Updates from Vermont Rural Water
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
Water and wastewater systems have become targets for cyberattacks, according to a joint advisory released by the EPA, FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and National...
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.
Drought: Be Prepared with a Response Plan
Having a written Drought Response Plan in place to deal with the effects of drought can aid in reducing the negative impact it can have on your water system and your customers.