Hurricane Ian (DR-4673) Emergency
Work Time Extension through 6/29/23
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This morning FRWA received a memorandum from FDEM that extends the Hurricane Ian emergency work deadline for performing Category A (debris removal) and Category B (emergency protective measures) work for three (3) months to June 29, 2023. By granting this extension, all eligible Hurricane Ian emergency work performed by June 29, 2023, will be within the period of performance for FEMA Public Assistance reimbursement. For emergency work that will take place after the deadline of June 29, 2023, Applicants will need to request a time extension via www.floridapa.org.
• For Category B projects involving Temporary Facilities, FEMA must approve any extensions to the project deadline. The Applicant must submit requests to the Division as the Recipient, who will in turn submit them to FEMA with recommendation.
• This emergency work time extension does not apply to permanent work projects (Categories C-G). For permanent work projects, the Applicant will need to submit a time extension request through www.floridapa.org once the project is obligated by FEMA. If the Division grants the time extension request, the approval will be retroactive if the obligation date exceeds the period of performance end date.
• As a reminder, eligible emergency work performed from 9/23/22 to 12/7/22 can be funded at 100% Federal cost share
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Next week FRWA travels to Haines City and Ocala to wrap up the 2023 Focus on Change series. FRWA wants to thank everyone for their support of this year's seminars. Our sincere appreciation goes out to the DEP Water, Wastewater, and Operator Certification Sections for their time and efforts in updating our attendees on the most current regulatory information.
With the CEU cycle ending on April 30th, this is a great chance to get that final 0.6 CEUs towards your drinking water, distribution, or wastewater license! This is one of the most popular classes that FRWA presents. With the seminars being in six different locations throughout the state, there is a convenient location near you!
There is no charge for admittance for those not wishing to earn CEUs/PDHs, however you must pre-register as seating is limited. If you wish to receive CEUs/PDHs for the session a CEU/PDH processing fee will apply. Click on the selected sites above to register online. To pay by company check complete the registration form by clicking here. Please use a separate form for each site.
Click on the remaining locations below to register. Be sure to sign in to receive the membership discount.
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NATIONAL NEWS
White House Releases National Cyber Strategy Today, the Office of the National Cyber Director in the White House released a new National Cybersecurity Strategy, charting a regulatory pathway and opportunities for increased funding and investment. more
CISA and FBI Cyber Advisory – #StopRansomware: Royal Ransomware As the Nation’s cyber defense agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), published a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) with recommended actions and mitigations to protect against Royal ransomware used by threat actors. more
What to expect from WOTUS lawsuits, SCOTUS ruling At least five federal lawsuits challenging the EPA’s new waters of the US rule are expected to continue even if the US Supreme Court undermines the basis for the rule in an opinion coming this term. more
Lead in schools' water poses challenge to districts On a recent day in this 19th-century mining town turned tourist hot spot, students made their way into the Granite High School lobby and past a new filtered water bottle fill station. more
CISA Red Team Shares Key Findings to Improve Monitoring and Hardening of Networks One of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time is finding a safe and environmentally responsible disposal option for PFAS waste. more
PFAS Concentrated Waste Disposal Solved One of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time is finding a safe and environmentally responsible disposal option for PFAS waste. more
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Demonstration and Validation of PFAS-Free Fire Suppression Alternatives - serdp The objective of this Topic Area was to demonstrate and validate more environmentally sustainable (PFAS-free) fire suppression alternatives against the performance requirements outlined in MIL-PRF-24385F (SH) with interim amendment 3. more
US military to test destroying toxic PFAS with superheated water | New Scientist The US military is testing a method of destroying compounds known as “forever chemicals” by mixing water and hot air under pressure. The tests will be carried out in contaminated groundwater on two Air Force bases and a Navy base as part of a wider search for technologies that can break down the long-lasting molecules. more
Study: Back-to-back hurricanes likely to come more often | Associated Press What used to be a rare one-two punch of consecutive hurricanes hitting about the same place in the United States weeks apart seems to be happening more often, and a new study says climate change will make back-to-back storms more frequent and nastier in the future. more
Treating Contaminants Of Emerging Concern In A Variety Of Water Sources Contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) can be a challenge throughout all stages of the water cycle. Here are some key considerations for water treatment plants (WTPs), wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), and water reuse applications where removal of 1,4-dioxane or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is currently, or might soon become, a mandatory focus in their treatment train. more
PFAS Linked To Diabetes, Obesity Risks In Kids A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that exposure to a mixture of synthetic chemicals found widely in the environment alters several critical biological processes, including the metabolism of fats and amino acids, in both children and young adults. more
EPA Releases Fall 2022 Unified Regulatory Agenda EPA has released its Fall 2022 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Actions. Some notable drinking water regulations listed in the Agenda. more
