The capital of Minnesota became the latest municipal victim of a major cybersecurity attack in late July. Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order activating the Minnesota National Guard’s Cyber Forces to assist the City of Saint Paul in restoring cybersecurity. A news release from Gov. Walz’s office says the magnitude and complexity of the Read More
Category: 2025 August
Is PVC Going to Be the Next Pipe on the Replacement List?
As communities and water systems inventory public and private service lines looking for lead, those with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes likely felt a sense of relief. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) effort to get the lead out of the country’s drinking water infrastructure has been a massive undertaking over the past couple years. Under Read More
Water Organization Submits Comments on PFAS Drinking Water Standard
One of the largest water organizations in the world submitted input to the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC) about upcoming revisions to the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) drinking water standard. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) underlined the need for a PFAS rule that protects public health, follows scientific process, and can be Read More