Illinois Section AWWA

ISAWWA staff Kali Spain and Shaunna Richardson attended the US EPA Climate Resilience Training for Water Sector Utilities in Northeast Illinois & Neighboring States. This seminar brought together industry professionals from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The training provided attendees with a unique perspective on the emerging issue of climate change. Training objectives included: highlighting how climate trend changes can affect water sector utilities now and into the future, learning how utilities can consider environmental justice and water equity in their climate adaptation planning efforts, and discussing available region-specific resources for financing climate resilient infrastructure projects and learn how to apply for suitable funding programs.

ISAWWA 1st Softball Slam!! Join in the FUN.
Saturday, September 14th
1:00 pm game
Parkway Bank Sports Complex - Rosemont, IL

Come cheer on your fellow members with the entire family! Kids entertainment, concessions, and MORE!
Spectator RSVP: https://www.isawwa.org/admin/events/list_registrations.asp?id=1871429&view=2

Next Thursday Webinar 8/28: 12pm-1pm! An Overview of Water and Sewer Utility Rates Webinar.
PRESENTER: Timothy Chan, Arcadis
Register Today: https://ow.ly/Qj8E50SW79v

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS due by August 22!
Annual Water Loss Seminar, read more and submit HERE: https://ow.ly/rkQK50SWf8R

Don't Miss this Next Wednesday: Pump Station Training!
Pump Station & Pumping Equipment Considerations (Aurora)
Presenters: Anthony Jarvis, Joe Masterson & Jerry Szofer, Grundfos
Learn More Here: https://ow.ly/CLEQ50SW6I5

Congratulations to our friends at the City of Warrenville! This is the 2nd year in a row that the City has received the Water Ambassador Gold Level Award. Thank you for your continued support of the ISAWWA Water Ambassador Program and all of your work to educate your community.

Pictured:
David Brummel, Mayor | Kassandra Hernandez-Galvan, Asset Management Analyst | Zach Jardine, Utility Superintendent | Joe McFadden, Utility Crew Leader

Representing the ISAWWA: Michele Piotrowski, Vice-Chair | Annie Storey, Executive Director | Shaunna Richardson, Engagement Specialist

8/20 Water Loss Training! Hands on Leak Detection & Meter Testing (Mundelein)
Presenter: Randy Lusk, ME Simpson
Register Today: https://ow.ly/rkBy50SW6oZ

Check out this amazing opportunity with the City of Evanston: Water Worker I: Filtration.

Read more and apply here: https://jobs.isawwa.org/job/water-worker-i-filtration/74713699/

Last Thursday, ISAWWA along with WIAWWA and CSWEA hosted the Young Professionals Summit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Young professionals within the total water industry attended this event where they toured the Linnwood Water Treatment Plant. The tour was engaging and provided young professionals with useful information as they kickstart their careers!

Join us next Monday for Mission Monday 8/19!
Mission Monday: CISA – INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY AND GOVERNMENT CYBERSECURITY SERVICES
Register today: https://ow.ly/2qsb50SW6e1

Join us in Congratulating Randy Lusk for earning the Water Professional of the Year Award! Thank you for your dedication and motivation to encourage people to pursue a career in the water industry.
Read more about our awards: https://ow.ly/S7pS50SGqMt

We have officially signed a 3-year partnership with Peoria for WATERCON!
Check it out HERE: https://www.isawwa.org/news/679322/ISAWWA-Signs-a-3-Year-Partnership-in-Peoria-for-WATERCON.htm

8/19 Mission Monday: CISA – INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY AND GOVERNMENT CYBERSECURITY SERVICES
Presenter: Tony Collings, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
FREE to Members/ $25 Non-Member. Register HERE: https://ow.ly/1fXJ50SSjwF

The Women in Water Committee with IL Section of American Water Works Association is seeking a keynote speaker for its Annual emPOWERing Conference taking place in Hoffman Estates on Friday, March 7, 2025. Email [email protected] for questions.
Learn more by reviewing our RFP here: https://ow.ly/tuZo50STh3r

Congratulations to the Village of Montgomery for receiving their 1st Gold Level Water Ambassador Award. There were 21 communities across Illinois to receive the Gold Level distinction and 1 that received the Silver Level award. The ISAWWA is proud of all of the work they've done in the first year as Water Ambassadors to increase public knowledge of the water industry. Way to go!

