Updates from Vermont Rural Water
Assistance Available for Service Line Inventories
DWGPD is offering a free program to help small water systems develop their Service Line Inventories and Lead Service Line Replacement Plans in accordance with the federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR).
Reducing Inflow and Infiltration to your WWTF Part 1: Sump Pumps
Sump pumps can be a big source of inflow to collection systems and wastewater facilities if they are hooked into home sewer lines. Learn the impacts of these illegal connections and how to reduce them.
Advocate for Water & Wastewater in State and Local Emergency Response Planning
Now is the time to capitalize on the attention that water and wastewater have received since the July flooding to improve inclusion in emergency response planning efforts and funding for infrastructure repair/replacement.
Water & Wastewater Added to FEMA’s Community Lifelines
Water Systems—both potable water and wastewater management—were recently added to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) list of Community Lifelines, which receive extra focus from FEMA during an emergency.
Devastating Floods at Water & Wastewater Systems
Like many in Vermont, I woke up on Monday, July 10 with a feeling of panic. The night before, it had been pouring rain and we’d had flash flood warnings for hours. Now, we were starting to hear about towns east of the Green Mountains that were seeing major flooding, and some water and wastewater systems were already in distress.
9/1/23 Email Update
We’re on Instagram; PFAS Settlement Webinar; Cyberattack at a Wastewater System
8/24/23 Email Update
Comment on proposed revisions to Water Supply Rule. Updates on FEMA PA Grants.
FEMA Public Assistance Grant Program
Things to know about applying for FEMA’s Public Assistance program. Requests for assistance are due by October 12, 2023.
Storm & Flooding Updates — July 2023
Information and resources about the storms and flooding across Vermont on July 9–10, including regulatory updates, safety tips, and FEMA assistance.
Water Hero: Tanner Amyot
Tanner Amyot is a water and wastewater apprentice for the village of Orleans, Vermont. Tanner’s his favorite part of the job is that he is never doing the same thing all day.