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

  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”

UPDATE: Open House Public Meetings for the Navy’s Drinking Water Sampling Results near NAS Whidbey Island

As a reminder, the Navy will hold its next two open house public meetings on the results and future plans for its ongoing community drinking water sampling for PFOS and PFOA around NAS Whidbey Island facilities on Feb. 15 and 16, 2017. The meeting on February 15 will be held in the Coupeville High School “commons” from 4–7 p.m. and in the Oak Harbor High School gym on February 16 from 5-8 p.m. For more details, please follow the link below. https://www.cnic.navy.mil/content/cnic/cnic_hq/regions/cnrnw/installations/nas_whidbey_island/news/news_releases/update–open-house-public-meetings-for-the-navys-drinking-water-.html     Continue reading UPDATE: Open House Public Meetings for the Navy’s Drinking Water Sampling Results near NAS Whidbey Island

Who’s in Charge of Your Drinking Water?

If you live in Island County, chances are that you are! The majority of water systems in Island County are community owned and are accountable to their members through a council, commission, or board. Could Flint, Michigan happen here? What are the threats to our drinking water? Attend our local drinking water forum to voice your questions and concerns and find out how you can help safeguard your water supply. Meet your State, County, and municipal drinking water staff. Join small group discussions to identify common concerns and find out how to participate. This session is supported by the Whidbey Institute … Continue reading Who’s in Charge of Your Drinking Water?

WIWSA president Jim Patton speaking at Sound Waters

WIWSA president Jim Patton will be speaking at Sound Waters on Feb 6th on Understanding Your Local Water System — Best Practices in Management and Operations. The class will cover the legal identifications of the types of local water systems; the control of the federal government, and the state and county governments over water systems; the ownership and the responsibilities of owners of local water systems; and best practices in management and operations, including routine financing and planning for replacing capital equipment. Time permitting, the pros and cons of consolidating small water systems will also be covered. WIWSA will also … Continue reading WIWSA president Jim Patton speaking at Sound Waters