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Welcome!
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!
Invitation to a Conversation About Whidbey’s Water Future
Across Whidbey Island, hundreds of Group A and Group B water systems provide one of life’s most essential services. Whether serving a handful of homes or an entire community, we share a common responsibility: caring for the water that sustains … Continue reading Invitation to a Conversation About Whidbey’s Water Future
Water on Whidbey — November 2026 Newsletter
Whidbey Island Water Systems Association has switched to a quarterly newsletter. For news and information between newsletter issues, click here to subscribe to receive the website posts in your email inbox in between newsletter issues. Continue reading Water on Whidbey — November 2026 Newsletter
September 2026—Q3 Member Meeting
September 16, 2026 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm IN-PERSON and ZOOM Thanks to everyone who attended the September’s Member Meeting which was held in person on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at the Coupeville Library and online over Zoom. There was a quorum present … Continue reading September 2026—Q3 Member Meeting
Water on Whidbey — August 2026 Newsletter
Whidbey Island Water Systems Association has switched to a quarterly newsletter. For news and information between newsletter issues, click here to subscribe to receive the website posts in your email inbox in between newsletter issues. Continue reading Water on Whidbey — August 2026 Newsletter
New ADU Rule: HB 1345 – 2025/26
There is new legislation concerning ADUs that impacts how rural water systems manage ADU connections. Here’s a quick summary of some of the main takeaways of the new ADU rules for rural areas under Chapter 36.70A.696. In rural areas… This does … Continue reading New ADU Rule: HB 1345 – 2025/26
Updated DWSRF Guidelines
The Office of Drinking Water has published updated guideline documents for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) 2026 Application Cycle that closes November 30, 2026. There will be online workshops from 8:30 am to Noon on August 19th, September … Continue reading Updated DWSRF Guidelines
Drinking Water Contacts and Office Location
There have been a number of changes to staff assignments within the Office of Drinking Water over the past year. Just as a reminder, you can find the staff assigned to support Island County along with their contact information here. … Continue reading Drinking Water Contacts and Office Location
LA Times: Pipeline Replacement
The LA Times recently published a story on the repairing and replacing hundreds of miles of pipeline, including some that are 100 years old. L.A.’s perilous game of water pipeline triage With money scarce, repairs occur only in areas considered … Continue reading LA Times: Pipeline Replacement
Cybersecurity Threats
UPDATED 8/20/26: The Washington State Department of Health Office of Drinking Water continues to share information from our federal partners: Defending Against a New Threat EARLIER UPDATE: The Office of Drinking Water issued a release with additional cybersecurity information from … Continue reading Cybersecurity Threats
ODW Now July Newsletter
The Office of Drinking Water has released the July 2026 ODW Now newsletter: Nitrate Videos, a new Job Posting page, PFAS rule changes, ideas for wildfire preparations, TOP award winners and much more. Check it out here or download the … Continue reading ODW Now July Newsletter
2026 ERWOW Conference
Check out Evergreen Rural Water of Washington’s annual conference and register here. Continue reading 2026 ERWOW Conference
UPDATE: Notice to those using Eurofins for compliance testing
Previously we posted on the new laboratory compliance testing procedures and forms for Eurofins. Eurofins has recently informed us that they’ve now changed lab forms and there are now different forms for different types of water systems and/or account holders. … Continue reading UPDATE: Notice to those using Eurofins for compliance testing
Washington’s Water Future
Water supplies across the state are under increasing stress. Drought, flooding, warmer winters, and changing snowpack are affecting rivers, aquifers, ecosystems, communities, and farms. These changes are making it harder to ensure clean, reliable water for people, fish, agriculture, and … Continue reading Washington’s Water Future
Broke and On Their Own: Small Water Systems Lose Ground as Federal Support Wavers
For systems serving rural and low-income communities, the finances were already precarious. by Brett WaltonJune 11, 2026 Read article from Circle of Blue…. Continue reading Broke and On Their Own: Small Water Systems Lose Ground as Federal Support Wavers
June 2026—Q2 Member Meeting
June 16, 2026 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm IN-PERSON and ZOOM Thanks to everyone who attended the June Member’s Meeting which was held in person on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Coupeville Library and online over Zoom. There was a quorum present … Continue reading June 2026—Q2 Member Meeting