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Author: Mitch Allen

Events

Perspectives in WaterWorks OpCert

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025 Mitch Allen

October 20, 2025, 9:00am-12:30pm PST. Live via Zoom  Register now for our free, CEU approved training event! Sponsored by Washington Certification Services. Earn 0.3 CEU! This no-cost, virtual event will feature a diverse panel of water industry professionals sharing their … Continue reading Perspectives in WaterWorks OpCert

ODW

ODW Now — September Newsletter

September 17, 2025 Mitch Allen

Department of Health has published their September 2025 newsletter with seasonal shutdown procedures, changes to the website and many more news items. Check it out on the ODW Newsletter webpage or download the printable PDF. Continue reading ODW Now — September Newsletter

ODW

Amending Fees for All Programs

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 Mitch Allen

On September 5, 2025 the Washington State Department of Health (department) filed proposed amendments to: Read complete press release… Continue reading Amending Fees for All Programs

Events, ODW

Drinking Water Advisory Group Meeting

August 29, 2025September 10, 2025 Mitch Allen

Sept. 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Office of Drinking Water has posted the agenda for the Q3 2025 Drinking Water Advisory Group Meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM online. There will … Continue reading Drinking Water Advisory Group Meeting

Ecology

EAGL Modernization Project Update

August 12, 2025 Mitch Allen

Last week, the Department of Ecology released an email update on the EAGL Modernization project: Continue reading EAGL Modernization Project Update

DOH, Group B Members, Island County

Group B SMA Rule Exemptions

August 12, 2025 Mitch Allen

There was some discussion at the April 2025 Group B meetup about pending legislation that would exempt some Group B systems from the requirement to hire a Satellite Management Agency (SMA). That legislation has gone into effect and the Office … Continue reading Group B SMA Rule Exemptions

News

WSU study offers detailed look at declining groundwater in regional aquifer system

July 20, 2025 Mitch Allen

Groundwater is declining across Eastern Washington’s complex, interconnected aquifer system, as people draw on it for irrigation, drinking and other uses at a pace that threatens its sustainability, according to a new study by a Washington State University researcher. Read … Continue reading WSU study offers detailed look at declining groundwater in regional aquifer system

DOH, Events

Washington State Department of Health Action

July 12, 2025July 21, 2025 Mitch Allen

Notice of informal comment period – Office of Drinking Water Fee Rulemaking The Department of Health (department) wants your feedback on draft fee updates to Office of Drinking Water program fees.   This is your chance to suggest changes, ask questions, … Continue reading Washington State Department of Health Action

Events, RCAC, Training

UPDATED DATES: Free Online Small Water System Management Training

June 29, 2025July 1, 2025 Mitch Allen

ONLINE Courses from RCAC on either July 9th or July 30th Schedule Change from initial announcement At June’s Member Meeting we discussed the value of developing and maintaining a Small Water System Management Plan (SWSMP) for both Group A or … Continue reading UPDATED DATES: Free Online Small Water System Management Training

Quarterly, Special Meetings

June 2025 — Special Meeting & Q2 Member Meeting

June 23, 2025July 12, 2025 Mitch Allen

Thanks for everyone who attended the Q2 member Meeting which was preceded by a Special Meeting of the Membership. The meetings were held in person at the Coupeville Library as well as over Zoom with over 50 members and guests … Continue reading June 2025 — Special Meeting & Q2 Member Meeting

Quarterly

Call to Action: Protest Cuts to DWSRF

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Mitch Allen

As discussed at tonight’s Member Meeting. Here is an excerpt from the call to action issued by Washington Water Utility Council. Screenshot of their announcement is below the excerpt and the referenced letter in PDF form is at the bottom … Continue reading Call to Action: Protest Cuts to DWSRF

Newsletters

Water on Whidbey—June 2025 Newsletter

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Mitch Allen

The June newsletter is here with the latest news from Whidbey Island Water Systems Association and our partners. Enjoy! Continue reading Water on Whidbey—June 2025 Newsletter

Island County

Coordinated Water System Plan Surveys

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 Mitch Allen

Attention all Water System Board Members or Owners, and Individual Well Owners, please take 5 minutes to fill out the CWSP survey! You may have heard that there is a project underway to update the Island County Coordinated Water System … Continue reading Coordinated Water System Plan Surveys

Island County

Island County Comp Plan Goals Released

May 30, 2025June 9, 2025 Mitch Allen

Revised Goals and Policies Released for 45 Day Public Comment Period From the county’s email release today: In 2024 and 2025, planning department staff engaged the public in reviewing the existing 2016 Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. Input was collected … Continue reading Island County Comp Plan Goals Released

News, PFAS, WEAN

John Lovie talks Water on WEAN Action Hour

May 30, 2025June 30, 2025 Mitch Allen

On the latest episode of Action Hour, the Whidbey Environmental Action Network’s podcast, host Amanda Bullis talks with John Lovie about the current state of drinking water on Whidbey and Camano Islands. Listen Now and check out John’s Substack, Mostly … Continue reading John Lovie talks Water on WEAN Action Hour

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