Resources
Lead & Copper Rule Compliance with 120Water
State of Delaware Systems Register Here to Learn More
Maddie Dillon’s 120Water Platform Presentation from DRWA’s 2024 Technical Conference
Are you looking for resources to help you understand what’s included in the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) and how to tackle customer communications in order to meet compliance?
120Water just released two NEW! LCRR resources that will help you un-pack the regulations, understand what it means to be in compliance, and understand the resources available to help you tackle communication with your residents and compliance programs.
As the regulatory landscape advances to protect the public from the hazards of lead exposure, utilities are required to meet these evolving standards, including the LCRR, regardless of size or available resources. In response, the 120Water team has put together this e-book to assist utilities in navigating the path to compliance. In this guide we break down:
- The LCRR Inventory and upcoming programs
- How to build trust and effective communications with your residents
- Evaluating predictive models for LSL Inventory and Replacement
- Funding opportunities
- And so much more!
You can download and equip your team with this helpful guide by clicking here.
Effective communication between water utilities and their residents is critical in maintaining trust with your community as you tackle the LCRR. The Revisions mandate communication components including:
- Notifications to your residents
- An online map
- educational materials
- engagement with your customers through inventory building and sampling
This Public Engagement Look-book dives into communication best practices, examples of ways you can communicate with your residents, case studies, and services available to help you. Make sure your team is prepared for public communications by downloading the look-book here.
Cyber Security
Incident Response Guide: Water and Wastewater Systems (WWS) Sector
Water Sector Cybersecurity Toolkit
CISA Conducted CISA Live Event – Boosting Water Sector Cybersecurity on LinkedIn Live
On Wednesday, February 7, CISA hosted its third CISA Live! – Boosting Water Sector Cybersecurity , hosted on LinkedIn Live. CISA Deputy Director Nitin Natarajan and Director of Environmental Protection Agency Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division David Travers discussed the current water sector cyber risk environment, the importance of partnerships, and sector challenges and provided information on how stakeholders can improve their cybersecurity—including by taking advantage of the jointly developed Cybersecurity Toolkit for Water and Wastewater launched earlier this month.
Watch the full recording: CISA Live! – Boosting Water Sector Cybersecurity (youtube.com)
CISA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released the joint fact sheet Top Cyber Actions for Securing Water Systems. This fact sheet outlines the following practical actions Water and Wastewater Systems (WWS) Sector entities can take to better protect water systems from malicious cyber activity and provides actionable guidance to implement concurrently:
- Reduce Exposure to the Public-Facing Internet
- Conduct Regular Cybersecurity Assessments
- Change Default Passwords Immediately
- Conduct an Inventory of Operational Technology/Information Technology Assets
- Develop and Exercise Cybersecurity Incident Response and Recovery Plans
- Backup OT/IT Systems
- Reduce Exposure to Vulnerabilities
- Conduct Cybersecurity Awareness Training
CISA, EPA, and FBI urge all WWS Sector and critical infrastructure organizations to review the fact sheet and implement the actions to improve resilience to cyber threat activity. Organizations can visit cisa.gov/water for additional sector tools, information, and resources.
Delaware Legislative Links
Delaware Reviews – The Online Portal to Delaware Business, Industry and Government
Department of Natural Resources (DNREC)
Delaware Source Water Protection
Groundwater Rule: A Quick Reference Guide
Total Coliform Rule: A Quick Reference Guide
Water Softener Brine Discharge for Individual Residential Homes
What is working for Small and Rural community water development EPA and USDA Funding Fact sheet
Be sure to check out the Preventative Maintenance Card File for Small Public Water Systems Using Ground Water. This newly offered product from the EPA offers tips on developing a preventative maintenance program and some great security measures. Click Here to Access the File. Just print out the pages, place them in a card file box and follow the monthly tips and reminders.
Federal Organizations
United States Environmental Protection Agency
USGS – United States Geological Survey
Delaware State Organizations
DNREC Division of Water Resources
DNREC Source Water Assessment & Protection Program (SWAPP)
Delaware Office of Drinking Water
Drinking Water Branch (Watch) is a tool that enables users to view drinking water data from any public water system in Delaware.
State Rural Water Associations
The Association Partner
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