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Health Information Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County

WEBFDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. If you have any questions or comments regarding this …

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Disinfection Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County

WEBDisinfection. Safe and clean, MAWC water meets or exceeds all applicable standards for drinking water. It’s going to stay that way not just through refinements and new …

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Cyanobacteria Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County

WEBLook out for Algae Blooms in your Recreational Environment! What are they? Cyanobacteria are often called blue-green algae. Some cyanobacteria can produce …

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Water Treatment Process Municipal Authority of Westmoreland …

WEBWater treatment is the process of cleaning water. Treatment makes the water safe for people to drink. Because water is a good solvent, it picks up all sorts of natural …

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PFAS Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County

WEB2021-08-10_mck_537_533summarized_results_1.pdf (533.94 KB) According to the EPA, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that …

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Wastewater Treatment

WEBPrimary Treatment involves the reduction of the wastewater flow to remove easily settleable and floatable solids using primary tanks known as clarifiers. Solids removed from this …

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Microplastics Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County

WEBMicroplastics in water are fragments of any type of plastic that have entered the aquatic environment. A World Health Organization report released earlier this month estimated …

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Chromium Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County

WEBWe continue to run total chromium on an annual basis requirements for monitoring. The total number includes the CR 6, CR 3, etc. The 0.02 ppb is the California Public Health …

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Miscellaneous Water Fees

WEBMiscellaneous Fee Schedule EFFECTIVE ON OR AFTER APRIL 1, 2024: Security Deposits: Residential Accounts $ 100.00 Non-Residential Accounts $ 150.00 …

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TOC Q&A Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County

WEBWith this new GAC we will continue to monitor it for TOC removal and step up our replacement schedule if necessary. You may wish to refer to the Trib story, Carbon …

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US EPA: Information about Chloramine in Drinking Water

WEBChloramine (and chlorine) is toxic to fish and amphibians at levels used for drinking water. Unlike chlorine, chloramine does not rapidly dissipate on standing or by boiling. …

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News & Announcements Municipal Authority of Westmoreland …

WEBLast Updated: Monday, February 28, 2022 at 11:42 AM. To our valued customers of MAWC, in response to the coronavirus, we are closing our front counter …

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Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Review of Fluoridation and …

WEBFluoride in Drinking Water: A Review of Fluoridation and Regulation Issues Congressional Research Service 3 75%.8 The optimal fluoridation level recommended by the U.S. …

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Important Notice for People with Weakened Immune Systems

WEBA Special Message from MAWC for People With Severely Weakened Immune Systems. People that have any of the following medical conditions, and those who care for them, …

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Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFAS Fact Sheet for …

WEBexposure and effects on the immune system, the cardiovascular system, human development (e.g., decreased birth weight), and cancer. The final health advisories for …

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Chloramine in Drinking Water What is Chloramine

WEB07/20/09 Like chlorine, water containing high concentrations of chloramine can be toxic, especially to sensitive individuals. Some people who use water containing chloramine …

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Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFAS Fact Sheet for …

WEBPage 2 of 4 EPA’s Health Advisories for PFOA, PFOS, GenX Chemicals, and PFBS PFOA and PFOS In 2016, EPA published health advisories for PFOA and PFOS based on the …

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MANAGEMENT OF SWIMMING POOL, HOT TUB, AND SPA …

WEBCommonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection www.dep.pa.gov 3800-FS-DEP4251 Rev. 1/2018 May water from swimming pools, hot tubs, or spas be …

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Fluoridation Facts

WEBSince 1956, the American Dental Association (ADA) has published Fluoridation Facts.Revised periodically, Fluoridation Facts answers frequently asked questions about …

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