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WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE March 2018

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WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE March 2018 First of all, three “housekeeping” details. One, this quarter’s Water News will be the last paper & mailed version of our quarterly Water News.  At our last membership meeting, almost all attendees voted to change to an email version and we will be communicating with you “digitally” from now on. Two, our next quarterly members’ meeting – 5:00 to 7:00 pm on March 21st – will be the last meeting at the Race Road Fire Station for this year.  The station will be getting a “top to bottom” renovation beginning this spring so we will … Continue reading WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE March 2018

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING March 21, 2018 — 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING March 21, 2018 — 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM CENTRAL WHIDBEY ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE STATION 1164 RACE ROAD, COUPEVILLE, WA                                                                   AGENDA Call to order                       Member and guest introductions Quorum call                       At least one-fifth of membership present Approve Agenda                Vote to approve the Agenda Secretary’s Report:  Randi Perry will present the Minutes for the December 6, 2017 General Membership Meeting.  Vote to approve the Minutes. Treasurer’s Report:    Bethel Hart will present the Treasurer’s Report.  Vote to approve the Treasurer’s Report. “Pass the word!”:   1. Scheduled dates for 2018 Quarterly … Continue reading GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING March 21, 2018 — 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM

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Planning & Funding for Water Systems

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WHEN:       Thursday, March 15th TIME:         1 – 3 PM WHERE:     Greenbank area, details to be provided upon registration   Topic of Discussion:  Infrastructure is expensive to replace, and most people don’t want to. or can’t afford to pay their share of the upgrade that may cost between $4,000K/home – $20,000K/home, or more. Hear about two loan programs and what you need to do to become financially eligible and take on the loan/debt. This is a collaboration with WA State Dept. of Health, Office of Drinking Water-NWRO and US-Rural Development, Mt. Vernon Office, and hosted by Honeymoon Lake CC Water … Continue reading Planning & Funding for Water Systems

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WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – DECEMBER, 2017

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Many of our members will recall that we committed a quarterly members’ meeting last year to the subject of water ownership in our state.  Since then, we have focused on other topics but recently we have received questions from more than a few members about the responsibilities and legal obligations of Home Owner Associations and other communities that purvey drinking water to their members.  There is definitely some confusion about this subject so we will dedicate our quarterly members’ meeting on December 6th to give it the clarification that it deserves. Once again, the leadership and staff of our State … Continue reading WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – DECEMBER, 2017

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – December 6, 2017 — 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM

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CENTRAL WHIDBEY ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE STATION 1164 RACE ROAD, COUPEVILLE, WA                                                                   AGENDA Call to order                       Member and guest introductions Quorum call                       At least one-fifth of membership present Approve Agenda             Vote to approve the Agenda Secretary’s Report:  Randi Perry will present the Minutes for the September 20, 2017 General Membership Meeting.  Vote to approve the Minutes. Treasurer’s Report:    John Lovie will present the Treasurer’s Report.  Vote to approve the Treasurer’s Report. “Pass the word!”:   1. Scheduled dates for 2018 Quarterly Membership Meetings; 2. Introduction of Mr. Denis Mehinagic who has assumed the position of NW Region Engineer formerly held … Continue reading GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – December 6, 2017 — 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM

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President’s Message – Back to School!

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WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE SEPTEMBER,  2017 BACK TO SCHOOL!  I think that we have all been watching the natural disasters unfold down in Texas and Florida … and most of us have asked ourselves how well prepared we are to cope with some sort of disaster here on Whidbey Island.  Very, very fortunately, history shows that we have little to fear from hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts or blizzards …… BUT, the geologists have frequently reminded us that we are probably overdue for an earthquake of some severity. It has been some time since we have devoted a WIWSA quarterly members meeting to … Continue reading President’s Message – Back to School!

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – Preparations for a natural disaster that might deny access to your source of ground water.

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING September 20, 2017 — 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM CENTRAL WHIDBEY ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE STATION 1164 RACE ROAD, COUPEVILLE, WA AGENDA Call to order Member and guest introductions Quorum call One-fifth of membership present Approve Agenda Vote to approve the Agenda Secretary’s Report: Randi Perry will present the Minutes for the June 15, 2017 General Membership Meeting. Vote to approve the Minutes. Treasurer’s Report: John Lovie will present the Treasurer’s Report. Vote to approve the Treasurer’s Report. “Pass the word!”: Scheduled dates for 2018 Membership Meetings — and members’ suggestions about themes. Theme of this meeting: … Continue reading GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – Preparations for a natural disaster that might deny access to your source of ground water.

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2017 WIWSA SYMPOSIUM “PREPARATION OF SMALL WATER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS”

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  2017 WIWSA SYMPOSIUM “PREPARATION OF SMALL WATER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS” OAK HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL 950 NW 2nd AVE Saturday June 24, 2017 8:00am to 4:00 pm Per: Washington Administrative Code 246-290-105 / Document DOH 331-134 8:00 – 8:30 Welcome and Introductions JIM PATTON, President WIWSA   8:30 – 9:15 Keynote address The Purpose of a Small Water System Management Program  Three Element Composition DEREK PELL Assistant Regional Manager Department of Health Office of Drinking Water   9:30 – 10:45   Technical Capacity Element #1   BOB BERGSTROM Professional Engineer DOUG KELLY Island County Hydrogeologist   11:00 – 12:15   … Continue reading 2017 WIWSA SYMPOSIUM “PREPARATION OF SMALL WATER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS”

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING JUNE 15, 2017 — 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING JUNE 15, 2017 — 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM  AT CENTRAL WHIDBEY ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE 1164 RACE ROAD, COUPEVILLE, WA AGENDA Call to order Member and guest introductions – introduce new board member, Joe Grogan, Utilities Supervisor for Coupeville Quorum call Verification of membership Approve Agenda Vote to approve Agenda Secretary’s Report Randi Perry will present the Minutes for the March 15, 2017 General Membership Meeting.  Vote to approve the Minutes. Treasurer’s Report John Lovie will present the Treasurer’s Report.  Vote to approve the Treasurer’s Report. “Pass the word!”: 1. Scheduled dates for 2017 Membership Meetings … Continue reading GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING JUNE 15, 2017 — 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM

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WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE JUNE, 2017

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Perhaps the best “diagnostic” tool for identifying problems with any small water system is a Sanitary Survey which is a comprehensive inspection mandated for Group A ground water systems by the Federal Government (CFR 141.401) with responsibility delegated to Washington State via its Administrative Code (WAC 246-290-416). In Island County, Sanitary Surveys of systems with more complex treatment facilities or special problems are conducted by the NW Regional Engineer for the State Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water. More routine Surveys are delegated to officials in the County Health Department. While these are not “White Glove” inspections as in … Continue reading WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE JUNE, 2017