Thank you to all of our exhibitors and attendees for registering  for our conference May 23-25, 2022 in Verona, NY at the Turning Stone Resort. Our attendance numbers are great, the Golf Outing is full and fully sponsored. Thank you all. 

Please click to view the complete list of exhibitors Exhibitors List

We sincerely appreciate the following sponsors who have committed to a sponsorship for this event. These sponsorships will be used for door prizes and a Sponsorship Grand Prize for attendees.

1) Premier Sponsors - Siewert Equipment, Koester Associates, Inc. and G.A. Fleet Associates, Inc.

2) Gold Sponsors - Mueller Company, EJ Prescott, General Control Systems, Inc., Ti-SALES, C2AE, Core and Main, LLC, GP Jager and Statewide Aquastore Inc.

3) Silver Sponsors - Auctions International, Kennedy Valve and M&H Valve and BCA Architects & Engineers

4) Golf Hole Sponsors - AFTEK, Inc., C2AE, Everett J. Prescott Inc., Hunt Engineers, Architects & Surveyors, Hymax a Mueller brand, J. Andrew Lange, Inc., Koester Associates, Inc., Lamont Engineers, Pow-R Mole Sales & Services, Statewide Aquastore Inc, Ti-SALES, W2O, Wright - Pierce, General Control Systems, Inc., The Ford Meter Box Company, BDP Industries

Thank you one and all for your continued support of this association!

We are excited to be back in person and look forward to seeing you all very soon.

Annual Conference Covid Policy:
NYRWA is following state guidelines for the Covid-19 virus. We will continue to follow the guidelines of the state and the Turning Stone Resort for our event May 23 - 25, 2022. At the current time the Turning Stone Resort is requiring face coverings for all guests and employees, regardless of vaccination status, in all public areas.

Many water operators are learning of the pending impacts of the Lead & Copper Rule Revision upon their water system. NYRWA has been working closely with the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Water Supply Protection. NYRWA, in coordination with the NYSDOH, will be providing at least 10 sessions over the next 12 months, 2 sessions in each region of the state.

These sessions will be offered free of charge to the attendees as a means of getting the correct information out to our dedicated water operators across the state. Keep a watch on our training announcements for more information and for sessions in your area. There is much to learn in regards to these regulations, we appreciate the participation of NYSDOH staff to ensure the material is thoroughly covered.

The Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) went into effect on December 16, 2021. The LCRR require all community and non-transient non-community water systems to submit a lead service line inventory (LSLI) by October 14, 2024. The Bureau of Water Supply Protection is offering training on regulatory requirements for preparing an LSLI. 

Drinking water system operators, superintendents or other professionals who will prepare the LSLI are encouraged to take the training. This training session has been approved by the NYS Department of Health for 1.0 hours (0.1 CEUs) of renewal credit for NYS drinking water operators. Please share this announcement with operators, engineers or other drinking water professionals that may be interested in this information. 

Dates and times: 

Three training sessions have been scheduled. Please register for only one session as limited space is available for each session. Each session will consist of a one-hour presentation followed by 30 minutes of Q&A. 

Wednesday, May 11, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm 

Registration Link: May 11th - 12:30 pm 

Thursday, May 19, 10:00 am to 11:30 am 

Registration Link: May 19th - 10:00 am 

Monday, May 23, 9:30 am to 11:00 am 

Registration Link: May 23rd - 9:30 am 

Presenters: 

Kristine Wheeler, P.E. Director BWSP 

Min-Sook Kim, Ph.D., P.E. Chief, Special Projects BWSP

To register, click on the link above for your preferred session which will take you to the event page. Click the "Register” button in the center bottom of the screen. Complete the registration form and "Submit” using the button in the bottom right. Your registration request will be reviewed and, once approved, you will receive an email with the Webex invitation. 

If you have any questions or need assistance registering, please contact Pam Muellecker at (518) 402-7650 or at pamela.muellecker@health.ny.gov.  

Don't have time to spend traveling to sit in a class all day? The best place to receive renewal web based training is at home or work, whichever your schedule allows. You can work at your own pace. SunCoast Learning Systems offers some great topics that will fit your certification requirement needs. Online courses are New York State approved and offer the flexibility and convenience you are looking for. For more information call 1-800-269-1181 or visit https://www.suncoastlearning.com/courses/ny.

Largest-Ever Award of Water Infrastructure Improvement Act Grants

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the state Environmental Facilities Corporation has awarded $638 million in grants to municipalities and public authorities for 199 water infrastructure projects across the state that protect public health or improve water quality. Nearly $601 million in Water Infrastructure Improvement Act grants and over $37 million in additional federal subsidies will support approximately $1.6 billion in total infrastructure investment. The grants are projected to contribute over 35,000 jobs to New York's economy and save taxpayers an estimated $1.4 billion.  

"Modernizing our state’s water infrastructure is critical to ensuring every New Yorker has access to clean drinking water,” Governor Hochul said. "Protecting the public health of New Yorkers will always be a top priority for my administration and this funding is a testament to that commitment. We will continue working collaboratively with every level of government to empower localities with the funding they need to improve water quality statewide.” 

Environmental Facilities Corporation President & CEO Maureen A. Coleman said, "This historic level of grant funding from EFC will provide transformational benefits for 151 communities as the State implements the water quality goals championed by Governor Hochul. Grants from EFC provide relief for taxpayers and help local governments get shovels in the ground for critical projects that protect public health and the environment, create jobs, and spur economic development. EFC is poised to support many more water quality infrastructure projects through the initiatives in the enacted State Budget and the infusion of federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.” 

Resources
Governor's News Release
Full list of awardees and project descriptions
Awards by Region
Interactive Map

• Gene Ford Handyman Services/Shady Lane MHP
• Herkimer Water District, Town of
• Hounsfield, Town of
• Industrial Controls
• JCF Water Consulting LLC
• Roll-N-Vac by TRUEBITE, INC
• Trinova
• Underwater Solutions, Inc.

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