AWWA to host chemical security webcast.
Press Release Summary:
On July 29, AWWA will host Outlook for Chemical Security - Are You Prepared? webcast. Congress is debating federal legislation that would extend chemical security requirements to water and wastewater utilities. Webcast will provide DHS's observations of lessons learned from implementation of current program, and drinking water experts will address concurrent challenge of maintaining Safe Drinking Water Act compliance.
Original Press Release:
Outlook for Chemical Security - Are You Prepared?
(DENVER, CO) - On Wednesday, July 29, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) will host the Outlook for Chemical Security - Are You Prepared? webcast. Congress is currently debating federal legislation that would extend chemical security requirements to water and wastewater utilities. Utilities should begin preparing now for regulations that will stem from this legislation.
The AWWA webcast will provide the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) observations of lessons learned from the implementation of its current program, and drinking water experts will speak to the concurrent challenge of maintaining Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) compliance.
Webcast presenters include:
Kurt Vause, Manager, Engineering Division, Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility
Sue Armstrong, Director, Infrastructure Security Compliance Division, DHS
Steve Creel, Engineering Practice Leader, American Water
Paul Swaim, Regional Technology Manager, CH2M Hill
For more information on webcasts and registration details, go to http://www.awwa.org/Education/webcasts.
AWWA is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information, and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond. AWWA is the largest organization of water professionals in the world. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the entire water community. Through our collective strength we become better stewards of water for the greatest good of the people and the environment.
Contact: Deirdre Mueller
303-347-6410
dmueller@awwa.org
