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GIS Resources for POTW Asset Management | Recorded on September 8, 2026

By watching this webinar recording, viewers will be introduced to how GIS can serve as a powerful asset management tool for public-owned treatment works (POTWs) and wastewater utilities. The webinar also reviews publicly available resources for developing asset inventories, collecting field data, and building maps.

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  • Laura Schultz
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EPA Releases a Checklist to Help States Identify and Address Drinking Water System Risks

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a guidance document designed to help state drinking water programs proactively identify and address challenges that could threaten the reliability and safety of public water systems. The checklist is intended to strengthen collaboration between EPA and state primacy agencies while supporting ongoing compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

  • 2 weeks ago
  • Katelyn McLaughlin
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NRWA Launches the Water Watch Center to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Rural Utilities

The Water Watch Center will provide direct cybersecurity support to utilities serving fewer than 10,000 people, which represent approximately 91% of the nation's community water systems. The program aims to strengthen cyber defenses, improve threat detection, and help utilities respond to security incidents before they impact operations and public health.

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