Updates from Vermont Rural Water
Updates from the Executive Director
Recap of the Rural Water Rally, staffing changes, and Disaster Response Training.
2/25/25 Email Update
Conference Sessions Announced, Water Sector Threat Briefing
Water Hero: Les Gardner
Les Gardner is retiring after nearly 40 years at Grand Isle Fire District 4. He shared some memories and funny stories with us.
2/12/25 Email Update
Water Hero: Paul Sestito, Welcome Harry!, Submit Your Tony Torchia Award Nomination, News from Across Vermont, Meet-Up for Women in Trades, Conference Registration
Water Hero: Paul Sestito
Join us in saying farewell to Paul Sestito, who has left Vermont Rural Water because his family moved to Connecticut. Paul had worked here for over 10 years as a Water Systems Specialist, providing technical assistance to drinking water systems across Vermont.
Montpelier’s Drinking Water to Compete in National Taste Test
Montpelier’s drinking water is headed to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Great American Water Taste Test on February 5.
1/28/25 Email Update
Conference Registration Open, Water System Monitoring Schedules, SRF Priority List Applications, EPCRA Tier II Reporting Reminder
1/17/25 Email Update
Safety Vests for Sale, Tony Torchia Award Nominations, EPA Region 1 Award Winners, Free Autosamplers for Wastewater Surveillance
2025 Tony Torchia Award Nominations
The Tony Torchia Award is given to one person each year in recognition of special contribution to the water/wastewater field in Vermont. Submit your nomination for the 2025 award by February 26.
12/18/24 Email Update
Winter Newsletter, Water Supply Rule Revisions, Water Certification Classes, Renewal Reminder