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CEI Accepts 'Best Firms To Work For' Award -- Again!
November 19th, 2019
CEI was recently awarded 'Best Firms to Work For' in three separate categories by the Zweig Group, taking 1st place in the 'Environmental' category, 2nd place in both the 'Civil Engineering' and '1-49 Employees' categories, and 4th place in the 'Multidisciplinary' category. CEI is proud to be the only firm in the country to rank in the top 10 in four separate categories!
Why is Manganese in Drinking Water a Problem?
October 2nd, 2019
Manganese is a naturally-occurring mineral found in soil, groundwater, and surface water. It is considered a toxic trace element, a naturally occurring metal that is essential for humans to survive, w
Upcoming Grant Funding Announced for the Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program
September 17th, 2019
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ (EEA) Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program team anticipates releasing the next round of Request for Responses (RFRs) for both Planning Grants and Action Grants in late September.
How To Remove Manganese From Drinking Water
August 14th, 2019
Currently, three categories of treatment technologies have been shown to be effective at removal of manganese from drinking water: chemical addition, aeration, and filtration. Green sand filters have been shown to be the most effective at removal. Well maintenance should also
PFAS – New Proposed Standards
July 9th, 2019
On June 28, NHDES filed a final rulemaking proposal to establish Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLS)/drinking water standards and Ambient Groundwater Quality Standards (AGQS) for Per- and Polyfluoralkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS.
America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 Requirements
July 2nd, 2019
America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) was signed into law in October 2018. This amendment to the Safe Drinking Water Act requires that community water systems serving more than 3,300 people must develop or update Risk and Resiliency Assessments and Emergency Response Plans.
Asset Management Planning Grant Program
June 27th, 2019
The Clean Water Trust will provide up to $2 million in grant funds to qualifying applicants for the preparation of Asset Management Plans (AMP) for existing water infrastructure that includes either drinking water, wastewater and/or stormwater systems in an award of the lesser of $150,000 or 60% of the eligible project cost.
PFAS - An Emerging Contaminant
June 26th, 2019
In the past few years, Per- and Polyfluoralkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, have been identified by the USEPA as an emerging contaminant in drinking and surface waters.
Emergency Action Plans Now Required
January 6th, 2019
Emergency Action Plans Now Required for Owners of Significant Hazard Potential (Class II) Dams. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation (DCR)’s Office of Dam Safety (ODS) regulates over ...
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