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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.

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Idaho Governor Brad Little is Recognized as the ‘Friend of Rural Water’

Idaho Gov. Brad Little and Robert Dial IRWA President

BOISE, Idaho, April 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) is extremely proud to recognize and honor Governor Brad Little with its prestigious annual award, “Friend of Rural Water.” Each year, the award is presented to a champion of rural water who has made a significant contribution in helping public drinking water and wastewater utility systems throughout the state. On April 4, 2024, IRWA’s CEO, Shelley Roberts presented the well-deserved award to Governor Little at the IRWA annual Spring Conference Awards Dinner in Boise, Idaho.

Idaho Wins Prestigious National Award

IRWA State Association of the Year

BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 2, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) earns the 2022 State Association of the Year Award in the Awards of Excellence competition awarded by National Rural Water Association (NRWA). IRWA has earned this prestigious award three times in the last seven years.

Rogerson Water District wins Best Tasting Water in Idaho Award

Robert Dial, IRWA President; Rogerson Water District, A.J. Gray

BOISE, Idaho, April 22, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Rogerson Water District claimed the 2022 title of Idaho’s best tasting drinking water during the Idaho Rural Water Association’s (IRWA) Spring Conference on March 10, 2022. The other finalists were the City of American Falls, the 2021 taste test winners, and the City of Hagerman.

IRWA Honors Two City of Buhl Water System Operation Specialist Apprentice Graduates

AJ Gray, Mentor, Garrett Williams, Apprentice Graduate and Colton Alvey, Apprentice Graduate

BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 8, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Graduates of Idaho Rural Water Association’s Registered Apprenticeship program will be recognized at the Buhl City Council meeting in Buhl, Idaho on February 14, 2022, at 7 p.m. The two city of Buhl residents, Colton Alvey and Garrett Williams are the 2nd and 3rd apprentices in the state to graduate from IRWA’s Apprenticeship Program.

National Rural Water Association presents Idaho Rural Water Association with the 2020 State Association of the Year Award

NRWA Committee Members

BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) earns the 2020 State Association of the Year Award in the Awards of Excellence competition awarded by National Rural Water Association (NRWA). This is the second time IRWA has earned this award since its incorporation in Idaho in 1987.