JD Rosman, Author at Oklahoma Rural Water Association

ORWA Staff Participate in National Emergency Response Training in Arkansas

When disaster hits—whether it’s a tornado, flood, or major equipment failure—rural water systems have to be ready. That’s why members of the Oklahoma Rural Water Association (ORWA) headed to Lonoke, Arkansas for the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) Emergency Response Training, hosted by the Arkansas Rural Water Association. Circuit Riders Josh Walker and Travis Henry, […]

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Rapid Response: ORWA Helps Restore Water Service in Hominy

News / By JD Rosman

The Oklahoma Rural Water Association (ORWA) was recently called to assist the City of Hominy, Oklahoma, in locating a major leak on their main raw water supply line. Following heavy rains and flooding, ORWA’s Leak Detection Coordinator Keith Garramone, Sustainability Specialist John Morris, and EPA Specialist Sawyer Seago have been on-site since Wednesday evening providing

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ORWA and Partners Deliver Critical Support for Dam Repairs in Barnsdall

News / By JD Rosman

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ORWA Partners with Senator Mullin’s Office, ODEQ, OWRB, and Osage County to Secure Emergency Funding for Waxoma Lake Dam Repairs in Barnsdall Barnsdall, OK — In a collaborative effort between the Oklahoma Rural Water Association (ORWA), U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin’s office, the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ), the Oklahoma Water Resources

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ORWA Empowers the Next Generation through Apprentice Program

News / By JD Rosman

The Oklahoma Rural Water Association hosted a Workforce Impact Partnership Grant (IPG) career convening meeting in Norman, Okla., bringing educators, water utilities, and industry leaders together to discuss career discovery and career exploration for high school students. “The water and wastewater industry is facing an aging workforce,” said ORWA CEO, Jimmy Seago. “Trade programs are

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Tri-County RWD #2 Office Manager

Uncategorized / By JD Rosman

We’re Tri-County RWD #2, a rural water district that prides itself on clean, potable water. Over 2,400 customers trust us to provide them safe drinking water! We’re looking for an Office Manager to maintain the office services by organizing operations and procedures. We have expectations of sustaining an office environment centered around creativity, collaboration, and

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Oklahoma Rural Water Association Celebrates Strategic Alliance Anniversary

News / By JD Rosman

OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 10, 2022) – Last month marked the three-year anniversary of the signing and ratification of the Oklahoma Strategic Alliance Agreement, the progeny of a public-private collaboration to strategically position Oklahoma’s small and rural water systems for a sustainable future. Spearheaded by the Oklahoma Rural Water Association (ORWA), the Oklahoma Department of Environmental

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ORWA and DEQ Launch New Rural Infrastructure Grant Program

News / By JD Rosman

The Oklahoma Rural Water Association and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality have launched a new Rural Infrastructure Grant (RIG) program to assist rural and small municipal water and wastewater systems to become sustainable. The program offers up to $100,000 in funding per project funding 80-percent of the project cost. The other 20-percent must be

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ORWA Fall Conference and Exposition Canceled

Uncategorized / By JD Rosman

The Oklahoma Rural Water Association has canceled its upcoming Fall Conference and Exposition, which was scheduled for September 14-16, 2022. The ORWA staff has worked diligently to explore all options for having the Fall Conference, however as the 60 day window approaches, ORWA has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2022 Fall Conference. The

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Oklahoma Rural Water Association Taps Carly Cordell to Serve as Chief of Staff

News / By JD Rosman

OKLAHOMA CITY (April 11, 2022) – The Oklahoma Rural Water Association (ORWA) announced today Carly Cordell will serve as the organization’s chief of staff. Cordell previously served as the deputy secretary in the Oklahoma Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environment, helping oversee over 30 energy and environment state agencies, boards, compacts and commissions.

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Oklahoma Rural Water Association Receives Funding for Water Energy Efficiency Program

News / By JD Rosman

OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 23, 2022) – Gov. Kevin Stitt and Oklahoma Office of Energy and Environment Secretary Kenneth Wagner announced last week the Oklahoma Rural Water Association (ORWA) was awarded funding to assist Oklahoma communities with water energy and efficiency. “ORWA’s strategic alliance with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, Oklahoma Water Resources Board and

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