WVRWA 2013 Training Calendar Available for Download

WVRWA 2013 Training Calendar Available for Download

To view or download the 2013 Drinking Water & Wastewater Training Coalition Calendar Click Below

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Water University Webinars

Water University Webinars

Water University certification programs are designed to recognize the professional educational achievements of individuals and to market their achievements and skills to increase the value of today's water professionals. Click here to lean more.

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Ford Fleet Pricing

Ford Fleet Pricing

Who is eligible? Rural and municipal water and wastewater systems of any size who are members of their State Rural Water Association. Rural Water Associate Members who purchase and register or lease 5 or more new vehicles during the current or preceding calendar year, current or preceding model year or preceding twelve month period or currently operate a fleet of 15 vehicles or more.

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Equipment Loan Available

Equipment Loan Available

Take advantage of this easy loan for equipment purchases, predevelopment cost and small construction projects. If you are eligible for a Rural Development loan, then you may access this quick loan process with up to a 10 year term and as low as 3% interest. Contact your State Rural Water Association or visit www.nrwa.org

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Winter 2012 Mountain State Water Line

Winter 2012 Mountain State Water Line

Click to read the complete Winter 2012 Issue of the Mountain State Water Line.

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Subscribe to Rural Water Wire

Subscribe to Rural Water Wire

Click here for more information on how to register for your free subscription to Rural Water Wire

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Advancing Water and Wastewater Careers

On August 1, 2012 the West Virginia Rural Water Association, in cooperation with the
National Rural Water Association (NRWA), will launch an initiative to advocate the
value of professional careers in the water and wastewater industry and advance the
 water and wastewater industry. NRWA, through its state rural water affiliates, is the
nation’s largest water and wastewater utility membership organization in the nation,
 representing over 28,000 rural and small communities.

According to Readers Digest Magazine, there are approximately 108,330 system
personnel who operate water and wastewater systems. In the article, these positions
 are listed as number 2 in the"Top 10 Jobs Americans Cannot Live Without". People
 employed in these positions have tremendous responsibilities and liabilities, yet
 are virtually out of sight/out of mind to the public and are often taken for granted.
"This lack of recognition, coupled with the impending workforce shortage, is the
basis for this career development initiative", stated, Debbie Britt, Executive Director.

This initiative is just a small step to gain deserved recognition for system operational
personnel, who impact our daily lives in what they do, by referring to those positions
as "System Operations Specialist" verbally, and in print. Titles project the skills,
knowledge and expertise embedded in the industry and these System Operations
Specialists should be recognized for the critical positions they hold in our
communities. The attached proclamation is the vehicle that will launch this effort.
Its success will be measured by system personnel, associations, and agencies
ingraining it into their vocabulary.