VRWA Alert

I would like to let our membership know that the new governor's budget calls for all Waterworks in Virginia to pay an increased fee per connection. The current fee of 2.05 per connection will increase to 3.00 per connection as of July 1, 2012. The ODW budget was cut by over $800,000 in the budget and this increase in fee was to make up the shortfall. This was not done by the VDH but was done by the Governor's budget. Effort was made to try to stop this but failed. I urge everyone to contact their state legislature representative to let them know how you feel about this. Although this has not been signed as of today (5/17/2012), it is expected to be signed by the governor this week. Those waterworks that may have trouble paying this in one lump payment should contact the ODW to work out any necessary payment schedules. Signed by Elmer Handy (VRWA Legislative Chair), Operations Manager at the Bedford County PSA.

Call for Papers

VRWA is now accepting papers for upcoming training to be held throughout the state. If you are interested in providing training, then we ask that you complete the form and either fax or email it back to our office as soon as possible. For more information please contact Myrica Keiser - mkeiser@vrwa.org or at 540-261-7178.  Form

Upcoming Webinar

Join us on May 31, 2012 for an EPA webinar - “Using EPA’s Energy Use Assessment Tool for Water and Wastewater Systems” Details

Next Region Meeting will be held in Woodstock

The Shenandoah Co. Administration Office will be the location of our Region III Meeting that will take place on May 31, 2012. The program will consist of a presentation on Asset Management Planning for Small to Medium Communities. Wayne Francisco with GHD will be the speaker. Lunch is sponsored by GHD and will follow the meeting. Please pre-register so that we can plan accordingly. VRWA will award 3 CPE's for those who attend.

Training Opportunities

Just for You! Need additional Training Credits? Check out VRWA Training Calendar  for classes near you. Need directions? If you need training and have suggestions send them to our Executive Director Myrica Keiser at mkeiser@vrwa.org. Take advantage of our eLearning opportunities for online courses as well! EPA Proposed Method Update Rule

New Online Training Guide

Signing up for VRWA training is quick and easy. We've put together a simple reference guide that you may find helpful.

EXPO 2012 August 29-30, 2012

Our annual EXPO will be back at Expoland in Fishersville, VA from August 29th - 30th. The VRWA staff is working on your training sessions and lots of ways to show off your skills in some new competitions too! You will be receiving information in your mailboxes soon. Information to register will be available shortly.

25% Discount on Fees for User Rate Studies

Carl Brown Consulting is granting 25% discounts on fees to Virginia Rural Water Association members for utility user rate studies. More

Fleet Purchase Programs

The National Rural Water Association and the Ford Motor Company have created a partnership to offer special fleet discounts to State Rural Water Associations and their members.  Have you driven a Ford lately? 

The Red Flag Rule

Short for "Identity Theft Red Flags" and Address Discrepancies Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003. The rule requires any entity where there is a risk of identity theft to develop and implement an identity theft program. The program must include reasonable policies and procedures for detecting, preventing, and mitigating identity theft.
 

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