Why should a young professional become a member of Virginia Section AWWA? Your first year of membership comes at a reduced rate of $99, but after you become engaged and reap the benefits, you’ll become a life-long member. Enter the Fresh Ideas poster competition, attend educational facility tours, or just socialize at our many membership engagement functions to begin your journey with Virginia Section AWWA. Already a member, why not pass this newsletter onto a Young Professional you know and encourage them to join! They can find everything they need to know here.
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As we celebrate Women's History Month, we recognize the many contributions of women to the water industry, the country, and the world. We honor their achievements! Women break down barriers every day to participate in the world of water, accomplishing our vision of a better world through better water. Join us in paying tribute to the many contributions women have made to our industry and communities.
The Utah State University is looking for Utilities to take part in their most recent survey. The Buried Structures Laboratory at Utah State University (USU) conducted comprehensive surveys of water mains across the U.S. and Canada in 2011 and 2017, but it is time to update the data. If you are interested in participating, click Read More below for more details and links to begin the survey. Surveys need to be completed by Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) was created by Congress to offer financial assistance for water system capital improvements and technical assistance. This along with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law assists waterworks and offers low-interest loans. The Office of Drinking Water is currently accepting applications for both the FY 2023 DWSRF and FY 2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The closing dates to have the applications completed and returned is April 8, 2022, for BIL funding and May 6, 2022, for SRF funding.
The web pages have been updated and are listed below.
EPA announced a new Request for Application (RFA) for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water. The $20 million in available grant funding will assist communities and schools with removing sources of lead in drinking water. The funding consists of $10 million for projects to conduct lead service line replacements or implement corrosion control improvements and $10 million for projects that remove sources of lead in drinking water in schools or childcare facilities. This WIIN grant will be completed through the RFA process and will be open until April 19 at www.grants.gov. Links of interest include:
For more than 40 years the American Water Works Association and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week – a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives. For the 2022 celebration, the VA AWWA Water Awareness and Outreach Committee is creating a toolkit for Virginia utilities. The toolkit included logos and banners, social media posts with graphics, press release templates, children’s activities, and ideas for employee appreciation and celebration. You can find the complete toolkit on our website: Drinking Water Week
Drinking Water Week will take place May 1-7, 2022! Mark your calendars now and start planning for a great week of celebrations, community engagement, and employee appreciation!
Legislative Updates
As the session comes to a conclusion, we are scheduling our General Assembly Wrap-Up Meeting. The meeting will be held on March 22, 2022, from 2 - 3 pm. Chris Pomeroy of AquaLaw will provide a review of the session, what was passed, what is outstanding, and what utilities need to be aware of. Email us to learn more.
Career Center
Are you looking for a new job opportunity? Are you an employer looking for great candidates? Either way, check out our newly updated Career Center for opportunities in Virginia.
Here is a list of the most recent job posted:
Principal Labor Crew Chief
Utility Plant Mechanic
Engineering Manager
Wastewater Collections Worker
Systems Control Engineer
Laboratory Analyst
The webpage contains a summary of current job postings... but check back frequently for new positions posted daily/weekly.
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For more than 40 years the American Water Works Association and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week – a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives. For the 2022 celebration, the VA AWWA Water Awareness and Outreach Committee is creating a toolkit for Virginia utilities. The toolkit included logos and banners, social media posts with graphics, press release templates, children’s activities, and ideas for employee appreciation and celebration. You can find the complete toolkit on our website: 
