The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working to remove lead from drinking water. Its Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) deadline is October 16, 2024. Our team assists clients in complying with the LCRI initiative by performing lead service line inventories and creating new sampling plans.

As the EPA's inventory deadline approaches, it's crucial to consider the proposed action items ahead. Listen as Lindsay Beaman, P.E., and Toni Tabbert, P.E., share insights into successful strategies for communities, potential funding opportunities, and more.

Podcast Agenda

• Issues behind Lead & Copper (01:19)
• October 2024 Inventory Deadline (4:19)
• Known Inventory Challenges (6:41)
• Available Funding Options (7:40)
• How Communities Are Tackling Inventory & Replacement Needs (10:08)
• What Comes Next for Lead & Copper Regulations? (16:45)

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The San Diego region faces a delicate balance between the growing demand for water and the imperative to preserve and enhance the quality of its water sources. As the population burgeons and climate change introduces new uncertainties, San Diego has grappled with issues such as water scarcity and contamination. The city has embarked on an innovative Pure Water San Diego initiative in response to these challenges. This ambitious project aims to secure a sustainable and resilient water supply by harnessing advanced purification technologies, thereby reducing reliance on imported water sources and mitigating the impact of droughts.

Listen as our wastewater engineer, Lindsay Beaman, P.E., discusses the intersection of water quality concerns and how the transformative goals of Pure Water San Diego encapsulate the city’s proactive approach to safeguarding its most precious resource.

Podcast Agenda

• National and Global Wastewater Experiences (00:15)
• PWX San Diego Conference (00:37)
• Water Quality Contamination – Flowing Across Borders (02:02)
• South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant (02:40)
• Pure Water San Diego (06:02)
• Five-Step Purification Process (9:36)
• Pure Water Program Funding (11:21)
• Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant (12:48)

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Balancing a community’s immediate needs and planning for long-term resilience is crucial when obtaining funding for municipal projects. In Nebraska, it’s essential to understand the available avenues for financing and encourage collaboration among stakeholders to ensure efficient management of water resources, resilient infrastructure, and thriving communities in the future. This examination of funding mechanisms aims to highlight the essential financial considerations that drive the success of water and wastewater initiatives in Nebraska.

Podcast Agenda

• Nebraska Funding 101 (00:17)
• Introduction to Funding (01:24)
• Various Steps to Funding (02:23)
• Ensuring Eligibility (03:31)
• Funding Program Sample (06:26)
• Applying for Funding (12:08)
• Specific Funding Requirements (15:47)
• Eagle, NE Case Study (17:45)

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