Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA)’s Post

Today, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, a landmark legislation enacted on December 16th, 1974, during the Clinton administration. This Act granted the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to set essential standards for water quality, ensuring the well-being and safety of the public. At Haws®, our core mission centers on enhancing the health and safety of our global community by ensuring access to clean drinking water through every bottle filler and drinking fountain we provide. We applaud the impactful measures implemented by congress that have forever elevated the quality of drinking water. Understanding the significance of this Act is paramount in grasping its profound impact on the American populace. Clean drinking water plays a vital role in promoting our health and prosperity. Let's reflect on the video below to delve deeper into the importance of this Act and its role in advancing the welfare of Americans. #SafeDrinkingWater #SafeDrinkingWaterAct #PublicHealth #SDWA50 #SDWA #Cleanwater #Sustainability

The Federal Safe Drinking Water Act is only 50 years old and, in 2015, almost 77 million Americans lived in regions whose water systems did not meet the safety standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act. In addition, more than 2 million Americans did not have running water, and many more rely on wells or small systems not covered by the Safe Water Drinking Act.

Safe Clean Drinking Water Act #50thanniversary #OnThisDay where are we now with this, and where will we be a year from now? the things that could have been done in the 50 years that weren't, and need to be done. #justthinking #SafeCleanDrinkingWaterAct https://lnkd.in/eH9Q6v43

Attention Public Water Suppliers: EPA just revised the Consumer Confidence Reporting Rule requirements! The revisions include biannual reporting and provision of report summaries, among other things. #LLW #environmentallaw #publicwatersupplier #communitywatersupplier #localgovernment

NEW BLOG: Safe Drinking Water Act – Protecting our water from source to tap for 50 years Every time you turn on your tap and drink fresh, clean water, you can thank the Safe Drinking Water Act. For 50 years, this landmark federal legislation has served as a key force in safeguarding the quality of drinking water that is essential to daily life across the country. https://lnkd.in/g6bFNKa9

A change in the way lead in drinking water is regulated may result in more lead warnings in communities across the United States. Read more about what the warnings mean: https://lnkd.in/ejvTRWAx #GetTheLeadOut #waterindustry

Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Today we celebrate the legacy of the Safe Drinking Water Act and its legacy of allowing Americans to take for granted the safe drinking water they have access to on a daily basis. Check out my recent Iron Strong Blog on how the Safe Drinking Water Act and McWane Ductile have played a major part in providing safe drinking water for the last 50 years and beyond and helped make our water systems #IronStrong. https://lnkd.in/gAw4TJTe

This December marks 50 years since the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was signed into law—a transformative step that changed how we protect our most essential resource. Over 5 decades, this landmark legislation has ensured safe, reliable drinking water for millions of Americans. With initiatives like the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements and the first-ever drinking water standards for #PFAS, the journey continues with innovative solutions addressing today’s most pressing challenges. Pace® is proud to play a key role by helping companies test water quality and meet these evolving standards, ensuring safe, clean water for communities across the nation. Learn more about drinking water testing at Pace®: 👉 https://ow.ly/P1LH50Ux4w6 --- About this milestone: https://ow.ly/ERyw50Ux4w4 #DrinkingWater #CleanWater #WaterQuality #PaceProud

Did you know that backflow preventers are required by law in many states? These devices help prevent contaminants from entering your drinking water supply. #backflowprevention #watersafety #firesystems

On May 15, 2024, the EPA announced the final Consumer Confidence Report Rule Revisions to make annual drinking water quality reports more understandable and accessible to the public. These reports are an important tool that drinking water systems use to inform residents about water quality and any contaminants that have been found in the water. #cleanwater #epa #legionnairesdisease #preventlegionnaires