President's Message

Note from Jim Patton

WIWSA

Jim Patton has stepped down as President of WIWSA. He has sent us this note to share with the membership: Although I have retired as President of WIWSA and it looks like I will miss at least a few quarterly meetings this year, I would like our members to know that I will be following the important work of our association and will always be available by telephone and email. We have all benefited from the knowledge and experience of our Board’s leadership team. Working closely with the water systems regulators at Island County and the State Office of Drinking … Continue reading Note from Jim Patton

Meetings

We need your feedback!

WIWSA

Tell us about outstanding issues from the Small Water System Management Program sessions Our March 19th Quarterly Member Meeting will be an opportunity to follow up on any outstanding issues around the Small Water System Management Program that we covered in the last three meetings. Please complete this short survey to let us know in which areas you still have questions or need extra assistance. Continue reading We need your feedback!

Meetings

An Evening With Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Physician, Scientist + Activist Who Exposed The Flint Water Crisis

WIWSA

FRIDAY MAY 1, 7 P.M. SOUTH WHIDBEY HIGH SCHOOL 5675 Maxwelton Rd., Langley AND SATURDAY MAY 2, 7 P.M. OAK HARBOR ELKS LODGE 155 NE Ernst St., Oak Harbor This lecture is part of the Sno-Isle Foundation’s Trudy Sunberg lecture series. Click the link below to download a flyer with details. Continue reading An Evening With Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Physician, Scientist + Activist Who Exposed The Flint Water Crisis

Resources

Informal comment on PFAS rulemaking from Whidbey Island Water Systems Associations

WIWSA

On Friday January 17th, Whidbey Island Water Systems Association held a special member meeting to discuss the draft changes to WAC 246-290 and to agree on comments to be submitted on behalf of the membership during the informal comment period ending January 31st, 2020. Comments were discussed and approved unanimously by the water system representatives in attendance. As discussed at the meeting, the board has sent in by email those comments and a list of the water systems in attendance. A copy of the email is linked below. You are encouraged to send in comments from your own water system. … Continue reading Informal comment on PFAS rulemaking from Whidbey Island Water Systems Associations

Agenda, Meetings

General Membership Special Meeting

WIWSA

January 17, 2020 — 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PMSNO-ISLE COUPEVILE LIBRARY788 NW Alexander Street, COUPEVILLE, WA AGENDA Call to order & Quorum call Member and guest introductions Approve Agenda Members vote to approve the Agenda THEME OF THE MEETING: The State Board of Health is drafting changes to the Washington Administrative Code 246-290, the Group A rule, and has extended the informal comment period through January 31st 2020. The changes are summarized here. Explanation for the meeting and distribution of State Board of Health overview summaries – Jim Patton (10 minutes) Details of State plan to make changes to the … Continue reading General Membership Special Meeting

Meetings

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL MEETING

WIWSA

December 12, 2019 — 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM SNO-ISLE COUPEVILE LIBRARY788 NW Alexander Street, COUPEVILLE, WA AGENDA Call to order & Quorum call: Member and guest introductions Approve Agenda: Members vote to approve the Agenda Secretary’s Report: Randi Perry will present the Minutes for the September 19, 2019 General Membership Meeting. Vote to approve the Minutes. Treasurer’s Report: Bethel Hart will present the Treasurer’s Report and Budget for 2020. Votes to approve the Treasurer’s Report and Budget. Election of Director: Vote to re-elect Joe Grogan for 3-year ter “Pass the word!”: Comments on AWWA one-day workshops on Whidbey Island; … Continue reading GENERAL MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL MEETING

Meetings, President's Message

WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE December 2019 THE HOME STRETCH!

WIWSA

At the beginning of this year, our WIWSA Board of Directors decided to do more than encourage our members to complete their Small Water Systems Management Programs (SWSMPs). We dedicated our June and September Quarterly Members’ Meetings to focus on the first two of the three components of the SWSMP: Chapter One, Managerial Capacity, and Chapter Two, Technical Capacity and we provided copies of the 82-page Guide for completing a SWSMP (DOH Document #331-134), along with suitable loose-leaf binders. The enthusiastic response from our members showed that we were on the right track. Now, we are dedicating our December Quarterly … Continue reading WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE December 2019 THE HOME STRETCH!

Events, Meetings, Training

WIWSA Emergency Preparedness Workshop – Coupeville

WIWSA

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jub5msiab&oeidk=a07egmg0l5o932f8450 2019 Emergency Prearedness Workshop in Coupeville WA Friday October 25th starting at 8:00 AM at the Coupeville Recreation Hall, Coupeville WA A one-day presentation that provides a basic understanding of emergency preparedness, and the response of water and wastewater utilities in the event of emergencies and disasters. Asessing risks, planning, and preparedness will lead to utilities that function better in emergencies and are better able to maintain service and water quality. Topics include: Water utility emergencies Emergency case studies Emergency Action Plans Risk & resilience Incident command system Public outreach during emergencies Business and operations continuity Water/Wastewater Agency Response … Continue reading WIWSA Emergency Preparedness Workshop – Coupeville