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2023
February 22,2023-
To help water utilities support and engage with their communities during more intense and frequent periods of drought, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) just released a new guide with strategies for communicating about water shortages.
To view the full article, click here.
To help water utilities support and engage with their communities during more intense and frequent periods of drought, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) just released a new guide with strategies for communicating about water shortages.
To view the full article, click here.
2022
OSHA has issued new fixed ladder standards for aboveground storage tanks. A good summary of its standards can be found at:
https://www.fixfastusa.com/news-blog/oshas-new-fixed-ladder-standards-phasing-cages/
The key date to be aware of is November 18, 2036. This is the date where cages and wells used for fall protection have to be removed and ladder safety systems or fall protection arrest systems should be added. For those utilities that are planning to construct new storage tanks now or in the near future, please be aware of the new OSHA standards while the tank is being designed.
https://www.fixfastusa.com/news-blog/oshas-new-fixed-ladder-standards-phasing-cages/
The key date to be aware of is November 18, 2036. This is the date where cages and wells used for fall protection have to be removed and ladder safety systems or fall protection arrest systems should be added. For those utilities that are planning to construct new storage tanks now or in the near future, please be aware of the new OSHA standards while the tank is being designed.
Ridge to Reefs and WAI would like to invite you to a follow-up event specifically geared toward homeowners who are researching different options for upgrading their cesspools, with a focus on nature-based systems. This Nature-Based Wastewater Treatment Workshop will be hosted at The Arc of Hilo on Friday, May 27 from 11:30am - 4:00pm.
The intention of this workshop is to provide local residents with information about nature-based systems for wastewater treatment, such that the community can be aware of their options for individual or community-wide Cesspool Conversion. We will talk through different nature-based systems, where they may be appropriate, how they are maintained and what they cost compared to other systems. We will also break into groups to brainstorm solutions to advance individual or community-wide cesspool conversion in the Kea'au/Puna area.
If you are interested in attending this event, please pre-register using the Eventbrite page. Puna/Kea'au residents can attend for free, and there will be lunch provided. Also attached is a flyer for your reference or sharing with your network. We look forward to seeing you on May 27th! In the meantime, please let me know if you have any questions.
The intention of this workshop is to provide local residents with information about nature-based systems for wastewater treatment, such that the community can be aware of their options for individual or community-wide Cesspool Conversion. We will talk through different nature-based systems, where they may be appropriate, how they are maintained and what they cost compared to other systems. We will also break into groups to brainstorm solutions to advance individual or community-wide cesspool conversion in the Kea'au/Puna area.
If you are interested in attending this event, please pre-register using the Eventbrite page. Puna/Kea'au residents can attend for free, and there will be lunch provided. Also attached is a flyer for your reference or sharing with your network. We look forward to seeing you on May 27th! In the meantime, please let me know if you have any questions.
Mahalo to the kiddos for finding these awesome sites:
Water Pollution: How Humans Impact the Water Cycle (Thanks Amelia!)