Pictured: Water & Sewer Superintendent, Jeremy Moss, Village President, Matt Brolley, ISAWWA’s Board of Trustees Secretary/Treasurer, Hanting Wange and Engagement Specialist, Shaunna Richardson.

Happy Professional Engineers Day! Thank you for all you are doing to keep us safe!
"On August 8, 1907, the first professional engineering license was issued to Charles Bellamy in Wyoming. Since that time, licensure has expanded and professional engineers across the U.S. have made the commitment to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. "

ATTENTION New Job Post!
Check out this Water Worker II position with the City of Evanston.
Read more and apply HERE: https://ow.ly/iCoa50SQlhS

SAFETY ALERT- Training!
8/13: Trenching and Shoring (Springfield)
PRESENTER: Jim Sullivan, Prospan Manufacturing Company
Learn OSHA requirements and safety skills while working in a trench.
REGISTER TODAY: https://www.isawwa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1828964&group=

Happy National Root Beer Float Day! Enjoy this wondrous and tasty combination of root beer and ice cream.
No Water No Root Beer!! ISAWWA celebrated with our Water Distribution class in Naperville today. YUM!!!!

ATTENTION Job Seekers! Great opportunity from the City of Evanston: NPDES.
Read more and Apply HERE: https://ow.ly/859a50SNzA8

Young Professional ALERT: Free Event! ISAWWA, WIAWWA, and CSWEA invite Young Professionals in the total water industry to tour the Linnwood Water Treatment Plant in Milwaukee, WI. Social Event to follow.
Register TODAY: https://ow.ly/HAxY50SRyCQ

Join us in Congratulating Jeremy Henning for earning the Robert T. Sasman Award. Thank you for all your contributions to helping the Section achieve its goals!
Read more about our awards: https://ow.ly/xjiz50SGqnY

Happy National Sandcastle Day! Take the time today to remember the pleasure that a bit of sand, water, and sunlight can provide us in the summertime. Before the summer comes to an end, make a few more fun memories at the beach for Sandcastle Day. Don’t forget to make a moat!

Let’s Celebrate International Beer Day! Did you know it can take 7-10 gallons of water to create one gallon of beer? This first weekend of August and with beer drinkers across the globe, let’s raise a toast to one of the oldest and most popular drinks in the world. Cheers!
In honor of International Beer Day, join us for one of our Fall No Water No (Wine, Beer, Bourbon) events!
No Water No Wine: September 18
No Water No Beer: October 3
No Water No Bourbon: October 24
Register TODAY: https://www.isawwa.org/page/Events_Subpage_NoWaterNoEvents

Kali Spain, ISAWWA’s Education and Government Affairs Specialist, attended the North Central Climate Collaborative and Agriculture Conference at the Peoria Civic Center yesterday morning. The conference provided attendees with a unique perspective on how climate change and the uniqueness to our time is impacting agriculture across the United States. Speakers discussed various software’s and resources that would help farmers predict climate impacts.

“The stable climate that allowed civilization to develop is changing, and it is going to be changing faster than it ever has in human history”

We look forward to working with our members on emerging trends. If you have ideas for education on this topic, please contact Kali!

ISAWWA representatives met with IEPA staff this week to connect on key regulatory issues included LCRR, LCRI, PFAS, Cybersecurity and more. A report will be shared with members in the upcoming weeks. Thank you to IEPA for hosting our joint meeting.
Pictured: Kali Spain – ISAWWA Education and Government Affairs Specialist, Todd LaFountain – CWLP and ISAWWA’s Chair-Elect, Tim Wilson – City of St. Charles and Water Utility Co-Chair, Kyle Saunders – Fehr Graham and Water Utility Co-Chair, and Melissa Olenick – CLCJAWA and ISAWWA’s Chair.

JOB ALERT: DIVISION CHIEF- FILTRATION with the City of Evanston.
Apply TODAY: https://ow.ly/QEgV50SNz3R

Plumbing Inspector JOB POSTING!
Amazing job opportunity with the City of Evanston!
Read more and apply HERE: https://ow.ly/5nwa50SNyUT

SAFETY Training!
8/15: Safeguarding Your Customers: Finding proven options for POU lead treatment during the LSLR
PRESENTER: Tanya Lubner, WQA
Help protect your customers from lead! Learn about products, installation, and maintenance options.