Updates from Vermont Rural Water
7/24/24 Email Update
Workforce Survey, Loans for Flood-Impacted Systems
7/15/24 Email Update
Flood Recovery Begins, Hazard Mitigation Funding, Water Professionals Appreciation Day
July 2024 Flooding
Major rainfall from Hurricane Beryl hit Vermont on July 10, causing flooding in many communities and impacting water and wastewater facilities.
7/9/24 Email Update
Be Prepared for Flash Flooding, Generator Maintenance Class, Water Professionals Appreciation Day, PFAS Settlement Deadlines Approaching
6/26/24 Email Update
Water Heroes, Water Professionals Appreciation Day, Summer Newsletter, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Funding Grants
Water Heroes: Tristan MacGregor-Stewart & Scott Franks
Tristan MacGregor-Stewart and Scott Franks recently completed some big upgrades at the Town of Plainfield water and wastewater departments.
6/20/24 Email Update
Water and Wastewater Workers Designated First Responders, Water Professionals Appreciation Day
Water & Wastewater Workers Are Officially “First Responders” in Vermont
Act 143 expanded the definition of “first responder” to include public works, drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater personnel.
Well-Trained Operators Begin with the Mentor
Mentors are seasoned operators who are responsible for the day-to-day training of an apprentice at a water or wastewater facility.
Winter Freeze Causes Major Problems in Middlebury
The Middlebury Water Division dealt with at least 33 water leaks caused by a “water hammer” from a frozen hydrant.