Montana Rural Water Systems (MRWS)
June 2026
Website
Office phone
(406) 454-1151
Services
Water Circuit Riders (on-site TA to systems <10K pop: utility management, finance, O&M, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, disaster response, energy efficiency, loan/grant apps)
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A free resource from Ziptility. We make software for small water systems.
Programs and services
On-site help
- Water Circuit Riders (utility management, finance, O&M, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, disaster response, energy efficiency, loan/grant applications)
- Montana WARN (utilities helping utilities network)
- EPA Tribal Wastewater Technical Assistance
- Wastewater Technicians
Training and certification
- Operator certification review sessions (Hardin, Miles City, Lewistown in 2026)
- Environmental Finance Center Technical Assistance & Training
- EPA Training & Technical Assistance
Funding and finance
- On-site technical assistance across utility management, O&M, and finance
- Finance guidance (ARPA, LIHWAP, DEQ Grants, DNRC RDPG)
Compliance
- Source Water Protection Specialists (2 dedicated roles)
- Backflow prevention assembly tester courses
- Lead & Copper assistance
Workforce
- Member/associate directories, job board, For Sale marketplace
- Apprenticeship Program
Other member programs
- Online classes via SunCoast Learning Systems
- Quality On Tap initiative