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MDBP Rule Revisions: NDWAC Recommendations, State Insights, and Research Highlights

Sep 16, 2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Online

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Fee per person: $75-member, $120-nonmember

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Objectives

  • Understand the scope and timeline of NDWAC recommendations provided to EPA.
  • Review key findings from recent AWWA studies: Numeric Disinfectant Residual Minimums, TOC removal.
  • Understand utility-level experiences with Legionella in premise plumbing, tank inspection, and chloramination practices.
  • Explore current research on emerging DBPs, including chloronitramide anion.
  • Identify practical lessons and implementation strategies relevant to utilities and regulators.

Expert Panel

Moderated by: Rebecca Slabaugh, Water Planning Director, Arcadis North America

Vishakha Kaushik, Senior Water Engineer, Arcadis

Phillip White, Manager of Plumbing and Mechanical Inspections, City of Vancouver

Eric Peterson, Drinking Water & Reuse Engineer, Hazen and Sawyer

Ashley Pifer, Phd, PE, Director of Water and Wastewater, Halff Associates

Description

This webinar explores potential revisions to the Microbial and Disinfection Byproduct (MDBP) rule and will discuss key recommendations from the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC) on disinfectant residuals, disinfection byproducts (DBPs), finished water storage tanks, and premise plumbing. Presenters will highlight relevant case studies and research.

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