Updates from Vermont Rural Water
9/29/25 Email Update
Water & Wastewater Systems in the News, Legacy Distribution Certification Classes, Drought Resources
9/18/25 Email Update
Water Hero: Ross Grube, Drought Conditions Worsen, Looking for Examples of Development Impacts on Water/Wastewater, Easy Actions to Improve Your System’s Security#4: Free Cyber Hygiene Services
9/10/25 Email Update
Fall Newsletter, De-escalating High Intensity Situations, Cavendish’s Cybersecurity Featured on NPR, Cybersecurity Grant for Municipalities, New DWGPD Emergency Reporting Tool, Source Water Presentation at Municipal Day
Water Hero: Ross Grube
Ross Grube has been a water and wastewater operator at the City of Newport for three years. His enthusiasm and aspirations for his new career are impressive!
Benefits of Flushing Fire Hydrants
Flushing fire hydrants is important for maintenance and can provide helpful information about the distribution system.
Beavers: A Hidden Challenge in Source Water Protection
As both beaver and human populations expand, it’s important for water professionals to be aware of the risks beavers pose to drinking water systems.
Cybersecurity Exercise in Brandon
In June, Brandon Fire District #1 and the Town of Brandon held a tabletop exercise to practice responding to a cyber emergency.
From Apprentice to Mentor: Brian Murray’s Path in Water Operations
Brian Murray began his career as a water treatment apprenticeship through Vermont Rural Water’s program. He is now the Lead Operator for the Town of Middlebury and is training the water system’s next apprentice.
Now is the Time to Educate your Legislators!
The water resources industry can no longer be reactive to all of the challenges facing our industry. We need to be proactive in educating our representatives and senators and provide them the perspective of drinking water and wastewater operators.
8/27/25 Email Update
Drought Conditions, UVM Article about Water Workforce, Asset Management Plans Presentation