Updates from Vermont Rural Water
11/24/25 Email Update
Updated Water Supply Rule, Renewal Reminder, Legacy Distribution Certification Class
10/29/25 Email Update
One week left to take the water workforce survey, Cavendish in the news, Cybersecurity fundamentals for small systems
10/9/25 Email Update
Take the Water Workforce Survey, PWS Drought Reports, Webinar on Cybersecurity Grants
9/29/25 Email Update
Water & Wastewater Systems in the News, Legacy Distribution Certification Classes, Drought Resources
9/18/25 Email Update
Water Hero: Ross Grube, Drought Conditions Worsen, Looking for Examples of Development Impacts on Water/Wastewater, Easy Actions to Improve Your System’s Security#4: Free Cyber Hygiene Services
9/10/25 Email Update
Fall Newsletter, De-escalating High Intensity Situations, Cavendish’s Cybersecurity Featured on NPR, Cybersecurity Grant for Municipalities, New DWGPD Emergency Reporting Tool, Source Water Presentation at Municipal Day
Water Hero: Ross Grube
Ross Grube has been a water and wastewater operator at the City of Newport for three years. His enthusiasm and aspirations for his new career are impressive!
Benefits of Flushing Fire Hydrants
Flushing fire hydrants is important for maintenance and can provide helpful information about the distribution system.
Beavers: A Hidden Challenge in Source Water Protection
As both beaver and human populations expand, it’s important for water professionals to be aware of the risks beavers pose to drinking water systems.
Cybersecurity Exercise in Brandon
In June, Brandon Fire District #1 and the Town of Brandon held a tabletop exercise to practice responding to a cyber emergency.