News Release: Water Well Trust Awarded $3.525 Million to Help Rural Families Gain Reliable Water Access
WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 1, 2026 – More rural families struggling with failed wells, unsafe drinking water, and inadequate wastewater systems will be able to receive assistance through a new $3.525 million grant awarded to the Water Well Trust (WWT) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The funding, provided through USDA’s Decentralized Water Systems (DWS) program, will help finance the construction and rehabilitation of household water wells and septic systems for eligible low-income homeowners across
News Release: Water Systems Council Welcomes Jason Garcia and Richard Mest to Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Water Systems Council (WSC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Garcia and Richard Mest to its Board of Directors. Both bring extensive industry experience and leadership that will further strengthen WSC’s mission to promote, protect, and defend the water well industry. Jason Garcia joins the board as a Distributor Member with a strong background in the water sector and a commitment to advancing sustainable water solutions. His professional experience and industry insight
News Release: WWT Welcomes Bill Mills to Board of Directors
DAVIDSON, NC — August 14, 2025 — The Water Well Trust (WWT), the only national nonprofit helping Americans get access to a clean, safe water supply, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Mills to its Board of Directors. A lifelong advocate for water access, Bill brings more than five decades of experience in the water well and pump industry. After retiring from the U.S. Air Force in 1965, Bill spent 12 years in the pump industry before co-founding 2M Company in 1978 in Billings, Montana. With a
News Release: Xylem’s Jill Boudreau Joins Water Systems Council Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- July 2, 2025 --The Water Systems Council (WSC), the only national nonprofit organization solely focused on household wells and small water well systems, has announced the appointment of Jill Boudreau, Director of Inside Sales for Xylem, to its Board of Directors. With more than 35 years of pump industry experience at Xylem, Jill brings a deep and comprehensive understanding of the residential and industrial markets. In her current role, she is responsible for customer relations and
News Release: Water Systems Council Names New Board Positions for 2025-26 Term
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- January 21, 2025 -- The Water Systems Council, the only national nonprofit organization solely focused on household wells and small water well systems, recently announced that Mark Heflin, Sr. Director-Global Product Management for Franklin Electric Co., Inc., will serve as President of the WSC Board of Directors for the 2025-26 term. Heflin has led the Global Product Management team for Franklin Electric's Water business since 2021. He has worked at Franklin Electric for 7+ years in
WSC Launches 3rd Annual State of the U.S. Water Well Industry Survey
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 16, 2023 -- The Water Systems Council (WSC) has launched its 3rd Annual State of the U.S. Water Well Industry survey as part of its mission to protect and promote the water well industry. This annual survey helps identify contractor and supplier perspectives on challenges, opportunities, and trends within the water well industry. Approximately 90% of the questions will be the same as in last year's survey, making it possible to identify year-over-year trends. To ensure
