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Newsletter #112 for April 10, 2013

eCCRBestPracticesGuide2013.pdf (page 1 of 25)

Free eCCR Best Practices Guide

As we reported in our January 6 newsletter, the US EPA recently issued a guidance on electronic delivery of annual CCRs. To help utilities research options that meet EPA requirements, AWWA has developed a free Electronic CCR Best Practices Guide as a resource to utilities interested in developing eCCR programs.

▪ Click here to download the guide.

Note: As always, stay aware of any policy or regulation by your primacy agency that prescribes more stringent requirements.

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Partnership Webinar Presentations Available Online

Last year EPA and USDA conducted a series of webinars promoting the range of water system partnerships. The webinars featured partnership case studies and highlighted the roles and perspectives of state regulatory agencies, funders, system decision-makers and technical assistance providers. All four webinar are now available on EPA’s website.

▪ Click here to download the presentations, speaker notes and to access other resources.

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Each week, we offer a quick tip to help you educate the public and communicate more effectively with local decision makers and customers.

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Weekly Reading for April 10, 2013

Each week we share a collection of our favorite links we know you'll love too!

▪ Do I Sustain or Do I Band-Aid? - Learn a basic framework, using a WWTP as an example, for thinking long-term and asking the important questions about system sustainability.
▪ Soda gives way to water as most popular drink - New poll shows that Americans are drinking more water than in recent years. (Now let's get more of those people to choose tap!)
▪ New national legislation announced in RCAP community - The Building Rural Communities Act, co-sponsored by representatives from FL, IL and NC, would assist with community facilities projects.
▪ Efficiently Run Softeners Do Not Hurt Septic Tank Performance - New study indicates water softeners set with appropriate salt efficiency do not harm septic systems and may actually help them.

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Upcoming Free Webinars

April 18 - NRWA: Security Best Practices & Technologies
This presentation will explore the motivation behind and the best practices for an appropriate security posture for a water/wastewater facility. It will look at security policies, vulnerabilities and risk management concerns and opportunities.

Want to find additional training opportunities for operators, including events in your area? Search the SmallWaterSupply.org Calendar for more online and in-person events.

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