
Water Heroes: Tom Coates
Tom Coates is retiring after 35 years at the Quechee Wastewater Treatment Facility. “I am going to miss the people I have worked with over the years,” Tom said.
Tom Coates is retiring after 35 years at the Quechee Wastewater Treatment Facility. “I am going to miss the people I have worked with over the years,” Tom said.
On February 21, the water sector in Vermont lost a long time operator and friend, Tim Mills. Tim worked at the Town of Bethel for 35 years.
Employees of water and wastewater systems can get 10 KN95 masks for free.
The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) helps eligible Vermont households pay their water and wastewater bills.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will provide $63 million to Vermont’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) in 2022.
Max started as a registered apprentice at the Springfield Wastewater Treatment Facility in December 2019. After two years, he will be the first apprentice to complete the program.