The Legislative Committee helps to mold legislation and regulation that will cost-effectively allow members to continue to protect water sources and to improve the security and preparedness of water utilities.
Members
Russell Tierney (Chair)
781-804-2304
Committee Updates
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – March 2025
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – Sept 2024
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – March 2024
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Please Support MWWA’s Legislative Priorities
FROM MWWA: The 2021-22 Legislative Session is underway and MWWA was fortunate to have a number of legislators sponsor bills on our behalf. We have refiled bills that did not…
Recent PFAS Actions in the Nation
For a roundup of recent PFAS actions in the Nation, including: EPA nominee promises “aggressive approach” on PFAS regulation EPA removes toxicity assessment on PFBS citing political interference EPA reissues…
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Move Forward This Month
With the final rule officially taking effect his month, public water suppliers have 3 years to come into compliance with the new requirements of the Revised Lead and Copper Rule….
Florida Water System CyberAttack Raises Security Questions
In response to a February cyberattack on a water treatment facility in Oldsmar, Florida, EPA and DEP have offered resources and recommended a state of increased cybersecurity awareness. The cyber…
US House Passes $1.9 Trillion Relief Package
from NRWA.org “On Saturday AM (Feb. 27), the House narrowly passed the White House-backed coronavirus relief bill (219-212 vote). Local governments of every size would receive dedicated allotments. Funds would…
Senate Water Privatization Bill Splits Environmental Community
7/20/2020 ruralwater.org “Senate Water Privatization Bill Splits Environmental Community: The private water organization is using NRDC to advance the bill (S. 2596) they favor in the Senate, while Food &…
US House Passes EPA Spending Bill
7/27/2020 ASDWA.org “House Passes EPA Spending Bill: The bill passed last week includes current funding levels for SRF and an increase in the rural water SDWA & CWA technical assistance…