Illinois Rural Water Association

09/01/2026

LAST CALL! Next week is the IPWSOA conference. The pre-registration deadline has passed, but you may still register on-line. Walk ins are also welcome.
https://www.ilrwa.org/IPWSOA/IPWSOA%20Conference.html

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

Congratulations going out to the newest graduates of our Apprenticeship program, Cole and Luke!

08/27/2026

It's been a busy couple of days! Yesterday our staff had their quarterly visit with Rural Development. Today, we had staff at training sessions at the 3W's meeting in Paxton as well as at Water Treat Technology in Centralia for the Hands On Lab Training.

08/26/2026

THIS FRIDAY is the deadline to get pre-registration pricing for the IPWSOA conference! 14.5 water and 6.25 wastewater credits are available over the 2 1/2 days. Register today! https://www.ilrwa.org/IPWSOA/IPWSOA%20Attendee%20Registration.html

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Water ISAC is holding a one day training in Chicago. This exclusive, in-person Tabletop Exercise (TTX) is a strategic opportunity to build resilience, improve response readiness, and forge essential connections. Tailored by EPA region, and supported by local federal partners like FBI, EPA and DHS, each session delivers current threat briefings and actionable insights directly from those on the front lines.

Whether you are a utility operator, cybersecurity team member, or emergency manager, attending this event equips you with the tools, knowledge and partnerships your utility needs to safeguard public health and critical infrastructure. Don't wait for a crisis to test your preparedness, join us and be ready!

08/21/2026

And, their off! Its a beautiful day Edgewood Golf Club for our outing!