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Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation (WIIN) Act

Small and Disadvantaged Communities Grant

Due by September 4, 2020, 5pm

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VRWA Annual Conference

Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, VA

April 19-21, 2021

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NRWA's COVID-19 Resources

 

COVID-19 Impact on Water/Wastewater Utilities Survey Results

Water and Wastewater services are integral to the well-being of any community and the health of the citizens.  Thank you to those utilities that participated in the survey provided by NRWA so we can understand the needs for such services to continue.

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EPA Releases Financial Impact Tool

In order to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on utilities, the EPA announced July 8, 2020 a tool to help calculate the impact on utilities.
Link to download Financial Impact Tool.

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COVID-19 

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During these unprecedented times, 
VRWA is here for you.  
We are taking precautions to help all 
stay healthy and safe,
 however we are still available to help Rural Water.


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

Calling Conference Presenters!!!

We are accepting submissions for our Annual Conference, April 19-21, 2021, Roanoke, VA. 

Complete the form and return to the VRWA office by Oct 1.  

Presenters get free registration! 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

Water Infrastructure Improvement for the Nation (WIIN) Act

Small and Disadvantaged Communities Grant

Any Virginia community waterworks serving a population of 10,000 persons or less has the opportunity to apply for construction grant funds through the WIIN Act 2104 Grant. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Office of Drinking Water (ODW) will submit an application to the Environmental Protection Agency at the end of September 2020, to secure these funds. 

Waterworks wishing to be named as a sub-recipient of this grant application can submit the construction application below. VDH-ODW staff will review the applicants submission and select two to four applications for funding based on eligibility and need. Applications are due no later than September 4, 2020 5:00 p.m. EST. Send them to:

Virginia Department of Health
Office of Drinking Water
WIIN Grant Coordinator
109 Governor Street, 6th Floor

Richmond, VA   23219

For more information please contact Barry E. Matthews, CPG at 804 477-5171 or by email at barry.matthews@vdh.virginia.gov