Updates from Vermont Rural Water
1/17/25 Email Update
Safety Vests for Sale, Tony Torchia Award Nominations, EPA Region 1 Award Winners, Free Autosamplers for Wastewater Surveillance
2025 Tony Torchia Award Nominations
The Tony Torchia Award is given to one person each year in recognition of special contribution to the water/wastewater field in Vermont. Submit your nomination for the 2025 award by February 26.
12/18/24 Email Update
Winter Newsletter, Water Supply Rule Revisions, Water Certification Classes, Renewal Reminder
Flood Watch on December 11–12
A flood watch has been issued for the afternoon of Wednesday, December 11 to the morning of Thursday, December 12 for all of Vermont except Grand Isle County.
12/3/24 Email Update
Giving Tuesday, Apprenticeship Program Featured in VTDigger, Across the Fence
Funding Available for Asset Management Planning
A municipal water system may receive up to $50,000 in planning loan forgiveness to develop and implement an approved asset management plan.
What is a Sanitary Survey?
The Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division performs sanitary surveys at public water systems every three or five years.
Flood Resilience for Water & Wastewater Systems
With planning and preparation, water and wastewater systems can become more resilient to flooding.
Burr Snow’s 33 Years of Dedication to Arlington’s Drinking Water
Burr Snow has operated Arlington’s water system since 1991.
Honoring Some of Vermont’s Long-Serving Operators
Jay Nadeau and Chris Robinson, two of Vermont’s water industry titans, will both be retiring in the near future.