Drinking Water Quality Committee


Objective:

To promote an awareness of water quality issues and their importance in satisfying the water demands of the Commonwealth.

Membership:

The Chair of this committee is appointed by the Board of Trustees. Other committee members are recommended by the Chair of the committee and approved by the VA Section Chair.

Member of:

Technical and Standards Council

Duties:

     The following duties are assigned to this committee Chair:

a.   Select a committee comprised of VA Section members to serve on the committee.

b.   Personally contact each committee member to verify that he/she will serve on the committee.

c.   Provide pertinent information to the Newsletter Editor for inclusion in the Newsletter.

d.   Promote the exchange of information on water quality issues between utilities, industries, Local and State governmental agencies, academic institutions, and consulting firms.

e.   Encourage dissemination of experiences in resolving water quality problems through publications and presentations.

f.   Assist the water utility operators in assessing water quality problems through publications, seminars, and short school presentations.

g.   Adhere to guidelines set forth in the general policies for committees (Section IIIA of Handbook).