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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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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Governor Stitt issued a proclamation to Rural Water District No. 5, Wagoner County for their commitment to sustainability in the water industry. Rural Water District No. 5 Wagoner County was presented with a proclamation from Governor Kevin Stitt on November 16, 2021 for compiling their long range sustainability plan and for implementing efforts to become
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The Oklahoma Rural Water Association appoints Jimmy Seago to serve as the Chief Executive Officer. On October 21, 2021 the ORWA Board of Directors appointed Jimmy Seago as the new CEO of ORWA. As an experienced leader and after serving as Interim CEO for the past three months, the board formally offered Seago the position.
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An Oklahoma House of Representatives interim study discussed rising concerns regarding the growth of medical marijunana production. The House Ag Committee held an interim study on August 31, 2021 regarding the growth of medical marijuana production across the state and the added demand it has placed on rural Oklahoma water systems. Representatives from the Oklahoma
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Oklahoma’s goal of becoming a ‘Top 10 State’ requires an investment in infrastructure. As Oklahoma grows and positions itself to become a ‘Top 10 State’, quality infrastructure is critical in order to inspire that growth across the entire state. Staff from the Oklahoma Rural Water Association and Field Representative for Senator Lankford, Jeff Underwood, met
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ORWA staff attended national emergency response training. Several staff members of the Oklahoma Rural Water Association attended an Emergency Response training, hosted by Texas Rural Water Association in Austin, Texas. Rural water associations from across the United States attended the event in order to learn the best emergency response practices for any given situation. Attendees
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The Oklahoma Strategic Alliance met to address growing concern over high-usage customers and systems’ ability to deliver to existing customers. Throughout the past year across Oklahoma, the rise of high-production, high-input industry operations has placed stress on water systems across Oklahoma, causing water industry leaders to gather to address this rising issue. A group of
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Friday, April 16, 2021 is the final day to apply for loan forgiveness consideration for water systems. Water and wastewater systems that qualify for SFY2022 Loan Forgiveness must apply by the close of business on Friday, April 16, 2021. The deadline is for loan forgiveness consideration only requiring CWSRF Project Priority List submission for proposed
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Low-income households may qualify for assistance in paying their water bills after historic winter storms swept across Oklahoma in late February. As historic winter storms swept across Oklahoma in mid February, it left many Oklahomans facing higher than normal utility bills. The Oklahoma Department of Human Services recently announced that federal funding is available for
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