EPA PFAS DW Rule

Per EPA Fact sheet: https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-04/pfas-npdwr_fact-sheet_general_4.9.24v1.pdf What does this mean to you? All utilities must test for these prior 2027. FDEP recommends sticking to your triennial schedule. If you need 62-550, Primary Drinking Water Standards, or Triennials- PFAS should be added, make sure to specifically request kit to be added from Read more…

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Florida Water Resources Conference , May 31-June 3. Gaylord Palms Resort Orlando Florida Rural Water Association Conference,  July 30- August 3,  Saddlebrook Resort, Tampa Annual Florida Groundwater Conference August 29 & 30, 2023, Florida Hotel & Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32809

Hurricane Ian

Please follow Department of Health guidelines on disinfecting your well. https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/private-well-testing/_documents/Flooded_Well_Broc.pdf Everyone should get their well tested after flooding and annually thereafter. Also let your water run with windows open for 10-15 minutes to reduce risk of any initial burst of bacteria or pathogens from stagnation from loss power. Stay Read more…

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With the pandemic- none of us got out much. As vaccines are more readily available and shows open up make sure to visit us at one of our booths! August 9-11 Florida Rural Water Association, Daytona Beach, FL August 17-19 Florida Citrus Expo,  Ft. Myers, FL August 26 Southwest Florida Read more…

Lead and Copper Rule

As many of you know there have been some changes to Lead and Copper rules particularly with schools. See resources below for more information. https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-12/documents/lcr_overview_fact_sheet_12-21-2020_final.pdf https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-12/documents/reference_guide_for_pwss_12.21.20.pdf

SSO

How many sites do you need? Upstream, downstream, and point-of-entry samples are required. How long do you need sample for? Sampling needs to be conducted until the spill point of entry is at or below the same levels as upstream. The time between samples taken is up for the sampler Read more…