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One-Day Training Sessions
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2023 Spring Conference at French Lick Resort! |
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Make your plans now to attend the 2023 Annual Spring Conference! We're looking forward to another amazing year - especially after the record event turnout in 2022! Our event offers great networking and educational opportunities for water and wastewater professionals - in addition to earning up to 10 contact hours for Water & Wastewater licenses. The Spring Conference also provides vendors the perfect venue to showcase their products and services to a variety of utility professionals from operations specialists to managers and board / council members. Networking, top-notch sessions, and lots of fun is in store for all. Class sessions will be announced on the website soon. |
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Each year, the Alliance awards scholarships based on fundraising from our annual Golf Outing and Clay Shoot. This year, the Alliance will be awarding FOUR $2,000 scholarships! Click here to download the application!
Deadline to apply: January 31, 2023
*Eligible applicants must be a citizen or legal resident of the US, a resident of Indiana, and a dependent of a voting member system employee that is pursuing secondary education endeavors in Fall 2023.
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Nominations must be received by February 17, 2023 |
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2023 Awards of Excellence |
We accept nominations for the following categories:
- MANAGER OF THE YEAR
- ADMIN PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
- WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR
- WASTEWATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR
*Eligible nominees must be affiliated with a system member in good standing.
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"2023 Best Tasting Water" |
We will be holding four "regional" taste tests in 2023. Winners from each region will advance to compete in the “Best Tasting Water in Indiana” at our annual Fall Conference in Fort Wayne, IN.
Register now to compete in the 1st Taste Test during our annual Spring Conference at French Lick Resort!
*The Best Tasting Water Competition winner will receive a news release to appear in the Hoosier Pipeline magazine, as well as an all-inclusive trip to Washington DC to compete in the NRWA Great American Water Taste Test.
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2023 Training Schedule Available |
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The 2023 schedule for training classes has been posted on our website! Whether you're looking for in person or webinar-based training, we have you covered! We also have multiple opportunities to attend water or wastewater exam reviews and several specialty/advanced trainings. To register for training classes or for more information, please go to www.inh2o.org or call 888-937-4992. All classes will be approved by IDEM for continuing education hours.
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2/2/2023 - 2/28/2023
Both Treatment & Distribution
Tuesdays & Thursdays - Webinar Format
9:00am - 2:00pm EST (working lunch)
Instructor: Scott Ham
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3/23/2023 - 4/27/2023
Municipal Certifications
Thursdays - Webinar Format
9:00am - 3:00pm EST
Instructor: Rex Blanton
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Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) |
Do you have customer accounts in arrears? Are some customers having difficulty paying their utilities or getting caught up?
The website below offers assistance to individual customers to pay accounts in arrears. It’s easy and a win/win! Check out the website, provide the link to your customers and ask questions, but don’t wait -this money needs to be spent or allocated by May 2023! If we help them spend the money, they’ll get more for further assistance in years to come. If you have questions for the Alliance, contact Sherri Winters or David Adkins. We can put you in touch with The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority for more details.
*The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a new program funded in part by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. LIHWAP is a temporary emergency program designed to help low-income households and families who have fallen behind on their water and wastewater bills.
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Utilities, please connect with your designated Alliance Circuit Rider today to complete the Similar Systems Survey. This survey will provide data to help compare utility systems, assist in showcasing the need for utility funding, and potentially help speed up the funding process. Additionally, the data from this survey can help influence the amount of grant money and the interest rate for which applicants may qualify.
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Farewell to Executive Director Connie Stevens |
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Connie has been the Alliance Executive Director since early 2012, and prior to that, she spent over 20 years in utility management and another 13 as a Clerk Treasurer. Through her leadership, the Alliance has become an amazing resource and partner to water and wastewater utilities and vendors throughout the great state of Indiana and beyond. Our organization has grown exponentially, we have become a trailblazer in many aspects, our employees have come to be known as the friendliest, most helpful around, and in many cases, we're the first place our industry peers turn to when they need assistance. We thank Connie for guiding our organization to much success and for her many years of service and dedication to the Alliance and our industry! She will be greatly missed!
