Updates from Vermont Rural Water
Yankee Ingenuity
Wayne Graham shares clever solutions that operators come up with to make life a little easier at water and wastewater facilities.
Apprentice Spotlight: Zach Field
Zach Field is a water and wastewater apprentice with Simon Operation Services, working in Rutland and Windsor counties
Flood Response—It’s a Family Affair!
Vermont Rural Water staff and their kids helped out after the July 2024 flooding.
Water Hero: Chris Robinson
Chris Robinson has worked in Shelburne’s wastewater department for over 25 years. He will be retiring in the spring of 2025.
In-Person Service Line Inventory Assistance
DWGPD is offering five sessions around the state in September to help water systems with their Service Line Inventories.
8/21/24 Email Update
FEMA Funding for Flood Recovery, In-Person Service Line Inventory Assistance from DWGPD, Septage Capacity Report
8/7/24 Email Update
More Flooding Possible, Workforce Survey, Service Line Inventory Reminder, Cybersecurity Survey
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.