Over the next few days, Connecticut will experience a blast of arctic temperatures. Governor Lamont has activated the Severe Cold Weather Protocol. A list of shelters is available at 211ct.org or by calling 2-1-1. [Read more about the Severe Cold Weather Protocol]
American Iron and Steel Requirement for DWSRF Projects
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program now includes an “American Iron and Steel (AIS)” requirement. Loan recipients are required to use iron and steel products that are produced in the United States in their projects. The EPA has released guidance as to how to incorporate this new provision. For more information, please visit the DWSRF American Iron and Steel website.
Bi-monthly water quality monitoring schedule update.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Free Water-Specific Emergency Response Training Opportunity for Public Water System Owners and Operators!
Connecticut Water Sector Free Incident Command System (ICS)/National Response Framework (NRF) Training, sponsored by EPA Water Security Division and brought to you in coordination with CtWARN and CT Department of Public Health. The free one-day course will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at the Lake Whitney Water Treatment Plant Community Room, 900 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT. An application has been submitted to be able to provide water and wastewater operator Training Contact Hours (TCHs) for workshop participation. Click the workshop flyer for registration and prerequisite course information.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Revised Public Water System Screening Form
The Department of Public Health Drinking Water Section (DWS) has developed a new Public Water System Screening Form. This new form replaces the existing Public Water System Information Form, the Screening Application for Water Companies and the Food Service Establishment Water System Registration Form. This form is used to determine if a proposed project or a change in operation at an existing facility will result in the creation of a new water company or public water system or change the status of an existing public water system.