Agenda, Meetings, Minutes

Whidbey Island Water Systems Association Member Meeting March 2021

WIWSA

Member Meeting March 18, 2021 – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Via Zoom Agenda Call to order                     Board and guest introductions Quorum call                     At least one-fifth of membership present Approve Agenda             Members vote to approve the agenda Secretary’s Report:        Randi Perry will present the Minutes for the December 2020 General Membership Meeting.  Members vote to approve the Minutes. Treasurer’s Report:       Bethel Hart will present the Treasurer’s Report.  Members vote to approve the Treasurer’s Report.Bethel Hart will present an update on billing and payment options Announcements:            Update on the apprenticeship/scholarship programAccessory Dwelling Units – Aneta Hupfauer, Island County Drinking Water ProgramAdditional help on … Continue reading Whidbey Island Water Systems Association Member Meeting March 2021

Training

2021 Basic Waterworks Workshop

WIWSA

2021 Basic Waterworks Workshop (constantcontact.com) When Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM PSTAdd to Calendar Where This is an online event. Contact Jeff LundtNorthwest Washington Subsection AWWA2064775582jeff.lundt@kingcounty.gov 2021 Basic Waterworks Workshop Wednesday March 10th 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 … Continue reading 2021 Basic Waterworks Workshop

PFAS

PFAS in the legislature

WIWSA

Washington S-0160.2 Senate Joint Memorial 8001 was read before the Environment committee on Jan 26, 2021. While this bill asks the federal government to assist in PFAS remediation, it contains a paragraph attempting to foreclose on the establishment of cleanup standards for PFAS. The board of WIWSA wrote to the committee chair requesting that the bill not be advanced out of committee and that the PFAS Chemical Action Plan team be allowed to complete their work and make recommendations without prior prejudice. The full test of the bill and of the board’s letter can be found below. Continue reading PFAS in the legislature