Mapping Small Water Systems with Free Google Earth Pro Desktop Date & Time: August 16, 2022 | 10:00AM-12:00PM  Description: For a water utility, asset management plays a significant role in overall financial performance. With the use of effective asset management, it is possible to reduce overall infrastructure costs instead of waiting until the assets fail, incurring higher than necessary costs. Mapping a water system's assets can greatly assist with developing an asset management plan and your ability to locate assets during an emergency.  Participants will receive a step-by-step tutorial on how to get started mapping their water system's assets using Google Earth Pro for project planning, public presentations and developing capital improvement plans. This is a free training. Participants should download and install the free Google Earth Pro software prior to the class by clicking here. Participants will learn:  The basic tools of Google Earth needed to map water system assets How to import scanned maps and handheld GPS coordinates How to derive water main pipe lengths, project planning and cost estimating How to edit, save and share your Google Earth maps with project team members and the public Recommended Audience: Operators, managers, and board members. Location: This training will be hosted […]

Description: This webinar provides an overview of wastewater lagoon systems used for wastewater treatment and commonly associated problems with the lagoon system. The class also details some solutions to common issues and the importance of biological balance when operating the system. Learning Objectives: Explain the causes of excess sludge accumulation in wastewater lagoons Determine appropriate corrective measures for typical lagoon problems Discuss ways to minimize short-circuiting in wastewater lagoons Explain facultative and aerobic processes in wastewater treatment lagoons Discuss methods operators can use to measure and evaluate sludge accumulation Evaluate costs associated with sludge prevention and removal Presenter: Robert Davies, Engineering Intern, Great Lakes Environmental Infrastructure Center at Michigan Technological University Who Should Attend:  Managers, owners, and operators of wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons Decision-makers for wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks Consultants and technical assistance providers serving wastewater systems REGISTER HERE

Held virtually the third Tuesday of each month from 3pm-4pm PST. Mentorship - Develop connections with other passionate trade/water industry professionals. Showcase the work and profiles of women in trade/water - Highlight the amazing work of women in the trade/water industry/  Outreach and Education - Engage communities through outreach activities and host education opportunities to raise awareness of women's roles to the trade/water industry.