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House Committee Hears Overview of Water, Wastewater Industries
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The House Consumer Affairs Committee this week held an informational meeting about the water and wastewater industries. Kathy Pape, PA Chapter-National Association of Water Companies and PA American Water, provided an overview of the private water service industry in the state. Pape said funding sustainable water infrastructure was the most pressing issue for her industry pointing to the report issued by the PA Sustainable Water Infrastructure Task Force estimating the need for $113.6 billion in water infrastructure investments over the next 20 years.
Pape also expressed concerned for funding and staff levels at the Department of Environmental Protection saying implementation of 17 new drinking water regulations since 1996 has put a strain on the agency. In addition, Pape said the state should adopt additional protections to deal with the impacts of Marcellus Shale drilling on drinking water supplies.
Also providing testimony were Karl Kyriss, President Aqua Pennsylvania and Sonny Popowsky, Pennsylvania Consumer Advocate.
Rep. Bob Godshall (R-Montgomery) serves as Majority Chair of the Committee and Rep. Joseph Preston (D-Allegheny) serves as Minority Chair.
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3/7/2011 |
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