https://mrws.org/news/ News from Montana Rural Water Systems for drinking water and wastewater systems across Montana. en-us Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:07:34 GMT https://mrws.org/news/nrwa-launche-apprenticeship-employer-incentivization-program/ https://mrws.org/news/nrwa-launche-apprenticeship-employer-incentivization-program/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:46:24 GMT The National Rural Water Association (NRWA) is excited to launch the NRWA Employer Incentivization Program, which supports workforce development in rural communities through structured apprenticeship training in water and wastewater systems operations. The program, supported by the U.S. Department… https://mrws.org/news/new-video-explains-how-to-use-rd-apply/ https://mrws.org/news/new-video-explains-how-to-use-rd-apply/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:04:02 GMT USDA Rural Development (RD) has released a new video offering an overview of RD Apply, the application intake system for its Water & Environmental Programs. The tutorial is designed for technical assistance providers, consulting engineers and members of entities seeking funding, and aims to help… https://mrws.org/news/usda-awards-40m-for-rural-water-training/ https://mrws.org/news/usda-awards-40m-for-rural-water-training/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:00:54 GMT USDA Rural Development announced $40 million in Water and Waste Disposal Technical Assistance and Training Grants on September 28. Rural Utilities Service Administrator Karl Elmshaeuser said the awards will help ensure American families have access to efficient, reliable water and waste disposal… https://mrws.org/news/rural-water-success-story-worden-and-ballantine-montana/ https://mrws.org/news/rural-water-success-story-worden-and-ballantine-montana/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:05:23 GMT Since 2019, residents of Worden and Ballantine, Montana, have relied on bottled water after tests found elevated nitrate and nitrite levels in their tap water. Families, businesses, and schools changed their routines overnight, and the Worden-Ballantine Yellowstone County Water & Sewer District set…