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Even as climate has taken front stage and centre, and some would claim nature has arisen in recent years to take the spotlight. remember that water has been a key and integral part of those issues. Let's hope it's not a blind spot for the world! Support Patricia Calderon and my water colleagues in this journey ushering corporates, investors and Governments towards responsible water use and management through #disclosure and #data. As I say sometimes... #Singapore has seen itself through one environmental revolution. It started with the very symbolic clean up of the Singapore River. It continued with a great success with the closing of the water loop through NEWater. And with the ABC Waters projects ushering a new age of embracing the meaning of water. And everyone has a part to play as we get battered by more intense and frequent storms, not to mention sea level rise, even as we look ahead. Even as DPM Lawrence takes over the reins from PM Lee. We remember the legacy left in the hands of Singapore water professionals, that water continues to be front and centre in Singapore. And as Founding PM LKY said "Every other policy has to bend at the knees for our water survival". And survive we did. For other folks wanting a more light-hearted quote. Bruce Lee (another #Lee) once said "Be formless, shapeless, like water. You put water into the cup, it becomes the cup. You put water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put water in a teapot. it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water my friend". Learn from these water stories, and not forget the Way of Water. #Water #SWA #YWP #CDP

How do you address the challenges associated with the environmental risk assessment of UVCBs/MCS, and other difficult to test substances? Submit an abstract to share your knowledge on the topic at the UVCB and Complex Mixtures session that will be held, next October, at SETAC Fort Worth. (Deadline for submission is 05/15/24 - More details below)

Solving complex environmental problems requires not only novel tools and data solutions but stakeholder cooperation and clear and effective scientific communication. Consider submitting your work to our session this fall! Deadline for abstract submission is May 15th! #Setac #riskassessment #mixtures #uvcbs #microplastics #pfas

Would you like to share how you address the challenges associated with the environmental risk assessment of UVCBs/MCS, and other difficult to test substances? You still have 24 hours to submit an abstract for the UVCB and Complex Mixtures session that will be held, next October, at SETAC Fort Worth! (Details below)

Understanding the need for a comprehensive view on health and environmental risks is crucial. The EPA's new Framework promotes a risk-based approach that addresses various stressors and vulnerabilities. Explore this vital initiative here: https://okt.to/US3iXO

Water resilience is more than a buzzword, it’s a necessity in today’s increasingly uncertain world. Ensuring water systems can withstand, adapt to, and recover from potential disruptions is critical for businesses, communities, and ecosystems alike. The Risk Edge Group has developed a comprehensive and unique, ISO 31000-based approach for ensuring water risk resilience. Our globally-applicable system is backed by our trusted and award-winning, subject matter experts. Don't hesitate to reach out for a chat, we'd love to hear from you! #waterriskresilience #safereliablewater #waterriskmanagement #watertraining #waterauditing #waterriskworkshops

🚰 Celebrating the Symbolic Start of the Next AWIA Compliance Cycle 🚰 This is not an April Fool’s prank, but a fact. As of today, we mark the symbolic beginning of the next cycle of compliance under the America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) of 2018. This pivotal moment signals a renewed commitment across the nation to ensuring the resilience and safety of our drinking water systems. 📆 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set forth the compliance dates based on the size of the water system's population, as of March 31, 2024. The AWIA compliance requirements mandate that all community water systems serving more than 3,300 people must develop or update risk and resilience assessments and emergency response plans, including potential threats to both the physical infrastructure and the cyber systems. Following are the compliance deadlines for Community Water Systems by population size: 100,000 RRA Deadline: March 31, 2025 ERP Deadline: September 30, 2025 50,000—99,999 RRA Deadline: December 31, 2025 ERP Deadline - June 30, 2026 3,301—49,999 RRA Deadline: June 30, 2026 ERP Deadline: December 30, 2026 As we step into this new cycle, let's unite in our effort to fortify our water infrastructure, protect public health, and secure a sustainable future. The journey towards full compliance is both a responsibility and an opportunity to demonstrate our collective resilience and commitment to excellence. 💧 Together, we are building a more resilient water future. 💧 #AWIACompliance #WaterResilience #PublicHealth #SustainableFuture #EPA

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ The Making Mitigation Work Webinar Series is back, brought to you by the Natural Hazards Center & FEMA. Dive into cutting-edge discussions on mitigation policy, practice, & research. Don't miss out on June 11, 2024 & August 13, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MDT. It's free, it's informative, it's essential!

Protecting our customers’ health and safety is our highest priority. We’ve been hard at work for years so that we’ll be able to meet 2️⃣ new water quality standards adopted in the past week - one set today for chromium-6 by the State Water Resources Control Board and one set last week for certain PFAS substances by the Environmental Protection Agency. 💧 Learn how we’re already treating for chromium-6: https://lnkd.in/egvHWG9S 💧 Learn how we’re prepared to comply with new PFAS Regulations: https://lnkd.in/eb4CFH9B

Water Integrity: From Concept to Practice Download the PDF https://lnkd.in/dQ2Pp_Up