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Mapping of Water and Wastewater Systems Using satellite based global positioning technology, MRWA Mapping Technicians can produce and provide a detailed set of maps to your utility. Contact Howard Baker at hbaker@moruralwater.org or at 660-422-2111.
Water System Technical Assistance Free on-site assistance from operators with years of actual experience, everything from Aerators to Zeolite Softening. For PUBLICLY-OWNED drinking water systems such as cities and rural water districts,
For PRIVATELY-OWNED drinking water systems,
Wastewater Technical Assistance Free on-site assistance with your wastewater system problems whether you have a lagoon system or a mechanical plant. Specializing in “real life” solutions. Smoke Testing Assistance is also a part of our on-site wastewater service. This service helps to locate points where water is entering your wastewater collection system, commonly referred to as Inflow and Infiltration, or I and I problems.
Leak Detection Assistance MRWA Resource Conservation Circuit Rider, and Drinking Water Circuit Riders, use years of experience and the latest in technology to assist you in accounting for every drop of water. Contact Wayne Roderman at wroderman@moruralwater.org or 573-776-5115
Sourcewater Protection Planning An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and MRWA can help you prepare a sourcewater protection plan, whether you have wells or use surface water, to help protect the quality of your drinking water source and your community's health and well-being. Contact Jim Patton at jpatton@moruralwater.org or 573-337-0053
Operator Certification Challenges If your system is lacking a certified operator or you have questions about obtaining certification, our Operator Certification Circuit Rider can assist your system. Contact Tom Hyatt at thyatt@moruralwater.org or 573-783-1745
Training: Certification, Drinking Water, Wastewater, Managerial MRWA offers a steady supply of training all over the state, all year long. Not only do we provide common needs training, we can also create customized training specifically for your system or group. We ensure that our training meets Missouri requirements for Renewal Credit Hours through the Department of Natural Resources, as well as provide hours for the Certified Office Professional Program, Water District Board Certification, and training suitable for Professional Engineer renewal. If you wish to request training, or wish to offer your location as a training site, contact: Mike Hollis at mhollis@moruralwater.org or 573-996-8814 Boards, Management, and Office Professionals Likewise, if you have questions about subjects such as Sunshine Law, Rate Studies, managerial issues, record keeping, or questions regarding clerks, collectors, and other office professionals, or would like to inquire about training on these subjects, contact: Liz Grove at egrove@moruralwater.org or 573-231-6797
Other Tools, Services, and Partnerships That MRWA Provides
Got an upcoming project with Rural Development? MRWA can assist you with getting your project off the ground in a hurry. Contact MRWA at 800-232-6792.
Annual Surveys: Wage and Benefit, and System Rate Survey MRWA has been collecting information on system salaries and benefits for more than a decade. Find out what we know about salary trends in the industry. As well, in alternating years we provide a survey of water and wastewater rates, including various fees, from all over Missouri. Click HERE to download the latest surveys.
Certified Office Professional Program (C.O.P.P.) MRWA created the Certified Office Professional Program (COPP) in order to recognize the importance of office and managerial activities in the water industry as well as to give those individuals working in the Office Professional fields an opportunity to nurture and demonstrate their knowledge and professionalism. To download the manual, application, or renewal form, click HERE. If you have questions about COPP, contact Liz Grove at egrove@moruralwater.org or 573-231-6797.
Protecting our drinking water sources, and our wastewater system integrity, is paramount to our mission. Unwanted pharmaceuticals are thrown away and flushed away and are beginning to show up in trace amounts in our water supplies. Drug Take-Back Events allow you the opportunity to offer your community to bring their unwanted pharmaceuticals to a drop-off point and dispose of them properly. On April 28, 2012, MRWA, in partnership with Missouri-American Water Company with their generous grant of $4,680, sponsored twenty-one Drug Take-Back Events that collected nearly ONE TON of unwanted prescription drugs! The National Drug-Take Back event occurs on the last Saturday of April and October. The next event is scheduled for October 27, 2012. Contact Brad Rayburn at brayburn@moruralwater.org or 573-300-8664 if you have questions or would like to participate.
