Water Hero: Preston Bergeron
Preston Bergeron is the Lead Custodian at Middlebury Union Middle School and is training to take over operations of all of the school district’s water systems. He recently completed a one-year apprenticeship with Vermont Rural Water. His story is a great example of succession planning and the many hats that operators wear.
Read the interview here.
Nominations Due February 25!
Tony Torchia Award
This award is given to one person each year in recognition of special contribution to the water/wastewater field in Vermont. Submit your nomination here.
Board of Directors
Vermont Rural Water’s board has two seats up for election this year. Nominate yourself or someone else to run for the board here.
2026 Conference & Trade Show
Thursday, May 14 • 8 am to 3 pm
Lake Morey Resort • Fairlee, VT
Our 2026 Conference will be on Thursday, May 14 at Lake Morey Resort with a golf tournament on Wednesday, May 13. Click here for more information.
We’re excited to announce the classes that will be offered during the conference:
- SCADA Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank – EOS Research
- Crisis Communications – Water PIO
- Choosing & Maintaining HDPE Infrastructure – FW Webb
- Using Metering & Technology to Solve Non-Revenue Water – EJP
- Drinking Water Regulatory Updates – DWGPD
- Wastewater Regulatory Updates – Wastewater Management Program
- Drought Response & Emergency Response – VEM & DEC
- Combating Cyber Threats to Water & Wastewater Utilities – CISA & FBI
Register to attend the conference here.
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