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Massachusetts
www.magnet.state.ma.us/dep/brp/dws/aboutdwp.htm 
Based in Northfield, Massachusetts, MassRWA provides
rural water and wastewater utilities with hands-on
training and assistance designed to enhance compliance
with Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act requirements.
MassRWA’s primary goal is to work with small
communities or water/wastewater systems to safeguard
public health and shared resources to improve their
technical, managerial and financial capacities. Their
services include training (hands-on classroom/onsite
training, operator certification courses, school presentations,
meeting with community planning, conservation & watershed
groups), onsite assistance (system optimization & troubleshooting,
leak detection, smoke testing, line locating, sampling/reporting,
sanitary survey preparation, consent order compliance,
board coordination, equipment cost/feasibility analyses,
third part review, pumping test design/evaluations),
and protection (water quality/quantity planning & permitting
for new & existing sources).
| Massachusetts Water Works Association |
| Contact: Jennifer Pederson,
Executive Director |
Phone: (978) 263-1388 |
| P.O. Box 1064 |
Fax: (978) 263-1376 |
| Acton, MA 01720 |
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| Contact: George Allan,
Secretary |
E-Mail: mwwa@verizon.net |
| PO Box 4056 |
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| Westford, MA 01886 |
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The Massachusetts Water Works Association, is a membership
organization dedicated to the advancement of the drinking
water profession through education and advocacy and
committed to protecting public health and providing
a safe and sufficient supply of drinking water to Massachusetts
consumers.
From its small group of pioneers, the organization,
incorporated in 1950, has grown to over 1,300 water
works professionals dedicated to providing Massachusetts
consumers with an adequate supply of high quality water.
| Barnstable County Water Utilities
Association |
| Contact: Ralph Marks |
Phone: (508) 563-2294 |
| P.O.Box 600 |
FAX: (508) 564-4661 |
| Bourne, MA 02563-0600 |
E-mail: BourneH20@aol.com |
The mission or purpose of the association is to hold
meetings on a regular basis to discuss the business
of the water works operations, to provide and receive
information that would be of mutual benefit and provide
training courses to educate utility employees and assist
certified operators in obtaining training contact hours
for recertification.
| Plymouth County Water Works Association |
| Contact: John Fresh |
Phone: (508) 238-3641 |
| 417 Bay Road |
FAX: (508) 238-5303 |
| South Eaton, MA 02375 |
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Plymouth County Water Works Association was established
in 1958 by Robert Woodbury and his fellow Superintendents.
The current membership includes 46 retired members,
204 regular and associate members. These water works
professionals are from Plymouth, Bristol, Norfolk and
Barnstable counties.
The purpose of the Association is to promote interaction
through information exchange between neighboring utilities.
Programs include guest speakers from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (E.P.A.), MA Department of Environmental
Protection (D.E.P), Water Works Professionals, Engineering
firms and Manufacturing representatives. These informational
programs assist communities in keeping abreast of new
regulations and products that impact your water supply.
| Western Massachusetts Water Works
Association |
| Contact: Richard Kilhart |
(978) 544-1115 |
| P.O.Box 267 |
E-mail: orangewater@crystal-mtn.com |
| Orange, MA 01364 |
FAX: (978) 544-1122 |
The Western Massachusetts Waterworks Association (WMWA
was formed in 1987 to meet the needs of its constituency
(water system operators and managers in Western Massachusetts)
for education and support. The Association currently
has approximately 120 members from Berkshire, Franklin,
Hampshire and Hamden counties. The Association regularly
holds quarterly meetings and has received program training
approval from the Massachusetts Board of Certification
of Operators of Drinking Water Supply Facilities to
issue one (1) training contact hour (TCH) per quarterly
meeting for attending members. Members also receive
0.5 TCH per year for joining. The Association has in
the past also sponsored special events for the education
of its members and has also acted as a cooperative for
its members to provide better prices through the bulk
purchases of materials such as public information pamphlets
and source protection signs.