Emergency Response for YOU, and MoWARN MRWA is very active in responding to any crisis or emergency, whether natural or accidental. We closely watch weather events, including floods, and posture ourselves to respond to you should you need help with emergency power generation or restoring drinking water or wastewater service to your customers after a disaster or incident. No matter what, during work hours or after hours, holidays or weekends, if you need help contact Randy Norden at rnorden@moruralwater.org or at 417-988-9911. You may also call any employee of MRWA that you have a working relationship with to initiate emergency response. Likewise, MRWA sponsors the Missouri Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network, (MoWARN). MoWARN is a free membership mutual aid network system that has been created nationwide. As a member, you may request resources from other members. Membership does require providing a membership application and signing the User's Agreement. Visit http://www.mowarn.org to learn more about this program. If you have questions about MoWARN, contact Randy Norden at rnorden@moruralwater.org or at 417-988-9911. A benefit for MRWA members! Save thousands of dollars on your next purchase of a Ford vehicle, whether you buy one or a fleet! Contact the MRWA office to verify membership and receive your code. Once you have the code, the visit http://www.fordpartner.com to begin shopping or visit ANY Ford dealership. You can contact the MRWA office at 800-232-6792.
Missouri Public Entity Pak (MPEP) Public entities, such as water and wastewater systems must carry liability insurance. The Public Entity Pak (MPEP) is a program designed to provide you with high quality coverage and service at a competitive price. In addition, the program pays you back with benefits provided to your water or wastewater system with revenues generated from MRWA’s portion of the proceeds of the program. To date, MRWA has purchased or maintains:
These units are provided for use to MRWA members at a no cost on a first-come, first-served basis during emergency situations. Members are asked to monitor and maintain units during use and refuel when returning to MRWA. As stated, these costs are paid for with proceeds form the MPEP program; the ONLY insurance program that gives back to MRWA member systems. If you have questions about this program, contact John Hoagland at jhoagland@moruralwater.org
MRWA Text Alerts We provide this free service to you with two intentions: First, we use it to remind you when your area has bad weather coming. For example, should your area be issued a Winter Storm Warning, we'll remind you to check your generator, fuel levels, make sure your tower is full, etc. Second, we'll let you know when a class is nearby so you don't miss a single opportunity for training. We'll send you a text when it's important; we will not pester you with a lot of junk. Even though this is a free service, you must be sure if your calling plan allows you to receive text messages. These are incoming messages only; you can NOT respond to MRWA Text Alerts. Even though you may have to pay a few cents for an incoming text, these reminders are priceless! Click HERE to sign up for free MRWA Text Alerts.
Phone Apps For iPhone and Android
Five FREE phone apps for well disinfection, tank disinfection, calculating leak loss, and sizing a chemical pump. CLICK ON YOUR TYPE OF PHONE TO DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THE APPS.
Recognition Awards For Systems and Individuals MRWA recognizes excellence among its membership! We provide the following awards of recognition annually: At the March Annual Technical Conference, -Drinking Water System of the Year -Wastewater System of the Year -Sourcewater Protection System of the Year At the October Office Professional's Seminar, -Office Professional of the Year At the October Fall Operations and Maintenance Symposium, -Water Operator of the Year -Wastewater Operator of the Year We are always taking nominations for the above awards. If you would like to nominate a system, or someone, you can find the nomination form HERE. If you have any questions about the awards, contact Mike Hollis at mhollis@moruralwater.org or 573-996-8814.
Every year, MRWA holds a video contest for schools throughout Missouri. Each contest is given a theme that students are encouraged to create a one-minute video about. The winning school recieves $500 plus another $500 to be divided equally among the participating students. Additionally, a pizza party for the students will be provided. This contest requires sponsorship by one, or more, of MRWA member systems. The contest gives the system an opportunity to promote public relations in their commmunity while at the same time gives today's students an opportunity to learn more about the water industry. The new theme and entry materials come out in the Fall of each year. The videos are judged by the attendees of the Annual Technical Conference as they vote for their favorite video. To obtain the entry materials, click HERE. Winner 2013 is Holden R-3 Middle School!
The theme was "Where Does My Drinking Water Come From".
Scholarships For Higher Education Students The MRWA Scholarship Committee will select three (3) college students as $1,000 scholarship recipients for the 2013-2014 school term, in the Spring of 2013. The scholarship will be awarded to children, stepchildren or dependants of full-time employees of Active Member Systems or MRWA who are graduating seniors or college students are eligible. When available, complete application and rules can found (2013 application is closed). If you have any questions, contact Crystal Cooper at ccooper@moruralwater.org or by calling 800-232-6792. The 2013-2014 recipients are: -Jonna Crider, daughter of Sherry Crider employed by the City of Van Buren. Jonna is attending Missouri State University majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology. -Michael Curtiss, son of Jeanette Curtiss, Deputy City Clerk for the City of Fremont Hills. Michael is attending the University of Arkansas majoring in Computer Engineering. -Ben Matthews, son of Kristin Matthews, Administrative Assistant for Platte County Public Water Supply District #4. Ben is attending Missouri University of Science and Technology at Rolla majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
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