Winter 2023 Newsletter

Basic Wastewater Course

Winter 2023 Newsletter

Our Winter Newsletter is now available! In this issue:

President's Message
CEC Update
Call for Board Members
Panel Discussions
Call for Abstracts
Check your Knowledge
Call for Award Nominations
Operator Exchange Recap
Fall Tradeshow Recap
Basic Wastewater Course
Thank you Corporate Members

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Vermont Sludge Survey

Basic Wastewater Course

Winter 2023 Newsletter

GMWEA and the North East Biosolids & Residuals Association (NEBRA) are partnering to collect data from Vermont wastewater treatment facilities about current sludge management issues. This survey is anonymous unless you wish to provide your contact information. Your participation in this survey is greatly appreciated, and answers collected for the purpose of tracking and reporting the environmental, economic, and social considerations of biosolids/sludge management in Vermont. If you have questions about this survey, please contact Janine Burke-Wells at NEBRA (janine@nebiosolids.org).

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Basic Wastewater Course

Winter AND Spring Sessions Available!

This 8-week course (48 TCH) will prepare attendees to take the Grades 1, 2, or 3 Domestic Wastewater certification exams, and is a great primer for those taking higher grade exams. Attendees will learn the concepts of wastewater treatment from collection system to final disposal of effluents and solids.

The course will be taught by Elijah Lemieux, Wayne Graham, and Paula Jackson from the Vermont Rural Water Association, along with guest presenters to provide expertise on specific topics.

Registration & Full Info.

Who We Are

We’re the people that design, construct, and maintain the infrastructure necessary to keep the taps running, toilets flushing, and stormwater runoff pollutant free. Our members help keep Vermont's surface and ground waters clean, safe, and beautiful to serve our water use needs, recreation, and precious ecosystems.

Founded in 1994, GMWEA is a nonprofit membership organization that supports Vermont's drinking water, wastewater, and storm water sector -- serving water quality professionals, preserving the environment, and protecting public health through technical trainings, public education, and policy advisories. New individual and corporate members always welcome!

We present conferences, technical trainings, trade shows, publications, online forums, school programs, industry social activities, and public awareness programs that:

Provide continuing education opportunities for water, wastewater, and stormwater facility operators to improve their knowledge and skills.
Encourage peer networking for water quality professionals through events that promote the exchange of knowledge related to the design, operation, and management of water quality systems.
Promote public knowledge of the essential role of water, wastewater, and stormwater management in protecting public health and preserving the natural environment.
Advocate for best-practice water quality management policy by drawing on on the expertise of 400 individual and 50 business/organizational members to provide advisories to policy makers and regulatory agencies.

GMWEA serves as the voice and the face of the water quality sector in Vermont.

Explore this site to learn about member services, publications, upcoming events, and policy advisories.

We welcome your calls or e-mails about any aspect of GMWEA!

Administrative Support:

Kirsten King
Executive Director

kirsten.king@gmwea.org

(508) 893-7979 ext. 243

Mary Quigley
Member & Volunteer Coordinator

mary.quigley@gmwea.org

(508) 893-7979 ext. 224

Katelyn Todesco

Events & Marketing Manager

katelyn.todesco@gmwea.org

(508) 893-7979 ext. 232

Mailing address:

GMWEA, c/o NEWWA

125 Hopping Brook Road

Holliston, MA 01746