Delegate Robin Grammer proposes bill to require same‑day disclosure after major wastewater plant failures Delegate Robin Grammer told the Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee that House Bill 16‑21 would require timely public explanations after bypasses or treatment failures at Maryland’s two largest wastewater plants and same‑day reporting of harmful effluent measurements to inform water users and nearby businesses.

Delegate Robin Grammer's new bill promises to bring transparency to Maryland’s largest wastewater treatment plants by requiring same-day disclosure of harmful incidents that could affect public health.

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DC Water outlines bypass operations, temporary pump staging and repair timeline after Potomac interceptor rupture At a legislative briefing, DC Water said crews used the C&O Canal and staged pumps to reduce flows after the Jan. 19 Potomac interceptor rupture, estimating containment within weeks but a permanent pipe repair could take about nine months.

DC Water is racing against time to contain a massive sewage leak into the Potomac, with plans to ramp up pumping capacity to an astonishing 100 million gallons per day!

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Maryland American Water merger with Maryland Water Service taken under advisement after OPC raises rate-base concerns The Public Service Commission took under advisement a joint application by Maryland American Water and Nexus27s Maryland Water Service after the Office of People27s Counsel warned a statutory provision could make the negotiated purchase price become the selling utility27s rate-making rate base. Staff recommended approval subject to commitments;

The fate of a $39 million merger between Maryland American Water and Maryland Water Service hinges on concerns about potential rate hikes for customers, as regulators weigh the implications of goodwill in the acquisition.

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Maryland's House Bill 1062 mandates cybersecurity standards for water systems House Bill 1062 updates cybersecurity regulations for community water and sewer systems in Maryland.

Maryland is taking a bold step to safeguard its water systems with House Bill 1062, introducing crucial cybersecurity measures to protect against rising cyber threats.

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Maryland enacts House Bill 1062 to enhance cybersecurity for water and sewer systems House Bill 1062 establishes cybersecurity standards for community water and sewerage systems.

Maryland is taking a bold step to protect its vital water and sewer systems from cyber threats with the introduction of House Bill 1062.

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Maryland House Bill 1062 mandates cybersecurity standards for water and sewer systems House Bill 1062 establishes minimum cybersecurity standards for community water and sewer systems.

Maryland's House Bill 1062 is set to revolutionize cybersecurity for water and sewer systems, addressing the alarming rise in cyber threats that jeopardize our essential services.

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Maryland General Assembly mandates cybersecurity education for water sector General Assembly requires campaign on cybersecurity's economic benefits for water systems

Maryland is taking a bold step to protect its water systems from cyber threats with a groundbreaking bill that could redefine how we safeguard critical infrastructure.

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