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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 State Department of Health Action
Notice of informal comment period – Office of Drinking Water Fee Rulemaking The Department of Health (department) wants your feedback on draft fee updates to Office of Drinking Water program fees. This is your chance to suggest changes, ask questions, … Continue reading Washington State Department of Health Action
WA DWSRF Workshop, July 31, 2025
The Washington State Department of Health Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and Whidbey Island Water Systems Association cordially invite the Island County water systems and outlying area to attend a one-day workshop. The topics include: funding & program updates; … Continue reading WA DWSRF Workshop, July 31, 2025
UPDATED DATES: Free Online Small Water System Management Training
ONLINE Courses from RCAC on either July 9th or July 30th Schedule Change from initial announcement At June’s Member Meeting we discussed the value of developing and maintaining a Small Water System Management Plan (SWSMP) for both Group A or … Continue reading UPDATED DATES: Free Online Small Water System Management Training
Office of Drinking Water Announces Restructuring
From Department of Health ODW: To serve our partners and communities, the Office of Drinking Water is embracing necessary structural changes in response to the loss of two of our upper-level managers. We believe the change will maintain customer support, … Continue reading Office of Drinking Water Announces Restructuring
June 2025 — Special Meeting & Q2 Member Meeting
Thanks for everyone who attended the Q2 member Meeting which was preceded by a Special Meeting of the Membership. The meetings were held in person at the Coupeville Library as well as over Zoom with over 50 members and guests … Continue reading June 2025 — Special Meeting & Q2 Member Meeting
Call to Action: Protest Cuts to DWSRF
As discussed at tonight’s Member Meeting. Here is an excerpt from the call to action issued by Washington Water Utility Council. Screenshot of their announcement is below the excerpt and the referenced letter in PDF form is at the bottom … Continue reading Call to Action: Protest Cuts to DWSRF
Water on Whidbey—June 2025 Newsletter
The June newsletter is here with the latest news from Whidbey Island Water Systems Association and our partners. Enjoy! Continue reading Water on Whidbey—June 2025 Newsletter
Coordinated Water System Plan Surveys
Attention all Water System Board Members or Owners, and Individual Well Owners, please take 5 minutes to fill out the CWSP survey! You may have heard that there is a project underway to update the Island County Coordinated Water System … Continue reading Coordinated Water System Plan Surveys
This feels personal
PFAS found in beer John Lovie has a new post as part of his series on PFAS (per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, “Forever Chemicals”) in drinking water. You can read all the previous PFAS posts here. Read today’s post here. Continue reading This feels personal
Island County Comp Plan Goals Released
Revised Goals and Policies Released for 45 Day Public Comment Period From the county’s email release today: In 2024 and 2025, planning department staff engaged the public in reviewing the existing 2016 Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. Input was collected … Continue reading Island County Comp Plan Goals Released
John Lovie talks Water on WEAN Action Hour
On the latest episode of Action Hour, the Whidbey Environmental Action Network’s podcast, host Amanda Bullis talks with John Lovie about the current state of drinking water on Whidbey and Camano Islands. Listen Now and check out John’s Substack, Mostly … Continue reading John Lovie talks Water on WEAN Action Hour
PFAS Permanent Rule Updates
The Washington State Board of Health (Board) wants your feedback on draft updates to WACs 246-290-315 and 246-290-71006, regarding PFAS in Group A public water supplies. This is your chance to suggest changes, ask questions, or share your ideas. Your … Continue reading PFAS Permanent Rule Updates
Coordinated Water System Plan Update
County Hydrogeologist Chris Kelley gave an update of the ongoing review of the Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP) to the county Board of Health on May 20th. In a roughly 30 minute presentation Dr. Kelley reviewed the the work to … Continue reading Coordinated Water System Plan Update
Toxic Cleanup Site In Freeland
Attend Open House on June 3rd and Comment through June 20th The Department of Ecology invites you to review the documents describing the cleanup of the Whidbey Marine & Auto Supply site in Freeland. The principal issue is contamination of … Continue reading Toxic Cleanup Site In Freeland
Water on Whidbey—May 2025 Newsletter
Here’s our May newsletter with the latest news from Whidbey Island Water Systems Association and our partners. Continue reading Water on Whidbey—May 2025 Newsletter