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EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) require community and non-transient, non-community water systems to distribute notifications to water system customers with service lines identified as lead, galvanized requiring replacement (GRR), or unknown (but could be lead) in their service line inventory. The notifications must be mailed to customers with certain required language within 30 days after October 16, 2024, and annually thereafter until all service lines have been classified and replaced, if needed. No notification is required if the entire service line is non-lead (e.g., copper or plastic).
The Iowa DNR will issue formal letters after October 16th to systems required to distribute this public notice. The letters will include templates and a delivery certification form. Service line material notification templates and a fact sheet with guidelines and frequently asked questions are available on the Department's Lead Service Line Inventories Webpage. Download the material notification templates here. Download the FAQ/guidance document here. Please contact [email protected] or your permit writer if you have questions. The Iowa Excavation Safety Summit will be held on November 7, 2024, at the Jacobson Event Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. We are enhancing our outreach with an attached flyer and seek your support in promoting it to excavators, contractors, utility locators, operators, and damage prevention personnel. Your help in distributing this flyer to your industry contacts and any potential attendees will be very much appreciated. Registration for this free event is available online at IowaSafetySummit.com Thank you for your support and commitment to excavation safety and damage prevention.  Congratulations to our 3 Iowa winners of the 2024 APGA Safety Contest! These gas systems highlight the dedication of APGA members in maintaining the highest safety standards within their system, their communities, and in the natural gas industry.
Among the winning systems, Orange City Municipal Utilities, IA, will be receiving an award for meeting the criteria to win the safety contest five years in a row. Congratulations to: 2024 GROUP B WINNING SYSTEMS (8,001 – 18,000 HOURS) • City of Sioux Center, IA • Orange City Municipal Utilities, IA 2024 GROUP C WINNING SYSTEMS (18,001 – 38,000 HOURS) • Coon Rapids Municipal Utilities, IA We're excited to welcome AED United, your one-stop shop for AED solutions, as the newest associate member of IAMU!
AED United leverages the state of Iowa's pre-approved NASPO contract to simplify the procurement process for AEDs and offer competitive pricing. They boast a comprehensive AED inventory, streamlined management tools, and exclusive member deals. Special Offer for IAMU Members: Get a head start on your AED needs with a limited-time offer – $650 off the Heartsine 350P! This includes a $400 IAMU discount and a $250 rebate, bringing the total price down to just $832. Ready to Learn More? Contact the AED United sales team at [email protected] to discuss your AED needs or place an order. Thanks to Jester Insurance Services, IAMU Safety Group Insurance Program Members now have access to free webinars that Nyemaster holds. The Current State of the Law for DEI Initiatives — OCTOBER 17 — EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATES Thursday, October 17, 2024 noon – 1:00 p.m Register here How should organizations approach DEI programs now? Labor and employment attorneys Frank Harty and Mitch Kunert walk through the current status of employer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives after the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Students for Fair Admissions case. Learn the ramifications for employers. Consider the impact on the business community. Review recent litigation and its effects on employer DEI practices. Get recommendations for best practices related to DEI moving forward. Applications for CLE and SHRM continuing education credits are pending. For more information, please see the PDF below. 
Details on Novemeber 1 workshop-for IAMU Safety Group Insurance Program Members Make plans to celebrate 2024 Public Natural Gas Week October 6-12, 2024 to highlight the contributions and importance of public #naturalgas systems. Visit apga.org/PNGW for ideas and resources on how to celebrate!
We hope that all gas utilities join us in this nationwide observance to honor the work and importance of locally-owned public natural gas systems. Public power utilities across the U.S. celebrate Public Power Week the first full week of October every year to help customers and stakeholders understand how they can better engage with their community-owned utility and benefit from all its offerings. American Public Power Association member utilities can use the sample resources and templates to spread the word and help celebrate in your communities.
You can download their free resources and templates to customize for Public Power Week celebrations in your community. Use the hashtag #publicpowerweek in your posts to join the online community of others celebrating. Registration is Open for the 30th Annual Water and Wastewater Operator’s Training Workshop10/1/2024 Water and Wastewater members: Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 30th Annual Water and Wastewater Operators Training Workshop which will be held Wednesday, November 20 - Friday, November 22, 2024-Note day of week change.
This three-day workshop is geared toward water and wastewater professionals wanting practical information to help them do their jobs. There will be both basic and advanced topic for water treatment, water distribution, and wastewater. Attendees can earn 1.2 CEUs toward certification. For more information or to register as an attendee or vendor, visit the event webpage on our website. October 11 will be here before you know it and how great would it be to spend a Friday afternoon shooting sporting clays? Register now for our annual “Fun raising” – Shooting for Scholars -October 11 at the Pioneer Gun Club in Waukee.
Proceeds from the shoot benefits the IAMU Scholarship program. IAMU offers 2 scholarship programs –a scholarship program for students pursuing a post-secondary program with a utility focus and a general scholarship program for children or grandchildren of IAMU member employees. For more information or to register, click here: https://members.iamu.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1879744&group= Want to be a sponsor?? We have several options available. Click here for sponsorship information. We hope to see you there! https://cdn.ymaws.com/members.iamu.org/resource/resmgr/2024_events/2024_shootsponsorreg7-15.pdf The Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment Financial Assistance Program (WTFAP) provides grants of up to $500,000 for wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects. There is approximately
$6 million available for eligible projects in the 2024 funding round. Grants will be awarded to water and wastewater projects based on the following priorities:
2024 WTFAP APPLICATION Grant awardees are determined by a committee consisting of the Secretary of Agriculture (or designee), the Executive Director of Iowa Finance Authority (or designee) and the Director of the Department of Natural Resources (or designee). Please contact the IFA Water Quality Team with questions. |
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