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Late Renewal 2/1/2022-12/31/2023 |
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| Nonmember | $50 | $105 | ||
Please note that the pricing has changed for this cycle. The renewal cost for this certification hasn’t changed since it’s inception in the 1980’s. This increase is due to raising association costs.
You can directly access the renewal form HERE.
EPA Addresses Supply Chain Issues Impacting Water and Wastewater Systems
EPA’s Water Security Division has developed a process for administering the authorities described in Section 1441 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The SDWA 1441 process allows drinking water and wastewater systems to apply to EPA for a Certification of Need if a water treatment chemical is not “reasonably available.” Specifically, EPA can use these authorities to require Department of Commerce to issue orders to suppliers to prioritize water system customers when there is a shortage of that treatment chemical. The SDWA 1441 authorities cannot be used to address the following: price increases, delayed deliveries due to limited transportation resources, poor customer service, or other contractual disputes between the water system and its supplier.
As of November 16, 2021, EPA has received and processed 27 SDWA 1441 applications for a certification of need. All of the underlying supply issues prompting these applications have been addressed through direct technical assistance from EPA to the water system applicant. EPA was able to work with suppliers, mutual aid networks, and other resources, to secure the needed chemical for the water system applicant. Thus, there was no need to issue a certification of need for any of these applications. EPA continues to collaborate with the chemical sector to implement rapid and effective solutions to supply issues, and prefers this collaborative approach over issuance of orders. However, EPA stands ready to exercise its full authority under SDWA 1441 should the need arise.
EPA has received numerous reports of increasing costs of chemicals and other supplies necessary to operate and maintain water systems. These price increases are due to current market conditions and inflationary pressures, as well as the sharp increase in the cost for transportation logistics. EPA encourages water systems to prepare for increasing prices into 2022. For more information, please visit EPA’s supply chain resiliency website HERE.
OWEA’s 2022 Sponsorship Opportunities are Now Available!
Are you an industry partner who wants to support wastewater professionals? Consider becoming an OWEA sponsor. We couldn’t do what we do without the generous support of our sponsors. They make our programming, outreach and overall operations possible.
Sponsorship is a great way to connect with the scientists and laboratory specialists, engineers, treatment plant and collection systems personnel, manufacturers’ representatives, educators and students, and regulators that make up OWEA members.
Our members do business with businesses that support THEIR organization. Sponsorship offers an amazing value. Depending on sponsor level selection, sponsors receive name brand exposure to people from all aspects of the water quality field on our website, event signage, workshop posters, and the Buckeye Bulletin Learn more about this opportunity HERE.
OWEA is on the MOVE
We are excited to announce that OWEA will be moving our offices from our current 1890 Northwest Boulevard, Columbus address to a new location on Bethel Road in Columbus. This new location will allow for additional flexibility that will include the ability to comfortable hold meetings and small trainings. We will be notifying all members of the exact details and dates of the move in the coming months.