May 24, 2024
 

Moving Legislation


HB 2147 (Representative Fleming) amends the Municipality Authorities Act by requiring the Commonwealth to pay stormwater management fees levied by municipal authorities. On Wednesday, the bill was voted, as amended from the House Local Government Committee and referred to the full House.

 

 

HB 1442 (Representative Borowski) amends the Water Services Act (Act 28 of 2006) for certain cities of the third class to receive specific approvals when terminating a municipal authority that provides water or sewer service to municipalities outside the city. The bill was voted, as amended from the House Local Government Committee and referred to the full House.
 
 

Regulations


The DEP Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) of which PMAA has a seat, met recently on several draft and final rulemakings and water quality updates.



Click here for the rulemakings and presentations

(select the May 16 meeting for more information)

 
 

Cybersecurity - EPA Issues Enforcement Alert


This week EPA issued an enforcement alert outlining the urgent cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities to community drinking water systems and the steps these systems need to take to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act. EPA is issuing this alert because threats to, and attacks on, the nation’s water system have increased in frequency and severity to a point where additional action is critical.


 

EPA Offering Free Climate Change Risk Assessment Technical Assistance


What – Identify long-term climate change adaptation strategies, as well as potential funding options


Who – Drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities



When – Deadline to request assistance is August 15, 2024

Click here for more details and information.
 
 

Future Leaders Scholarship Fund and Silent Auction


The PMAA Annual Conference will be the site of a new Silent Auction opportunity with all proceeds provided to the scholarship fund. Please consider supporting the scholarship fund by donating items to be auctioned off, or bidding on items that we will have available. In addition, we are accepting independent donations from your organization, or you personally, to support the scholarship fund.


The scholarship was established in 2023 as a means to increase knowledge and awareness of Authority service and the need for qualified employees in the industry. Your donations will help provide scholarship opportunities for future applicants for the years to come.


Donate now!

Questions may be directed to Mandi Glantz at (717) 737-7655.
 
 

2024 Municipal Authority Community Engagement Award


The Municipal Authority Community Engagement Award is given out annually to PMAA member authorities who are going above and beyond to effectively communicate the value of their authority to the community while providing exceptional service. Formerly known as the Communications Award, the award has been renamed and the criteria redeveloped to further exemplify the habit of using good management practices, along with innovative approaches to challenges, to demonstrate a comprehensive approach to community engagement.


Click here for information on all of the PMAA annual award opportunities.
 

Newsletter Submissions Requested


Reminder: We invite you to submit news updates or articles you feel would be beneficial for the inaugural Women, Innovation, Networking (WIN) newsletter. This timely resource will be used to communicate with our PMAA professional women throughout the year.


Ideas of news to include:

  • Showcasing women in the industry
  • Achievements by women at your authority or firm
  • Sharing articles or resources you have found relevant to women in the workplace

Please send your information to Wendy Fonner by May 31.
 

Upcoming Events

Regional Meetings

  • May 30 - Region 4 at Duke's Riverside Bar & Grille, Wormleysburg
  • May 30 - Region 8 at Penn State Behrend, Erie
  • May 30 - Region 9 at Live! Casino and Hotel Pittsburgh, Greensburg

Webinar Series

  • May 29 - Public Water Supply Assistance Program - Saving you Time and Money (Members only)
  • June 26 - How to Recognize and Stop Financial Fraudsters
  • July 10 - Plant Optimization Strategies (1 PDH)
  • July 24 - How to "Bake" a Bond Issue - Have Your Cake and Eat it Too, When You Learn the Recipe for Bond Financing
 

2024 PMAA Annual Conference and Trade Show

September 15 - 18


Watch your mailboxes for agenda details, special events and more coming at the end of May!


The room reservation block is available now and spaces are filling fast at both the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center and The Hotel Hershey. Secure your overnight rooms now!


Exhibit, advertising and sponsorship opportunities (PDF) are available for PMAA's premier event - the Annual Conference and Trade Show, being held this September in Hershey, PA.

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