MRWA's Response to the Federal Government Shutdown

As a result of the federal government shutdown, as of midnight on October 31, 2025, all work performed by the federally funded USDA Circuit Riders has been halted until additional federal funding is made available.

The Maryland Rural Water Association has decided to continue to provide services during this lapse of federal funding. The services provided by our Circuit Riders will be temporarily funded with non-federal internal revenue and cannot be considered services that represent or are provided by the federal government.

We will notify you when additional federal funding is made available. In the interim, please do not hesitate to contact MRWA and our Circuit Riders should you need assistance. MRWA continues to stand by our Members and the small and rural water systems of Maryland during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

PFAS Chemicals: Regulations & Treatment

January 20, 2026 / 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Glenwood + Online

Credit Hours: 4 hours, NP
Cost: FREE!
Location:
Online (Zoom) — link will be included in registration confirmation, no class size limit.
or
In Person:
MRWA Headquarters
3060 Rt. 97, Glenwood MD 21738, Suite 200
(class size limit: 6)

Description:
This session will focus on the newest regulations and treatment methods for PFAS chemicals in both water and wastewater. It will cover possible dangers of PFAS chemicals for both human and aquatic life and techniques for treating PFAS underground and on the surface. Topics include: