US farmworkers grapple with unsafe water
‘It smells bad’: the US farmworkers grappling with unsafe water at home – theguardian.org Continue reading US farmworkers grapple with unsafe water
Author: Mitch Allen
Navy hosting Public Meetings on water sampling
CORRECTION—In the January newsletter, there was a notice that the Navy will be hosting two Open House Public Meetings on February 1st which included an incorrect phone number for those who might want to request a sampling appointment. The notice … Continue reading Navy hosting Public Meetings on water sampling
West Plains Water Coalition
PFAS on Spokane’s West Plains Check out the West Plains Coalition, an all-volunteer, local non-profit dedicated to learning more about the West Plains PFAS water crisis along with a recent documentary, Troubled Waters. The 20 minute documentary presents the story … Continue reading West Plains Water Coalition
Water quality and supply a concern on Whidbey Island
Water quality and supply a concern on Whidbey Island | South Whidbey Record Continue reading Water quality and supply a concern on Whidbey Island
Water on Whidbey January 2024
ODW Revolving Fund Programs Announced
The Office of Drinking Water released information about some important loan and grant programs available this year along with Emergency Rule changes that went into effect on December 29, 2023. The application windows for the announced programs are either open … Continue reading ODW Revolving Fund Programs Announced
Island County Hydrogeology Data
Chris Kelley, the Island County Hydrogeologist, spoke at the 2023 Annual Meeting in December. He presented a timeline of the county’s hydrogeological database, concluding with a demonstration of the latest toolset. The county’s effort to capture relevant data on each … Continue reading Island County Hydrogeology Data
Water Systems Contractors & Services
We’ve had emails from time to time asking for referrals to local water systems service providers. To make it easier to find that information, we’ve added a new page called Water Systems Contractors & Services which includes a list of local well pump installers, operators and legal services. You’ll find this new page in the Resources section of the website. Check it out and let us know of any additions you’d recommend to the list. Continue reading Water Systems Contractors & Services