Updates from Vermont Rural Water
Remembering Tim Mills
On February 21, the water sector in Vermont lost a long time operator and friend, Tim Mills. Tim worked at the Town of Bethel for 35 years.
KN95 Masks Available
Employees of water and wastewater systems can get 10 KN95 masks for free.
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) helps eligible Vermont households pay their water and wastewater bills.
IIJA Infrastructure Funding
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will provide $63 million to Vermont’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) in 2022.
Water Heroes: Max Tier
Max started as a registered apprentice at the Springfield Wastewater Treatment Facility in December 2019. After two years, he will be the first apprentice to complete the program.
Water Heroes: Veterans
In honor of Veteran’s Day, we are recognizing several individuals who have served their country and now are serving their communities by providing safe drinking water and treated wastewater.
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.
Customer Satisfaction Surveys for Water Systems
Customer surveys are a great way to gain information about your water system. Here are plenty of example survey questions.