Many water utilities have used the Excel-based spreadsheets that KRWA has developed over the past 10-15 years to help them keep up with important compliance data and to help them prepare their annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR). These spreadsheets have been adapted, modified and improved many times over the years.  Beginning in 2012, the updated KRWA Recordkeeping Package will only be available to those utilities that participate in the Compliance Check Program or through a paid subscription plan.

What is NetDMR?

NetDMR is a national tool for regulated Clean Water Act permittees to submit Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) electronically via a secure Internet application to EPA through the Environmental Information Exchange Network. KRWA stands ready to offer any assistance in getting started.

KRWA’s Free Administrative Training is custom designed for utility office personnel to address any specific training needs you might have. From dealing with irate customers, office and personal security issues, to protecting customer and employee identity, accepting credit cards, or human resource issues, KRWA can custom design a class that would benefit your office personnel.

Two KRWA Administrative Training Sessions on Security & Dealing with Irate Customers will be held this month.

(Washington, D.C.) The National Rural Water Association (NRWA), and its over 28,000 utility members are praising Senator Inhofe (OK), and the U.S. Senate, for passage of the Inhofe Rural Water Infrastructure Amendment, which was accepted by the full Senate on May 8.

Inhofe’s amendment to the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 requires that 10 percent of all funding for any new federal Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovative Authority be dedicated for rural water infrastructure projects. The Inhofe Amendment ensures that federal water subsidies will be targeted to the most needed and meritorious water projects. There is currently a $3 billion backlog for rural utility water funding assistance.

Today, the important work of a water and wastewater utility is more complex than ever before. Economics, the environment, regulatory requirements, and a constantly changing society are all affecting the way utilities conduct their business. There is a strong need to better prepare the individuals who are leading and managing our utilities into this challenging future. We also believe that a national standard for utility management should be established to help meet the demands placed on utility leaders.

The Utility Management Certification (UMC) program is designed to quantify and recognize the professional achievements of individuals involved in utility management careers. Our hope is that the UMC designation becomes the recognized standard for utility managers and for the water and wastewater utilities seeking qualified managers to lead them into the future.

This part-time position involves the operation of a water treatment plant in Morgantown, Kentucky. Duties include: testing, maintaining appropriate records, and performing maintenance to the plant. Class III Water Treatment Plant Operators License required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a large regional water and wastewater utility. This senior level position will lead the Engineering & Construction group of 20 professionals and is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, dynamic team focused on system development and customer service.

A safe, reliable water supply is critical to the success of any community. It creates jobs, attracts industry and investment, and provides for the health and welfare of citizens in ways ranging from disease prevention to fire suppression. We often take water resources for granted unless we are living through a drought or when depleted water supplies threaten a community’s future.
KRWA encourages water utilities to use this time to highlight the outstanding service they provde to their communities. Consider an outdoor event in your city and give away reusable water …