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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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