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AWWA, NRWA renew call for collaborative approach after EPA withdraws cybersecurity rule

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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DENVER, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced it is withdrawing its March 2023 Cybersecurity Rule. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and National Rural Water Association (NRWA) are pleased with the decision and have renewed their call for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity measures in the water sector.

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  • The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and National Rural Water Association (NRWA) are pleased with the decision and have renewed their call for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity measures in the water sector.
  • DENVER, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced it is withdrawing its March 2023 Cybersecurity Rule.
  • The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and National Rural Water Association (NRWA) are pleased with the decision and have renewed their call for a collaborative approach to cybersecurity measures in the water sector.
  • Finally, the rule would have required cybersecurity reviews by state regulatory agencies that lack expertise and resources for cybersecurity oversight.

PFAS Settlement Steering Committee Releases Allocation Estimates for Largest Drinking Water Settlement in History

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Summy added that precise allocation figures will be available only after data from participating members of the settlement class is received and processed.

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  • Summy added that precise allocation figures will be available only after data from participating members of the settlement class is received and processed.
  • “These settlements serve as a source of supplementary funding for public water systems, aiding them in the important task of purifying their drinking water sources from PFAS contamination,” said Matt Holmes, CEO of the National Rural Water Association.
  • “These allocation estimates act as a valuable resource for public water providers, offering them an approximation of the financial support they can anticipate from these settlements.”
    The settlement includes contributions from PFAS manufacturers 3M and Dupont.
  • Drinking water is one of the primary routes through which humans are exposed to, and potentially suffer harm from, the chemicals.

Court pauses Cybersecurity Rule for AWWA, NRWA water utility members following legal challenge

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Court pauses Cybersecurity Rule for AWWA, NRWA water utility members following legal challenge

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  • Court pauses Cybersecurity Rule for AWWA, NRWA water utility members following legal challenge
    The Court's decision applies to all AWWA and NRWA members nationwide.
  • AWWA and NRWA requested that the court stay (pause) the rule during a legal challenge from three states so that their members would not have to undertake costly changes to their operations until the court decides if the rule is legally valid.
  • "AWWA is pleased the court recognized the importance of halting the Cybersecurity Rule for our utility members as it reviews the legality of the rulemaking process," said AWWA CEO David LaFrance.
  • "NRWA commends the court for issuing this stay preventing EPA from enforcing the Cybersecurity Rule until it is determined if it has been lawfully implemented," said NRWA CEO Matthew Holmes.

Court pauses Cybersecurity Rule for AWWA, NRWA water utility members following legal challenge

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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DENVER, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit granted a request from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) to stop the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Cybersecurity Rule from going into effect until the current case challenging the rule has been decided.

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  • AWWA and NRWA requested that the court stay (pause) the rule during a legal challenge from three states so that their members would not have to undertake costly changes to their operations until the court decides if the rule is legally valid.
  • "AWWA is pleased the court recognized the importance of halting the Cybersecurity Rule for our utility members as it reviews the legality of the rulemaking process," said AWWA CEO David LaFrance.
  • "NRWA commends the court for issuing this stay preventing EPA from enforcing the Cybersecurity Rule until it is determined if it has been lawfully implemented," said NRWA CEO Matthew Holmes.
  • The National Rural Water Association is the largest public drinking water and sanitation utility organization representing the interests of more than 31,000 water and wastewater utilities nationwide.

$12.5 Billion Landmark Settlement With 3M Over PFAS Damages is Next Win for Water Systems

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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Coming just weeks after announcing settlements with DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva, an agreement has been reached with 3M to pay $12.5 billion in damages for their role in PFAS manufacturing.

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  • Coming just weeks after announcing settlements with DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva, an agreement has been reached with 3M to pay $12.5 billion in damages for their role in PFAS manufacturing.
  • The settlement with 3M Company is subject to approval by Judge Richard M. Gergel, who was assigned in December 2018 to oversee the ongoing multi-district litigation (MDL) proceedings.
  • NRWA has created the PFAS Cost Recovery Program to help systems with PFAS treatment costs.
  • NRWA strongly encourages water systems to contact Napoli Shkolnik PLLC today to sign up for the PFAS Cost Recovery Program.

