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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold an informal stakeholder meeting regarding proposed changes to several chapters of the Iowa Administrative Code. The meeting will take place online on June 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held virtually via Google Meet. A short presentation will be provided at the meeting.
The purpose of this meeting is to accept comments and answer questions on the proposed changes to these chapters, which include:
- Chapter 40: Definitions, Public Notice and Education, Consumer Confidence Reports, Reporting
- Chapter 41: Water Supplies
- Chapter 43: Water Supplies-Design and Operation
- Chapter 44: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)
- Chapter 50: Water Use
- Chapter 73: Dam Safety
The changes proposed include the following:
- Adoption of the revised Consumer Confidence Reports Rule by reference to the Code of Federal Regulations
- Post-EO10 cleanup of drinking water chapters
- Consideration of comments received during EO10 that were outside of scope
- Revision of the DWSRF chapter to align with Clean Water SRF and Iowa Finance Authority administrative rules, as amended in the EO10 process
- Amendment to the DWSRF chapter to allow costs of service lines as eligible for SRF funds, aligning the rules with federal DWSRF eligibility guidelines
- Update to Water Use Permit public notice and public hearing rules to reflect modern practices and allow renewals to be subject to public hearing requests, per Iowa Code 455B.278
- Amendment of Water Use application fee table to include the existing Water Storage Permit Application Fee, erroneously struck during EO10
- Updating a Dam Safety reference to a Water Use chapter that changed during EO10
The meeting will be held on June 17, 2026 at 2:00pm. The meeting is open to the public and will be held virtually via Google Meet.
To join by video, connect with https://meet.google.com/exh-yghs-fef. To join by phone, call 413-591-0624, and enter PIN: 576 741 417, followed by the pound(#) sign. Additional phone numbers can be found at this link
Questions regarding the meeting may be directed to Heidi Cline at heidi.cline@dnr.iowa.gov.
The proposed changes outlined above may be viewed on the DNR’s Water Quality Bureau Rulemaking webpage.
Cybersecurity 102 Training
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 12:00-1:30 pm
This training builds upon EPA’s Cybersecurity 101 Training for Water Systems, offering deeper insights into cybersecurity for those with basic knowledge in the field as it applies to Operational Technology (OT). Whether you are an Information Technology (IT) professional or simply interested in protecting yourself online, this training equips you with practical skills to navigate today’s digital threats.
Register here.
Cybersecurity 103 Training
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 12:00-1:30 pm
This training builds on EPA’s Cybersecurity 102 Training for Water Systems, providing further details on cybersecurity threats facing the water sector. Participants will learn about state-sponsored threats, risks to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, malware, and vulnerabilities within Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs). The course also highlights real-world cybersecurity incidents impacting water systems, emphasizes the importance of staying informed on emerging threats, and outlines incident reporting processes and available cybersecurity resources to support preparedness and resilience.
Register here.
Cybersecurity Refresher Training
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 12:00-1:00 pm
This refresher training to water and wastewater utilities will reinforce their foundational understanding of cybersecurity and how it applies to the water sector. This training will cover topics from Cybersecurity 101, Cybersecurity 102, and Cybersecurity 103 trainings.
Register here.
Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool Training
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 12:00-1:30 pm
EPA will demonstrate how to use EPA’s Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) to conduct cybersecurity assessments at water and wastewater systems.
Register here.
Cybersecurity Procurement Checklist Tool Training
Thursday, June 25, 2026 12:00-1:30 pm
EPA will demonstrate how to use EPA’s Cybersecurity Procurement Evaluation Checklist for Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems to assess and compare cybersecurity-related vendors.
Register here.
Online and virtual training opportunities are being created and offered through community colleges, state industry associations, national industry associations, EPA, and other state industry partners. All operators should continue to monitor their emails and the Training Calendar on the Iowa DNR Operator Certification Database. Look at the calendar often, as there are new opportunities posted throughout each week.
Contact the Operator Certification Program with any questions concerning operator certification or training at OpCertCustomerSupport@dnr.iowa.gov or 515.725.0463.
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