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The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) invites you to attend a workshop to learn about the Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) drinking water program and the opportunities available to California Native American Tribes. Using short- and long-term strategies, SAFER is designed to ensure Californians who lack safe, adequate, and affordable drinking water receive it as quickly as possible, and that the water systems serving them establish sustainable solutions. The agenda and purpose of these workshops are: State Water Board and Department of Water Resources staff provide information on the drinking water opportunities available to California Native American Tribes, with a focus on the State Water Board’s SAFER drinking water program, including the draft Fund Expenditure Plan and funding opportunities. Participants discuss and ask questions about the programs and funding opportunities. Facilitated discussion on the of inclusion of Tribal drinking water data in statewide water system needs assessments. Zoom: bit.ly/SAFERCenCal Telephone: +16699009128, Meeting ID: 939 4571 6911

Accurate, meaningful and comprehensible financial information is critical to the decision making and continuity of every utility. Many small utilities use QuickBooks to track and report their financial activity. In this class you will learn how to maximize the use of this software, from setting up your chart of accounts to entering your budget and transactions to producing your financial statements. Participants will learn: Set up your chart of accounts Set up your customers and vendors Enter customer billing data and produce bills Record transactions Build your audit trail Produce your financial statements The recommended audience includes bookkeepers/accountants, governing bodies, managers, operators and anyone recording and/or interpreting transactions.

Accurate, meaningful and comprehensible financial information is critical to the decision making and continuity of every utility. Many small utilities use QuickBooks to track and report their financial activity. In this class you will learn how to maximize the use of this software, from setting up your chart of accounts to entering your budget and transactions to producing your financial statements. Participants will learn: Set up your chart of accounts Set up your customers and vendors Enter customer billing data and produce bills Record transactions Build your audit trail Produce your financial statements The recommended audience includes bookkeepers/accountants, governing bodies, managers, operators and anyone recording and/or interpreting transactions.  

Effective asset management is critical to the overall financial performance of water utilities. Waiting until assets fail rather than planning for replacement significantly increases the cost of service. Developing and maintaining a detailed asset inventory is the first step in the process. GIS mapping tools can make the job easier. Participants will receive a step-by-step tutorial on how to map a water system’s assets using free Google Earth Pro for Desktop. Participants will learn: The basics tools of Google Earth needed to map water system assets How to derive water man pipe lengths and surface elevations for evaluating pipe alignmentsand tank sites for hydraulic analysis, project planning and cost estimating How to edit, save and share your Google Earth Pro maps Participants should download and install the free Google Earth Pro for Desktop software before the class (https://www.google.com/earth/versions/#download-pro) The recommended audience includes operators, managers, and board members engineers and administrative staff.

Effective asset management is critical to the overall financial performance of water utilities. Waiting until assets fail rather than planning for replacement significantly increases the cost of service. Developing and maintaining a detailed asset inventory is the first step in the process. GIS mapping tools can make the job easier. Participants will receive a step-by-step tutorial on how to map a water system’s assets using free Google Earth Pro for Desktop. Participants will learn: The basics tools of Google Earth needed to map water system assets How to derive water man pipe lengths and surface elevations for evaluating pipe alignmentsand tank sites for hydraulic analysis, project planning and cost estimating How to edit, save and share your Google Earth Pro maps Participants should download and install the free Google Earth Pro for Desktop software before the class (https://www.google.com/earth/versions/#download-pro) The recommended audience includes operators, managers, and board members engineers and administrative staff.  

The SAFER Advisory Group provides the State Water Board with constructive advice and feedback on the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund Expenditure Plan and other related policies and analyses. The Group is composed of 19 appointed members that represent public water systems, technical assistance providers, local agencies, nongovernmental organizations, the public and residents served by community water systems in disadvantaged communities, state small water systems, and domestic wells. The Group meets up to four time a year at locations throughout California to provide many opportunities for public and community input. All meetings are widely publicized, open to the public, and offer translation services. View the meeting at https://video.calepa.ca.gov/ Interpretación en español disponible

This course Groundwater Wells with Iron is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course. One of the most common minerals found in groundwater wells is iron. This mineral can cause a multitude of problems including colored water, taste and odor issues, as well as potential unwanted bacteria. This workshop will cover the problems associated with iron in drinking water sources, as well as troubleshooting the best removal techniques. Mitigation for iron issues includes flushing programs, chemical oxidation with chlorine or potassium permanganate, oxidation/sedimentation, oxidation/filtration, ion exchange filtration and sequestration. Participants will learn: The iron in groundwater well basics Water distribution flushing techniques About oxidation, sedimentation and filtration Ion exchange treatment

This course Groundwater Wells with Iron is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course. One of the most common minerals found in groundwater wells is iron. This mineral can cause a multitude of problems including colored water, taste and odor issues, as well as potential unwanted bacteria. This workshop will cover the problems associated with iron in drinking water sources, as well as troubleshooting the best removal techniques. Mitigation for iron issues includes flushing programs, chemical oxidation with chlorine or potassium permanganate, oxidation/sedimentation, oxidation/filtration, ion exchange filtration and sequestration. Participants will learn: The iron in groundwater well basics Water distribution flushing techniques About oxidation, sedimentation and filtration Ion exchange treatment

The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) invites you to attend a public workshop to learn about the Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) drinking water program and the opportunities available to you and your community. The workshop will go over: Why the SAFER drinking water program was created, How the SAFER drinking water program supports communities, and How the Drinking Water Needs Assessment and Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund Expenditure Plan support the SAFER drinking water program. This workshop will also provide an opportunity for State Water Board staff to hear from participants about water in their communities. To join online, use the following link: bit.ly/SAFERWorkshop To join by phone, call (669) 900-9128 and use meeting ID # 980 4090 2039.