Congratulations Connie Stevens!
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Welcome our New Executive Director, Dee! |
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Dee Deig took over as Executive Director of the Alliance on January 1st!
Dee began working for the Alliance in early 2019. She has a B.S. in Business Management from Oakland City University, along with 15+ years of previous experience in the energy efficiency industry and a plethora of industry knowledge, skills and abilities to lead us to success!
We're so excited for her and know she will do amazing things as our leader!
Interested in reaching out to Dee with questions, feedback, staff praise, or simply welcoming her to this exciting new role?Shoot her a message here!
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Welcome New Alliance Staff! |
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Tara Terrell
Energy Efficiency Circuit Rider
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Prior to joining the Alliance in early January, Tara held various positions for Veolia North America for almost two decades, with her most recent position as Operations Manager, managing personnel and overall operations of the Public Works and Utility Departments.
Please welcome Tara to Team Alliance! |
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Mark Harlow
Water Circuit Rider
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Mark started with us in early January after being a Utility Supervisor with a rural Indiana community. He began his career with Illinois Dept. of Agriculture overseeing watershed management for public drinking supply reservoirs. He also has experience with Indiana DNR operating water and wastewater treatment plants at various state parks.
Please welcome Mark to Team Alliance!
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Two New Event Locations in 2023! |
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Save the date for our 18th Annual Scholarship Clay Shoot & Golf Outing - Thursday, September 14! We're excited to share our new location for the Golf Tournament this year - Hawk's Tail Golf Course in Greenfield! Hawk's Tail features 6,760 yards of golf from the back tees for a par of 72 and offers a classic layout with excellent conditions and a smooth pace of play. The club features a renovated clubhouse with a bar, outdoor patio and golf simulators. We're excited for our attendees to try out a new course! Our Clay Shoot will take place at the Kingen Gun Club in McCordsville!
*All proceeds from the events benefit the Alliance Scholarship Fund, which provides several scholarships to children of eligible Alliance Members who are furthering their education.
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This year's Leadership Summit will be taking place in Downtown Muncie on July 19 & 20! You might be surprised to see all this newly rejuvenated area offers: 26 retail shops, 23 bars & restaurants, 23 entertainment & art venues, beautiful street murals, & much more! The event venue and hotel are connected to one another and located in the heart of downtown - perfect for checking out the area and enjoying a night out or networking with fellow attendees in a fun setting!
*This unique event is geared towards top-level decision-makers of water and wastewater systems and features dynamic education sessions that will address the most pressing matters facing the water and wastewater industry today! With a limited number of available seats, you are guaranteed unprecedented training and networking time with other attendees!
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EPA Updates and Webinar Recordings |
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EPA 2022 Webinar Recordings |
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Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series
Links to closed-captioned recordings of past webinars hosted on EPA's YouTube channel are available below. Certificates cannot be provided for watching the webinar recordings.
EPA Water Research Webinar Series
Recordings of past webinars are available below and are being hosted on EPA's YouTube channel. Certificates cannot be provided for watching the webinar recordings.
The 2023 schedule for EPA Trainings will be posted soon.
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This EPA guidance provides essential information to help water systems comply with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions requirement to prepare and maintain an inventory of service line materials by October 16, 2024.
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Indiana Finance Authority Regional Water Planning Meetings |
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Regional Water Planning Meetings for the Indiana Finance Authority dates and locations are now available on the IFA website. Please review the map to find the meeting scheduled for your area and plan to attend.
As a reminder, utilities are required to attend at least one regional meeting a year. If you have questions, please email WaterResources@ifa.in.gov.
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Click link below for resources from NRWA + 120Water
Our members have access to discounts on products and services offered by 120Water
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Affinity Partners/Programs & Services Portfolio |
As the only affiliate of National Rural Water Association in the state, the Alliance of Indiana Rural Water is proud to offer our members an array of products and services that have been vetted and specifically chosen as partners that work well with and for rural water and wastewater utilities. If you have any questions about any of these programs, please contact our office at 888-937-4992 or ask your circuit rider.
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Check out the latest issue of our membership magazine, the Hoosier Pipeline, here!
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