NOTICE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press Release – Wisconsin Rural Water Association

350 Water Way February 15, 2007

Plover, WI 54467

Telephone: 715-344-7778 Fax: 715-344-5555

Contact: Kathy Savonne, Kathy@wrwa.org

Most people like to say they are concerned about the environment and a prospering planet.  You know, a place where our water is safe, clean and affordable, a planet where people are responsible and not polluting our streams, rivers and oceans. 

But how many people are actually protecting the planet through their work?  If you happen to have a career as a water or wastewater specialist than you are one of the few that can claim you are a true environmentalist. 

As our Earth’s resources become scarcer, greater and greater focus will fall on protecting what we already have, and no one can live without water. 

Thus, it is no surprise that water industry careers are some of the most promising “hot jobs,” according the Bureau of Labor Statistics.   

CareerBuilder.com says, “Competitive wages and predicted industry growth mean the future is looking bright for numerous blue collar positions.”  

For example, Waste and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators are in hot demand.  This hands-on, technical job, which pays around $34,960 per year, is projected to have an employment boom of 9-17 percent by 2014* By the time you add benefits you are looking at a average salary of $47,000+ according to Salary.com

It takes a dedicated person to pursue such a career.  They can expect: 

• Working outside in all conditions
• Technical experience in computers and machinery
• Accuracy in recording water and wastewater test data
• Self-motivated with a creative mind
• Ability to work with others to solve problems
• High School Diploma or equivalent (possible certification and apprenticeship required)

The Wisconsin Rural Water Association is committed to protecting the environment.  Rural Water provides up-to-date industry training.  They help water systems stay on top of the complicated federal and state regulations affecting the industry.  Additionally, Rural Water offers certification programs for both Water and Wastewater Specialist designed to help them become experts in their respective fields. 

For more information about a career that protects the environment including America’s water supply contact your local water system or Wisconsin Rural Water Association. 

*Bureau of Labor Statistics

For national job postings checkout - NRWA WaterPro Job Network

Wisconsin Rural Water Association (WRWA) is a non-profit organization of rural and small water and wastewater systems. Its mission: “To assist water/wastewater systems improve and preserve the quality and quantity of water resources in the State of Wisconsin”. WRWA is the largest utility association in Wisconsin.