About Us
Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation providing training and technical assistance to drinking water and wastewater utility systems in Idaho with populations under 10,000. IRWA is currently comprised of over 365 direct member systems in Idaho. These members elect a seven-member Board of Directors that volunteer their time to govern the Association.
IRWA is here to ensure Idaho’s rural communities are safe while still maintaining the high quality of life we hold so dear.
IRWA is a proud member of the National Rural Water Association, America's largest utility membership.
Upcoming Events
Certification Math Review - Coeur d'Alene/Online
August 1, 2024Very Small Wastewater Collection - Online
August 14, 2024Very Small Wastewater Treatment - Online
August 15, 2024Water Distribution I/II Certification Review - Ammon & Online
August 20, 2024Our Services
Technical Assistance (Water) IRWA’s Circuit riders offer one-on-one technical assistance on-your-site with the operators and management of the systems. This assistance and training covers areas of daily operation and maintenance, management and finance, leak detection, cross-connection, sanitary surveys, rate structures, operator licensure training, meter testing, treatment, disinfection, well construction, compliance and other issues pertaining to water and wastewater. Special emphasis is placed on those systems that are out of compliance with Federal and State drinking water regulations.
Technical assistance is offered in not only water but also wastewater. Wastewater addresses issues such as operator licensure training, discharge monitoring reports, NPDES permits, collection systems, operation and maintenance, process disinfection and safety.
The Source Water Protection Programs assists with technical assistance and training in the development of source water protection plans for communities, districts and regional multi-jurisdictional areas. This will help your system maintain the highest quality of drinking water in the long-term.
Training subjects that are covered address various water and wastewater issues. IRWA also hosts an Annual Conference in the Spring and a Northern Conference in the Fall with training sessions and exhibits that feature the latest in technological advances in the industry.
Recent News
Urgent Notice! PFAS Cost Recovery Program - Deadline Extension
Napoli Shkolnik law firm provides update on important deadline extension for Phase 1 applicants t...
NRWA Celebrates Major Federal Investments in Apprenticeship Programs
$13.1 million in new federal funding will support development, expansion of vital water industry ...
Lead Service Line Inventory - short informational video from DEQ
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https://youtu.be/ihGpoNVlHfY?si=oKExmCdv7RPfL4Im
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