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Author: Mitch Allen

News

America’s next water crisis? A lack of experienced workers

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 Mitch Allen

link By KENDRA PIERRE-LOUIS, Bloomberg (Printed Seattle Times Jan 15, 2025) Shannan Walton was at a conference in Utah for water workers — the often-invisible employees who ensure Americans have clean tap water and working sewer systems — when she … Continue reading America’s next water crisis? A lack of experienced workers

Group B, News

Changes proposed in water system management

January 4, 2025May 15, 2025 Mitch Allen

The change would clarify when a satellite management agency is needed to ensure safe drinking water. As reported in the Saturday, January 4, 2025 edition of the South Whidbey Record, the current issues with limited and costly SMA coverage affecting … Continue reading Changes proposed in water system management

Newsletter

Water on Whidbey — December 2024 Newsletter

December 28, 2024December 28, 2024 Mitch Allen

This month’s newsletter has the latest association news and information from our partners. Happy Holidays! Continue reading Water on Whidbey — December 2024 Newsletter

Meetings, Membership

December 2024—Q4 Annual Member’s Meeting

December 14, 2024May 15, 2025 Mitch Allen

The annual meeting held at 5 pm on December 12, 2024 included re-election of Board President Randi Perry and Treasurer Brenda Bosman along with approval of the 2025 association budget and a recommendation to include one in-person member meeting in … Continue reading December 2024—Q4 Annual Member’s Meeting

Newsletter

Water on Whidbey — November 2024

November 21, 2024 Mitch Allen

Download this month’s newsletter with the latest association news and information from our partners. Continue reading Water on Whidbey — November 2024

Group B, Meetings

Oct 2024 Group B Meetup

October 17, 2024November 20, 2024 Mitch Allen

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Water Rate survey as well as those of you who attended the Meetup on October 16, 2024. About 20 members and guests discussed the results of the survey along with various topics such … Continue reading Oct 2024 Group B Meetup

Island County, Sea Level Rise

Drinking Water: Seawater Intrusion Monitoring

October 12, 2024 Mitch Allen

The county issued a request to all water systems to check the Island County Hydrogeology Dashboard for your water system’s seawater intrusion risk. When a water system is connected to more than 2 homes and the well is in an … Continue reading Drinking Water: Seawater Intrusion Monitoring

Newsletter

Water on Whidbey—October 2024

October 12, 2024 Mitch Allen

Check out this month’s newsletter with the latest association news and information from our partners. Continue reading Water on Whidbey—October 2024

DOH, Ecology

MOU and Joint Review Process Update

September 29, 2024 Mitch Allen

The Department of Health and the Department of Ecology have updated their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Joint Review Procedures for coordinating and reviewing water system planning and engineering documents. The MOU and Joint Review Procedures outline the roles and … Continue reading MOU and Joint Review Process Update

DOH, PFAS, Training

PFAS Basics Videos from DOH

September 29, 2024 Mitch Allen

Last week, the WA Department of Health released the latest isntallement of PFAS Basics Videos on YouTube. From their email release: Some news to share…we launched our next three PFAS Basics Videos on YouTube today! These three videos cover steps you … Continue reading PFAS Basics Videos from DOH

Agenda, Membership, Minutes, Video

September 2024—Q3 Member’s Meeting

September 24, 2024October 9, 2024 Mitch Allen

The Q3 Member Meeting was held on Thursday September 19, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on ZOOM. A quorum of 22 was reached to begin and there were 37 attendees for most of the meeting. The featured topics … Continue reading September 2024—Q3 Member’s Meeting

Newsletter

Water on Whidbey—September 2024

September 18, 2024 Mitch Allen

Check out this month’s newsletter with the latest association news and information from our partners. Continue reading Water on Whidbey—September 2024

DOH, News

ODW Now — September 2024 Edition

September 17, 2024 Mitch Allen

A new issue of DOH’s ODW Now newsletter is available for September 2024 LINK Continue reading ODW Now — September 2024 Edition

Newsletter

Water on Whidbey—August 2024

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 Mitch Allen

Check out this month’s newsletter with the latest association news and information from our partners. Continue reading Water on Whidbey—August 2024

Agenda, Meetings, Minutes, Video

June 2024—Q2 Member’s Meeting

June 21, 2024August 21, 2024 Mitch Allen

We are making the recordings of the member’s meeting available for viewing. Please note that the videos start about 5 to 10m before the actual meeting begins. You can fast forward to get to the start of the meeting. Meeting … Continue reading June 2024—Q2 Member’s Meeting

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