Updates from Vermont Rural Water
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.
Cybersecurity for Water and Wastewater Systems
Recent Events In February, a hacker gained access to a chemical pump at a water treatment facility in Florida and attempted to increase the amount of sodium hydroxide in the water treatment process....
Water Heroes at Montpelier’s Water Treatment Facility
This month, instead of honoring just one Water Hero, we're highlighting three: the fantastic team at the City of Montpelier Water Treatment Facility. Geoff Wilson is the Chief Operator and will...
Water Heroes: Amelia McClure
Amelia McClure is a wastewater treatment apprentice at the City of Burlington. She’s nearly halfway through her two-year apprenticeship to become a certified wastewater operator.