Alliance of Indiana Rural Water - AIRW

06/05/2026

📌 DMRQA Testing Requirement Reminder

DMRQA testing requirements will apply to different permit holders over the next few years. Here’s the current schedule:

**2026**
• Minor Municipal wastewater treatment plants
• Municipal water treatment plants with an NPDES discharge

**2027**
• Semi-public facilities, such as schools, campgrounds and mobile home parks
• State and federal facilities, including rest areas and state parks

**2028**
• Industrial NPDES permit holders
• Industrial Pretreatment Program permit holders, and some water treatment plants

Please note: The EPA website may still list a previous Indiana contact. For Indiana-specific questions, please contact **Jeremy Waite** at **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])** or **(317) 691-1914**.

EPA DMRQA information: https://www.epa.gov/compliance/discharge-monitoring-report-quality-assurance-study-program

As always, the Alliance team is here to help point members in the right direction.

Main page for EPA Office of Compliance's Discharge Monitoring Report - Quality Assurance (DMR-QA) Study Program.

06/05/2026

Need assistance with your water audit, validation, or training? Give us a call!

The Alliance is staffed with a team of experienced water professionals ready to help utilities navigate every step of the water audit process. From completing and validating your audit to understanding the data and identifying opportunities for improvement, our team is here to provide hands-on assistance and practical guidance.

Whether you're looking to improve data accuracy, reduce water loss, prepare for validation, or better understand your system's performance, we're ready to help.

📞 Contact the Alliance today and let our experts help you turn data into action.

06/05/2026

📸 Show us what’s happening Behind the Flow!

AIRW’s 2026 Behind the Flow Photo Contest is now open, and we want to see the people, places, and systems that keep rural water and wastewater moving across Indiana.

This year’s categories include:

💧 Rural Indiana Water
🛠️ Water Infrastructure
👷 Operators in Action

Submit your photo by emailing [email protected] by August 31.

View complete rules and guidelines here: https://www.inh2o.org/photo-contest

06/04/2026

💡 New to grants or not sure where to start? 💡

Join National Rural Water Association (NRWA) June 18 at 2 p.m. CT for Grant Seeking 101 with Rob Splane. This intro webinar will help take some of the guesswork out of finding, evaluating, and pursuing grant opportunities.

Rob will walk through planning ahead, understanding how grants are scored, and building a stronger application — with time for questions at the end.

Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4739475013883329367

06/03/2026

💧 Make every dig count 💧

Verifying service lines doesn’t have to mean digging everywhere. 120Water's Predictive Modeling helps utilities prioritize unknown service lines, reduce unnecessary field work, and move forward with more confidence.

With AI-driven insights, targeted inspections, and LCRI-ready reporting, this tool is designed to help utilities save time, lower costs, and stay on track for compliance.

Learn more from 120Water about how predictive modeling can help turn unknowns into knowns.

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06/03/2026

Happy Water Tower Wednesday from Jasper, Indiana! 💧

Fun fact: Jasper’s original town name was almost “Eleanor,” but it was instead named “Jasper” after a passage in the Bible. Today, it’s known as a beautiful Southern Indiana community with deep history and strong local pride.

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Did you find your favorite photos in our Expo albums? 📸

Now it’s time to read the full recap! 🚧💧

The 2026 Operator Expos were a huge success, bringing Indiana’s water and wastewater community together for live demos, hands-on learning, vendor connections, and plenty of great conversations.

A big thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, exhibited, volunteered, and helped make both Expo South and Expo North possible. These events are a true reflection of the people who keep our industry moving forward.

📖 Read the full recap here:
https://www.inh2o.org/news-pubs/2026-operator-expo-recap