DOH, News

Welcome New Leadership! (from DOH Office of Drinking Water)

WIWSA

Washington StateDepartment of Health Office of Drinking Water Hello Drinking Water Partners: I hope this message finds you, your families, and utilities well.  This summer flew by and as we move into fall, I want to update you on the Office of Drinking Water’s recent hiring. We have recruited for the five open leadership positions in the office since this summer. Four of these positions have filled, and new faces will be starting in the office soon. We are still in the midst of the Field Operation Manager recruitment and hope to have someone on board in that position permanently … Continue reading Welcome New Leadership! (from DOH Office of Drinking Water)

AWWA, Training

Reminder: Emergency Preparedness Workshop – Online – November 2021

WIWSA

WhenTuesday, November 9, 2021 from 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM PSTAdd to Calendar     Where This is an online event. This program is designed to provide a basic understanding of emergency preparedness and the response of water utilities in the event of an emergency or disaster.  Assessing risks, planning, and preparedness will lead to utilities that function better in emergencies, work more efficiently to restore service to customers, and are better able to maintain water quality.   Topics will include: Water Utility Emergencies Emergency Case Studies Emergency Action Plan Risk & Resilience Incident Command System Public Outreach During Emergencies … Continue reading Reminder: Emergency Preparedness Workshop – Online – November 2021

EPA, News, PFAS

PFAS Strategic Roadmap: EPA’s Commitments to Action 2021-2024

WIWSA

PFAS Strategic Roadmap: EPA’s Commitments to Action 2021-2024 | US EPA On October 18, 2021, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the agency’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap—laying out a whole-of-agency approach to addressing PFAS. The roadmap sets timelines by which EPA plans to take specific actions and commits to bolder new policies to safeguard public health, protect the environment, and hold polluters accountable. The actions described in the PFAS Roadmap each represent important and meaningful steps to safeguard communities from PFAS contamination. Cumulatively, these actions will build upon one another and lead to more enduring and protective solutions. Read an overview … Continue reading PFAS Strategic Roadmap: EPA’s Commitments to Action 2021-2024

DOH, News

Imagine a day without water

WIWSA

Washington StateDepartment of Health Office of Drinking Water Hello Drinking Water Partners: We all know that water is essential, reliable, and invaluable. Without water our communities would not thrive. Most of your customers don’t think about what happens behind the scenes when they turn on the tap. You do. You know that the infrastructure you’re in charge of is vulnerable to aging, vandalism, and natural disasters.  October 21 is national Imagine A Day Without Water. We encourage you to participate through social media posts, a news release article, or any other way you can think of.  We have free graphics and bill stuffers … Continue reading Imagine a day without water

DOH, DWSRF

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Construction Loan

WIWSA

The DWSRF Program is accepting Construction Loan applications.  Submit your application using the DWSRF on-line system, WALT. The program guidelines, application worksheet, EZ-1 Form, and WALT Users Guide are available on the DWSRF Webpage.  Application deadline is November 30, 2021. NOTE:   Pre-registration is required to access WALT. If you’re already in the WALT system, no action is needed. For WALT Pre-registration, please email dwsrf@doh.wa.gov. Join us for our next MS Teams meeting on the Construction Loan program Nov 17, 10 AM to noon. The MS Teams meeting link is available on the DWSRF Webpage. Please forward this email to anyone … Continue reading Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Construction Loan

Meetings, Quarterly

WIWSA Member Meeting September 2021 Audio and Chat Log

WIWSA

Chat Log 00:05:43 Darlene Baldwin, Assistant Clerk: Welcome to the Whidbey Island Water Systems Association Quarterly Meeting – September 16, 202100:15:20 Kes Tautvydas: I am connected and can hear you, but I am not visible and can’t participate.00:16:00 Kes Tautvydas: OK00:31:39 Loretta Collar: It would be useful to have a directory of the people in the current roles, with their phone numbers and emails. Perhaps a short description of their responsibilities so that we contact the correct person.00:33:32 John: https://www.doh.wa.gov/CommunityandEnvironment/DrinkingWater/OfficesandStaff/NorthwestRegionalOfficeStaff00:57:57 Ann Linnea: Will the required PFAS tests before 2025 be conducted by our water system managers—in our case that is … Continue reading WIWSA Member Meeting September 2021 Audio and Chat Log

DOH, Events, Partners, Training

Customer Assistance Program FREE Webinar

WIWSA

Washington StateDepartment of Health Office of Drinking Water Hello Drinking Water Partners: On September 30, 2021, Proclamation 20-23.16 Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services, more commonly called the no shut-off order, is lifted. State leaders and utility operators estimate over half a million Washingtonians have overdue water or electrical bills that could result in their services being shut off. While customer assistance and payment plan options will vary across water systems, the new Washington Water Assistance program is one option for customer’s over 150 percent of the federal poverty limit.  What:  Free virtual workshopWhen: Thursday, September 16 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.Who:   Brian … Continue reading Customer Assistance Program FREE Webinar