Description: Public water system boards adopt policies to guide internal decision-making processes. These policies may be related to financial decisions, emergency response, personnel, and more. Some policies are required by the State of California, such as having a discontinuation of water service policy that complies with SB 998 - The Water Shutoff Protection Act. This workshop will provide attendees with a reconnaissance level look at governing documents and how to draft and adopt policies through examples and small group exercises. Participants will learn : The difference between governing documents Typical policies a company and water system should consider implementing Steps to draft and adopt policies Recommended audience: managers and board members. Accreditation: 6 California Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded

The Achieve & Maintain Compliance with SDWA 3-Part Series is being held in Pacific Time. Description: PFAS have been all over the news recently with anxieties of high levels of drinking water contamination. PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals which include Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS). Known as "forever chemicals" PFAS compounds have been found widely in the environment including thousands of groundwater sources throughout the US. PFAS compounds currently the #1 emerging threat to water systems. Continuing studies are identifying potential health risks associated with these chemicals. This session examines the origin, the concerns, and provides information for small systems about protecting public health. Participants will learn: Why these "forever" chemicals are not going away Where do PFAS come from What are health effects of PFAS PFAS regulations in drinking water  PFAS treatment technologies for drinking water systems Recommended audience: board members, manager, and operators. Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Continuing Education Units awarded per session.