Our goal is to enhance the quality of life in rural Oklahoma, to develop & deliver services & programs, to benefit ORWA members & the rural people they serve.
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Exploring new tools to better serve rural utilities! Federal Programs Dir. Doug Hall spoke at @NRWA 's In-Service Training on emerging technologies available to assist field staff, including the use of SL-RAT technology to help identify issues in wastewater collection systems.
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Fifty years ago, the Articles of Incorporation were signed to form the National Rural Water Association and a movement was born.orwa.org/born-in-oklahoma-se…
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We wrappd up the final day of @NRWA ’s In-Service Training with a full house! Standing room only as Travis Henry, one of our valued Circuit Riders, co-presents a “What to Know Before You Go” session for FAA Part 107 Drone Certification.
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Our team recently completed ISO hydrant testing for the City of Tishomingo, helping verify fire flow capabilities and ensure critical data is available for fire protection planning and community safety. 🔥
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Greetings from Spokane! ORWA staff are attending the @NRWA In-Service Training Conference, gaining new knowledge, hands-on training, and connecting with rural water professionals from across the country to better serve Oklahoma's water and wastewater systems.
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Here's your weekly #WaterSavingTip! Simple changes like watering early in the morning can reduce water loss and ease pressure on local systems.
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Keeping systems strong starts with the right training. Continue building knowledge and preparing for peak summer demand 👉🏻 orwa.org/events/
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Knowledge shared today leads to stronger systems tomorrow. 👏 Our team spent time this week in South Coffeyville providing hands-on BOD testing training and support for local wastewater operators.
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Today, we remember those who gave everything in service to our country.
We honor their sacrifice and the freedoms they protected. #MemorialDay
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ORWA proudly presented Cherokee County RWD #16 with a Governor’s proclamation recognizing the successful completion of the LRSP program. This achievement highlights its commitment to leadership, professional growth, and providing quality water service to county residents. 👏
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Operator renewal training in Sulphur was a true team effort. Kelly, John, and Josh teamed up to deliver the session and support operators through their renewal requirements.
Always good to see continued commitment to safe, reliable operations.
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Water towers represent reliability and service across rural Oklahoma. Share your system’s tower and the story behind it!
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Our team recently performed leak detection services for Pontotoc Rural Water District #6 and successfully located an estimated 20 gallon-per-minute leak within the system — helping reduce water loss and improve overall system efficiency.
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Another successful renewal class in Fort Gibson as our team worked with water professionals on continuing education and operator training last week! ✅
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Outdoor water use increases this time of year. Water efficiently and avoid unnecessary use to help reduce system demand!
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Rural water board member training took us to Cherokee RWD 12 along the Illinois River this week — a reminder that rural water is deeply connected to Oklahoma’s land, people, and future.
Strong leadership helps keep safe, reliable water flowing to rural communities across OK. 💧
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It's that time of the week again! Lone Grove, way to celebrate #WaterTowerWednesday! For a chance to be featured, send us a DM with your hometown water tower! 👏
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ORWA thanks Oklahoma’s 5 U.S. Representatives — @stephaniebice, Josh Brecheen, Tom Cole, Kevin Hern & Frank Lucas — for voting YES, supporting vital rural water infrastructure programs like the Circuit Rider Program that serves communities across OK. 💧
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