Iowa Water Quality Consulting
Who We Are
Iowa Water Quality Consulting provides municipal, government, and individual clients with water quality project assistance.
For every engagement, our unique combination of understanding the regulatory requirements and ability to walk our client through to understanding the needs of that regulatory process will enable the client to be secure in their decision-making process.
We interface closely with the on-site representatives and facilitate partnerships to ensure cooperation and positive outcomes.
With over 25 years of experience in local, regional, state, and federal water quality project planning, assessment, outreach, and project implementation, we can meet the project requirements.
We recognize economic growth and sustainability rely on the capacity to provide clean water.
Services
Consulting
Interpret technical data/information. Facilitate communication between private/municipal entities/regulatory authorities to reach positive outcomes.
Planning
Source Water Protection, Watershed, and Drinking Water Emergency Management.
Presenting/Educating
Large /Small Groups. Community Leaders, Employees and Local Citizens.
Technical Assessment
Evaluate and present the best options for clients.
Financial Opportunities
Research options for financial opportunities to fund water quality projects for clients.
Differentiators
Understanding of Regulatory Requirements. Becky has 25+ years of work experience in point and non-point source contaminant sources, working with local, state, and federal agencies which enables us to communicate effectively for clients.
Understanding of State and Federal Conservation and Water Quality Programs. This expertise includes knowledge of potential financial opportunities and technical resources.
Technical Specialists. We have in-house specialists who can access technical information related to your project to assist clients in making informed decisions, resulting in decreased risk.
Group and One-on-One Presentations. Facilitate partnerships resulting in sustainable outcomes.
Qualification/Certification
Our proactive, objective, and disciplined work ethic has resulted in coordinating and connecting people and accessing technical information and resources for a successful outcome for our clients.
Bachelor of Science Degree and Graduate Work– Iowa State University
Iowa Emergency Management Effective Communication Certificate
Groundwater Site Investigation Certificate
Nitrates and Your Water Systems Certificate
Stream Watershed Integrated Management Certificate
Total Quality Management (TQM) Certificate
Iowa Targeted Small Business Certification
Contact Information
Rebecca Ohrtman Water Quality Consulting, L.L.C.
DBA: Iowa Water Quality Consulting
Rebecca Ohrtman, Owner
(515) 314-4516
Becky@waterqualityconsulting.com
1105 Walnut St., Decorah, IA 52101
www.waterqualityconsulting.com
Federal Registrations
DUNS: 117894636
CAGE: 8WM83
SAM (Systems Award Management)
NAICS: 925120, 924120, 541611
REGISTERED WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS
Testimonials
"Becky Ohrtman consistently assisted our local Municipal Water Supply through coordinating and connecting people and accessing technical information for a successful outcome. Becky did a great job in presenting technical drinking water quality information at our annual Iowa Region One American Water Works Association (AWWA) conferences."
— Chad Wulfekuhle, Manchester Iowa Municipal Water Superintendent
In the News
Listen to Becky speak about ways that rural communities have united in battling nitrate pollution in this Market to Market episode produced by Iowa Public Television
Let's Talk "Source Water"
Listen to Becky discuss the ways in which Iowans can learn about and protect the source water for their community
