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SERC-TERC Updates: November 2024
SERC-TERC Updates: November 2024
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Regulatory Oversight of the Havasu Water Company Public Water System, Needles, CA
The Havasu Water Company (HWC) operates a public water system on the Chemehuevi Indian Reservation in Needles, California. The system relies on surface water filtration to serve approximately 360 people. EPA oversees HWC under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
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International Actions - The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
International Actions by the U.S. and multilaterally to address ozone layer protection
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Documents on Restoring the Grand Calumet River AOC
documents of projects and other actions that work towards restoring the Grand Calumet River AOC and removing BUIs.
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Protect Your Private Well
this info-graphic provides on overview of the steps private well owners should take to protect the safety of their drinking water
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Tribal Members Involvement in Safe Drinking Water on Tribal Lands
As a community member it is your right to know if your public water system is providing you with water that is safe to drink
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Guidance on Petitioning for Sole Source Aquifer (SSA) Designation
Information on the EPA's Sole Source Aquifer (SSA) Designation Petitioner Guidance, to assist those interested in submitting SSA designation petitions to EPA regional offices
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Basic Information about Source Water Protection
Defines drinking water sources (source water), identifies drinking water sources, and describes source water assessments and protection, roles of government and organizations in drinking water source protection
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Drinking Water Mapping Application to Protect Source Waters (DWMAPS) Glossary
Describes and provides links to the Drinking Water Mapping Application to Protect Source Waters
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Annual Reports
The FOIA requires all federal agencies to submit an annual report to the Attorney General. Annual reports contain detailed statistics including, the agency's processing times, number of requests received and processed, and outcomes of each request.
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South Florida Program (SFP): Overview
Provides an overview of the geography, focus areas and work that is done and funded by the SFP. Highlights include Florida Keys Water Quality Protection Program, Population and Economy, Equity and Inclusion and Climate Resilience.
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South Florida Program (SFP): Resilience
Defines climate resilience and how the EPA is including it into programs. Included are Florida specific climate change concerns and how healthy aquatic ecosystems can help against climate related stressors. Links included to resource tools and information.
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Technical Support Products and Services List
Tools and resources to help drinking water and wastewater utilities prepare, respond and recover from all-hazards
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Is Indoor AirPlus a green building program?
No. Indoor AirPlus is not a comprehensive green building program because it is specifically focused on indoor air quality. However, Indoor AirPlus is a companion label to the ENERGY STAR Residential Program and homes that receive certification are also more energy efficient. To improve the value proposition for consumers, builders…
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How do I know if I am living in a home that has earned the Indoor AirPlus label?
If your home was built between 2005 and 2008, check your circuit breaker box for an ENERGY STAR label that also says "Indoor Air Package", or ask your builder if they participated in the EPA pilot program. For homes built after 2008 you can look for the "Indoor AirPlus" label…
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SERC-TERC Updates December 2024
Training opportunities for SERCs and TERCs.
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What resources are available to me on Indoor AirPlus?
There are various educational and marketing resources available to partners and other interested parties free of charge, including videos, brochures and more. Partners also have access to Indoor AirPlus logos that can be used to help promote participation in the program websites, print materials and other collateral. Visit the Indoor…
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Does an Indoor AirPlus home need to have radon testing performed?
EPA strongly encourages radon testing in all homes; however, this is not a requirement for Indoor AirPlus qualifications. For newly constructed Indoor AirPlus homes located in Radon Zone 1, a passive radon mitigation system is required at a minimum. This creates the ability to easily install a radon vent fan…
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Are There Indoor AirPlus Labels, Plaques, and Certificates? How Can I Get Them?
EPA provides Indoor AirPlus labels to accredited Rating Providers or to ENERGY STAR HCO/MROs, upon request. The label is applied to the electrical panel of each home beside the ENERGY STAR label. An Indoor AirPlus certificate should also be provided to the homeowner at the time of occupancy and can…
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How do I verify a home to earn the Indoor AirPlus label?
The Indoor AirPlus verification process is similar to that of the ENERGY STAR Residential certification programs. Rating Company verifies that the Indoor AirPlus program requirements are met using the Indoor AirPlus Verification Checklist. Once the Verification Checklist is complete and both the Rater and the builder have signed it, the…