North Carolina Rural Water Association

NCRWA Staff and Board Members presented Ron Sink of Davidson Water with a Friend of Rural Water Award at his recent retirement celebration. Ron's dedication to this industry has a ripple effect far beyond Davidson County. Over several decades, his presence in Raleigh and Washington, D.C., has strengthened water systems across rural America. Ron Sink - Thank you for partnering alongside us; we are proud to call you our friend. #ruralwaterstrong

Happy Thanksgiving from the NCRWA Staff and Board! The NCRWA office will be closed on November 28 & 29!

As we wrap up #NationalApprenticeshipWeek2024, we’re honoring the incredible contributions of Veterans in Apprenticeship! At NCRWA, we are proud to support those who’ve served our country by helping them transition into rewarding water and wastewater industry careers. Today, we want to recognize two outstanding veterans in our program: Jonathan Randall and Nicholas Dillard-Tritt, both proud U.S. Army Veterans. Veterans like Jonathan and Nicholas are vital to the Registered Apprenticeship Program, and we are committed to providing opportunities that honor their service while equipping them with the tools for long-term success. #VeteransInApprenticeship #FederalApprenticeship #NAW2024 #ThankYouVeterans

On Day 4 of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek2024, we’re spotlighting the incredible women making their mark in apprenticeship programs! Meet Ilona Williams, a shining example of excellence in the #NRWARegisteredApprenticeship. Ilona’s hard work and dedication have led her to an inspiring milestone—her promotion to Lab Supervisor! Watch her story in this video and celebrate the success of women thriving in apprenticeship roles. https://lnkd.in/dpGmmDRD Let’s continue to empower and support more women to join and excel in these impactful career paths! #womeninapprenticeship #NAW2024

Chase Mallow from National Rural Water Association (NRWA) is on the left behind the camera. Chase was gracious enough to spend this week in North Carolina filming a few of the systems that are still working to recover in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. It is a challenging, emotional story to tell. We appreciate Chase taking time to interview system staff, NCRWA employees, and folks in the community.

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🔒💧 Cybersecurity Awareness for Water Utilities Did you know that water systems are increasingly targeted by cyber threats? Protecting critical infrastructure isn't just about clean water—it's about keeping communities safe! 🛡️ Here are a few tips to boost cybersecurity for your water utility: ✔️ Update Software: Keep all systems up-to-date to prevent vulnerabilities. ✔️ Train Your Team: Cybersecurity is a team effort—educate staff about phishing, strong passwords, and safe online habits. ✔️ Monitor Activity: Regularly check your network for suspicious activity or unauthorized access. ✔️ Back Up Data: Ensure data is backed up securely and test recovery plans regularly. A strong cybersecurity plan is essential for safeguarding public trust and ensuring reliable water services. #CybersecurityAwareness #WaterUtilitySafety #InfrastructureProtection #CyberSafeUtilities

54 Days since Helene hit western North Carolina I spent the last two days visiting systems with our Circuit Riders and Wastewater Specialist. I know how hard Rural Water staff works to provide high quality technical assistance to rural systems. I know they were on the scene to help as soon as roads opened up. I know they connected affected systems with critical resources to get water and wastewater services back as quickly as possible. I know they were there providing emotional support to people working in systems who have been up against impossible challenges. But when the people they’ve helped shake my hand and look me in the eye and say THANK YOU for all our staff does, the only response I have is, “it’s our privilege.” At North Carolina Rural Water Association it is an honor and privilege to do anything we can to support water and wastewater systems in North Carolina. #ruralwaterstrong

NCRWA proudly presented the City of Lexington with a plaque of gratitude for its invaluable support of the NCRWA Registered Apprenticeship Program and for graciously hosting our National Apprenticeship Week Kick-off event. Pictured from left to right are Nick Guies, Assistant City Manager; Tom Johnson, Director of Water Resources; Johnnie Taylor, City Manager; and Mayor Jason Hayes. #RuralWaterStrong #Apprenticeship #NRWA #NAW2024 #DecadeOfNAW #ApprenticeshipUSA

The inaugural National Apprenticeship Week Kick-off event was a tremendous success, uniting apprentices, mentors, and supporters to celebrate the vital role apprenticeship programs play in building a skilled workforce. A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, supporters, and the incredible staff who assisted during the event and in the days leading up to it. We’ve uploaded photos capturing the event's highlights to our website for you to explore. Take a look: https://lnkd.in/eZ4xEXu3