The Department of Environmental Protection published a final drinking water system and a draft wastewater reuse policies this week along with changes to the certified radon contractors list (PA Bulletin page 6834).

Final: DEP ID: 383-2125-110. Development of a Replacement Source for a Community Water System. This document provides guidance to a community water system that is replacing an existing groundwater source with a well, spring or infiltration gallery to alleviate lost capacity or water quality problems at their current supply source.

Draft: DEP ID: 362-0300-009. Reuse of Treated Wastewater Guidance Manual. This manual provides guidance to domestic sewage treatment plant operators and other parties who are interested in implementing a beneficial wastewater reuse project. It contains information on the design, operation and maintenance requirements for wastewater systems discharging treated water for beneficial reuse. Comments due: January 17.

For copies of Draft Technical Guidance (DEP website)

For copies of Final Technical Guidance (DEP website)

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