New Executive Order Aims to Expand Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities On February 16, the Biden Administration released a new Executive Order (EO), Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. more
EPA to Hold Listening Sessions on PFAS CERCLA Enforcement EPA has announced two identical upcoming listening sessions to allow the public to provide input on the Agency’s PFAS enforcement under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). more
Revealed: scale of 'forever chemical' pollution across UK and Europe | PFAS | The Guardian Pollutants known as “forever chemicals”, which don’t break down in the environment, build up in the body and may be toxic, have been found at high levels at thousands of sites across the UK and Europe, a major mapping project has revealed. more
What are PFAS? An environmental health scientist explains - Manistee News Advocate You’ve probably been hearing the term PFAS in the news lately as states and the U.S. government consider rules and guidelines for managing these “forever chemicals.” more
EPA set to propose new drinking water standards for PFAS Drinking water systems are preparing for the possibility that the EPA will try to codify its 2022 health advisories suggesting no amount of PFAS substances are safe, water attorneys say. more
N.Y. to help rural areas with water infrastructure New York state officials will help connect small, rural communities facing challenges with water infrastructure needs with experts to assist them under a program launched Wednesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration. more
STATE NEWS
Fla. sea level rise risks growing, report says Florida is the most at-risk state or province in the world for economic damage caused by sea level rise outside of China, mainly because of its geography, according to a recent climate risk report. Florida has about 18 million residents and most of them live within 60 miles of the state's 1,200 miles of coastline. more
Wastewater treatment plant - Action News Jax WW Plant Mayport under new contract. more
Town progresses toward replacement of sewer line under Sarasota Bay | Your Observer The town of Longboat Key has obtained permits to dig up the underwater bed of the bay and install the pipe. more
A call to action: Volusia County Council Chair Jeff Brower calls for cooperation to improve water quality | Palm Coast Observer In his third State of the County address, Council Chair Jeff Brower outlined how the recent hurricanes revealed the county's most pressing needs. more
The Point, Feb. 28, 2023: Gainesville leaders find urgency in dealing with GRU debt | WUFT The Gainesville City Commission said at a Monday workshop that it’s placing all options on the table to tackle debt at Gainesville Regional Utility (GRU) after demands for action by state lawmakers at a proceeding meeting in Tallahassee last week. more
City works wastewater overflow | Suwannee Democrat City officials report additional concerns with the sewage system in the same location as earlier spill last month. more
Deer Point Lake to be refilled this week | My Panhandle Deer Point Lake can hold around ten billion gallons of water. It also supplies all of Bay County’s drinking water. more
Just say No! to flushing "flushable wipes - Okaloosa County, Florida Wastewater Treatment (Video) more
FDEP Operator Search - Florida Department of Environmental Protection Up to date on your CEUs. Check it out on DEPs website by just entering your name. more
OUC to build $100M project, seeks contractor | WFTV The Orlando Utilities Commission is seeking bids for a construction manager at-risk for a new estimated $100 million project in Lake Nona. more
Orange Park Council authorizes Kingsley Water Main project | Clay Today The Town Council approved an agreement to authorize the Kingsley Avenue Water Main Improvement Project and more during its meeting on Tuesday night. more
City gets extension on water projects | Gulf Breeze News The County Commission Monday, Feb. 20, approved Gulf Breeze City asking for an extended time to complete both the Eufaula Outfall Treatment and Tiger Point Wastewater Treatment Facility. Both are being funded by the county’s RESTORE Act finds and the request is going to the county’s RESTORE grant manager. more
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This Week in Water History |
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March 1, 1993 Outbreak of cryptosporidiosis in Milwaukee, WI. From this date until April 28 is generally regarded as the duration of the outbreak of the disease. People in the area receiving the water began getting sick during this period and soon emergency rooms and doctors' offices were overtaxed. It has been estimated that over 400,000 people were sickened and over 100 people died.
“To assess the total medical costs and productivity losses associated with the 1993 waterborne outbreak of cryptosporidiosis in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, including the average cost per person with mild, moderate, and severe illness, we conducted a retrospective cost-of-illness analysis using data from 11 hospitals in the greater Milwaukee area and epidemiologic data collected during the outbreak. The total cost of outbreak-associated illness was $96.2 million: $31.7 million in medical costs and $64.6 million in productivity losses. The average total costs for persons with mild, moderate, and severe illness were $116, $475, and $7,808, respectively. The potentially high cost of waterborne disease outbreaks should be considered in economic decisions regarding the safety of public drinking water supplies.”
Reference: Corso, P.S. et al. 2003. “Cost of Illness in the 1993 Waterborne Cryptosporidium Outbreak, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.” Emerging Infectious Diseases. 9:4.
Commentary: Based on the evidence I have seen, the Howard Avenue Water Purification Plant lost control of its particle removal process, which caused high concentrations of viable Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts to enter the distribution system. The only disinfectant that the water utility was using at that time was free chlorine, which is ineffective for killing this pathogen. Since the outbreak, the water treatment system in Milwaukee has been significantly upgraded.
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