November Virtual Lunch & Learn

Please join us for a virtual discussion on the Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR)!

We're privileged to have Marie Owens of AE2S, and previously the Utah Division of Drinking Water, speak and present on this topic.

The LCRR Revisions are arguably the largest regulatory change in drinking water in over a decade. It is a complicated rule revision and will be challenging for all water systems.

Virtual Event Meeting link will be sent day of event.

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 29.

Time: Noon-1 p.m.

RSVP: by Nov. 28 to Women of Water

There is no cost for this event!

Congratulations to Kearns Improvement District for Being Nationally Recognized

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has honored the Kearns Improvement District with a WaterSense® Excellence in Education and Outreach Award for their promotion of WaterSense and water efficiency in 2022. The District was one of 25 winners nationwide to receive the award. Their efforts included conservation messaging, promotion, education, and outreach to the citizens served by the District (visit www.kearnsid.org/conservation).

“With extreme weather affecting water supplies and quality, saving this precious resource is more important than ever,” said Veronica Blette, Chief, WaterSense Branch. “The 2023 award winners helped Americans look to WaterSense and save not just water, but the energy required to heat and treat it, as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy use.”

WaterSense, a voluntary partnership sponsored by EPA, is both a label for water efficient products, programs, and homes and a resource for helping consumers learn ways to save water. More than 2,100 manufacturers, builders, retailers, utilities, government, and nonprofit organizations partner with WaterSense to promote water-efficient products, homes, and programs.

Since 2006, over 40,000 certified water-efficient plumbing and irrigation products have helped consumers, and businesses save 7.5 trillion gallons of water; the amount of energy needed to pump, treat, and heat water by 880 billion kilowatt hours; and &171 billion in. Water and energy bills. These savings also helped prevent 337 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, which is equivalent to planting 5.6 billion trees.

“With the changing weather patterns and the severe drought that has plagued our area, we have cherished the partnership and tools that EPA’s WaterSense has provided in helping our community to make great strides in preserving this precious resource of safe, clean, and reliable water. The Kearns Improvement District his excited to be recognized for these efforts.” F. Greg Anderson, PE - General Manager/CEO Kearns Improvement District

For more information about WaterSense, visit www.epa.gov/watersense

October Event: Tour South Davis WWTP South

Join us for a tour of the South Davis Sewer District (SDSD) Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The WWTP, which has a capacity of 4 MGD, is one of two plants owned, operated, and maintained by SDSD that treats wastewater from 105,000 residents in Bountiful, Centerville, North Salt Lake, West Bountiful, Woods Cross, and the unincorporated area of Lund Lane.

The facility recently had a full plant upgrade and added a moving bed bioreactor (MBBR) to treat ammonia. It is treating a significant industrial flow along with residential wastewater. Its discharge goes to the Jordan River wetlands and eventually, the Great Salt Lake.

Lunch will be served at the Sewer District Administration Building before a brief presentation by Matt Myers, PE, General Manager of South Davis Sewer District and Lanese Hendrickson, PE, Assistant General Manager of South Davis Sewer District. After the presentation, we will tour the wastewater facility.

In-Person Tour: Meet at the Administration Building at the South Davis Sewer District, 1380 West Center Street, North Salt Lake, UT, 84054. (See map)

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 18

Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.

RSVP: by Oct. 16 to Women of Water Space is limited so respond early to reserve your spot!

Cost: $5/member or $10/nonmember payable at the event. (You are exempt from the fee if your membership level includes Events)

Women of Water Paint Night

Paint this beautiful picture!

Come join us for a relaxing night of networking and creativity. 

Date: Thursday, Sept. 21

Time: 6-8 p.m.

Location: Painting With A Twist

258 E Winchester Street
Murray, UT 84107

Fee: $39 per attendee (for both members and non-members)

Notes & Restrictions:

• No artistic ability required
• Must be 21 years or older
• Attendees should bring their own beverages; alcoholic beverages are allowed
• Snacks will be provided
• Group size is limited to 15 attendees

RSVP: by Friday, Sept. 15 - 

Note: Payment is required upon RSVP. Space is limited and will be first come, first served.

Email Sarah Young (Sarah.Young@Psomas.com) to reserve your spot and pay your event fees.