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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 other than ultraviolet light. Brian Hogenson of MDEQ has put together a fact sheet that makes this rule easier to understand. Click here to download the full PDF
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NRWA’s Products and Services help to sustain Rural Water
Only the National Rural Water Association can bring together this unique Products and Services Portfolio. Choose from website design & customer communications, to several insurance packages including health plans, data breach services, line & leak coverage, background screening as well as our Rural Water Loan Fund, all designed to meet the needs of utilities. NRWA’s

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: Build Flood Resilience at Your Water Utility

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 to ensure the proper management, operation, and maintenance of the system. DEQ administers both the water and wastewater operator certification programs and provides testing and program information services to ensure

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 NRWA’s D.C. staff about current legislative and regulatory issues and how they affect Rural Water utilities. “NRWA is constantly looking for new ways to keep our members informed about issues

“Montana’s Water Future” video Premieres
MT Dept of Natural Resources and Conservation rolled out the red carpet with the premier of their “Montana’s Water Future” video! It was produced following the first ever “Montana Water Summit” in Helena, MT this past March 2018. MT Rural Water Systems was represented by your two Source Water Protection Specialists, Kristi Kline and Rory

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 provides an overview of the mitigation process, along with practical examples of mitigation projects to address the impacts of earthquakes, tornados, floods, drought, wildfires and power outages. Why Mitigate the