Updates from Vermont Rural Water
1/22/24 Email Update
2024 Conference, Run for our Board of Directors
2024 Board Member Nominations
Use this form to nominate yourself or someone else to run for Vermont Rural Water’s board of directors. There are two seats up for election this year. Nominations are due by Wednesday, February 28.
Water Hero: Carol O’Donoughue
Carol O’ Donoughue is a water operator at Alburgh Fire District #1. She is proud to be a female operator and to provide drinking water to the neighborhood where she lives.
1/3/24 Email Update
Winter Newsletter, Free Autosamplers for Wastewater Surveillance, Drinking Water Public Library
12/18/23 Email Update – Flooding & Power Outages
Heavy rain and snowmelt have led to a risk of flooding and power outages. Click for a list of resources as well as emergency preparedness and safety tips.
Frequent Orthophosphate Testing: A simple test that can make a big difference
Orthophosphate can be easily tested in-house to help you optimize treatment and identify process problems quickly and efficiently
Reducing Inflow and Infiltration to your WWTF – Part 2: Roof and Perimeter Drains
Homes and businesses may have roof or perimeter drains that are connected to sewer lines, which means this water is sent to wastewater facilities. Learn how to find and remediate these inflow sources.
Using a Well Camera to Investigate Total Coliform
Vermont Rural Water’s well camera can be used to help drinking water systems investigate bacterial contamination.
Bloomfield Exhibits Workforce Challenges in Vermont’s Very Small Towns
The Bloomfield Water System serves just 19 connections and employs one part-time operator. For very small systems like this, planning for the future can be tricky.
12/1/23 Email Update
Cyber Attack at Water System, Proposed Changes to Lead and Copper Rule