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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

Meetings

General Membership Meeting

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March 14, 2019, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pmSno-Isle Coupeville Library788 NW Alexander St, Copeville, WA 98239 Agenda Call to order & Quorum call Member and guest introductions Approve Agenda Members vote to approve the Agenda (leaving routine “housekeeping” items until after the main presentations). “Pass the word!”: Plan for bringing AWWA one-day workshops to Whidbey Island, subject matter, date, location and fees for the first workshop; Dates for Quarterly Membership Meetings in 2019 at Coupeville Library; Plans for subject matter for these meetings. WIWSA board members serving on the Whidbey Island Water Resources Committee – Charter and Mission of the … Continue reading General Membership Meeting

Meetings, President's Message

WIWSA President’s Message March 2019

WIWSA

Those of us who were born before the so-called “Digital Revolution” still expect to find important data and information about nearly everything printed on paper. Wellllll, that revolution really happened and now we are all working hard to become “computer literate.” When we needed information or data about our water systems, for example, it once required an actual “voyage of discovery” down to Island County Administration, a “get acquainted” chat over the desk, and the patience to delve through records in every stage of decay. Not so anymore! We are indeed fortunate to have access to digital “Navigators” who can … Continue reading WIWSA President’s Message March 2019