EAGL Modernization Project Update
Last week, the Department of Ecology released an email update on the EAGL Modernization project: Continue reading EAGL Modernization Project Update
Category: Partners
Group B SMA Rule Exemptions
There was some discussion at the April 2025 Group B meetup about pending legislation that would exempt some Group B systems from the requirement to hire a Satellite Management Agency (SMA). That legislation has gone into effect and the Office … Continue reading Group B SMA Rule Exemptions
Washington State Department of Health Action
Notice of informal comment period – Office of Drinking Water Fee Rulemaking The Department of Health (department) wants your feedback on draft fee updates to Office of Drinking Water program fees. This is your chance to suggest changes, ask questions, … Continue reading Washington State Department of Health Action
WA DWSRF Workshop, July 31, 2025
The Washington State Department of Health Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and Whidbey Island Water Systems Association cordially invite the Island County water systems and outlying area to attend a one-day workshop. The topics include: funding & program updates; … Continue reading WA DWSRF Workshop, July 31, 2025
UPDATED DATES: Free Online Small Water System Management Training
ONLINE Courses from RCAC on either July 9th or July 30th Schedule Change from initial announcement At June’s Member Meeting we discussed the value of developing and maintaining a Small Water System Management Plan (SWSMP) for both Group A or … Continue reading UPDATED DATES: Free Online Small Water System Management Training
Office of Drinking Water Announces Restructuring
From Department of Health ODW: To serve our partners and communities, the Office of Drinking Water is embracing necessary structural changes in response to the loss of two of our upper-level managers. We believe the change will maintain customer support, … Continue reading Office of Drinking Water Announces Restructuring
Coordinated Water System Plan Surveys
Attention all Water System Board Members or Owners, and Individual Well Owners, please take 5 minutes to fill out the CWSP survey! You may have heard that there is a project underway to update the Island County Coordinated Water System … Continue reading Coordinated Water System Plan Surveys
This feels personal
PFAS found in beer John Lovie has a new post as part of his series on PFAS (per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, “Forever Chemicals”) in drinking water. You can read all the previous PFAS posts here. Read today’s post here. Continue reading This feels personal
Island County Comp Plan Goals Released
Revised Goals and Policies Released for 45 Day Public Comment Period From the county’s email release today: In 2024 and 2025, planning department staff engaged the public in reviewing the existing 2016 Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. Input was collected … Continue reading Island County Comp Plan Goals Released
John Lovie talks Water on WEAN Action Hour
On the latest episode of Action Hour, the Whidbey Environmental Action Network’s podcast, host Amanda Bullis talks with John Lovie about the current state of drinking water on Whidbey and Camano Islands. Listen Now and check out John’s Substack, Mostly … Continue reading John Lovie talks Water on WEAN Action Hour
PFAS Permanent Rule Updates
The Washington State Board of Health (Board) wants your feedback on draft updates to WACs 246-290-315 and 246-290-71006, regarding PFAS in Group A public water supplies. This is your chance to suggest changes, ask questions, or share your ideas. Your … Continue reading PFAS Permanent Rule Updates
Coordinated Water System Plan Update
County Hydrogeologist Chris Kelley gave an update of the ongoing review of the Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP) to the county Board of Health on May 20th. In a roughly 30 minute presentation Dr. Kelley reviewed the the work to … Continue reading Coordinated Water System Plan Update
Toxic Cleanup Site In Freeland
Attend Open House on June 3rd and Comment through June 20th The Department of Ecology invites you to review the documents describing the cleanup of the Whidbey Marine & Auto Supply site in Freeland. The principal issue is contamination of … Continue reading Toxic Cleanup Site In Freeland
Congratulations 2025 Drinking Water Week Award Winners!
The Office of Drinking Water kicks off Drinking Water Week with the announcement of the Drinking Water Week Award winners, which includes Whidbey Island Water Systems Association’s board member Jeff Tasoff. Congratulations Jeff, and the rest of the award winners. … Continue reading Congratulations 2025 Drinking Water Week Award Winners!
ODW Now — March 2025
Department of Health has issued their March newsletter with news on the Consumer Confidence Rule (CCR) changes, the online Water Quality Monitoring Schedule (WQMS), Lead Service Line FAQs and more news. Read it at the ODW Newsletter webpage or download the printable PDF. Continue reading ODW Now — March 2025