b'SECTION II - SECTION II -KEY PRIORITIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS KEY PRIORITIES AND RECOMMENDATIONSRegulatory ChallengesThe regulatory landscape is rapidly changingRecommendations119.Continue monitoring of anywithin the water sector. From changes relatedactions addressing our consent to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)110. Identify and assign resourcesdecrees.and updates to the Lead and Copper Rule,120.Prepare for new lead and copper to track and coordinate WSSC WSSC Water must be prepared. No matter theWaters response to all newrule requirements and any other regulatory change, WSSC Water will continueregulations. changes. our track record of water quality excellence. 121.Engage regulatory agencies to 111. Enhance advocacy and transparency on legislation,discuss expedited permit review Focus Areas rulemaking and regulatoryand approval.actions. 122.Develop and implement a plan Drinking Water QualityContinue exceptional112. Educate employees on regulatoryto meet current and changing regulations related to PFAS in track record of zero drinking water qualitychanges and challenges thatbiosolids and water effluent.violation and compliance with future regulationsimpact WSSC Water operations,123.Continue prioritizing compliance such as the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. employees and customers.113.Evaluate requirements andwith all wastewater effluent discharge limits. Consent Decrees Continue full compliance withimpacts of proposed regulations. 124.Review Safe Drinking Water Act Potomac Water Filtration Plant and Sanitary Sewer Overflow consent decrees.compliance responsibilities from a Addressing regulatory challengescorporate level, determine scope Emerging Contaminants (PFAS and others)and leveraging the Consolidatedand resources and consolidate to Comply with current U.S. EPA water qualityLaboratory expansion: avoid redundancy.125.Monitor and engage with requirements and implement actions to ensure compliance with Unregulated Contaminant114.Review opportunities to developMaryland Department of the Environment (MDE) on Monitoring Rule and PFAS proposed regulations.PFAS testing in-house for drinkingregulations impacting WSSC water, wastewater, and biosolids,Water and develop appropriate Federal, State and County Legislative and Regulatory including a cost analysis ofplans to assure compliance.Changes Impacting WSSC Water WSSC Waterperforming all sampling for new126.Manage biosolids in a cost-may be subject to legislative and regulatorylegislation in-house.regimes that can impact our work.This includes115.Review new biosolids testingeffective, risk-averse manner that meets all applicable regulations.federal, state and local permitting and otherrequirements and expand in-requirements. house capabilities, including air analysis.Insights 116.Review potential legislationincreasing microbial monitoring (e.g., opportunistic pathogens An overarching theme is WSSC Waterssuch as legionella).ability to focus staff and resources on major117.Evaluate opportunities forregulatory priorities. This requires us to continuerevenue-generating work at the collaborative efforts with regional partnersWSSC Water laboratory by and water sector associations to address theseseeking contractual services.priorities. WSSC Water is tracking the regulatory118.Create a framework for IROchanges for safe drinking water and biosolidsto use in consulting with management where PFAS is concerned. WSSCtechnical experts in developing Water will continue to monitor impacts on theWSSC Water policy positions operation regarding operational, financial andon proposed legislation and compliance risks. Advocacy for federal fundingrulemaking.to mitigate the financial effects and risks related to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) is necessary.28 WSSC Water 2023 Transition Report WSSC Water 2023 Transition Report 29'