Technical Difficulties!
We are currently unable to receive our emails. If you are trying to get in contact with any of our field staff or office staff by email you will need to call us. If you need to get in contact with your circuit rider but do not have their phone number, please call the office at 360.462.9287, and we can assist you. You can still register for class on our website and we do have access to those registrations. Thank you for your patience! We hope to be back on later today!
Spring Has Sprung Great New Classes!
We have some wonderful new classes for both water and wastewater operators. This means full CEUs as opposed to only receiving 1/2 credit if it is a class you have previously attended. Check out our training calendar for upcoming classes in your area. We also are offering online classes through CEU Plan!
Up to Date Legislative Archives
Our legislative archives page is finally up to date. Make sure to check back weekly as we will be keeping you notified on the WA Legislative Session and the proposed bills that could effect you and your system. A big thank you to WWUC for helping us stay abreast of the latest information.
Scholarship Applications Are Due Soon!
This is just a reminder to all our members that scholarship applications are due February 5, 2013. The scholarship application is available on our website or you can click here.
Electronic Consumer Confidence Report Delivery Memo Released
EPA, earlier today, finalized and distributed the attached memorandum to all Water Division Directors to allow electronic delivery as an acceptable delivery method for Consumer Confidence Reports. The approach affords great flexibility in how water utilities can now use electronic means to deliver important news about the quality of the water being served to their customers.
Click here to view the electronic delivery memo.
Understanding and Addressing Well Performance Issues- Yakima
Monday February 4, 2013 – Monday February 4, 2013
10 N 8th St
Description:
Pre Conference class: February 4, 2012
Problems with well performance are usually preventable, often start with well construction and development, and are then exacerbated by water quality conditions, well operation and rehabilitation efforts. This workshop will discuss the key factors affecting well performance including well design, initial screen development, biological and mechanical plugging and well rehabilitation methods. An asset management based approach is described that helps prioritize maintenance decisions and long term well field operation. This workshop will also discuss several studies in Europe that looked at the mechanisms associated with poor well performance and innovative approaches being used to prevent or correct poor well performance.
Taught by Larry West, Jim Bailey, and Chris Allen with Shannon & Wilson Inc.
CEUs: 0.5
Cost: $120 ERWoW Members / $150 Non Members
Location: Yakima, WA
Jaime Herrera Beutler nominated to serve on the House Appropriations.
3rd District Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler announced today that she had been nominated to serve on the House Appropriations Committee. Appropriations is considered one of the most coveted assignments by Members of Congress. The House GOP Steering Committee made the committee recommendation Thursday evening. For the complete story visit: http://herrerabeutler.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=313445
Congratulations Congresswoman Herrera Beutler!
1st Quarter Training Classes Now Available!
The website has been updated with 2013 training classes. You can now register for classes for the first quarter, January through March, 2013. Click on the Training link!
2013 Annual Conference and Tradeshow
Tuesday February 5, 2013 – Thursday February 7, 2013
10 N 8th St
Description:
Power of the Past – Force of the Future: Partners in Progress
Don’t miss our 19th Annual Conference and Tradeshow at the Yakima Convention Center. This years conference is filled with informative classes for the beginner operator to the more advanced operator with an excellent management tract! Classes for everyone! Plus two breakfasts, two lunches and a banquet included in your conference registration. You can’t go wrong!
CEUs: 1.5
Cost: Full Conference Registration:
$195 for ERWoW Members
$225 for Non Members
One day Registration:
$95 ERWoW Members
$125 Non Members
2013 Annual Conference and Tradeshow!
Join us for our 19th Annual Conference and Tradeshow will be February 5-7, 2013 at the Yakima Convention Center. We have a full schedule of training classes, seeing what’s new in the industry, obtaining CEUs, meeting new operators, and seeing the staff at ERWoW! This year our banquet is back by popular demand! Check you mail boxes in the next month for the conference flyer!