Vermont
The Vermont Rural Water Association (VRWA) is a nonprofit
trade association of water and wastewater systems throughout
the state. Its mission is to promote public health
and a clean environment by supporting Vermont's water
and wastewater systems.
Services include technical assistance and training
for operators and managers of water and wastewater
systems; assistance in developing source protection
plans; access to and training for equipment such as
leak detectors, chemical feed pumps, flow meters, smoke
testing, and confined space air monitors; access to
health and liability insurance and retirement programs;
advocacy voice with state and federal regulators and
legislators; and a newsletter with technical articles
and legislative updates.
| Green Mountain Water Environment
Association |
| Contacts: Jessica Hill |
Phone: (802) 229-9111 |
| 89 Main Street |
FAX: (802) 229-2211 |
| Suite 4 |
E-mail: gmweal@gmea.com |
| Montpelier, VT 05602 |
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The GMWEA is a nonprofit association of water supply
and wastewater treatment personnel formed in 1994 by
the merger of Vermont's two long-active, but separate,
water and wastewater organizations. These combined resources
allow GMWEA to represent a variety of water quality
interests including water and wastewater treatment,
industrial treatment, dairy, metals, pulp and paper,
water distribution, and biosolids management.
GMWEA provides: Annual spring and fall meetings which
offer members technical training sessions, awards
programs and participation in officer elections. The
fall meeting includes a trade show which features
state-of-the-art water and water quality-related equipment
and services. Regular training sessions for members
on subjects such as water or wastewater math, laboratory
and plant safety, and Sacramento courses. Training
resources are enhanced by GMWEA's affiliation with
the New England Water Environment Association and
the New England Water Works Association. In addition,
cooperative efforts with the Vermont Agency of Natural
Resources, the New England Interstate Environmental
Training Center and local facilities provide nearby
resources to carry out necessary operator training.
The GMWEA News is a quarterly newsletter which brings
regulatory updates and association news to all members.
New Hampshire
http://www.des.state.nh.us/dwspp/
The New Hampshire Water Works Association is a nonprofit
professional corporation with a membership consisting
of municipal water systems, community-type water systems,
investor owner water utilities, state government agencies,
engineers, planners, equipment and materials suppliers,
and others. At present, there are 130 Associate Members
(individuals) and 90 Utility Members (municipal water
systems) representing hundreds of water works employees.
The organization's goal is "to improve municipal water
supply service in the State of New Hampshire: by discussion
of all water supply problems, inspection of works,
and action to improve the position of, as well as service
rendered by water works persons."
In the past few years the NHWWA has become active
in the New Hampshire legislative process since so much
more environmental legislation has an effect on the
industry. Through its legislative program, the NHWWA
has been very effective in highlighting the interests
and needs of our industry.
NHWWA holds five technical meetings each year, and
publishes a newsletter and professional journal. Recently,
the NHWWA has begun providing operators with training
through its operators' training seminars. Guests are
welcome to attend all meetings. All municipal water
systems, investor owned water utilities, community
water systems and all other interested persons are
encouraged to become members of the organization.
The Granite State Rural Water Association is a non-profit
organization established in 2005 to aid small water
and wastewater systems through training and on-site
technical assistance.
Their assistance is geared toward the operation and
maintenance of water and wastewater systems and to
aid them in understanding the rules and regulations.
GSRWA also promotes water conservation and protection
through public awareness and community involvement.
Maine
http://www.state.me.us/dhs/eng/water/index.html
Maine Water Utilities Association is a non-profit
membership organization which was organized in 1925.
The purpose of the association is to enhance public
health, safety and welfare by advocating safe drinking
water through the advancement of knowledge of the design,
construction, operation, maintenance and management
of water works through education, development and promotion
of legislation, standards and policies and an exchange
of information and experience.
