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 393 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
Idaho Water & Wastewater Security Summit - Boise
June 17, 2025Backflow Assembly Tester Re-Certification Course - Boise
June 23, 2025Our 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
Main Street Workshop 101 on June 16th in Downtown CDA
Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Downtown Coeur d'Alene...
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Downtown Coeur d'Alene...
IRWA's Apprenticeship Program Gives Idahoans Skills to Pursue New Careers
Read the Idaho Department of Labor's story here:
https://idahoatwork.com/2025/04/28/appre...
https://idahoatwork.com/2025/04/28/appre...
Environment & Energy Report: America’s Next Water Crisis Is a Lack of Experienced Workers
To read the article, please click here: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/amer...
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