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January 16, 2025

Government Relations Update

The 2025-2026 Legislative Session began last week, January 7th, with the swearing in of 20 newly elected legislators. Representative Joanna McClinton (D, Philadelphia, Delaware) was reelected as House speaker. Due to the closely divided nature of the House . . . >> Read more



Upcoming Regulations


  • Fifth Contaminant Candidate List - Nine contaminants to be evaluated for potential nationwide regulation
  • EPA Regulation Determination 5
  • Federal Register - Pre-Publication Notice: Announcement of Regulatory Determinations for Contaminants on the Fifth Drinking Water Contaminant List

On January 10th, PMAA signed on to a letter with other stakeholders urging the independence of the Office of Consumer Advocate and supporting the continued tenure of Mr. Cicero as Pennsylvania's Consumer Advocate.


In the News

Consumer Advocate Patrick Cicero resigns effective January 31, 2025.





Attention Water Authorities:

We are conducting research and ask for you to complete a

short survey regarding chloramines.


  • Please click here to take the survey. (Responses due no later than January 30th).
  • Chloramines in the news

Note: New PMAA Registration Process!

Follow the instructions on

the registration page.

2025 WIN Conference

Women Making Waves...Unleashing Potential

Registration is now open!


March 5 - 6, 2025

Eden Resort & Suites, Lancaster

(Room Reservation Deadline - February 3)

 

Premier Event for

Women Industry Professionals!

A few session highlights:

  • Learn from Karla Mitchell of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Central PA on her perspectives of leadership in the community and how RMHC provides compassion and support in various programs to child patients and their families. 


  • Gain insights from Janet Donovan of Girl Scouts in the Heart of Central PA in creating a personal board of directors. 


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