Berks County Water and Sewer Associtation Annual Conference - 2025
Discussion Topics:
What is Source Water Protection?
Where to find protection zone information
Concerns with potential contamination issues and follow-up information
Managing Risks
Resources for education of customers and residents
Source Water Protection and You: Strategies for Everyone
presented by: Carolyn S. Rodino, PMP
Overview of Presentation
What is Source Water Protection?
Where to find protection zone information
Concerns with potential contamination issues and follow-up information
Managing Risks
Resources for education of customers and residents
About the Speaker: Ms. Rodino provides leadership to the Water Resources department within the Environmental Engineering Division. The Water Resources team is comprised of Environmental Specialists, Geologists, and GIS staff that deliver assistance in Source Water Protection plan development, well drilling, permitting, and other watershed and regulatory services for drinking water clients. As a Project Manager, she also focuses on the execution of multi-discipline projects in the Water/Wastewater and Facilities divisions. As an advocate of clean drinking water, Ms. Rodino led the Agricultural Workgroup for the Schuylkill Action Network (SAN) from 2003-2020 and has participated on SAN’s Planning Committee. She was a director for the Berks County Water & Sewer Association and currently serves on the Education and Source Water Protection Committees. She was a member of the American Water Works Association’s Pennsylvania Water Resources Committee and also participated in the PA Natural Resources Leadership Institute through Penn State University. Her credentials include: The Pennsylvania State University, College of Human Development; American Water Works Association, Utility Risk and Resiliency Certificate Program; Cornell University, and Certificate in Project Management, Project Management Professional. Ms. Rodino is active in various professional organization including Project Management Institute, Schuylkill Action Network, Berks County Local Emergency Planning Committee, and Berks County Water & Sewer Association.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Carolyn Rodino, PMP | lyn.rodino@ssmgroup.com
PA-AWWA & WWOAP Eastern Section 2024 Spring Conference
Legislative and Regulatory Update
Presented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com
Discussion Topics
PA Legislative Update
House Bill 905 - Red Flag Water Usage
House Bill 2145 - Legionnaires’ Disease Risk Management
House Bill 1862, 1863, 1864, & 1865 - Act 12 Reform Package - Acquisition of Water and Wastewater Utilities
Senate Bill 286/House Bill 551 - Spill Reporting
Senate Bill 144 - Fire Fighting Foam Management Act
Reauthorization of the PA Underground Utility Line Protection Act (PA One Call Law)
PA Regulatory Update
PA DEP Safe Drinking Water PFAS MCA Rule
PA DEP Public Water System Technical Assistance Center Board
PA AWWA North and South Districts & WWOAP Central Section Meeting
Legislative and Regulatory Update
Presented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com
Discussion Topics
Federal Legislative Update
Bipartisan Legislation Draft PFAS Senate Bill
Pennsylvania Legislative Update
House Bill 390 - Plumber and Plumbing Contractors Licensure
House Bill 627 - Senate Bill 866 - Repeal of Act 12 of 2016
Senate Bill 820 - Public Hearings Prior to Acquisition
House Bill 626 - Ratepayer Referendum Prior to Sale of a Public Utility
Senate Resolution 141 - Legislative Budget and Finance Committee Study on the Effects of Act 12 of 2016 and Rate Increases
House Bill 299 - Public Employee OSHA Protection
Senate Bill 286 - House Bill 551 - Spill Reporting
Senate Bill 144 - Fire Fighting Foam Management Act
Senate Bill 767 - LIHWAP Funding
Senate Bill 571 - Legionnaires Disease Risk Management
Federal Regulatory Update
Federal Regulatory Schedule
EPA Final Rule - Enhanced PFAS Reporting
Pennsylvania Regulatory Update
PaDEP Safe Drinking Water PFAS MCL Rule (25 Pa. Code Chapter 109)
PaDEP Plans to Ramp Up PFAS Monitoring
Risk Mitigation Measures
PA AWWA SE & WWOAP Eastern Section Meeting: Legislative and Regulatory Update
PA-AWWA Southeast District and WWOAP Eastern Section Meeting
Legislative and Regulatory Update
Presented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com
Discussion Topics
Federal Legislative Update
Bipartisan Legislation Draft PFAS Senate Bill
Pennsylvania Legislative Update
House Bill 390 - Plumber and Plumbing Contractors Licensure
House Bill 627 - Senate Bill 866 - Repeal of Act 12 of 2016
