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Meetings, President's Message, Quarterly

WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE December 2019 THE HOME STRETCH!

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At the beginning of this year, our WIWSA Board of Directors decided to do more than encourage our members to complete their Small Water Systems Management Programs (SWSMPs). We dedicated our June and September Quarterly Members’ Meetings to focus on the first two of the three components of the SWSMP: Chapter One, Managerial Capacity, and Chapter Two, Technical Capacity and we provided copies of the 82-page Guide for completing a SWSMP (DOH Document #331-134), along with suitable loose-leaf binders. The enthusiastic response from our members showed that we were on the right track. Now, we are dedicating our December Quarterly … Continue reading WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE December 2019 THE HOME STRETCH!

Events, Training

WIWSA Emergency Preparedness Workshop – Coupeville

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http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jub5msiab&oeidk=a07egmg0l5o932f8450 2019 Emergency Prearedness Workshop in Coupeville WA Friday October 25th starting at 8:00 AM at the Coupeville Recreation Hall, Coupeville WA A one-day presentation that provides a basic understanding of emergency preparedness, and the response of water and wastewater utilities in the event of emergencies and disasters. Asessing risks, planning, and preparedness will lead to utilities that function better in emergencies and are better able to maintain service and water quality. Topics include: Water utility emergencies Emergency case studies Emergency Action Plans Risk & resilience Incident command system Public outreach during emergencies Business and operations continuity Water/Wastewater Agency Response … Continue reading WIWSA Emergency Preparedness Workshop – Coupeville

Events, Training

Chlorine Residual Testing and Lab Skills Workshop

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Attend these 3.5 hour workshops for chlorine residual testing.  Each class will provide drinking water operators with a better understanding of good lab skills and chlorine measurement techniques and why they matter. It will provide operators with hands on skills to answer the questions: How do I know my instrument is working? How do I know that the residual that I measure is real? How good is my technique? http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jub5msiab&oeidk=a07egefx7we6d6ab188 Continue reading Chlorine Residual Testing and Lab Skills Workshop

Meetings, Quarterly

General Membership Meeting

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September 19, 2019 — 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM SNO-ISLE COUPEVILLE LIBRARY 788 NW Alexander Street, COUPEVILLE, WA Agenda Call to order & Quorum call    Member and guest introductions Approve Agenda   Members vote to approve the Agenda Secretary’s Report:  Randi Perry will present the Minutes for the June 13, 2019 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. “Pass the word!”:  Plan for bringing AWWA one-day workshops to Whidbey Island, subject matter, date, location and fees for the second workshop; Whidbey Island Water … Continue reading General Membership Meeting

Meetings, President's Message, Quarterly

WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE SEPTEMBER 2019

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Perhaps the most “onerous” task for the board of any Group A community water system is the preparation of the Small Water Systems Management Program that is required by the Washington Administrative Code (WAC 246-290-105).  In fact, there is nothing really complicated about putting together a SWSMP …. but it covers so many aspects of operating and maintaining a water system that board members feel swamped …… and that leads to putting off the task until the Office of Drinking Water conducts a Sanitary Survey and discovers that the required document isn’t complete or doesn’t exist at all. At the … Continue reading WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE SEPTEMBER 2019

Meetings, Quarterly

June 2019 Membership Meeting

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGJune 13, 2019 — 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PMSNO-ISLE Coupeville Library788 NW Alexander Street, COUPEVILLE, WA AGENDA Call to order & Quorum call Member and guest introductions Approve Agenda Members vote to approve the Agenda Secretary’s Report: Randi Perry will present the Minutes for the March 14, 2019 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.“Pass the word!”: Plan for bringing AWWA one-day workshops to Whidbey Island; members’ comments on first workshop; subject matter, date, location and fees for the second workshop … Continue reading June 2019 Membership Meeting

President's Message

WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE JUNE 2019

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Every year, we receive many questions from our members about the Small Water Systems Management Program (SWSMP) that the State requires (Washington Administrative Code 246-290-105) of all Group A systems. Indeed, when you pull up the official Guide for preparing the SWSMP on your computer it does seem overwhelming (82 pages !!!! for Heaven’s sake) and that induces the urge to put off working on it for another day. Meanwhile, water keeps flowing out to our neighbors and problems of ownership and operations keep coming up – and even the most dedicated and competent water boards struggle to understand and … Continue reading WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE JUNE 2019

Events, Training

2019 Basic Waterworks Workshop in Coupeville WA

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Tuesday April 16th starting at 8:00 AM at the Coupeville Recreation Hall, Coupeville WA In partnership with the Whidbey Island Water Systems Association When Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM PDTAdd to Calendar Where Coupeville Recreation Hall901 NW Alexander StCoupeville, WA 98239   Driving Directions Contact Jeff LundtNorthwest Washington Subsection AWWA2064775582jeff.lundt@kingcounty.gov A one-day presentation of some of the basic elements, terminology, regulations and concepts involved in operating a water utility.  This workshop is aimed at new frontline employees, office staff and others who would benefit from an understanding of the basic concepts and terminology used in the water supply … Continue reading 2019 Basic Waterworks Workshop in Coupeville WA