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April Edition

Have you been rewarded lately?

It is time to submit your activities to Splash into Rewards!  Complete activities in any of the six key categories to earn points:
  • Membership    
  • Growth
  • Events
  • Committee Involvement             
  • Education of others       
  • Social Media
 
 
wE-SPLASH Sponsors
To learn more about all the great sponsors above, click their logo to check out their website. 
Upcoming Events
Click on a link below to get more information
2023 Spring Distribution Systems Seminar
Henrico DPU Operations Facility
Apr 26, 2023
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
 
2023 Plant Operations Conference
Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach
May 03, 2023 - May 05, 2023
 
VA AWWA Networking Event - The Shack
The Shack on 8th
May 04, 2023
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
 
29th Annual Water for People Golf Tournament - Williamsburg
Kingsmill Resort - The Woods Course
May 08, 2023
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
Operator Training For Small Systems
Hampton Inn Gloucester
May 09, 2023
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
 
Using Envision for Public Wastewater Utilities - Succesful Case Histories and Lessons Learned
Virtual
May 09, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
Get the Lead Out 2023- A Progress Report
Online only
May 11, 2023
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
VA AWWA Networking Event - Salem Red Sox
Salem Memorial Ballpark
May 11, 2023 6:05 PM
 
29th Annual Water for People Golf Tournament - Northern Virginia
Westfields Golf Club
May 18, 2023 12:30 PM
 
One Water: Climate Change Initiatives Webinar
Virtual
May 19, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
Alex Renew Tour and After Hours
1800 Limerick Street
May 23, 2023 3:00 PM
 
Lab Practices Committee Meeting
Henrico County Water Reclamation Facility
Jun 21, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
2023 Safety Seminar: Everyone, Everywhere, Safety
Lee Hall Maintenance and Operations Center
Jun 29, 2023
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
 
Cross Connection Devices: Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing- 16 Hours
Western VA Water Authority- Field Operations Center
Jul 10, 2023 8:30 AM -
Jul 12, 2023 5:00 PM
 
VA AWWA Networking Event - Washington Nationals
Nationals Park
Aug 19, 2023 4:00 PM
 
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WaterJAM 2023 - The Power of Water
September 11 - 14, 2023  | Virginia Beach, VA

Details for all things WaterJAM can be found on the conference website
waterjam.org
 
Mark your calendar - Registration opens May 17
News and Announcements
Time to Get Out and Network!
 
Spring is the time to get out of the house/office and hang out with friends!  We have many great opportunities to help you do just that.  Join us at one (or all) networking events coming up.
Members, prospective members, colleagues, family, and friends are all welcome to attend.  Check out the details online and RSVP!  
 
**Sponsorship opportunities are available for each event. 
Drinking Water State Revolving Funds
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is pleased to announce several opportunities for funding drinking water infrastructure.  ALL applications may be submitted year-round; however, VDH will conduct one round of evaluations submitted by the deadlines.  Applications postmarked/received after the due date will be considered for funding in the following round.  Funding is possible through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Water Supply Assistance Grant Fund (WSAG) Program (if funds are available).  
 
The deadline for the following funding types is May 5, 2023.
  • Public Comments and Set-Aside Suggestions Invited
  • Construction, Consolidation, and Refinance Fund Requests (BIL and DWSRF)
  • 1452(k) Source Water Protection Initiatives
  • LSL Replacement Program: (BIL and DWSRF Application Construction)
    Note: Lead Service Line (LSL) Replacement Program: (BIL and DWSRF Application Inventory deadline is Quarterly)
Planning and Design Funds are accepted year-round.
 
Learn more on Virginia Regulatory Town Hall - https://townhall.virginia.gov/l/ViewNotice.cfm?GNID=2555
 
Drinking Water Week - May 7 thru 13
Drinking Water Week is coming up soon! Mark your calendars for May 7-13, 2023. For more than 40 years, the American Water Works Association and the Virginia Section have used Drinking Water Week as an opportunity to recognize the fundamental role water plays in our daily lives. The Water Awareness & Outreach Social Media Sub Committee has created social media graphics, customizable DWW logos, children’s activities, and compiled the information for you in one place to use on social media. The communications toolkit is available at this link https://vaawwa.org/page/drinking-water-week.
 
