March 14, 2023
Government Relations



EPA Cybersecurity Assessments
EPA released a memorandum stressing the need for states to assess cybersecurity risk at drinking water systems to protect our public drinking water. The memorandum conveys EPA’s interpretation that states must include cybersecurity when they conduct periodic audits of water systems (called “sanitary surveys”) and highlights different approaches for states to fulfill this responsibility. Read the memo and guidance. 
Leadership: Tips you can use to become a more effective leader.
Difficult Conversations

What’s the most difficult thing about having a hard conversation with an employee or board member? For many municipal authority leaders, it may be just figuring out how to get started.

If you’d like to learn how to begin difficult conversations with employees or board members without creating defensiveness or undue anxiety, you may find this quick video helpful. Click here to learn the magic formula.
Submit your Applications for William H. Markus, Sahli and Extended Service Awards Now!

As part of PMAA's Annual Conference and Trade Show, long-standing authority employees can be nominated for the following awards:

Sahli Service Award (20 or more years of service) - Deadline July 30
Extended Service Award (30 or more years of service) - Deadline July 30
William H. Markus Award - Deadline May 31
Calendar of Events
Reserve your spot in one of our upcoming educational workshops.
World Water Day - March 22
The annual observance of World Water Day is coming up! This day is designed to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Share your story or project with us!
Schedule a site-visit with a PMAA representative.