Senate Bill 820 - Public Hearings Prior to Acquisition
House Bill 626 - Ratepayer Referendum Prior to Sale of a Public Utility
Senate Resolution 141 - Legislative Budget and Finance Committee Study on the Effects of Act 12 of 2016 and Rate Increases
House Bill 299 - Public Employee OSHA Protection
Senate Bill 286 - House Bill 551 - Spill Reporting
Technical Guidance - DEP ID 383-4200-003
Senate Bill 144 - Fire Fighting Foam Management Act
Senate Bill 767 - LIHWAP Funding
Senate Bill 571 - Legionnaires Disease Risk Management
Pennsylvania Regulatory Update
PaDEP Safe Drinking Water PFAS MCL Rule (25 Pa. Code Chapter 109)
PaDEP Plans to Ramp Up PFAS Monitoring
Risk Mitigation Measures
WWOAP: Legislative and Regulatory Update
Water Works Operators' Association of Pennsylvania (WWOAP) Annual Conference
Legislative and Regulatory Update
Presented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com
Discussion Topics
Federal Legislative Update
Bipartisan Legislation Draft PFAS Senate Bill
Pennsylvania Legislative Update
House Bill 390 - Plumber and Plumbing Contractors Licensure
House Bill 627 - Senate Bill 866 - Repeal of Act 12 of 2016
Senate Bill 820 - Public Hearings Prior to Acquisition
House Bill 626 - Ratepayer Referendum Prior to Sale of a Public Utility
Senate Resolution 141 - Legislative Budget and Finance Committee Study on the Effects of Act 12 of 2016 and Rate Increases
House Bill 299 - Public Employee OSHA Protection
Senate Bill 286 - House Bill 551 - Spill Reporting
Technical Guidance - DEP ID 383-4200-003
Senate Bill 144 - Fire Fighting Foam Management Act
Senate Bill 767 - LIHWAP Funding
Senate Bill 571 - Legionnaires Disease Risk Management
Pennsylvania Regulatory Update
PaDEP Safe Drinking Water PFAS MCL Rule (25 Pa. Code Chapter 109)
PaDEP Plans to Ramp Up PFAS Monitoring
Risk Mitigation Measures
BCWSA: Legislative and Regulatory Update
Berks County Water and Sewer Association Annual Conference
Legislative and Regulatory Update
Presented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com
Discussion Topics
Federal Legislative Update
Draft PFAS Senate Bill
Regulatory Update
PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Proposed
Risk Mitigation Measures - Required
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PWEA - PennTec 2023 - Cost Effective Energy Conservation for Your Plant
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Presented by: Ben Pressman, PE
Cost Effective Energy Conservation for Your Plant
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Presented by: Ben Pressman, PE
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PWEA - PennTec 2023 - Reed Bed Remediation Utilizing Recycled Glass
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Reed Bed Remediation Utilizing Recycled Glass
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Explore cost-effective energy conservation opportunities common to many plants, increasing challenges of balancing water and air quality regulations with energy and climate concerns to minimize overall negative impacts, and insight from DEP on the department’s sustainability goals and plans to assist municipalities in reaching their goals.
PA AWWA - WWOAP - Spring Joint Conference - Legislative and Regulatory Update
Legislative and Regulatory Updates
Legislative and Regulatory Update
Presented to: PA Section AWWA North and South Districts and WWOAP Central Section
Presented by: Serena DiMagno, Sr. Environmental Consultant
Legislative Update
House Bill 20 - PA Water Resources Act
House Bill 299 - Senate Bill 93 - Public Employee OSHA Protection
House Bill 390 - Plumber and Plumbing Contractors Licensure
House Bill 423 - Amends the Dam Safety and Encroachment Act
House Bill 487 - Amends Regulatory Review Act
Senate Bill 144 - Fire Fighting Foam Management Act
Senate Bill 428 - Amends Regulatory Review Act
Senate Bill 432 - Amends title 66 (Public Utilities)
Reintroduced Legislation - Legionnaires’ Disease
Regulatory Update
Proposed Rulemaking Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
Proposed Rulemaking PFAS (Six), PFOA, and PFOS
PA DEP Maximum Contaminant Level for PFAS
Water Quality Standard for Manganese
Technical Guidance
Filter Plant Performance Evaluations
Public Water Supply Manual Part II, Community System Design Standards
Notification Requirements for Spills, Discharges and Other Incidents that Threaten to Cause Pollution of the Waters of the Commonwealth
Pennsylvania’s Public Water System Capability Enhancement Strategy
PA AWWA - WWOAP - Spring Joint Conference - Legislative and Regulatory Update
Legislative and Regulatory Updates
