AWWA JAW62619

This bimonthly roundup features highlights of the hottest news stories of recent months as reported in WaterWeek, AWWA's weekly newsletter to member utilities. Topics covered include: Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) compliance orders continue to rise; US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) falling short of strategic drinking water goals; USEPA launches updated Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS); Corps issues permit for Virginia reservoir; USEPA launches database of water security contaminants; researchers develop rapid methods to identify pathogens, toxins; state health officials question perchlorate reference dose; Congress boosts rural water funding; Senate legislation authorizes rural water program; Senate bill addresses wastewater security; states seek $600 million boost for State Revolving Funds (SRFS); memorandum of understanding promotes efficient irrigation; USEPA adopts approach for selecting, screening endocrine disruptors; and, USEPA issues white papers for total coliform rule revision.