MRWA's Response to the Federal Government Shutdown

As a result of the federal government shutdown, as of midnight on October 31, 2025, all work performed by the federally funded USDA Circuit Riders has been halted until additional federal funding is made available.

The Maryland Rural Water Association has decided to continue to provide services during this lapse of federal funding. The services provided by our Circuit Riders will be temporarily funded with non-federal internal revenue and cannot be considered services that represent or are provided by the federal government.

We will notify you when additional federal funding is made available. In the interim, please do not hesitate to contact MRWA and our Circuit Riders should you need assistance. MRWA continues to stand by our Members and the small and rural water systems of Maryland during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

Fluoride Use in Community Water Systems

February 5, 2026 / 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Glenwood + Online

Type: Process
Cost: FREE!
CEUs: 4 (x 1.5)

Location:
Online (Zoom) — link will be included in registration confirmation, no class size limit.
or
In Person:
MRWA Headquarters
3060 Rt. 97, Glenwood MD 21738, Suite 200
(class size limit: 6)

Description:

This session will be covering the use of Fluoride chemicals in Community Water Systems. The student will learn of the beneficial use of fluoride chemicals and some of the controversies surrounding its use. The student will explore different types of fluoride chemicals and equipment used during the fluoridation process. We will also discuss regulations regarding safe dosage and MCL levels of fluoride in drinking water.