ALBERT HODSDON, III

March 25, 2022 On March 22 nd , 2022, our profession lost a meaningful contributor and member. Albert Hodsdon, III passed away. Al’s passion for all things water and wastewater may have been …...

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PREPARING FOR AND MITIGATING POTENTIAL CYBER THREATS | CISA

December 20, 2021 PREPARING FOR AND MITIGATING POTENTIAL CYBER THREATS In the lead up to the holidays and in light of persistent and ongoing cyber threats, CISA urges critical infrastructure owners and...

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STRONGER PROTECTIONS FROM LEAD IN DRINKING WATER: NEXT STEPS FOR THE LEAD AND COPPER RULE

December 16, 2021 Hello Everyone, For your attention, here is information relating to today’s upcoming announcement on the Lead and Copper Rule Revision and Improvement. Attached is a Fact Sheet explaining...

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HOLIDAY CYBERSECURITY ALERT FROM MAINE CDC DWP

December 16, 2021 The Maine CDC Drinking Water Program (DWP) has been advised that cyber-attacks against critical infrastructure targets in the US are increasing. Cyber criminals are often active on holidays...

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EPA AND WATERISAC JOINT STATEMENT RE: CONTINUED EMAIL ACCOUNT COMPROMISES

November 29, 2021 During the past year, the FBI has published multiple notifications highlighting the widespread threat of Business Email Compromise (BEC). Likewise, recent sector reports and responses to...

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INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT

November 17, 2021 The U.S. Congress recently passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and it was signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021. What does the IIJA mean …...

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EPA GRANT FUNDING FOR RURAL AND SMALL WATER SYSTEMS

October 6, 2021 EPA Announces the Expected Availability of $21.7 Million in Grant Funding to Support Rural and Small Water Systems. Click here to read the complete News Release....

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JETCC’s Fall 2021 Training schedule is available and ready to welcome your registration!

September 21, 2021 Join from  your office, home or most comfortable chair for one of JETCC’s many virtual classes How about an October fall foliage road-trip? Join Jack Berry of Vortex Companies in...

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Maine Board of Environmental Protection Invites Public Comments

August 19, 2021 The Maine Board of Environmental Protection (Board, BEP) invites the public to comment on proposals for changes to existing water quality standards. The Maine Department of Environmental...

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Two Recent Ransomware Attacks in Maine

July 12, 2021 July 8, 2021 To: Water Sector Professionals From: Brian Kavanah, Director, Bureau of Water Quality Re: Cybersecurity Threats to Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in Maine The Maine...

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