RICWA

UNITED FOR CLEAN WATER SINCE 1952.

Rhode Island Clean Water Association

RICWA is an advocate for wastewater operators, providing training, technical information, and networking opportunities with the goal of improving water quality in Narragansett Bay and all the waters of the State of Rhode Island.

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Thank you to our Sponsors!

A heartfelt thank you to all of our beloved sponsors. Please click the link below for a list of our sponsors and to visit their websites.

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SUPPORT OUR AWARD WINNING TEAM

MAKE YOUR COMPANY VISIBLE TO THOUSANDS OF WATER PROFESSIONALS!

Join us in supporting our award-winning team at this year's Operations Challenge at WEFTEC 2024! Show your support for the incredible talent and dedication of our team as they strive for victory!

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Basic Math for Operators- Nov. 13th

Review basic math concepts, provide tactics for solving problems, and provide practice
applying the concepts to solve example problems.

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UV Disinfection: Fundamentals and Operation

Join us for a deep dive into the mechanics of this disinfection process and discover how it contributes to achieving clean water goals.

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Operator Certification Prep

Join us for an engaging and comprehensive class designed specifically for those preparing for Operator Grade 1 or 2 certification, where you'll dive deep into the essential principles of wastewater process control.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

LATEST NEWS

2024 Clean Water Legislative Summit

by RICWA | Feb 29, 2024 | News Article

Smithfield wastewater team rescues elderly man from storm

by RICWA | Feb 9, 2024 | News Article

December 21, 2023 2:39 pmWritten By: Madison Crowley SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — Earlier this week, two members of Veolia North America’s Smithfield team rescued a 79-year-old man whose car was flooded and swept away by heavy winds exceeding 50 mph Monday night, an ABC6...

EPA Recognizes Rhode Island Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence

by RICWA | Feb 9, 2024 | News Article

BOSTON (Jan. 29, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded three 2023 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to Rhode Island wastewater facilities and individuals to recognize them for their commitment to improving...

Member Spotlight – Edward Davies

by Nora Lough | Nov 13, 2023 | News Article

Eddie Davies got his start in Operations Challenge in 2013. In the competition, teams compete to earn the highest score in five different events. Each event is designed to test the diverse skills required for the operation and maintenance of water resource recovery...

Member Spotlight – Scott Goodinson

by Nora Lough | May 17, 2023 | News Article

After leaving active submarine duty in the U.S, Navy, Scott Goodinson worked on various jobs that included a couple of years pumping out portable restrooms. One day while cleaning a restroom at a baseball field he turned off the vacuum truck and overheard a father say...

2023 Golf Outing

by Nora Lough | May 8, 2023 | News Article

2023 Golf Outing - 19th Year The Rhode Island Clean Water Association is holding its annual golf outing on Monday, June 19, 2023. This event will be held at the Potowomut Golf Club with registration starting at 7:30am and a 9:00am Shotgun start. Enjoy a complete round...