Blog Author Archives: Bryon Killian
A Jackpot of Presentations at PRWA
Posted by Bryon Killian on Monday, March 6, 2017
This year, we’ve hit the jackpot with 7 presentations at the 2017 Pennsylvania Rural Water Association’s Annual Conference, and we’re sharing the wealth [of information]! The...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Potable Water | Wastewater | Municipal Engineering | Stormwater | Engineering | Regulations
Pennsylvania Municipal Bid Base Amounts 2017
Posted by Bryon Killian on Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Each year the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry announces new public project cost thresholds required for public bids. The threshold for 2017 have increased after staying stagnant from...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Potable Water | Wastewater | Municipal Engineering | Budgeting & Funding | Regulations
DRBC Annual Effluent Reporting Due by 1/31/17
Posted by Bryon Killian on Tuesday, January 17, 2017
The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) requires that all docket and permit holders who discharge effluent within the Delaware River Basin, monitor discharge levels and file annual reports to the...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Wastewater | Environmental | Regulations
DRBC Water Audits Due 3/31/17
Posted by Bryon Killian on Friday, January 13, 2017
Potable water suppliers who operate within the Delaware River Basin are required by the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) to complete an annual water audit. These water audits are due to the...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Potable Water | Environmental
Federal Water & Wastewater Funding Loan Rates Hit Historic Lows
Posted by Bryon Killian on Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Early last month, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) lowered water and waste disposal loan interest rates for the 3rd quarter, to historic lows. Rates range...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Potable Water | Wastewater | Municipal Engineering | Stormwater | Environmental | Budgeting & Funding
A 6-pack of PRWA Presentations
Posted by Bryon Killian on Monday, March 21, 2016
It’s almost PA Rural Water Conference Time! Stop by our booth March 29th through April 1st in State College, PA and tap the brains of water and wastewater experts! Or better yet, dive deeper by...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Potable Water | Wastewater | Stormwater | Budgeting & Funding | Project Management
DRBC Water Audits Due 03.31.16
Posted by Bryon Killian on Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Potable water suppliers who operate within the Delaware River Basin are required by the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) to complete an annual water audit. These water audits are due to the...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Potable Water | Environmental
Pennsylvania Bid Base Amounts Hold Steady for 2016
Posted by Bryon Killian on Friday, January 22, 2016
Each year the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry announces new public project cost thresholds required for public bids. The thresholds for this year have not increased from 2015 levels....
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Architectural | Potable Water | Wastewater | Municipal Engineering | Engineering
DRBC Annual Effluent Reporting Due by 1/31/16
Posted by Bryon Killian on Tuesday, January 5, 2016
The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) requires that all docket and permit holders who discharge effluent within the Delaware River Basin, monitor discharge levels and file annual reports to the...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Wastewater | Environmental
Revised Total Coliform Rule Basics
Posted by Bryon Killian on Monday, November 30, 2015
Public water suppliers across the nation have until April 1, 2016 to comply with the EPA’s Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR), but what exactly is changing? Total coliforms will now be used as...
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Categories: Municipal Infrastructure
Tagged: Potable Water