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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!
Update DWSRF Guidelines
The Office of Drinking Water has published updated guideline documents for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) 2026 Application Cycle that closes November 30, 2026. There will be online workshops from 8:30 am to Noon on August 19th, September … Continue reading Update DWSRF Guidelines
Drinking Water Contacts and Office Location
There have been a number of changes to staff assignments within the Office of Drinking Water over the past year. Just as a reminder, you can find the staff assigned to support Island County along with their contact information here. … Continue reading Drinking Water Contacts and Office Location
LA Times: Pipeline Replacement
The LA Times recently published a story on the repairing and replacing hundreds of miles of pipeline, including some that are 100 years old. L.A.’s perilous game of water pipeline triage With money scarce, repairs occur only in areas considered … Continue reading LA Times: Pipeline Replacement
Cybersecurity Threats
Formal notices have been issued by the Office of Drinking Water (ODW) and Evergreen Rural Water (ERWOW) regarding the current cybersecurity threats to water systems across the country. If you aren’t familiar with the recent events, you should review some … Continue reading Cybersecurity Threats
ODW Now July Newsletter
The Office of Drinking Water has released the July 2026 ODW Now newsletter: Nitrate Videos, a new Job Posting page, PFAS rule changes, ideas for wildfire preparations, TOP award winners and much more. Check it out here or download the … Continue reading ODW Now July Newsletter
2026 ERWOW Conference
Check out Evergreen Rural Water of Washington’s annual conference and register here. Continue reading 2026 ERWOW Conference
UPDATE: Notice to those using Eurofins for compliance testing
Previously we posted on the new laboratory compliance testing procedures and forms for Eurofins. Eurofins has recently informed us that they’ve now changed lab forms and there are now different forms for different types of water systems and/or account holders. … Continue reading UPDATE: Notice to those using Eurofins for compliance testing
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