The EPA recently released an advance notice for proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The Agency is requesting public comment on the information and data presented in the ANPRM. Comments must be received on or before May 17, 2021. This ANPRM will also initiate further data collection and analysis to support future… Read More
If you live in or own a facility in an area that is not served by sanitary sewers, your wastewater is likely discharged to a septic system on your property. Sewer systems carry sanitary wastewater away from your property to a municipal or private wastewater treatment plant, where the flow is treated before it is… Read More
City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Division of City Utilities is proud to present its annual workshop, titled 2020 Stormwater Management Advances: Technology and New Products. This year, the annual stormwater outreach program will be conducted virtually via Zoom. Walden is pleased to assist City Utilities by moderating this important education and outreach program. Throughout the… Read More
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) for drinking water and the final version is expected yet this year. The Lead and Copper Rule was enacted in 1991 to regulate levels of lead in public drinking water. These revisions will be the first major update… Read More
Walden Helps County Officials to Better Plan for Future Expansion and Cost Savings Utility Infrastructure Assessments are a part of Walden’s Business and Transaction Advisory Services. These studies are comprehensive and help identify the ability of utility systems to remain operational, successful and grow. Although the requirements and circumstances will vary, Walden Environmental Engineering… Read More
New York recently adopted the first-in-the-nation drinking water standard for 1,4-Dioxane, establishing a maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 1 part per billion (ppb). In addition, New York announced MCLs for Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) at 10 parts per trillion (ppt). New Jersey also recently adopted MCLs for PFOA at 14 ppt and… Read More
In 1993, Governor Mario Cuomo and the New York State Legislature passed the Long Island Pine Barrens Protection Act (the “Act”) in order to protect groundwater, surface water, and drinking water, as well as to preserve Long Island’s significant ecological resource, the Central Pine Barrens. Encompassing over 105,000 acres of land, the Central Pine Barrens… Read More
As we all emerge in phases and new protocols from the impacts of the Novel Coronavirus, the office buildings, schools, co-working facilities and gyms all sit waiting for our return. The quality of the tap water within the buildings can be altered due to stagnant conditions or even the lower flow conditions occurring with little… Read More
The North American Water Loss Conference and Exposition is the premiere event in 2019 for water loss solutions! The North American Water Loss Conference & Exposition will be held at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel December 3rd through December 5th. This American Water Works Association (AWWA) 2019 Conference will offer attendees more than 100 expert speakers… Read More
Walden at Fort Wayne, Indiana: Lincolndale Drive Area Drainage Study Q&A With Tom Gountras This month, we are highlighting the work of Tom Gountras of the Walden Fort Wayne office with the engineering study he is working on regarding drainage in the Lincolndale Drive area of Fort Wayne, Indiana. This engineering study is being conducted… Read More