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3 Editor's Note Communications Committee 8 Board of Directors 11 Testimonial from Coudersport Area Municipal Authority 12 AuthoritiesConnect Symposium 17 Hydromania 2026 21 In Memorium: Thomas Keiper 22 PMAA Regional Meetings 24 Government Relations Update 26 The Authorities Future Leaders Scholarship Golf Classic 32 Solicitor's Corner: Stormwater Fees in Pennsylvania 34 PMAA Annual Conference & Trade Show 41 Call for Presentations 42 PLGIT Board Basics: How the Board of Trustees serves as your voice at the Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust 45 Did You Know Water Suppliers Can Request to Extend the PFAS MCL Compliance Deadline? (Q&A with EPA) 50 The Problem of the Lost Expert: How AI Will Save Municipal Authority Talent and Provide Better Public Services 52 Commercial Natural Gas and Energy Procurement: A Guide for Municipal Authorities 55 2027 WIN Conference 56 What's Next with PFAS? Regulations and Risks for Municipal Authorities 60 Member Spotlight: Capital Region Water's Governor's Award for Local Government Excellence 62 Did you know? 68 Marketplace 70 Advertiser’s Index PMAA Staff Welcome PMAA's newest team member! PMAA is pleased to announce a recent addition to our team. Sarah Shatto started in June as the Information Technology Manager. In this role, she joins the technology team and will be responsible for upcoming technology initiatives as well as maintaining and supporting existing systems and infrastructure. Prior to joining PMAA, she worked for the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) where she had over 20 years of experience as their Technology Manager. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, working out, and living an active lifestyle with her husband and children.