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Welcome!
Whidbey Island Water System Association (WIWSA) is a non-profit formed in 2004 to provide member water systems on Whidbey Island with information, training and a forum for working with county, state and federal agencies concerned with water supply. WIWSA’s website, … Continue reading Welcome!
Washington’s Water Future
Water supplies across the state are under increasing stress. Drought, flooding, warmer winters, and changing snowpack are affecting rivers, aquifers, ecosystems, communities, and farms. These changes are making it harder to ensure clean, reliable water for people, fish, agriculture, and … Continue reading Washington’s Water Future
Broke and On Their Own: Small Water Systems Lose Ground as Federal Support Wavers
For systems serving rural and low-income communities, the finances were already precarious. by Brett WaltonJune 11, 2026 Read article from Circle of Blue…. Continue reading Broke and On Their Own: Small Water Systems Lose Ground as Federal Support Wavers
June 2026—Q2 Member Meeting
June 16, 2026 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm IN-PERSON and ZOOM Thanks to everyone who attended the June Member’s Meeting which was held in person on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Coupeville Library and online over Zoom. There was a quorum present … Continue reading June 2026—Q2 Member Meeting
ODW Staff Updates Announcement
This week the Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water (ODW) released an update on staff assignments and overall organization structure. There are major changes to the Water Quality Monitoring Section among others, plus a review of the overall organization … Continue reading ODW Staff Updates Announcement
CORRECTION: Notice to those using Eurofins for compliance testing
Updated Message from Island County Environmental Health CORRECTION: Island County Public Health recently emailed information regarding new laboratory compliance testing procedures and forms. Since that communication, Eurofins has informed them that the original guidelines were not correct and only Eurofins Chain … Continue reading CORRECTION: Notice to those using Eurofins for compliance testing
Upcoming Drinking Water Advisory Group (DWAG) Meeting
Drinking Water Advisory Group Meeting June 1, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ONLINE The WA Department of Health/Office of Drinking Water has published the agenda for the next Drinking Water Advisory Group Meeting. See this link for the agenda … Continue reading Upcoming Drinking Water Advisory Group (DWAG) Meeting
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
Washington State Department of Health Action: Open Comment Period – Lead and Copper Rule Improvements On May 18, 2026, the Washington State Department of Health (department) filed proposed amendments to chapter 246-290 WAC. The proposed amendments are intended to incorporate … Continue reading Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
ODW Now—May Newsletter
The Office of Drinking Water has released the May 2026 ODW Now newsletter: Alternative Drinking Water Program for Group B Systems, Drinking Water Week Award Winners, Drought 2026, Recognition for Next Generation of Water Professionals and much more. Check it … Continue reading ODW Now—May Newsletter
Responses to Island County Franchise Requirements Changes
Clinton Water District (CWD) recently shared their response to the September 2025 Island County Public Works notice regarding recent changes to the Franchise terms. With CWD’s permission WIWSA is making their response available to the membership along with the Public … Continue reading Responses to Island County Franchise Requirements Changes
The $2-trillion problem
Published by WaterWorks Daily, The $2-trillion problem facing U.S. water infrastructure (Bridget Cunningham April 15, 2026) A new AWWA report shows what 2050 could look like if local ratepayers foot the whole bill for projected drinking water infrastructure needs. Published … Continue reading The $2-trillion problem
Battery Storage Project Open House
While not directly a water systems technology, the advancement in battery systems is opening up new possibilities. Take a look at Bayview Hall on May 7, 2026. Continue reading Battery Storage Project Open House
Water on Whidbey — May 2026 Newsletter
Whidbey Island Water Systems Association has switched to a quarterly newsletter allowing us to publish more frequent posts to the website along with expanding our web content. Click here to subscribe to receive the website posts in your email inbox … Continue reading Water on Whidbey — May 2026 Newsletter
WIWSA Apprenticeship Graduate
WIWSA scholarship recipient Jeremiah Pace is a member of the 2026 graduating class from Evergreen Rural Water of Washington’s apprenticeship program. The scholarship program was started in 2022 to help train a new generation of water service professionals on Whidbey … Continue reading WIWSA Apprenticeship Graduate
PNWS-AWWA 2026 Section Conference
Tacoma, WA; May 6-8, 2026 The Northwest’s largest conference and trade show for drinking water professionals. Online Registration is now closed. On Site Registration opens May 5 at 3pm. Click Here Find Out More Continue reading PNWS-AWWA 2026 Section Conference
Developing a Wellhead Protection Program
May 13, 2026; 9 AM to 12 Noon PST ONLINE Source water is the foundation of any drinking water utility. Are you struggling to know where to begin on a wellhead protection program, or didn’t realize your water system needed … Continue reading Developing a Wellhead Protection Program