Illinois Rural Water

It's #NationalGroundwaterAwarenessWeek. Especially important this year, since most of us are in drought conditions. Think about how to use your water in a smarter way! For more information on Groundwater Awareness Week follow this link: ngwa.org/get-involved/g…

Thinking about a day out of the office? How about some golf? The IPWSOA Spring Golf Outing will be May 7, 2026 at Timber Lakes Golf Course in Staunton, IL. More information and registration information can be found here: ilrwa.org/IPWSOA/IPWSOA%…

Administrative staff - this one's for you! Information will be coming out next month, but put it on your calendar today and watch our website and your e-mails for the agenda!

Birthday wishes going out to our Deputy Director Roger Noe today!

Birthday wishes going out to our Board President Greg Bates today!

Just a reminder that we are hiring for a Circuit Rider for Southern Illinois and an Energy Efficiency Circuit Rider. The deadlines to submit applications has been extended to Friday, February 27, 2026. Send them to Executive Director, Don Craig (craig@ilrwa.org).

Beat the rush! Pick up your conference materials on Monday evening from 4:00 - 5:30 at the registration table. This will be for pre-registered attendees ONLY.

Today is the deadline for pre-registration prices for conference. You may still sign up, however after today, fees increase by $25.00. ilrwa.org/ATC.html

Today is the #GreatAmericanWaterTasteTest at the #waterrally. We wish Otter Lake Water Commission good luck in the competition!

Welcome to our new members for the month of January: Consolidated Pipe & Supply, Mead O'Brien, Andrew Bisaha, Ben Burmood, Lori J. Horstman and Christal Mays!

Congratulations for celebrating 7 years at IRWA today to Dave McMillan and 4 years for Steve Vance!

The pre-registration deadline is only 1 week away for the Annual Conference! Sign up here today: ilrwa.org/ATC.html We would like to thank the following Associate members for sponsoring lunches, tote bags, soda and lanyards for the conference. We appreciate your support!

IRWA is hiring for Circuit Rider #2 (Southern Illinois) and a Energy Efficiency Technician. View our job board for more information on both positions: viethconsulting.com/members/classi… If you are in the Southern Illinois region and need assistance, please contact Roger Noe at 217-820-1564

Our office will be closed in observance of New Year's Day today. We wish you a Happy New Year!

Happy birthday to our Apprenticeship Trainer Marc Lemrise! Hope you have a great day!

Merry Christmas from the board and staff of Illinois Rural Water Association!

IRWA is closed today and tomorrow so our staff can spend the Christmas holiday with their families.

More birthdays to celebrate at IRWA today! Wishing Mary and Denise a great day!

Wishing a happy birthday Dave McMillan today!

Birthday wishes going out to IRWA District 6 board member Jake Johnson today!