Updates from Vermont Rural Water
De-escalation Training Can Benefit Water and Wastewater Workers
Vermont Rural Water recently hosted a training class on verbal de-escalation that taught water and wastewater operators communication strategies to navigate difficult situations
A Vermont Dashboard for Wastewater Monitoring of Infectious Diseases
The Vermont Department of Health launched a dashboard showing levels and trends of common respiratory viruses detected in wastewater.
Killington’s New Drinking Water System
The Town of Killington is currently developing a municipal drinking water system after the discovery of PFAS in a number of local wells.
Updates on This & That
Updates on drought, federal funding, legislator education, and PFAS settlements.
11/24/25 Email Update
Updated Water Supply Rule, Renewal Reminder, Legacy Distribution Certification Class
10/29/25 Email Update
One week left to take the water workforce survey, Cavendish in the news, Cybersecurity fundamentals for small systems
10/9/25 Email Update
Take the Water Workforce Survey, PWS Drought Reports, Webinar on Cybersecurity Grants
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