Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin

The DRBC thanks everyone who attended and gave testimony at today's special public hearing on dry conditions in the Delaware River Basin. The DRBC is considering declaring a "water supply emergency" if conditions worsen. Folks can submit written comments online by 5 p.m. tomorrow, Nov. 20 at https://lnkd.in/e7ywr4Vj. View the presentation given today providing an update on current DRB hydrologic conditions: https://lnkd.in/esnfu4Bx Full information is available at https://lnkd.in/eccg4C8f

Did You Know? In addition to its daily hydrologic conditions dashboard - https://hydrosnap.drbc.net - DRBC offers several other Delaware River flow data graphics, updated daily. See daily water yield for the DRB, discharge profiles, rainfall plots and more at https://lnkd.in/eCyMNbN8.

#50DayCountdownToSDWA Day 24: #ICYMI American Water recognizes the SDWA’s 50-year impact on water quality and continues to emphasize the need for continued investment to address emerging challenges in water safety and quality. We plan to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, and system resiliency over the next ten years. #SafeDrinkingWaterAct #SDWA50 #AWCelebratesSDWA50 For 50 days of highlights, visit: https://lnkd.in/e7jW8wp9?

?? At the largest United States Marine Corps training facility, CDM Smith delivered a breakthrough—a 3 MGD high-recovery reverse osmosis water treatment plant designed to meet growing water demands sustainably. ?? Why it matters: Using Closed Circuit Reverse Osmosis (CCRO) technology, we achieved an incredible 94% water recovery rate, ensuring a reliable supply of potable water for years to come. ????This project at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center showcases engineering at its best, combining advanced technology and eco-friendly solutions to support critical military operations. ?? "As limited natural resources continue to challenge our military installations, high-recovery water treatment increases utility resiliency and independence," says Jenna Atchison (Lockstedt), our military market leader for federal facilities & infrastructure. https://bit.ly/447qBzv

Please Save the Date! The DRBC's 4Q Business Meeting will take place on December 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held virtually via Zoom Webinar. Please visit https://lnkd.in/dQG2-bP to view the meeting agenda and get the link to register for the webinar. #DelawareBasin #DRBC #PublicParticipation

Yesterday, the WRA Board and members gathered for our annual end of year meeting and holiday reception. Larry Finnicum with Veolia North America moderated a Water Leaders Roundtable with Chris Crockett (Aqua), Seung Ah Byun, PhD, PE (Chester County Water Resources Authority), Eric Hahn (American Water) and Scott Schreiber (Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority). The panel discussed some of the most urgent, critical issues in the Delaware River basin including drought planning and mitigation, planning for a new Presidential administration, the energy water nexus, and effectively and safely integrating AI and technology into water resources management. A few highlights: ?? Eric shared American Water's strategy to incorporate solar energy wherever feasible to offset energy costs. ?? Chris delved into the 3Rs—Risk, Resilience, and Recovery—emphasizing Aqua's commitment to resilience and recovery planning as essential complements to risk management. ?? Seung Ah introduced the Storm Event Analysis Tool developed by Chester County, which provides the most up-to-date and locally accurate flood predictions and informs planning and capital investment decisions. ?? Scott shared how CCMUA collaborated with Drexel University (thanks for joining us last night Roland Wall) to project future 10-year storm scenarios, using this information for infrastructure design. A big thank you to Steven Domber, the New Jersey State Geologist from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, for the timely updates on New Jersey's drought status. Did you know that while each state has its own process, the Delaware River Basin has established triggers to determine when a basin-wide or lower basin drought is declared? Thanks to all our committed water and energy providers who joined us last night, and who work hard to provide these critical services to our communities, including Jason Cruz Michael Bard Maggie R. Matthew Csik Madeleine J Gallagher, EIT Helen Gregory Liesel Gross Abby Sullivan, MRM, CFM

On November 26, 2024, from 9-10 am, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and DRBC will host a virtual Hazard Mitigation Grant Funding Webinar. This webinar is the next installment of DRBC and PEMA’s Middle Delaware Flood Mitigation Assistance Workshop series and is aimed at providing practical information to municipal employees, floodplain managers, engineers, planners and other professionals who play a role in community preparedness against hazards.?? ? To register for this free webinar, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eEDbJ7pj.?? ?? For up-to-date project information, including reference materials from earlier sessions, you can visit DRBC’s webpage: https://lnkd.in/ex6kN8Ev

Replacing lead service lines (LSLs) is crucial for safeguarding public health. In New Jersey, all lead, galvanized, brass, and bronze service lines (or leadcompromised service lines) must be replaced by 2031. Click here for this resource: https://lnkd.in/eGnerB-n Lead-Free NJ Lead in Drinking Water Task Force & Lead Implementation Workgroup coordinated by Deandrah Cameron, MPH Lead in Drinking Water Task Force Chair: Amy Goldsmith, Clean Water Action Lead Service Line Implementation Workgroup? Co-chairs: Richard Calbi Jr. P.E., P.P., Ridgewood Water; Mike Furrey, Agra Environmental and Laboratory Services

Did You Know? DRBC offers a Historic Salt Front Data Viewer. Folks can view data from Nov. 1963, when DRBC 1st started tracking the location of the salt front, to present day: https://lnkd.in/e_mX9G2c You may be asking what is the salt front? The salt front is used to estimate how far saltwater has moved into the Delaware River Estuary, known as salinity intrusion, and is defined as the location where the chloride concentration is 250 mg/l based on a seven-day moving average. During dry conditions, DRBC releases water from upstream reservoirs to push this salty water away from drinking water & industrial intakes. The Philadelphia Inquirer recently published two articles that talk about the salt front: "What the Delaware River ‘salt line’ is, and why we should care where it is" by Anthony Wood: https://lnkd.in/eHC8gsA2 "Delaware River water levels at 60% as salt front increases amid drought" by Frank Kummer: https://lnkd.in/em3FPvH4

Yesterday, the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation upgraded Regions II & IIA to a drought warning & put the rest of NYS in a drought watch. Here's an updated map showing state drought declarations in the Delaware River Basin. As you can see, all but two counties in the Basin are in a drought watch or drought warning. The DRBC encourages everyone to use water efficiently and comply with all issued conservation requests.