Examining the Challenges Facing Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects: March 17th U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Hearing
March 29, 2021
By:
Walter G. Wright
Category:
Arkansas Environmental, Energy, and Water Law
Arkansas Environmental, Energy, and Water Law
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The United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (“Committee”) held a March 17th hearing titled:
Examining the Challenges Facing Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects (“Hearing”)
The Committee Hearing was jointly held with the full Committee and the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife.
Witnesses testifying included:
Shellie R. Chard
Director, Water Quality Division
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
Michael McNulty
General Manager
Morgantown Utility Board
Nathan Ohle
Chief Executive Officer
Rural Community Assistance Partnership
Kishia L. Powell
Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President
DC Water
Issues addressed at the Hearing included:
- Aging Drinking Water Systems
- Aging Wastewater Systems
- Need to Prepare for Climate Change Threats
- Need to Invest in Infrastructure
A link to the Committee proceedings and witness written statements can be found here.
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