Legislative and Regulatory Update
Presented to: PA Section AWWA Southeast District and WWOAP Eastern Section
Presented by: Serena DiMagno, Sr. Environmental Consultant
Legislative Update
House Bill 20 - PA Water Resources Act
House Bill 299 - Senate Bill 93 - Public Employee OSHA Protection
House Bill 390 - Plumber and Plumbing Contractors Licensure
House Bill 423 - Amends the Dam Safety and Encroachment Act
House Bill 487 - Amends Regulatory Review Act
Senate Bill 144 - Fire Fighting Foam Management Act
Senate Bill 428 - Amends Regulatory Review Act
Senate Bill 432 - Amends title 66 (Public Utilities)
Regulatory Update
Proposed Rulemaking Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
Proposed Rulemaking PFAS (Six), PFOA, and PFOS
PA DEP Maximum Contaminant Level for PFAS
Water Quality Standard for Manganese
Technical Guidance
Filter Plant Performance Evaluations
Public Water Supply Manual Part II, Community System Design Standards
Notification Requirements for Spills, Discharges and Other Incidents that Threaten to Cause Pollution of the Waters of the Commonwealth
Pennsylvania’s Public Water System Capability Enhancement Strategy
Getting the Lead Out: Causes and Effects of Lead in Drinking Water
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 6-10 million lead service lines are currently in use in the United States. It is now recognized that lead does not belong in drinking water systems ro residential piping and fixtures.
Presented to the Penn State Health & College of Medicine - Grand Rounds Lecture
Presented by Serena DiMagno | SSM Senior Environmental Consultant
Background: Lead service lines are defined as the portion of the water distribution system that is connected from the water main in the street to the customer’s residence of business. Lead service pipes have been used since the time of the Roman Empire. Between 1900 and 1950, most cities installed lead water pipes due to the durability of lead pipes which can last 75 to 100 years or more. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 6-10 million lead service lines are currently in use in the United States. It is now recognized that lead does not belong in drinking water systems ro residential piping and fixtures.
Discussion Topics
Health Effects of Lead
Scope of the Lead Occurrence in the US
Safe Drinking Water Regulation
Paying for Lead Service Line Replacement
How to Reduce your Lead Exposure and Remove Lead from your Drinking Water
Legislative and Regulatory Update - November 15, 2022
Legislative Update: Clean Streams Law - Spill Reporting; Creek and Stream Maintenance; Workers Compensation and Worker Protection; Water and Wastewater Asset Management Plans; Legionnaires’ Disease
Regulatory Update: New or Revised Federal Drinking Water Regulations; Microbial and Disinfection Byproducts Rules; Maximum Contaminant Level for PFAS; Water Quality Standard for Manganese;
Legislative and Regulatory Update
PA Section AWWA Northeast District/WWOAP Eastern Section
Fall Joint Conference
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Serena DiMagno
Legislative and Regulatory Update - November 2, 2022
Legislative Update: Clean Streams Law - Spill Reporting, Creek and Stream Maintenance, Workers COmpensation and Worker Protection, Water and Wastewater Asset Management Plans, SB 597, Legionnaires’ Disease,
Regulatory Update: Final Fifth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List, Maximum Contaminant Level for PFAS, Water Quality Standard for Manganese, CFA Covid 19 American Rescue Plan Act Funding for PA Small Water and Sewer
Legislative and Regulatory Update
PA Section AWWA South Central/North Central Districts WWOAP Central Section
Fall Joint Conference
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Serena DiMagno
Legislative and Regulatory Update - October 2022
Legislative Update: Clean Streams Law - Spill Reporting; Creek & Stream Maintenance; Water and Wastewater Asset Management Plans; Legionnaires’ Disease
Regulatory Update: New or Revised Federal Drinking Water Regulations; Maximum Contaminant Level for PFAS; Water Quality Standard for Manganese; Technical Guidance - Notification Requirements for Spills, Discharges, and other Incidents; Technical Guidance - PA Public Water System Capability Enhancement Strategy; Drought Watch; TAC Board Meetings
Legislative and Regulatory Update
Fall Joint Conference
PA Section AWWA Southeast District & WWOAP Eastern Section
presented by: Serena A. DiMagno
Berks County Water and Sewer Association Annual Conference
House Bill 527 - Amends Title 53 providing for public notice and public meeting requirements.
