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ƒ Military Installation Remediation and Infrastructure Authority (MIRIA) and other state programs to support wellhead treatment, transmission improvements, and system resilience. ƒ Responsible-party contributions (Class Action Litigation), especially where contamination is linked to historic activities of federal or private entities. By combining technical solutions with strategic financing solutions, NBCMA has been able to move quickly on PFAS remediation, inflow and infiltration abatement, and other significant infrastructure projects while minimizing the impact on customers. Keeping Up With Regulations – and Planning Ahead The regulatory landscape for drinking water and wastewater is more complex than ever, particularly around PFAS. New federal Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) and state requirements are being layered onto existing Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act standards. NBCMA’s approach is to plan for where regulations are going, not just where they are today. That means: • Designing to meet future limits rather than simply meeting the current minimums. Our treatment systems and operating plans are based on conservative targets so that future tightening of standards does not require a complete redesign. • Maintaining robust sampling and data management, both for PFAS and for traditional water quality parameters. This supports regulatory reporting, informs operational and engineering decisions, and provides transparent information to customers and regulators. • Investing in internal controls and federal compliance procedures for projects funded through state and federal programs. By maintaining strong documentation, procurement practices, and financial controls, NBCMA protects itself and its customers from audit outcomes, delays, or loss of funding. • Staying actively engaged with state and industry organizations, such as the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association. This helps NBCMA track evolving regulations, share best practices, and advocate for practical, affordable solutions for municipal systems. In short, the Authority is treating PFAS and related regulations as a long-term reality and building them into its overall planning, rather than reacting one rule at a time. Renewing Aging Infrastructure: Pipes, Pumps, and Plants While PFAS has captured media headlines, NBCMA has not lost sight of the fundamental backbone of the system: hundreds of miles of underground pipe, pump stations, storage tanks, and treatment facilities—many of which were built decades ago. NBCMA article continued from page13.