Thank you for all who attended the Q3 member Meeting on September 18, 2025. The meeting was held in person at the Coupeville Library as well as over Zoom with over 50 members and guests attending. This post includes a short recap followed by links to the video recording, agenda and some additional materials at the bottom of this page including presentations for our two main topics and some links that were mentioned in the meeting.
Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC)
Samantha Delmer from Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) spoke about the EC-SDC program from background and eligibility criteria through a step-by-step description of the application process. In addition she provided a glimpse of some upcoming programs.
Group A systems from small or disadvantaged communities with PFAS, Manganese or Cynotoxins are the target for these programs which provide substantial grants to those that qualify. Interested systems are encouraged to file a Technical Assistance Request whether to start the application process or for other types of funding or support. Submissions should receive a response quickly. The complete presentation is below and includes contact information and links to more information and resources.
Emerging Contaminants Presentation
Small Water System Management Program Workshop
Samuel Rodriguez of RCAC (Rural Community Assistance Corporation) presented an overview of the all-day workshop planned for October 25, 2025 in Coupeville exclusively for Island County water systems.
He gave a brief introduction of RCAC before reviewing the workshop agenda. The morning session will be a presentation introducing the plan and how to create one for your water system using the template. During the afternoon attendees will work on their own plans in a series of workshop sessions focusing on the Managerial, Technical and Financial segments. Samuel finished by reviewing documents that attendees might bring with them to the workshop to support their efforts. Those that register for the workshop will receive much of this information in their confirmation package.
WIWSA is working with RCAC to make this workshop available and will be sending out an email shortly with registration information to the newsletter subscriber list as well as posting that information the website. If you aren’t already on the email list you can subscribe here. The complete presentation is below.
SWSMP/WIWSA Training Presentation
Other Notes
- Apprenticeship Program; Randi Perry announced that the most recent recipient of the WIWSA Scholarship, Jeremiah Pace, has received his Water Operators Certificate after completing his two year program. Congratulations, Jeremiah!
- Franchise Requirements under review; members who may be applying for a new franchise or renewing an existing franchise might want look into some discussions at the Board of County Commissioners. A recent work session discussed potential changes that would affect water system franchise holders. Check out the meeting agenda (pages 63-70) for details, and you can listen to the audio of the discussion here though you’ll have to search ahead for the franchise discussion.
Meeting Recording (Video), Agenda, Member Meeting Minutes