Agenda, Meetings, Membership, Minutes, Presentations, Video

March 2025 — Q1 Member’s Meeting

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 Mitch Allen

The Q1 Member Meeting was held on Zoom on March 20, 2025, 5 pm to 7 pm with 65 members and guests in attendance. This post includes a recap followed by links to the video recording, agenda and some additional … Continue reading March 2025 — Q1 Member’s Meeting

DOH

ODW Now — March 2025

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 Mitch Allen

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

DOH

Where to Find Drinking Water Info

February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 Mitch Allen

DOH/ODW provides a deep library of documents, along with online tools and technical support to help you manage your water system. Check it out, especially if you’re new to this world of water: Where to Find Drinking Water Information to … Continue reading Where to Find Drinking Water Info

News

Researchers find huge buried reservoir atop Oregon’s Cascade Range

January 21, 2025 Mitch Allen

A massive aquifer is stored just beneath volcanic rocks at the crest of the central Oregon Cascades – possibly the largest aquifer of its kind in the U.S., according to researchers at the University of Oregon. The discovery could have … Continue reading Researchers find huge buried reservoir atop Oregon’s Cascade Range

News

America’s next water crisis? A lack of experienced workers

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 Mitch Allen

link By KENDRA PIERRE-LOUIS, Bloomberg (Printed Seattle Times Jan 15, 2025) Shannan Walton was at a conference in Utah for water workers — the often-invisible employees who ensure Americans have clean tap water and working sewer systems — when she … Continue reading America’s next water crisis? A lack of experienced workers

Group B, Island County, News

Changes proposed in water system management

January 4, 2025 Mitch Allen

The change would clarify when a satellite management agency is needed to ensure safe drinking water. As reported in the Saturday, January 4, 2025 edition of the South Whidbey Record, the current issues with limited and costly SMA coverage affecting … Continue reading Changes proposed in water system management

Agenda, Meetings, Membership, Minutes, Video

December 2024—Q4 Annual Member’s Meeting

December 14, 2024January 21, 2025 Mitch Allen

The annual meeting held at 5 pm on December 12, 2024 included re-election of Board President Randi Perry and Treasurer Brenda Bosman along with approval of the 2025 association budget and a recommendation to include one in-person member meeting in … Continue reading December 2024—Q4 Annual Member’s Meeting

Group B, Meetings

Oct 2024 Group B Meetup

October 17, 2024November 20, 2024 Mitch Allen

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Water Rate survey as well as those of you who attended the Meetup on October 16, 2024. About 20 members and guests discussed the results of the survey along with various topics such … Continue reading Oct 2024 Group B Meetup

Island County, Sea Level Rise

Drinking Water: Seawater Intrusion Monitoring

October 12, 2024 Mitch Allen

The county issued a request to all water systems to check the Island County Hydrogeology Dashboard for your water system’s seawater intrusion risk. When a water system is connected to more than 2 homes and the well is in an … Continue reading Drinking Water: Seawater Intrusion Monitoring

Whidbey Island Water Systems Association

Education, information, and action on drinking water issues

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