Rulemaking Activities—Office of Drinking Water
Public Comment Period August 4–September 3, 2021 In response to a petition received by the State Board of Health (board) to address per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, the board is proposing revisions to chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A public water supplies (Group A rule). In addition, the board is proposing revisions to the companion rule, chapter 246-390 WAC, Drinking water laboratory certification and data reporting rule (Lab rule). Rulemaking Activities, Office of Drinking Water :: Washington State Department of Health Continue reading Rulemaking Activities—Office of Drinking Water
Marijuana farmers blamed for water theft as drought grips American west
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jul/23/water-theft-marijuana-farmers-california-american-west?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other Continue reading Marijuana farmers blamed for water theft as drought grips American west
Presentations for June 2021 Member Meeting
WIWSA Member Meeting June 2021
Member Meeting June 17, 2021 – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Via Zoom Agenda Call to order Board and guest introductions Quorum call At least one-fifth of membership present Approve Agenda Members vote to approve the agenda Secretary’s Report: Randi Perry will present the Minutes for the March 2021 General Membership Meeting. Members vote to approve the Minutes. Treasurer’s Report: Bethel Hart will present the Treasurer’s Report. Members vote to approve the Treasurer’s Report.Bethel Hart will present an update on billing and payment options Announcements: Update on the apprenticeship/scholarship programAdditional help on Asset ManagementNext meetings Theme of this Meeting: Water System OrganizationThis … Continue reading WIWSA Member Meeting June 2021
Water on Whidbey June 2021
DOH Update 6-2-2021
An update from Mike Means, Director Office of Drinking Water, on staff changes. Continue reading DOH Update 6-2-2021
Public Works Board 2020 Asset Management Training on Vimeo
Public Works Board 2020 Asset Management Training on Vimeo This a recording of a great DOH training session on asset management, including the RCAC spreadsheets. Continue reading Public Works Board 2020 Asset Management Training on Vimeo
Law Seminars International conference on Water Law in Washington
https://www.lawseminars.com/seminars/2021/21WATWA.php Continue reading Law Seminars International conference on Water Law in Washington
Real Water, a premium bottled water, recalled amid death and liver illnesses
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/may/21/real-water-alkalized-liver-illness-death?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other Drink tap water! Continue reading Real Water, a premium bottled water, recalled amid death and liver illnesses
Water on Whidbey May 2021
March 18 2021 General Meeting Minutes (Draft)
Seattle council approves plan to raise water, sewage, waste and drainage rates more than 20% by 2026 | The Seattle Times
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-council-approves-plan-to-raise-water-sewage-waste-and-drainage-rates-more-than-20-by-2026/ Continue reading Seattle council approves plan to raise water, sewage, waste and drainage rates more than 20% by 2026 | The Seattle Times
Whidbey Island Water Systems Association Member Meeting March 2021
Member Meeting March 18, 2021 – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Via Zoom Agenda Call to order Board and guest introductions Quorum call At least one-fifth of membership present Approve Agenda Members vote to approve the agenda Secretary’s Report: Randi Perry will present the Minutes for the December 2020 General Membership Meeting. Members vote to approve the Minutes. Treasurer’s Report: Bethel Hart will present the Treasurer’s Report. Members vote to approve the Treasurer’s Report.Bethel Hart will present an update on billing and payment options Announcements: Update on the apprenticeship/scholarship programAccessory Dwelling Units – Aneta Hupfauer, Island County Drinking Water ProgramAdditional help on … Continue reading Whidbey Island Water Systems Association Member Meeting March 2021
Emergency Preparedness Workshop – Online – April 2021
Wednesday April 14th starting at 7:30 AM Online through Zoom Jointly sponsored by the Northwest Washington and Central Washington Subsection PNWS-AWWA WIWSA members attend at the AWWA-PNWS member rate of $140 instead of $280. Get more information Register Now! Continue reading Emergency Preparedness Workshop – Online – April 2021
Invoices are on their way!
2021 membership dues invoices are on their way. We have been hard at work adding an option for you to pay by credit card via PayPal. If you don’t see your bill in the next couple of days, or if you have any questions, please email our treasurer at bethel (at) whidbey (dot) com. If your contact information has changed, please let us know through this form. Continue reading Invoices are on their way!