Napoli Shkolnik Congratulates Partner Harold P. Naughton Jr., on his Judicial Appointment to the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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Napoli Shkolnik is proud to congratulate Partner Harold “Hank” Naughton, for his appointment as an Associate Justice of the Massachusetts District Court.

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  • Napoli Shkolnik is proud to congratulate Partner Harold “Hank” Naughton, for his appointment as an Associate Justice of the Massachusetts District Court.
  • A native of Clinton, Massachusetts, Hank served in the Massachusetts House from 1995 to 2021, consistently and successfully advocating for environmental and water protection in Central Massachusetts and throughout the Commonwealth.
  • He brought his environmental advocacy to Napoli Shkolnik when he opted against a reelection bid.
  • “It was an honor having Hank provide leadership on several areas of the most important environmental and Veteran litigations and injustices facing the nation,” said Partner Paul Napoli.

National Rural Water Association Hosts Annual Rural Water Rally in Washington, D.C.

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Rural Water Association (NRWA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to training and supporting the rural water and wastewater sector, is set to host its annual D.C. fly-in, the Rural Water Rally, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. from February 7-9, 2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Rural Water Association (NRWA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to training and supporting the rural water and wastewater sector, is set to host its annual D.C. fly-in, the Rural Water Rally, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. from February 7-9, 2023.
  • Throughout the year, utilities from across the country compete at the State Rural Water Association (SRWA) competition and the winner of the statewide contest moves on to compete in the national contest at the Rural Water Rally.
  • The National Rural Water Association is the largest public drinking water and sanitation utility organization representing the interests of more than 31,000 water and wastewater utilities nationwide.
  • *The Rural Water Rally Opening Session on Tuesday, February 7, is for registered attendees only and closed to the press.

Community Farm Alliance Partners with WellCare of Kentucky to Extend Double Dollars Program

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, WellCare of Kentucky announced a $10,000 grant to the Community Farm Alliance (CFA) to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Fruit and Vegetable portion of Kentucky Double Dollars through the end of December.

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  • "Where a person lives shouldn't determine their health outcomes and livelihood," said Corey Ewing, Plan President for WellCare.
  • Kentucky Double Dollars allows SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) clients to double their purchases at participating farmers markets and retail stores.
  • The program was created in 2014 through a collaboration between CFA, WellCare and Community Farmers Market.
  • Across Kentucky, there are now over eighty locations participating in the program, including farmers markets, retail stores, and community markets.

NW Natural Water Expands in Texas with Two Acquisitions

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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NW Natural Water Company, LLC (NW Natural Water), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE:NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), recently signed two agreements to acquire utilities in Southeast Texas, expanding the companys footprint in the region.

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  • NW Natural Water Company, LLC (NW Natural Water), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northwest Natural Holding Company (NYSE:NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), recently signed two agreements to acquire utilities in Southeast Texas, expanding the companys footprint in the region.
  • NW Natural Water subsidiaries have executed agreements to acquire assets of Water Necessities & Rural Water near Beaumont, Texas and Caney Creek Utilities in Montgomery, Texas.
  • Were excited to see NW Natural Water continue expanding, especially in Texas one of the countrys fastest growing states, said Justin Palfreyman, NW Natural Waters president.
  • It owns NW Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), NW Natural Renewables Holdings (NW Natural Renewables), and other business interests.

ServLine Leak Protection Program Passes $20 Million Savings Milestone for Utilities

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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ServLine by HomeServe, offers a unique leak adjustment program to participating utilities to help cover high water bill costs that result from leaking water pipes on a homeowners property.

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  • ServLine by HomeServe, offers a unique leak adjustment program to participating utilities to help cover high water bill costs that result from leaking water pipes on a homeowners property.
  • Today, ServLine has reached the significant milestone of saving its participating water utilities and their customers $22 million over the past seven years.
  • Utilities participating in the ServLine programs currently have more than 600,000 homeowner connections covered under the leak adjustment program.
  • ServLine by HomeServe, is a unique leak protection program available to water utilities to help them better serve customers while improving utility operations.