Kristen Berger, P.E.
PFAS Drinking Water MCL Finalized
The US EPA has finalized the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for some of the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), which are a...
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Kristen Berger, P.E.
Sep 2, 20231 min read
ResilientCE provides OPM services for Townsend, MA PFAS Removal Water Treatment Facility
Construction on a PFAS removal water treatment facility for the Town of Townsend, MA initiated in June 2023. The 2.45 million gallon per...
Kristen Berger, P.E.
Jan 17, 20222 min read
Drinking Water Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5 (UCMR5) – Final Revisions Published
Once every 5 years, in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, the US EPA is required to issue a list of unregulated contaminants to...
Kristen Berger, P.E.
Sep 24, 20211 min read
Water System Emergency Response Plan Updates - Remember the Deadline
As we reach the end of National Preparedness Month, it is a good time to remember to update your Water System Emergency Response Plan...
Kristen Berger, P.E.
Sep 30, 20202 min read
Massachusetts Finalizes MCL for PFAS
PFAS stands for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances which are actually a group of different chemicals. In September 2020, Massachusetts...
Kristen Berger, P.E.
Aug 8, 20202 min read
Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) Revisions Introduce Lead Trigger Level
Changes are being made to the drinking water Lead and Copper Rule (LCR). In accordance with the LCR, the Action Level for lead is 0.015...
Kristen Berger, P.E.
Dec 17, 20192 min read
Massachusetts Releases Draft Regulations for PFAS Drinking Water MCL
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts released draft regulations for a Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) drinking water maximum...
Kristen Berger, P.E.
Jul 17, 20192 min read
NH Lowers Drinking Water Arsenic Limit
New Hampshire Public Water Suppliers have two years to prepare to comply with the newly adopted arsenic maximum contaminant level (MCL)...
Kristen Berger, P.E.
Jul 1, 20191 min read
AWWA Risk and Resilience Certified!
ResilientCE’s Kristen Berger, P.E. has completed the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Utility Risk and Resilience Certificate...
Kristen Berger, P.E.
Jul 1, 20192 min read
NH Takes Next Step to Regulate PFAS in Drinking Water
In June 2019, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NH DES) proposed establishing a maximum contaminant level (MCL) for...
Kristen Berger, P.E.
Mar 19, 20192 min read
EPA Provides More Information on Risk and Resiliency Assessment Requirements
Last month I provided a summary of the requirements in the America Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) that impact public water suppliers...
Kristen Berger, P.E.
Feb 28, 20193 min read
Why Addressing PFAS is so Challenging
PFAS contamination of drinking water has received a lot of press and attention over the past several years. At this time, you may be...
Kristen Berger, P.E.
Feb 27, 20192 min read
What's the deal with Manganese?
Manganese in drinking water, whether tap water or well water, is more than a nuisance. When in water, it can stain laundry and plumbing...
Kristen Berger, P.E.
Feb 25, 20191 min read
Public Water Supplier Consumer Confidence Reports, Changes are Coming
Each year community water systems are required to issue Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR) to customers. Changes will be coming to the...
Kristen Berger, P.E.
Feb 21, 20191 min read
Resiliency and Risk Assessments for Public Water Suppliers
America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) was signed into law in October 2018. Through the AWIA, public water suppliers will be required...
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