The New York Rural Water Association is pleased to welcome Rachel Griffin as our new Energy Efficiency Circuit Rider. Rachel comes to NYRWA from a private industry, mostly with equipment management and supply. Her past experiences will definitely make this an easier transition. Rachel joined our team in July and has completed orientation and training, and is now ready to get to work assisting our municipal water and wastewater systems from across the state. If you operate a municipal water and/or wastewater facility that serves a population of 10,000 or less, and would like to request a free energy assessment, please email Rachel at griffin@nyruralwater.org or call 518-828-3155 Ext. 170 to leave a message. Welcome Rachel, we wish you many years of success with the association.

NYRWA, in partnership with the National Rural Water Association (NRWA), is conducting an important research study to understand the needs and challenges of the rural water and wastewater workforce. As you know, our nation’s small and rural water and wastewater operators rarely receive the credit they deserve. Our goal is to use the results of this survey to advocate for water and wastewater professionals like you, ensuring that your voice is heard at the state and national levels and that you receive the resources you deserve. All respondents will be able to access a high-level summary of the findings. Your participation is critical to help ensure the future success of the rural water workforce. Please respond today by clicking the link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7710725/NRWA-workforce-survey  

Please feel free to distribute this link to other rural water professionals, also be sure to use separate devices for each participant.

The survey is being administered by third-party consulting firm McKinley Advisors and will close on August 30, 2024. Please note, the survey is formatted to only allow one survey response per computer/device. This is to ensure the integrity of the data collected and prevent multiple responses from the same individual.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the survey, please reach out to NYRWA or email Meghana Deshmane with McKinley Advisors at mdeshmane@mckinley-advisors.com.  

Thank you in advance for your time, insight and contribution to Rural Water.  

Sincerely, 
Jamie Herman, CEO 

Affordability For Rural Communities

Affordability is the key factor for small and rural communities in their decisions to upgrade and enhance water services for their customers. 

Skyrocketing construction costs, disrupted supply chains, and ever increasing regulatory requirements are just a few of the roadblocks rural America faces when financing critical water infrastructure. 

Rural Development’s Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program is a lifeline for rural America,  funding clean and reliable water systems nationwide.

Please click here to view the full document.

It is never too early to start planning!
Save the dates for our 2025 Annual Conference
Monday, May 19, 2025 - Wednesday, May 21, 2025
at The Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY

We look forward to seeing everyone next year.

If you would like to be a presenter or if your company is interested in a sponsorship for 2025, please reach out to Kimberly Bennett at bennett@nyruralwater.org

NYRWA, through a contract with the NYS Department of Health, Bureau of Water Supply Protection, is providing on-site technical assistance for water suppliers in need of help understanding the regulation and compliance. NYRWA technical assistance providers will assist with education, recommendations on where to find information, templates, and with sorting through records to identify necessary data. This assistance is being provided free of charge to the water supplier.

We have multiple trained staff to assist your needs. In Eastern NY, please contact Nate Wissenbach at wissenbach@nyruralwater.org; in Central NY, please contact Mark Roberts at roberts@nyruralwater.org; and in Western NY, please contact Jamie Herman at herman@nyruralwater.org. 

We also have additional staff trained to assist if needed. Please remember, the deadline for the lead service line inventory is October 16, 2024.

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.

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