Updates from Vermont Rural Water
7/9/24 Email Update
Be Prepared for Flash Flooding, Generator Maintenance Class, Water Professionals Appreciation Day, PFAS Settlement Deadlines Approaching
6/26/24 Email Update
Water Heroes, Water Professionals Appreciation Day, Summer Newsletter, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Funding Grants
Water Heroes: Tristan MacGregor-Stewart & Scott Franks
Tristan MacGregor-Stewart and Scott Franks recently completed some big upgrades at the Town of Plainfield water and wastewater departments.
6/20/24 Email Update
Water and Wastewater Workers Designated First Responders, Water Professionals Appreciation Day
Water & Wastewater Workers Are Officially “First Responders” in Vermont
Act 143 expanded the definition of “first responder” to include public works, drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater personnel.
Well-Trained Operators Begin with the Mentor
Mentors are seasoned operators who are responsible for the day-to-day training of an apprentice at a water or wastewater facility.
Winter Freeze Causes Major Problems in Middlebury
The Middlebury Water Division dealt with at least 33 water leaks caused by a “water hammer” from a frozen hydrant.
John Choate Receives Tony Torchia Award
John Choate received the 2024 Tony Torchia Award commemorating his 40-year career at the cities of Burlington and Winooski, the town of Hartford, and the Vermont DEC.
5/29/24 Email Update
Water Professionals Appreciation Day, Annual Report, Rutland’s Proactive PFAS Outreach
4/30/24 Email Update
Public Outreach about New PFAS Regulations, Volunteers Needed for Field Trip