by Shannon Pepper | Dec 16, 2024 | Access to Water Funding Sources, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations
The rapid expansion of public infrastructure in the 20th century brought drinking water into the homes of millions of Americans. As each new home was connected to the invisible labyrinth of pipes, a particularly durable material was often used: lead. In the following...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 18, 2024 | Communications and Outreach, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, PFAS, Treatment Processes
First Impressions Prior to the start of my internship at the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center (SU-EFC), I had never even heard of the term ‘PFAS’. However, a bit of research on Per and Polyfluoroalkyl substances revealed an alarming issue that I was...
by Southwest EFC | Jan 29, 2024 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Utility Management
Introduction Today, the health impacts of lead are well-chronicled in children and in adults. Children exposed to lead, often through lead-based paint dust, may deal with chronic conditions including damaged brain and nervous systems, learning and behavior challenges,...
by Southwest EFC | Jan 29, 2024 | Communications and Outreach, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Pollution & Water Quality, Utility Management
Introduction Lead’s historic use in water pipes has come under scrutiny as a result of increased understanding of its health impacts on both adults and children. Lead exposure in children can affect development of the brain and nervous systems, causing slowed growth,...
by Shannon Pepper | Apr 4, 2023 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations
This insightful interview with water quality expert Elin Warn Betanzo P.E. sheds light on the topic of lead contamination and compliance with the revised lead and copper rule. In this podcast you will be introduced to new research regarding lead sampling and...
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 1, 2023 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations
This podcast provides an overview of drinking water regulations and standards, specifically the Safe Drinking Water Act, regulated Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR), National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations...
