Reminder: Emergency Preparedness Workshop – Online – November 2021
WhenTuesday, November 9, 2021 from 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM PSTAdd to Calendar Where This is an online event. This program is designed to provide a basic understanding of emergency preparedness and the response of water utilities in the event of an emergency or disaster. Assessing risks, planning, and preparedness will lead to utilities that function better in emergencies, work more efficiently to restore service to customers, and are better able to maintain water quality. Topics will include: Water Utility Emergencies Emergency Case Studies Emergency Action Plan Risk & Resilience Incident Command System Public Outreach During Emergencies … Continue reading Reminder: Emergency Preparedness Workshop – Online – November 2021
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PFAS Strategic Roadmap: EPA’s Commitments to Action 2021-2024
PFAS Strategic Roadmap: EPA’s Commitments to Action 2021-2024 | US EPA On October 18, 2021, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the agency’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap—laying out a whole-of-agency approach to addressing PFAS. The roadmap sets timelines by which EPA plans to take specific actions and commits to bolder new policies to safeguard public health, protect the environment, and hold polluters accountable. The actions described in the PFAS Roadmap each represent important and meaningful steps to safeguard communities from PFAS contamination. Cumulatively, these actions will build upon one another and lead to more enduring and protective solutions. Read an overview … Continue reading PFAS Strategic Roadmap: EPA’s Commitments to Action 2021-2024
Imagine a day without water
Washington StateDepartment of Health Office of Drinking Water Hello Drinking Water Partners: We all know that water is essential, reliable, and invaluable. Without water our communities would not thrive. Most of your customers don’t think about what happens behind the scenes when they turn on the tap. You do. You know that the infrastructure you’re in charge of is vulnerable to aging, vandalism, and natural disasters. October 21 is national Imagine A Day Without Water. We encourage you to participate through social media posts, a news release article, or any other way you can think of. We have free graphics and bill stuffers … Continue reading Imagine a day without water
AWWA Water Services Insider
Water Services Insider – 10-1-21 (contentsharing.net) Continue reading AWWA Water Services Insider
AWWA-PNWS Water Matters Fall 2021
Water Matters Fall 2021 Continue reading AWWA-PNWS Water Matters Fall 2021
The October PNWS-AWWA Section E-newsletter
The October PNWS-AWWA Section E-newsletter (constantcontact.com) Continue reading The October PNWS-AWWA Section E-newsletter
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Construction Loan
The DWSRF Program is accepting Construction Loan applications. Submit your application using the DWSRF on-line system, WALT. The program guidelines, application worksheet, EZ-1 Form, and WALT Users Guide are available on the DWSRF Webpage. Application deadline is November 30, 2021. NOTE: Pre-registration is required to access WALT. If you’re already in the WALT system, no action is needed. For WALT Pre-registration, please email dwsrf@doh.wa.gov. Join us for our next MS Teams meeting on the Construction Loan program Nov 17, 10 AM to noon. The MS Teams meeting link is available on the DWSRF Webpage. Please forward this email to anyone … Continue reading Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Construction Loan
NRWA’s Rural Water Wire for 10/07/2021
https://mailchi.mp/f31b198979da/nrwas-rural-water-wire-for-3045673?e=b780b0ee8b Continue reading NRWA’s Rural Water Wire for 10/07/2021
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $272 Million to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure for 270,000 People Living in Rural Communities Across the Country
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2021/10/14/biden-harris-administration-invests-272-million-improve-rural-water Continue reading Biden-Harris Administration Invests $272 Million to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure for 270,000 People Living in Rural Communities Across the Country
Langley names new public works director | South Whidbey Record
https://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/news/langley-names-new-public-works-director/ Continue reading Langley names new public works director | South Whidbey Record
WIWSA Member Meeting September 2021 Audio and Chat Log
Chat Log 00:05:43 Darlene Baldwin, Assistant Clerk: Welcome to the Whidbey Island Water Systems Association Quarterly Meeting – September 16, 202100:15:20 Kes Tautvydas: I am connected and can hear you, but I am not visible and can’t participate.00:16:00 Kes Tautvydas: OK00:31:39 Loretta Collar: It would be useful to have a directory of the people in the current roles, with their phone numbers and emails. Perhaps a short description of their responsibilities so that we contact the correct person.00:33:32 John: https://www.doh.wa.gov/CommunityandEnvironment/DrinkingWater/OfficesandStaff/NorthwestRegionalOfficeStaff00:57:57 Ann Linnea: Will the required PFAS tests before 2025 be conducted by our water system managers—in our case that is … Continue reading WIWSA Member Meeting September 2021 Audio and Chat Log
Customer Assistance Program FREE Webinar
Washington StateDepartment of Health Office of Drinking Water Hello Drinking Water Partners: On September 30, 2021, Proclamation 20-23.16 Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services, more commonly called the no shut-off order, is lifted. State leaders and utility operators estimate over half a million Washingtonians have overdue water or electrical bills that could result in their services being shut off. While customer assistance and payment plan options will vary across water systems, the new Washington Water Assistance program is one option for customer’s over 150 percent of the federal poverty limit. What: Free virtual workshopWhen: Thursday, September 16 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.Who: Brian … Continue reading Customer Assistance Program FREE Webinar
Free RCAC Workshops
Northwestern Washington Asset Management for Small Water & Wastewater SystemsSeptember 15th at 9:00am 0.5 WA CEUs awarded Online ∙ Register Here Google Earth Pro Mapping & Asset Management for Water & Wastewater Systems September 22nd at 9:00am 0.3 WA CEUs awarded Online ∙ Register Here Asset Management for Small Water & Wastewater Systems September 14 – 16, 2021 ∙ 9:00am – 3:00pm Pacific TimeJoin us to learn the basics of developing an Asset Management Plan. You will learn what an Asset Management Plan (AMP) is, how it impacts your budget and future potential funding opportunities, … Continue reading Free RCAC Workshops
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund – Construction Loan
Washington StateDepartment of Health Office of Drinking Water Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Construction Loan The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program will accept Construction Loan applications October 1 to November 30. A DWSRF Fact Sheet with more program information is attached. Submit application using the DWSRF on-line system, WALT. The program guidelines, application worksheet, EZ-1 Form, and WALT Users Guide are available on the DWSRF Webpage. NOTE: Pre-registration is required to access WALT. If you’re already in the WALT system, no action is needed. For WALT Pre-registration, please email dwsrf@doh.wa.gov. Join us for an informational MS Teams meeting … Continue reading Drinking Water State Revolving Fund – Construction Loan