Category: Events

Events, Training

Planning & Funding for Water Systems

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WHEN:       Thursday, March 15th TIME:         1 – 3 PM WHERE:     Greenbank area, details to be provided upon registration   Topic of Discussion:  Infrastructure is expensive to replace, and most people don’t want to. or can’t afford to pay their share of the upgrade that may cost between $4,000K/home – $20,000K/home, or more. Hear about two loan programs and what you need to do to become financially eligible and take on the loan/debt. This is a collaboration with WA State Dept. of Health, Office of Drinking Water-NWRO and US-Rural Development, Mt. Vernon Office, and hosted by Honeymoon Lake CC Water … Continue reading Planning & Funding for Water Systems

Events, Meetings

2018 Meeting Dates

WIWSA

Meetings Member Meeting Dates for 2018: Wednesday March 21 5 PM to 7 PM Wednesday June 20 5 PM to 7 PM Wednesday September 19 5 PM to 7 PM Wednesday December 19 5 PM to 7 PM Member Meetings are held at: Race Road Fire Station 1164 Race Road Coupeville, WA 98239 Events Sound Waters 2018 We will have a exhibit at Sound Waters – please stop by! Continue reading 2018 Meeting Dates

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2017 WIWSA SYMPOSIUM “PREPARATION OF SMALL WATER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS”

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  2017 WIWSA SYMPOSIUM “PREPARATION OF SMALL WATER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS” OAK HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL 950 NW 2nd AVE Saturday June 24, 2017 8:00am to 4:00 pm Per: Washington Administrative Code 246-290-105 / Document DOH 331-134 8:00 – 8:30 Welcome and Introductions JIM PATTON, President WIWSA   8:30 – 9:15 Keynote address The Purpose of a Small Water System Management Program  Three Element Composition DEREK PELL Assistant Regional Manager Department of Health Office of Drinking Water   9:30 – 10:45   Technical Capacity Element #1   BOB BERGSTROM Professional Engineer DOUG KELLY Island County Hydrogeologist   11:00 – 12:15   … Continue reading 2017 WIWSA SYMPOSIUM “PREPARATION OF SMALL WATER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS”

Events, Meetings

UPDATE: Open House Public Meetings for the Navy’s Drinking Water Sampling Results near NAS Whidbey Island

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As a reminder, the Navy will hold its next two open house public meetings on the results and future plans for its ongoing community drinking water sampling for PFOS and PFOA around NAS Whidbey Island facilities on Feb. 15 and 16, 2017. The meeting on February 15 will be held in the Coupeville High School “commons” from 4–7 p.m. and in the Oak Harbor High School gym on February 16 from 5-8 p.m. For more details, please follow the link below. https://www.cnic.navy.mil/content/cnic/cnic_hq/regions/cnrnw/installations/nas_whidbey_island/news/news_releases/update–open-house-public-meetings-for-the-navys-drinking-water-.html     Continue reading UPDATE: Open House Public Meetings for the Navy’s Drinking Water Sampling Results near NAS Whidbey Island

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ODW Invites You to a Free Infrastructure Funding Webinar

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Washington State Department of Health Office of Drinking Water   Are you interested in attending a no-cost webinar?   Always looking for additional resources?  Short on time and travel budget? Need Infrastructure Funding Program updates? Then join us Thursday, September 29th at 10 a.m. Learn about a variety of state and federal resources available to you! Get the latest infrastructure funding information on: Economic Development, Water Quality, Complete Streets, Brownfields, and many more programs.   You will hear from program experts: Janea Eddy with the Community Economic Revitalization Board David Dunn with the Department of Ecology Karen Klocke with the Department of Health Phyllis … Continue reading ODW Invites You to a Free Infrastructure Funding Webinar

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Collaboration and Other Tools to Help Address Issues Facing Small Water Systems

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Spanaway, WA | August 24, 2016 | 9:00am – 4:00pm Spanaway Water Company 18413 B Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387 *Parking is limited, please carpool if possible Register | Download the Mail-In Registration Form Cost: Complimentary. Please register to reserve your spot. CEUs: This workshop has been submitted to the state for CEUs. Register Running a small system is quite challenging. Water utilities have to meet ever increasing regulations and customer expectations, while at the same time having to address aging infrastructure, lack of personnel and financial resources, and competing priorities. Generally, small systems cost more to operate on a … Continue reading Collaboration and Other Tools to Help Address Issues Facing Small Water Systems

Events, Training

Asset Management; Financial Planning and Project Management

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Four locations and dates available Attend an Asset Management class to learn how Asset Management impacts your budget. This training will help water system staff: figure out the equity of their water system see the condition of their water system know what connections costs should be define what are the system’s critical assets know what their levels of reserves should be The classes are free. Water system operators can earn 0.7 CEUs. See dates and locations listed in the Asset Management Flyer. You must register to attend. Registration form is also in the Asset Management Flyer. Continue reading Asset Management; Financial Planning and Project Management

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Who’s in Charge of Your Drinking Water?

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If you live in Island County, chances are that you are! The majority of water systems in Island County are community owned and are accountable to their members through a council, commission, or board. Could Flint, Michigan happen here? What are the threats to our drinking water? Attend our local drinking water forum to voice your questions and concerns and find out how you can help safeguard your water supply. Meet your State, County, and municipal drinking water staff. Join small group discussions to identify common concerns and find out how to participate. This session is supported by the Whidbey Institute … Continue reading Who’s in Charge of Your Drinking Water?

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WIWSA president Jim Patton speaking at Sound Waters

WIWSA

WIWSA president Jim Patton will be speaking at Sound Waters on Feb 6th on Understanding Your Local Water System — Best Practices in Management and Operations. The class will cover the legal identifications of the types of local water systems; the control of the federal government, and the state and county governments over water systems; the ownership and the responsibilities of owners of local water systems; and best practices in management and operations, including routine financing and planning for replacing capital equipment. Time permitting, the pros and cons of consolidating small water systems will also be covered. WIWSA will also … Continue reading WIWSA president Jim Patton speaking at Sound Waters