EPA's free annual drinking water workshop, held in partnership with the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA), will take place on August 29 - September 1, 2022 in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area. The workshop, which will be held as a hybrid of in-person and virtual, will provide in-depth information and training on solutions and strategies for handling small drinking water system challenges, with a focus on monitoring, distribution, source, and treatment topics. EPA's free annual drinking water workshop, held in partnership with the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA), will take place on August 29 - September 1, 2022 in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area. The workshop, which will be held as a hybrid of in-person and virtual, will provide in-depth information and training on solutions and strategies for handling small drinking water system challenges, with a focus on monitoring, distribution, source, and treatment topics. The workshop will being on Monday evening with networking opportunities and will end on Thursday afternoon.

Operation & Maintenance: Maintaining Distribution System Water Quality Date & Time: August 30, 2022 | 8:30AM-12:30PM  Description: Public water systems are required to provide safe drinking water. Methods for providing safe drinking water vary from system to system, but there are a handful of methods that apply to all systems. This workshop designed for operators and managers will cover the methods used by most water systems to ensure acceptable water quality. This is a free training. Participants will learn:  The techniques and importance of coliform sampling The importance and methods for unidirectional flushing Disinfection basics Water storage tank cleaning and maintenance Cross connection prevention Recommended Audience: Water system operators and managers. Board members, council members and water consumers are also welcome to attend as a diverse group of participants should generate good feedback and networking regarding the demands of operating and maintaining a public water system. Location: This training will be hosted online on GoToTraining. Registration: You must be registered prior to the date of the close of registration to receive credit. https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/Cart.asp?Mode=SAVENEWCRS&mlUtil_EventID=3276&mlUtil_FeeID=3116&PID= Accreditation: 4 California Drinking Water Contact Hours units awarded