The Maine Rural Water Association is a private, non-profit
organization which assists water and wastewater systems
provide safe drinking water and protect the environment
at an affordable cost to users. Programs include:
- Training for system personnel and trustees on certification,
federal and state rules, operations and maintenance,
and financial issues
- Information network with neighboring systems and
regulatory agencies
- On-site technical assistance including lead detection,
process control, compliance, budgeting and collections
- Quarterly newsletter and technical bulletins
Connecticut
The Connecticut-Rhode Island Rural Water Association
is a non-profit Association having individual, voting
utility and non-voting water and wastewater system members
and vendor members dedicated to assisting small and
medium sized drinking water and wastewater facilities
in compliance with the SDWA and CWA respectively. The
Association is governed by a Board of Directors duly
elected by voting member utility delegates. Voting member
utilities are those utilities with less than 10,000
service connections (small and medium sized utilities)
who remain in good membership standing. Director's must
be representatives of utility voting members. Elections
of board members are held at the annual membership meeting
with the newly elected board placing the executive officers.
The Association maintains a paid staffer (program manager)
who visits water and wastewater systems providing onsite
technical assistance and training free of charge.
The Association's mission statement most appropriately
describes reasons for existence: AAn organization of
water and wastewater systems who strive to enhance knowledge
and professionalism in areas of operations, maintenance
and management through training, technical assistance,
political representation and other resources. Services
provided include:
- Onsite training and technical assistance performed
by program manager - free of charge.
- Small System Operator Schools - Athe Sacramento
Course@ - Small System O & M program consisting of
(8) lectures.
- ½ to 1 day training programs on topics such as :
SDWA Compliance, Operations, Regulations, maintenance
and safety. Training certificates are provided to
attendees - free of charge.
- Maintenance of inventory of various types of water
related equipment that is available to members (free
of charge): leak detection equipment, RPD testing
equipment and pipe location equipment.
The Atlantic States Rural Water & Wastewater Association
is a private, non-profit organization which assists
water and wastewater systems provide safe drinking water
and protect the environment at an affordable cost to
users. Programs include:
- Training for system personnel and trustees on certification,
federal and state rules, operations and maintenance,
and financial issues
- Information network with neighboring systems and
regulatory agencies
- On-site technical assistance including leak detection,
process control, compliance, budgeting and collections
- Technical bulletins
For more information contact Steve Levy at Atlantic
States Rural Water & Wastewater Association, 12 New
London Turnpike, Box 275, Norwich, CT 06360.
Since its founding in 1960 as the Connecticut unit
of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the
Connecticut Section AWWA has directed its efforts to
enhancing the quality and reliability of public water
supplied to the residents of the state. Education, motivation,
and the exchange of assistance and information pertaining
to virtually all aspects of public water supply and
relevant to systems ranging from the smallest to the
largest, are critical elements in the fulfillment of
CT-AWWA's mission. Membership numbers approximately
700 and there are 21 standing committees. For more information
please contact the secretary/treasurer or chairman of
CT-AWWA.
Rhode
Island
The Connecticut-Rhode Island Rural Water Association
is a non-profit Association having individual, voting
utility and non-voting water and wastewater system members
and vendor members dedicated to assisting small and
medium sized drinking water and wastewater facilities
in compliance with the SDWA and CWA respectively. The
Association is governed by a Board of Directors duly
elected by voting member utility delegates. Voting member
utilities are those utilities with less than 10,000
service connections (small and medium sized utilities)
who remain in good membership standing. Director's must
be representatives of utility voting members. Elections
of board members are held at the annual membership meeting
with the newly elected board placing the executive officers.
The Association maintains a paid staffer (program manager)
who visits water and wastewater systems providing onsite
technical assistance and training free of charge.
The Association's mission statement most appropriately
describes reasons for existence: AAn organization of
water and wastewater systems who strive to enhance knowledge
and professionalism in areas of operations, maintenance
and management through training, technical assistance,
political representation and other resources. Services
provided include:
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