Kentucky Rural Water Association

10/15/2026

It’s easy to take something for granted when it’s always there, but behind every turn of the tap is a system of dedicated water and wastewater professionals working around the clock to keep our communities running.💧

This Imagine a Day Without Water, we’re reminded why investing in our water infrastructure and supporting the people who maintain it matters every single day.

10/14/2026

New issue, new resources, and a look at what’s ahead! 💧

The Fall issue of Waterproof is here! This edition celebrates KRWA being named the 2026 State Association of the Year and recaps highlights from our 47th Annual Conference.

You’ll also find practical articles on wastewater funding, GIS mapping, and lead service line inventories, plus a preview of our upcoming Management Conference!

Don’t forget to join us November 4–5 in Bowling Green!

📖 Read the latest issue: https://buff.ly/hNNzxKR
📍 Management Conference details: https://buff.ly/UkdBdM8

10/09/2026

Your seat at the table is waiting!🌟

Join us Thursday, November 5, during KRWA’s 2026 Management Conference for the 4th annual Women of Rural Water Luncheon.

This annual gathering brings women from across Kentucky’s water and wastewater industry together for lunch, conversation, connection, and a featured keynote.

Whether you’ve been part of Women of Rural Water for years or this will be your first luncheon, we’d love to have you with us!

Register now: https://buff.ly/YsyWtnz

10/08/2026

Filing with the Kentucky Public Service Commission can feel complicated, but knowing what’s needed upfront can make the process a whole lot easier.

Join us at our 2026 Management Conference for a panel discussion with PSC staff, utility professionals, and legal experts covering filing requirements, best practices, common roadblocks, and ways to keep your case moving!

Bring your questions for the PSC from your utility and your customers. This is your chance to hear directly from the people involved in the process and get answers to the questions that matter to your utility!

📅 Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 2:15–3:15 PM (CT)
📍 Management Conference 2026

10/07/2026

🌟 See You in Bowling Green! 🌟

Water and wastewater professionals from across Kentucky are coming together this November at the Sloan Convention Center for two days of learning, networking, and connection.

🚨 Exhibit hall is SOLD OUT! To join the waitlist, call 270-843-2291.
🏨 Hotel block at the Crowne Plaza (use code KMC when booking)

We can't wait to welcome you to Bowling Green!

10/07/2026

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💡NRWA's Stipend program, made possible through the EPA Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development grant, is designed to expand apprenticeship opportunities and strengthen the drinking water and wastewater workforce across the country.

10/06/2026

Congratulations to Joe Schepers on his new role with Commonwealth Engineers! Joe has been a longtime part of Kentucky’s water industry, and we’re excited to see him bring his experience to this new chapter.

Joe Schepers, P.E., S.E., has joined the firm as a Project Manager in its Bowling Green, Kentucky, office. Schepers brings more than three decades of engineering, municipal leadership, infrastructure planning, and project management experience to the role.

10/06/2026

It’s back for year two! ⛳️

Last year, we added a new way to enjoy Management Conference, and the KRWA Golf Scramble is returning for another round!

Join us Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Crosswinds Golf Course for an afternoon on the course with fellow KRWA members and industry professionals.

💲 $80/player
🍴 Lunch & registration: 11:00 a.m.
⛳ Tee time: 12:00 NOON

Arrive early for team placement and tournament details, then get ready to tee it up!

Register: https://buff.ly/YsyWtnz

09/30/2026

The 2026 Management Conference is coming up November 4-5! 📣

Join us at the Crowne Plaza & Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green for two days of training, networking, and opportunities to connect with fellow utility professionals and industry leaders. 💧🤝

Earn up to 12 hours of continuing education throughout the conference, and be sure to visit the tabletop exhibits to connect with our Associate Members and explore the latest products, services, and solutions for your utility.

📅 November 4-5, 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza & Sloan Convention Center | Bowling Green, KY

👉 Register now: https://buff.ly/JP7miii

09/30/2026

All water systems serving a population greater than 3,300 persons are required to update and certify to EPA that they have completed a Risk and Resilience Assessment (RRA) and an Emergency Response Plan (ERP). These updates are required every 5 years for compliance with the America's Water Infrastructure Act.

Certification stating that the ERP has been updated is due by December 31, 2026.

If you have been contacted by EPA or by the Division of Water regarding an overdue certification of the RRA and you are in need of assistance, please contact our office at 270-843-2291.