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Whidbey Island Water System Association (WIWSA) is a non-profit formed in 2004 to provide member water systems on Whidbey Island with information, training and a forum for working with county, state and federal agencies concerned with water supply. WIWSA’s website, … Continue reading Welcome!
Small Water System Management Program Workshop
Unprecedented water rationing to begin in WA’s Yakima Basin
By Conrad Swanson, Seattle Times climate reporter Oct. 2, 2025 Drought conditions east of the Cascade crest are so dire that state officials plan to cut off water for farmers, ranchers and more, something they’ve never done before. Reservoirs in the Yakima … Continue reading Unprecedented water rationing to begin in WA’s Yakima Basin
Help Washington State Department of Health Understand Your PFAS Gardening Needs!
Hello all, Our team at Washington State Department of Health (DOH) heard from community members around the state that they need better, more actionable advice on the safety of eating home-grown fruits and vegetables from gardens watered with PFAS-contaminated water. … Continue reading Help Washington State Department of Health Understand Your PFAS Gardening Needs!
State launches disposal program for toxic firefighting foams
Collecting and properly disposing of “forever chemicals” Ecology is partnering with fire departments across the state to help protect firefighters from exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – or PFAS – in firefighting foams. Read more… Continue reading State launches disposal program for toxic firefighting foams
Defense Department Delays Cleanup of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Nationwide
The new timeline could slow cleanup in some communities by nearly a decade. The chemicals, widely used in the military, are linked to cancers and other health risks. By Hiroko Tabuchi (The New York Times) Sept. 23, 2025 The Department of … Continue reading Defense Department Delays Cleanup of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Nationwide
September 2025 — Q3 Member’s Meeting
Thank you for all who attended the Q3 member Meeting on September 18, 2025. The meeting was held in person at the Coupeville Library as well as over Zoom with over 50 members and guests attending. This post includes a … Continue reading September 2025 — Q3 Member’s Meeting
Perspectives in WaterWorks OpCert
October 20, 2025, 9:00am-12:30pm PST. Live via Zoom Register now for our free, CEU approved training event! Sponsored by Washington Certification Services. Earn 0.3 CEU! This no-cost, virtual event will feature a diverse panel of water industry professionals sharing their … Continue reading Perspectives in WaterWorks OpCert
ODW Now — September Newsletter
Department of Health has published their September 2025 newsletter with seasonal shutdown procedures, changes to the website and many more news items. Check it out on the ODW Newsletter webpage or download the printable PDF. Continue reading ODW Now — September Newsletter
Water on Whidbey — September 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to the September newsletter, catching up on two months of news from Whidbey Island Water Systems Association and our partners! Continue reading Water on Whidbey — September 2025 Newsletter
Amending Fees for All Programs
On September 5, 2025 the Washington State Department of Health (department) filed proposed amendments to: Read complete press release… Continue reading Amending Fees for All Programs
Drinking Water Advisory Group Meeting
Sept. 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Office of Drinking Water has posted the agenda for the Q3 2025 Drinking Water Advisory Group Meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM online. There will … Continue reading Drinking Water Advisory Group Meeting
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
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
Water on Whidbey — July 2025 Newsletter
Happy summer, the July Newsletter is here with the latest news from Whidbey Island Water Systems Association and our partners. Enjoy! Continue reading Water on Whidbey — July 2025 Newsletter
WSU study offers detailed look at declining groundwater in regional aquifer system
Groundwater is declining across Eastern Washington’s complex, interconnected aquifer system, as people draw on it for irrigation, drinking and other uses at a pace that threatens its sustainability, according to a new study by a Washington State University researcher. Read … Continue reading WSU study offers detailed look at declining groundwater in regional aquifer system