certification ASSE Backflow Prevention Program Administrator Certification

There is no safe level of lead exposure. EPA will continue to strengthen actions to protect communities from lead in drinking water. This guidance alongside regulatory improvements, infrastructure investments like the $15 billion provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for identifying and replacing lead service lines (LSLs), and other actions, are significant steps towards replacing 100% of LSLs across the country. Service line inventories are the foundation from which water systems can take action to address LSLs. Establishing an inventory of service line materials and identifying the location of LSLs are key steps in getting them replaced. A comprehensive and accurate inventory allows you to publicly track progress on LSL identification and replacement, engaging the community and enhancing transparency. In addition, a comprehensive and accurate inventory can help all systems by supporting asset management programs and customer communications.

The deadline is fast approaching for water utilities to register for the NRWA PFAS Cost Recovery Program. Your system does not need to have a positive PFAS detect to participate. If you do not join now, you may risk losing available funds to treat and remove PFAS from your system.