8/27/25 Email Update
Drought Conditions, UVM Article about Water Workforce, Asset Management Plans Presentation
8/14/25 Email Update
New Classes, Security Action: Visitor Log, Comment on Water Supply Rule Changes
7/22/25 Email Update
Security Action: Passwords, Sanitary Survey Checklist, Wastewater Asset Management Training, Renewal Reminder
6/25/25 Email Update
Summer Newsletter, Cybersecurity Threats, Renewal Reminder
Proper Training is Critical in the Water and Wastewater Treatment World
It is important for operators to receive enough training to understand the science and mechanics behind the treatment processes, but unfortunately not everyone receives this training. Vermont Rural Water offers apprenticeship opportunities for water, wastewater, and distribution operators.
Barley Straw for Algae Management
The Proctor Wastewater Treatment Plant experimented with using barley straw to reduce algae growth last summer.