News & Notes
NMRWA Announces Statewide Training Needs Meeting and Sampler Level 1 Training
The New Mexico Rural Water Association invites you to attend and participate in a Statewide Source Water Protection and Drinking Water Critical Training Needs discussion to be held September 9, 2010 in the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge conference room starting at 8:00am. This collaborative discussion is being held to determine small water system critical training needs in the areas of source water protection, rule implementation, capacity development, and contamination prevention. From the inputs/outcomes of the workshop, NMRWA will develop source water protection and drinking water training operating plans and begin implementation of those plans starting October 1, 2010.
In conjunction with this meeting we will also be providing a Level 1 Sampler Certification training worth 5.0 training credits. There is no charge for the training and lunch will be provided. View the agenda here. Pre-registration is required.
EPA's Office of Water
The U.S. EPA has unveiled a new, all-inclusive website for water topics that is much easier to navigate. From this one spot, you'll be able to find information and current issues about drinking water, wastewater, watersheds, regulations, and other related topics. Take a look at the Office of Water. Start with main menu on left and each topic expands with a click to reveal related subjects.
---NEW: Online Training
Water University certification programs are designed to recognize professional educational achievements of utility personnel and to help market their skills. Promote your professional future with a Utility Management Certification.
Info & Registration | Flyer
Tell Us What You Think!
We are now required to transition to fee-based training and technical assistance. Fees will be used to fund existing and expanded training opportunities and on-site technical assistance so that we can continue to provide high-quality training and service. Before we decide on our new menu of fee-based services and costs we need feedback from You – our valued customers. Now is the time to help us design new training sessions and services that will serve you!
Please click here to take our brief online survey. Or you can complete a form on your computer and email it.
---Changes to The State Audit Act
Effective July 1, 2010. The bill only impacts the following local public bodies which have less than $500,000 in annual revenue calculated on a cash
basis of accounting, exclusive of capital outlay funds or federal or private grants:
- Mutual domestic water consumers associations;
- Land grants;
- Incorporated municipalities; and
- Special districts, which include, but are not limited to: Acequias; Irrigation districts; Soil and water conservation districts; Watershed districts; Water and sanitation districts; and Conservancy districts.
Find more information at NM Office of the State Auditor (www.osanm.org)
all about the 2010 Audit Rule | 2010 Audit Rule training
Groundwater Rule
This rule applies to all size and types of groundwater systems: community; non-transient, non-community; transient, non-community; and consecutive water systems. Please read this document so you understand what is expected of groundwater systems. More information on the Groundwater Rule is available on the NMED/DWB website: www.nmenv.state.nm.us/dwb/regulations/GWR.htm.
---"Be Wise with Water" in 2010
This year marks Earth Day’s 40th anniversary! We urge you to take a few minutes today (and maybe every day) to be more water wise. Here are some links to learn more and make a difference in our quality of life on the Earth:
USDA: 2010 focus on water quality | EPA: tips to use water efficiently | Water for life | 9 reasons why blue is the new green | Earth Day Action Center: get involved!