Updates from Vermont Rural Water
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
Public Outreach about New PFAS Regulations
Water systems can use this template to respond to questions about EPA’s new PFAS regulations and/or proactively inform customers and the media.