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12312 Silverton Rd. NE
P.O. Box 857
Silverton, OR 97381

503-873-8353

ON-SITE TRAINING PROGRAM

Training Specialist provides training and technical assistance to water systems throughout the state. Areas of assistance include regulatory compliance, rates and rate structures, system policies and procedures.
Circuit Riders provide technical assistance to water systems. Assistance is available in the areas of cross connection, distribution systems, disinfection, water treatment facilities, operator certification and much more.
Wastewater Technician provides assistance to wastewater systems throughout the state on such issues as activated sludge treatment, confined space entry, inflow and filtration, pump maintenance and collection systems.
Groundwater/Sourcewater Technician deals specifically with drinking water protection. Works with water systems to develop drinking water protection plans to meet all state and federal requirements including management, contingency and new well elements.
Solid Waste Technician/Circuit Rider provides one-on-one community transfer station site and community assistance with short and long term recycling needs and safety compliance.

These programs offer on-site technical assistance to any water or wastewater system in the state of Oregon. OAWU staff hope you will utilize these programs and allow us to serve your system's needs.

LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION

National Rural Water Association employees several full-time lobbyists in Washington, DC who continuously monitor legislation in order to represent the interests of rural water and wastewater utilities. NRWA keeps its state affiliates informed of developments in water law and industry regulations. In addition, OAWU has a lobbyist at the state level and a Legislative Committee to keep members abreast of local legislative issues pertaining to the water and wastewater industry.

INSURANCE PROGRAMS

Available to OAWU members are a number of insurance programs including property, liability, contamination and D&O. These programs are administered by Rural Special Districts Insurance Company.

Medical and dental insurance is also available at very competitive rates. Cascade Insurance is the plan administrator.

PUBLICATION

H2Oregon, published quarterly, includes legislative news, technical advice, supplier information, and an assortment of columns and features.