The Catalyst

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

Pittsburgh, PA (USA) Section

 

Newsletter for

December 1999

Vol. 14 - Issue 4

December Meeting Notice

 

 

SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT: 25 YEARS OF PROGRESS, BUT WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

Patti Kay Wisniewski, USEPA Region III

 

Presented by: Air & Waste Management Association, Allegheny Mountain Section and American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Pittsburgh Section

 

Where: Penn Brewery, Troy Hill and Vinial Street (North Side), Pittsburgh, PA

 

When: Wednesday, December 8th, 1999 (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - FORM BELOW)

4:00 P.M. Registration

4:30 P.M. Program Introduction ~ Ed Moretti, Baker Environmental, A&WMA Allegheny Mountain Section Program Co-Chair

4:35 P.M. About A&WMA ~ Linda Hathaway, Harding Lawson Associates, A&WMA Allegheny Mountain Section Chair

4:40 P.M. About AIChE ~ Ted Andersen, ChemTech, AIChE Pittsburgh Section Chair

4:45 P.M. SDWA: 25 Years of Progress, but Where Do We Go From Here? ~ Patti Kay Wisniewski, USEPA Region III

5:30 P.M. Questions, Answers, and Discussion

6:00 P.M. Tour of Penn Brewery ~ Brewmaster Tom Pastorius will provide a tour of the Penn Brewery

7:00 P.M. Dinner and Social ~ Technical and social conversation amidst a dinner of German specialties, beer, and soft drinks

8:30 P.M. Adjournment

 

Twenty-five years ago, the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was passed to protect public health. It has been very successful in making our drinking water one of the best supplies in the world. But in light of recent public drinking water crises, is it enough? This presentation will provide a brief history of the program and outline why more effort is required. For the past year, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has been making plans to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the SDWA on December 16th, 1999. Discussions have been held throughout the year focusing on where the program should be going the next 25 years. Key thought-provoking questions have been raised to guide this process. On December 16th, leaders from across the country will meet to continue these discussions and reach a consensus on the future direction of the SDWA.

Three years ago, the SDWA was amended, setting in motion a swell of activity that has resulted in a tidal wave of new regulations and programs. Some of these new initiatives will significantly impact the way utilities do business. Highlights of this presentation will include what new initiatives are coming, with details on stricter drinking water standards; strengthened operator certification requirements; Public Right-to-Know; state revolving loan fund money; and opportunities for collaboration with Clean Water Act programs.

Patti Kay Wisniewski is the Pennsylvania Program Manager in the Drinking Water Branch of the USEPA, Region III, in Philadelphia. She began her career with USEPA over 20 years ago and has held numerous positions in USEPA’s drinking water program including a two-year assignment in the mid-1980’s at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources (now the Department of Environmental Protection) Pittsburgh Regional Office. In addition to her responsibilities for overseeing how PADEP implements the drinking water program, she is the regional lead for the Consumer Confidence Report rule (having served on the national workgroup which developed the regulations) and the public notification rule. She also is the regional contact for Y2K issues as they relate to drinking water, outreach efforts, and this year’s celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the SDWA.

 

Registration Form

 

SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE REGISTER BY DECEMBER 3rd, 1999

 

Please circle and enclose applicable fee:

Member of A&WMA   $35
Member of AIChE  $35
Non-Members             $45
Students $25

 

    

                    

 

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Proceeds will benefit local A&WMA and AIChE scholarship and education programs. Please return this form with check payable to A&WMA to Ed Moretti, Baker Environmental, 420 Rouser Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108. You may also register instantly by FAX at 412-269-6097 or via e-mail at emoretti@mbakercorp.com and send check separately.

 

  End of The Catalyst Newsletter - December 1999

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