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Description: This webinar will look at how instrumentation and control systems are used by a water utility.  It will look at controlling motors, VFDs and energy management.  The webinar will have math problems related to the topic of instrumentation and control.  It will identify four main building blocks of a SCADA system and have examples, usage and configuration option.  Finally, it will show real world examples of SCADA screens and discuss how water operators interact with SCADA technology. Earn up to 8 contact hours. Instructor: Henry Palechek Member $150 / Non-member $175 Online registration for this webinar closes on February 7.

No water system is an island; we need each other. Small water systems must meet the same regulations as large systems without the economies of scale. What’s a system with 1,000 connections or less to do? This workshop will discuss the spectrum of opportunities for partnering with others. From casual information sharing or operational support, to formal consolidation or joint powers agreements, we will review the challenges and benefits of partnering up. By creating partnerships and opportunities for working together we can solve some of our small system challenges Participants will learn: How to evaluate their system's potential for partnership Options for working with other systems The next steps to start or continue the conversation

This course Pumps, Motors & Energy Efficiency is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course. Pumping water is one of the most inefficient uses of energy there is. Most water pumping systems only convert 30 to 60 percent of the power they consume (and you pay for) into useful work, one of the lowest margins of efficiency of all uses of energy. Why? The laws of physics mostly, but also simple mistakes made in selecting a pump or motor for a given duty point. This workshop will help you understand and minimize inefficiency in your pumping systems and teach you how to choose the right pump and motor for the job—one that will save money year after year. This workshop will give participants a variety of tools, tips and information they can use to reduce energy costs at their utilities. Participants will learn: Where to find and how to use free Total Dynamic Head (TDH) and horsepower calculators on the internet How to calculate TDH in a fluid pumping system How to solve wire-to-water energy calculations The six factors in friction loss and how to minimize them

This course Pumps, Motors & Energy Efficiency is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course. Pumping water is one of the most inefficient uses of energy there is. Most water pumping systems only convert 30 to 60 percent of the power they consume (and you pay for) into useful work, one of the lowest margins of efficiency of all uses of energy. Why? The laws of physics mostly, but also simple mistakes made in selecting a pump or motor for a given duty point. This workshop will help you understand and minimize inefficiency in your pumping systems and teach you how to choose the right pump and motor for the job—one that will save money year after year. This workshop will give participants a variety of tools, tips and information they can use to reduce energy costs at their utilities. Participants will learn: Where to find and how to use free Total Dynamic Head (TDH) and horsepower calculators on the internet How to calculate TDH in a fluid pumping system How to solve wire-to-water energy calculations The six factors in friction loss and how to minimize them

This course Completing the Electronic Annual Report is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course. The California Health and Safety Code specifies that a public water system shall submit a technical report to Division of Drinking Water (DDW) annually. Based on this requirement, DDW provides an updated template each year to every regulated public water system to report current contact information and operational details for the prior year. This template is provided electronically and water systems are encouraged to submit the information through the eAR portal website. This workshop will guide you through the process of registering for your account and completing the template for your water system. You will have access to the informational guide and an opportunity to ask questions. Follow along with us as we guide you step-by-step and provide tips on entering information correctly. Participants will learn: How to access your eAR account and template What resources are available including DDW eAR guidance The correct format for information entry Important dates/deadlines

This course Understanding Bacteriological Quality Standards is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course. Providing safe and affordable drinking water to customers is the primary objective of any drinking water system. Routine monitoring for bacterial contamination is one of the most effective indicators of a potentially hazardous condition in your system. Although waterborne disease outbreaks are relatively uncommon in the United States, the threat can be deadly. Missed routine and repeat samples are costly in many ways including time, lab fees, penalties and consumer confidence, not to mention the health risk to the public. Join us to learn or review the bacteriological standards required by both California State Total Coliform Rule (TCR) and Federal Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR). This workshop will address public water system standards for ensuring bacteriological quality through monitoring and reporting. Participants will learn: The importance of total coliform as an indicator of water quality Compliance with California state and federal bacteriological quality monitoring and reporting regulations Public Notification requirements Triggers and follow-up for Level 1 and Level 2 assessments

This course Water Distribution Math Techniques is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course. One of many skills water distribution operators need is the ability to perform water math problems. This includes conversion numbers and conversion formulas including volume, pressure, chlorine dosage, pumping rates and pipe velocity. This workshop will help the treatment operator master these formulas while utilizing a conversion sheet. Participants will learn: Volumes Pressure Chlorine dosage Pumping rates Pipe velocity

This course Water Distribution Math Techniques is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course. One of many skills water distribution operators need is the ability to perform water math problems. This includes conversion numbers and conversion formulas including volume, pressure, chlorine dosage, pumping rates and pipe velocity. This workshop will help the treatment operator master these formulas while utilizing a conversion sheet. Participants will learn: Volumes Pressure Chlorine dosage Pumping rates Pipe velocity

This course is now offered as an online training. It is recommended to take both parts on the same day. Part 1 will take place from 10:00am to 12:00pm and Part 2 will take place from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Please follow the links below to register for each part separately.  Although the Governor has announced that the drought state of emergency has ended, we are now transitioning to a permanent framework for making water conservation a California way of life. Current prohibitions against wasteful water use practices and requirements for monthly water use reporting still remain in place. Planning for drought conditions is essential to ensure water supply for public health and safety and to minimize impacts on economics, environment and lifestyle. This workshop will cover how to plan for drought to reduce the vulnerability of the water system. Knowing how much water you have and use, plays a huge role in drought preparedness and water conservation. Learn how to monitor for drought, and lessons learned from the past. Understand the challenges of small systems, and how to keep up with current and new drought/conservation regulations. Participants will learn: Where to find climate information How to determine triggers for different drought stages Why […]

This course is now offered as an online training. It is recommended to take both parts on the same day.  Part 1 will take place from 10:00am to 12:00pm and Part 2 will take place from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Please follow the links below to register for each part separately.  Although the Governor has announced that the drought state of emergency has ended, we are now transitioning to a permanent framework for making water conservation a California way of life. Current prohibitions against wasteful water use practices and requirements for monthly water use reporting still remain in place. Planning for drought conditions is essential to ensure water supply for public health and safety and to minimize impacts on economics, environment and lifestyle. This workshop will cover how to plan for drought to reduce the vulnerability of the water system. Knowing how much water you have and use, plays a huge role in drought preparedness and water conservation. Learn how to monitor for drought, and lessons learned from the past. Understand the challenges of small systems, and how to keep up with current and new drought/conservation regulations. Participants will learn: Where to find climate information How to determine triggers for different drought stages Why […]