Spottlight on Water Quality

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A refreshing glass of water. On the surface, it's filled with nothing but H20. Thinking deeper, you'll see that a lot more has gone into it. Such as protecting the purity of reservoirs, aquifers, wellheads, and springs. Rehabilitating abandoned wells. Using hydrogeologic modeling to calculate the impact of proposed development on source water and surrounding terrain. Using GIS to manage complex and voluminous environmental databases. Tailoring solutions for municipalities and water suppliers, and getting clean water to communities, buildings and faucets. Into every refreshing glass of water goes a lot of deep thinking.

At SSM, we believe in protecting, developing, and managing water resources for future generations. Our Water Resources team takes great pride in making water happen, protecting water resources, and providing the greatest care to our supply sources every single day.

August is Water Quality Month. And so this month we challenge you to take a little bit of extra time to think about that refreshing glass of water. Or, that clean shower stream. Or, the water bodies you might enjoy for recreation. 

Enjoy your water this month! It’s been sourced with you in mind.

IN THIS ISSUE

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PENNVEST Funding Opportunities
PENNVEST Funding Opportunities

Water Infrastructure Funding Transfer Act (WIFTA) expands the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund transfer authority to address lead remediation in drinking water. Approximately $93 million in funding is available. The application period is now open.

Helping Clients Acquire Funding!
Helping Clients Acquire Funding!

SSM assisted several municipal and municipal authority clients in completing grant submission requirements and obtaining grant funding through both the PA Small Water and Sewer Program as well as the H2O PA Program.

COVID-Proofing Your Air
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Got Water? Making Water Supply a Before Thought
Got Water? Making Water Supply a Before Thought

It’s not uncommon to think of water supply like one would think of electricity or other utilities. Build the building, design the space, and connect the water- right? Wrong. Not thinking of your water supply first or in the earliest stages can threaten the entire project.