For more information on the Drinking Water Week materials or if you are interested in joining the Water Awareness and Outreach Committee, contact Nicolle Bradford (Chair) at nicolle.bradford@amwater.com
 
 
PFAS Updates

The EPA’s proposed PFAS rule was published in the Federal Register yesterday.  Public comments can be provided at www.regulations.gov under Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OW-2022-0114. Comments must be submitted during the public comment period that ends on May 30, 2023. Information on submitting comments to EPA dockets can be found here.

https://www.regulations.gov/docket/EPA-HQ-OW-2022-0114/document

EPA will also be holding a public hearing on May 4, 2023, where members of the public can register to attend and provide verbal comments to EPA on the rule proposal. Registration is required to attend, and the last day to register to speak at the hearing is April 28, 2023.  

EPA’s webpage has been modified to include the materials on the proposed PFAS NPDWR.  https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas.  The website also includes fact sheets. 

 

Leadership Academy - Sign ups begin May 1st
Time to think about.... GOLF!
The weather is changing, flowers blooming, birds chirping!  Time to think about... GOLF!
 
29th Annual Water For People Golf Tournament
 
Come join us and help support Water for People while enjoying a round of golf at either the prestigious Kingsmill Resort (The Woods Course) or The Westfields (NOVA).
 
Sign up individually or as a foursome. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. All proceeds are donated to Water for People.
 
Monday, May 8, 2023 (morning tournament)
1010 Kingsmill Road
Williamsburg, VA
 
Thursday, May 18, 2023 (afternoon tournament)
13940 Balmoral Greens Ave
Clifton, VA
 
Engaging and Investing Together for a Healthy and Sustainable Future
On May 17, 2023, the EPA Mid-Atlantic Region will host a virtual summit, “Engaging and Investing Together for a Healthy and Sustainable Future.” The summit is a gathering of federal, state, Tribal, and local partners, including nonprofit organizations, to showcase the collective work and innovative practices that are addressing 21st century environmental and public health challenges impacting the communities we serve.
 
The summit is free and open to the public. Click here to download the flyer and share it with others who may be interested in attending.
 
Please use this link to access the summit website and register: https://cvent.me/dXBaEm  
 
This event will use Zoom as a meeting platform; Zoom links will be emailed to participants after registration.
 
If you need special accommodations to participate in the summit, please contact Joy Lee Pearson via voice telephone at 202-715-3851 or via email at EPAMidAtlSummit@michaeldbaker.com. TTY users should contact the Federal TTY Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Read more about EPA's Reasonable Accommodations. Requests should be made at least 5 business days in advance of the event. Please contact us so we may serve you better.
 
Operator and College Scholarships Available
If you are a student (or know one) that is looking to pursue a career in the water industry?  What about a water operator that is looking to advance to the next level?  Don't miss this great opportunity to apply for scholarship funds! 
  • OneAWWA Operator Scholarship  
  • VA AWWA Ray A Jackson Undergraduate Scholarship 
  •  VA AWWA Dr. Robert C Hoehn Graduate Student Scholarship 
All applications must be received by FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2023.
 
VA AWWA scholarship information, including application forms, can be found here: https://vaawwa.org/page/scholarships 
 
Please share the link with anyone you think would be interested.
 
 
 
  
 
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:
  • Electrical Systems Technician I/II
  • Director of Maintenance Operations
  • Utility Worker I
  • Principal Engineer - Utilities Development
  • Chief Treatment Plant Operator
  • Engineering Supervisor (Linear Assets)
The webpage contains a summary of current job postings... but check back frequently for new positions posted daily/weekly. 
 
 
 

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