Updates from Vermont Rural Water
12/16/25 Email Update
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Manganese in Your Well Water?
Manganese is a common mineral that can be problematic for public water systems and private wells. There are a few ways for managing manganese, including modification of the well and water treatment.
Leak Audits Can Help Prepare for Drought
Whether your water system is metered or unmetered, keeping an eye on water loss is important, especially during times of drought.
De-escalation Training Can Benefit Water and Wastewater Workers
Vermont Rural Water recently hosted a training class on verbal de-escalation that taught water and wastewater operators communication strategies to navigate difficult situations
A Vermont Dashboard for Wastewater Monitoring of Infectious Diseases
The Vermont Department of Health launched a dashboard showing levels and trends of common respiratory viruses detected in wastewater.
Killington’s New Drinking Water System
The Town of Killington is currently developing a municipal drinking water system after the discovery of PFAS in a number of local wells.
Updates on This & That
Updates on drought, federal funding, legislator education, and PFAS settlements.
11/24/25 Email Update
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10/29/25 Email Update
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10/9/25 Email Update
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