Category: Partners

DOH, DWSRF

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Construction Loan

WIWSA

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

DOH, Events, Partners, Training

Customer Assistance Program FREE Webinar

WIWSA

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

Asset Management, Partners, RCAC, Training

Free RCAC Workshops

WIWSA

  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

DOH

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund – Construction Loan

WIWSA

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

Partners, WaterOperator.org

New Podcast for Drinking Water Professionals – TapTalk

WIWSA

Introducing… Tap Talk View this email in your browser New Podcast for Drinking Water ProfessionalsWe all have a role to play in protecting public health. That’s why there are water operators, technical assistance providers, regulators, consultants and more reading each issue of our WaterOperator.org newsletter! Our latest endeavor is a podcast designed to strengthen connections between the many stakeholders, including our colleagues who work more with private wells. It’s called Tap Talk: The Drinking Water in Rural America Podcast. Through our work with WaterOperator.org and PrivateWellClass.org we’ve seen how important formal and informal partnerships are to making progress on the … Continue reading New Podcast for Drinking Water Professionals – TapTalk

AWWA, Partners, Training

September 2021 Basic Waterworks Workshop

WIWSA

2021 Fall Basic Waterworks Workshop (constantcontact.com) Thursday September 23rd starting at 8:00 AM OnLine via Zoom Presented by the Northwest Washington and King County Subsections, PNWS-AWWA A one-day presentation of some of the basic elements, terminology, regulations and concepts involved in operating a water utility.  This workshop is aimed at new frontline employees, office staff and others who would benefit from an understanding of the basic concepts and terminology used in the water supply industry.  Topics include: Overview of Water Systems Regulations and Contaminants Water Sources Hydrology & Hydraulics Treatment & Disinfection Water Quality Monitoring Water Quality Protection Practices Construction & Maintenance Disaster … Continue reading September 2021 Basic Waterworks Workshop