Updates from Vermont Rural Water
ARPA Funding for Water & Sewer Infrastructure
Towns can allocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for water or sewer infrastructure and stormwater projects.
Water Heroes: Leonard Farrar
Leonard has been working at Kurn Hattin School for 22 years. He says his favorite part of the job is helping people. He’s proud to be always improving the water system and keeping up with changing regulations to keep the consumers safe.
VCAAP II
The Vermont COVID-19 Arrearage Assistance Program (VCAAP) provides financial assistance to help residential and non-residential customers pay overdue utility bills, including water and sewer.
Water Heroes: Marcel Mayhew
Marcel Mayhew, chief operator for the Village of North Troy Water and Wastewater, is the winner of the 2021 Tony Torchia Award for outstanding service to the water and wastewater industry in Vermont.
Utility Assistance Program for Renters
Eligible renters can receive assistance for water and sewer bills through the Vermont Emergency Rental Assistance Program for Utility Services (VERAP-U).
Remembering Marty Frizzell
We at Vermont Rural Water were saddened to hear of Marty Frizzell’s sudden passing on April 1. Marty was a dedicated water and wastewater operator for the town of Brighton, a supporter of our...
Advocate for Water & Sewer Infrastructure Funding
Vermont Rural Water and GMWEA are asking the Governor and Vermont legislators to increase the ARPA allocation for drinking water and clean water projects from $170 to $350 million and to include $180 million for replacement of aging water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.
Water Heroes: Megan Moir
Megan Moir is the division director for Burlington Water Resources. “We are a One Water organization,” she says. “Drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater.”
Water Heroes: April Busfield
April Busfield is the chief operator for Canaan and Stewartstown wastewater treatment facility, Canaan Fire District 1, and Canaan Fire District 2.
COVID-19 Impacts: Anonymous Reporting Form
Use this form to share the challenges that your system is facing due to COVID-19 and include any financial information related to those challenges, if available.