Press – Whidbey Island Water Systems Association

South Whidbey water system tests positive for E. Coli (South Whidbey Record)

South Whidbey water system tests positive for E. coli

Texas residents warned of tap water tainted with brain-eating microbe

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/sep/26/texas-tap-water-tainted-brain-eating-microbe?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Drinking Water Week Award – Jim Patton

Jim Patton with the Drinking Water Week Award

Water Utilities’ Biggest Coronavirus Concern Is Staffing

Water Utilities’ Biggest Coronavirus Concern Is Staffing

” Collaboration is also the plan in Coupeville and Langley, two towns on Whidbey Island, in Washington state. Randi Perry, the utilities supervisor in Langley, said that the towns are prepared to assist each other if necessary. ”

Message from King Water on contingency plans

“First we are protecting our workers. We are no longer having morning meetings, cancelling all customer meetings and not allowing anyone into our offices. I have also instructed all the guys to stay away from all customers, maintain the ten foot distance.
If we become short staffed, we will focus on the chlorinated and filtered systems and, of course, cancel all projects. We can actually manage with 3-4 guys, but it is tough, very tough. We’ve all talked and all know what we have to do, if it gets that bad. We also have a few other people we can draw on, if need be.
Stay healthy,
Sandra “