Clean Streams Law - Spill Reporting
Delaware River Basin Compact
Water and Wastewater Asset Management Plans
New or Revised Federal Drinking Water Regulations
Maximum Contaminant Level for PFAS
Technical Guidance - Notification Requirements for Spills, Discharges and Other Incidents that Threaten to cause Pollution of the waters of the Commonwealth
Legislative and Regulatory Update
presented by Serena DiMagno - serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com
Discussion Topics
House Bill 527 - Amends Title 53 providing for public notice and public meeting requirements.
Clean Streams Law - Spill Reporting
Delaware River Basin Compact
Water and Wastewater Asset Management Plans
New or Revised Federal Drinking Water Regulations
Maximum Contaminant Level for PFAS
Technical Guidance - Notification Requirements for Spills, Discharges and Other Incidents that Threaten to cause Pollution of the waters of the Commonwealth
Chemical Safety in Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
presented by Dan Standish - dan.standish@ssmgroup.com
Discussion Topics
Common Chemical Use in Treatment Facilities
Preparation and Use of Safety Protocols
Regulatory Requirements Review
Safety Planning and Hazard Communication
Operations with Chemicals: In the Laboratory, Bulk Storage Operations, and Chemical Feed Systems
PennTec 2022
SSM Presentations
Implementing Emergency Response Programs
Optimize Asset Management with GIS
Utility Management and Operations for the Future
PennTec 2022 - PWEA Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition
June 5-8 | Penn Stater Conference Center
Utilities Management and Operations for the Future
Presented by: Darryl Jenkins, PE
Overview
In the next 10 years, there may not be enough operators to properly monitor and control every public water/wastewater treatment system adequately
Interest is low because public understanding of the job is poor
Local wastewater and drinking water facilities are feeling the stress of their eroding workforces
Officials should recognize the need to entice a younger generation to fill the need
There will also be fewer experienced professional engineers and technicians to design and maintain treatment and collection system facilities
Implementing Emergency Response Plans
Presented by: Carolyn Rodino, PMP and Sydney Jernigan, EIT
Why is an ERP important?
In an emergency situation, people aren’t thinking clearly!
Need specific procedures to ensure that response doesn’t cause further harm.
Should be reviewed and updated on annual basis at minimum.
Training and practice for routine situations and “what if” situations.
Utilize GIS workflows for asset management, including maintenance and inspections. Featuring a Township’s case study for outfall inspection process using GIS tools.
GIS Workflow for MS4 – making data accessible to operations staff.
Collaborative data exchange – connecting those who know with those who manage.
Mobile database population – capturing institutional knowledge and performing inspections and tracking maintenance.
Features a Township case study for outfall inspection processing using GIS tools.
Legislative and Regulatory Update -- Water/Wastewater
Discussion Topics
Clean Streams Law - Spill Reporting
Delaware River Basin Compact - Voting Power
Water and Wastewater Asset Management Plans
Bipartisan Legislation - Legionnaires’ Disease
New/Revised Federal Drinking Water Regulations
Technical Guidance - Notification Requirements for Spills, Discharges and Other Incidents
Legislative and Regulatory Update for the PA Section AWWA Northeast District and WWOAP Eastern Section
presented by Serena DiMagno - serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com
Discussion Topics
Clean Streams Law - Spill Reporting
Delaware River Basin Compact - Voting Power
Water and Wastewater Asset Management Plans
Bipartisan Legislation - Legionnaires’ Disease
New/Revised Federal Drinking Water Regulations
Technical Guidance - Notification Requirements for Spills, Discharges and Other Incidents
Spring 2022 Joint Technical Conference - April 6, 2022
Legislative and Regulatory Update
Presented by: Serena DiMagno, Senior Environmental Consultant
serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com
Legislative and Regulatory Update
AWWA PA Section - Southeast District & Eastern Section - Water Works Operators Association of PA
Wednesday - April 6 | Exton Hotel & Conference Center
Trending Topics and Technologies for the Water and Wastewater Industry
Berks County Water and Sewer Association Virtual Conference
The Berk County Water and Sewer Association 2021 Virtual Conference and Trade Show.
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Legislative and Regulatory Update - presented by Serena DiMagno
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Utility Management and Operations for the Future - presented by Ralph Johnson, PE
Implementing Emergency Response Plans - presented by Ralph Johnson, PE
Case Study: GIS Workflow for MS4
Utilize GIS workflows for asset management, including maintenance and inspections.
Optimize Asset Management with GIS
Utilize GIS workflows for asset management, including maintenance and inspections. Featuring a case study highlighting an outfall inspection process using GIS tools.
Presented by Katie Baltzley, GIS Analyst
