What’s New?
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DNRC – FUNDING AVAILABLE! – RRGL (Renewable Resource Grant and Loan) – Opportunity for MCEP/CDBG Match Only
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DNRC – FUNDING AVAILABLE! – Reclamation and Development Planning Grants (RDPG) applications open now!
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NRWA – Court pauses Cybersecurity Rule for AWWA, NRWA Water Utility Members Following Legal Challenge
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NRWA – Nearly $1.2B Settlement Win for Water Systems against Manufacturers of PFAS
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DEQ Announces Approximately $1 Million in Available Grants for Water Quality Projects
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Interested in being on the MRWS Board? Read more about it here.
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Low-Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Contractor Application and Contract
A MESSAGE FROM: Anne Neuberger, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology
SUBJECT: What We Urge You To Do To Protect Against The Threat of Ransomware
How to Apply for New Water/Sewer Infrastructure Grants
More information about the American Rescue Plan Act
Upcoming Events
Training & Where We Go!
TRAINING CALENDAR
Montana Rural Water Presents
Security and Disaster Preparedness Workshop at Fort Belknap Water Treatment Plant
0.2 CECs (Dual) Available!
Click here for Agenda: Security and Disaster Prep Training Agenda Rocky Boy
Register Below!
MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)
Contact Robin Franzen at rfranzen@mrws.org or 406-781-8775 for questions!
Montana Rural Water Presents
Security and Disaster Preparedness Workshop at Fort Belknap Water Treatment Plant
0.2 CECs (Dual) Available!
Click here for Agenda: Security and Disaster Prep Training Agenda Ft Belknap
Register below!
MRWS Workshop Registration (No Fees)
Contact Robin Franzen at rfranzen@mrws.org or 406-781-8775 for questions!
Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers Course
A series of lectures followed by guided exercises in a wet lab will provide understanding of field testing methods on 4 backflow prevention assemblies: pressure vacuum breakers, spill resistant vacuum breakers, reduced pressure principle assemblies, and double check assemblies. Students will gain knowledge in hydraulics, backflow and backsiphonage, types of cross connections, and degrees of hazard and state and federal regulations. Friday afternoon participants can take a written exam and on Saturday morning can take a practical exam administered by the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA). Passing scores on both the exams will result in certification by ABPA as a backflow prevention assembly tester. For more information on ABPA see the back of this training announcement or go to their website www.abpa.org.
Click here for more information and registration.
Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers Course
A series of lectures followed by guided exercises in a wet lab will provide understanding of field-testing methods on 4 backflow prevention assemblies: pressure vacuum breakers, spill resistant vacuum breakers, reduced pressure principle assemblies, and double check assemblies. Students will gain knowledge in hydraulics, backflow and back siphonage, types of cross connections, and degrees of hazard and state and federal regulations. Friday afternoon participants can take a written exam and on Saturday morning can take a practical exam administered by the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA). Passing scores on both the exams will result in certification by ABPA as a backflow prevention assembly tester. For more information on ABPA see the back of this training announcement or go to their website www.abpa.org.
Click here for more information and registration.
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Our Mission
At MRWS, our mission is to provide quality training and technical assistance to Drinking Water, Waste Water, and Tribal systems — to enable them to produce the best product with their available resources!
Recent News
Imagine a Day Without Water – October 19th
For more information on this event, visit https://imagineadaywithoutwater.org/
Covid-19 – Everything You Need to Know!
Click below for informational links about Covid-19! COVID-19 Slides EPA Announces Enforcement Discretion Policy for COVID COVID-19 Drinking Water Doc_DEQ pandemic_iac_final_032620_508_fillable Guidance on the Essential …
Emerging Contaminants – Manganese in Drinking Water
Emerging Contaminants – Manganese in Drinking Water Check out important information on Manganese in Drinking Water on the links below MT DEQ – Manganese in …
Emerging Contaminants – PFAS Information
What is PFAS? What should I know? Do I have PFAS in my water? What is being done for regulations for PFAS?
Disinfection By-Products Rule Explained
Compliance with the Stage 2 Disinfection Byproduct (DBP) Rule is required for Community (C) and Non-Transient Non-Community (NTNC) Public Water Systems that use a disinfectant …
Build Flood Resilience at Your Water Utility
The EPA’s new “Flood Resilience Guide” helps small and medium utilities become more resilient to flooding. Find the full guide on the EPA website: EPA.gov: …
MT DEQ Operator Certification Exam resources and study materials
In Montana, all drinking water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, or water distribution systems must be operated under the supervision of a fully certified operator …
NRWA Launches “Unfiltered” Video Update on Legislative and Regulatory Issues
by Carol Booth DUNCAN, Okla. – The National Rural Water Association launched the “Rural Water: Unfiltered” video update today. Unfiltered features discussion and commentary from …
EPA’s Hazard Mitigation Guide for Natural Disasters
This guide encourages water and wastewater utilities to work with their local mitigation planners to implement priority projects using FEMA or other source funding. It …
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