2019 Annual Meeting for CalMutuals JPRIMA
2019-05-16 - 2019-05-17 | Morongo Hotel & Casino, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon, CA, 92230, United States
The 2019 Annual Meeting of the California Association of Mutual Water Companies Joint Powers Risk and Insurance Management Authority will be held on Thursday and Friday May 16-17 at the Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa.
A discounted hotel room rate of $119 (plus $25 resort fee) per night is available to CalMutuals for CalMutuals JPRIMA members who call 888-667-6646 by Friday, May 3 to reserve their spot.
The meeting will coincide with the May CalMutuals Board meeting and a workshop focused on our joint strategic priority of expanding support to small mutual water companies.
The CalMutuals JPRIMA and CalMutuals Boards of Directors wish to extend a special invitation to small systems, particularly those in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, to attend the meeting, with a hope that you might help the Boards in understanding the needs and priorities of small systems more fully. Travel grants for airfare or mileage, lodging and meals will be provided to interested mutuals with less than 500 connections.
For questions, please contact Susan Allen, CalMutuals JPRIMA Managing Director by email at susan@calmutuals.org.
To register, click here.click here.

Board of Directors Meetings
2019-05-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-06-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-07-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-09-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-10-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-11-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-17 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Meetings are held remotely by telephone. Log in information provided in monthly agendas.

Southern California Affordability Symposium: What is the Role of Water?
2020-02-07 09:00 - 11:00 | UCR Alumni and Visitors Center, 3701 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside, CA, 92521, United States
Southern California is no stranger to issues of affordable living. Of the myriad of expenses low-income families face, what is the role of water? Join the UCR Blum Initiative on Global & Regional Poverty for presentations on issues of affordability in our region, followed by an audience-driven conversation with researcher and practitioner panelists. Light refreshments provided.
For more information, click here.
To register for this free event, click here.

AGWA-AGWT Annual Groundwater Conference
2020-02-19 - 2020-02-20 | Ontario Gateway Hotel, 2200 E Holt Boulevard, Ontario, CA, 91761, United States
This conference provides an important information exchange and networking opportunity for California’s water agencies, utilities and water districts, and for all water professionals (scientific, engineering, managerial, legal, environmental, regulatory), end-users of water, and local and elected officials involved with water policy issues.
To download the conference program, click here.
To learn more and to register, click here.

Webinar | Drinking Water Tools for Small Systems
2020-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar Only
EPA Small Systems Webinar 25 Feb 2020 Flyer
EPA’s Office of Research and Development and Office of Water host this monthly webinar series to discuss challenges and treatment solutions for small drinking water systems and communicate current small drinking water systems research along with Agency priorities.
Presentations by Ed Moriarty, Matt Reed, and Sarah Bradbury will touch on the EPA’s online drinking water training system, water operator hiring and contracting guide and consumer confidence reports iWriter tools aimed at assisting small system in varying ways.

Webinar | Drinking Water Microbes 101
2020-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar Only
EPA’s Office of Research and Development and Office of Water host this monthly webinar series to discuss challenges and treatment solutions for small drinking water systems and communicate current small drinking water systems research along with Agency priorities.
It is EPA’s policy to make reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities wishing to participate in the Agency’s programs and activities, pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 791. Any request for accommodation should be made to Michelle Latham at latham.michelle@epa.gov in advance of the webinar. For future viewing, a closed-captioned recording of the webinar will be made available on EPA’s YouTube site.

For additional information on the webinar you are registering for, visit EPA’s Small Systems Monthly Webinar Series (https://www.epa.gov/water-research/small-systems-monthly-webinar-series).

Webinar | Keeping the Water On During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
2020-06-29 11:00 - 11:30 | Webinar Only
Due to COVID-19, many water utilities are not shutting water off for non-payment, as well as waiving late and reconnection fees. Some utilities have made this choice, while others are under moratoriums set by their states. How can utilities continue to operate so that the water stays on to combat COVID-19 through handwashing when some customers aren’t paying? This webinar will provide practices to mitigate the revenue loss to utilities.

One practice will involve offering low-flow restrictors to non-paying customers to reduce their volumetric charges. We will also look at how customer assistance programs (CAPs) can be started or expanded at small water systems. The webinar will cover ways to fund these CAPs. We will also consider some practical ways to reduce costs by shifting resources during the pandemic.

Presenter: Stacey Isaac Berahzer, CEO, IB Environmental
Contact: smallsystems@syr.edu
Partners:

Webinar | RCAC Disinfection By-Products Rule (10AM)
2020-07-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar Only
2 CA Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded.
This is one of two presentations that will be given on the same day. If you are interested but can not make this event, there is another offering on the same day between 2 PM and 4PM. You can find more information on that event here.

Certificates for contact hours are available through your profile.
How do I get my certificate?
Contact hours have been approved for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program.
Priority attendance will be given to those from smaller water systems.

For registration questions, contact us at: registration@rcac.org• (916) 447-9832 ext. 1429

Webinar | RCAC Disinfection By-Products Rule (2PM)
2020-07-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar Only
2 CA Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded.
This is one of two presentations that will be given on the same day. If you are interested but can not make this event, there is another offering on the same day between 10AM and 12PM. You can find more information on that event here.

Certificates for contact hours are available through your profile.
How do I get my certificate?
Contact hours have been approved for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program.
Priority attendance will be given to those from smaller water systems.

For registration questions, contact us at: registration@rcac.org• (916) 447-9832 ext. 1429

AB54 & AB240: Ethics for Mutual Company Board Members
2020-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Webinar Only
2 CA Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded.

Certificates for contact hours are available through your profile.
How do I get my certificate?
Contact hours have been approved for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program.
Priority attendance will be given to those from smaller water systems.

For registration questions, contact us at: registration@rcac.org• (916) 447-9832 ext. 1429
For a calendar of RCAC’s full lineup of training courses offered, click here!

Webinar | Water Supply and Sources (10AM)
2020-07-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar Only
2 CA Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded.
This is one of two presentations that will be given on the same day. If you are interested but can not make this event, there is another offering on the same day between 2PM and 4PM. You can find more information on that event here.

Certificates for contact hours are available through your profile.
How do I get my certificate?
Contact hours have been approved for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program.
Priority attendance will be given to those from smaller water systems.

For registration questions, contact us at: registration@rcac.org• (916) 447-9832 ext. 1429
For a calendar of RCAC’s full lineup of training courses offered, click here!
What does Under the Direct Influence mean? What is an unconfined aquifer? Why does surface water require different treatment than groundwater?

Come learn the answers to these questions and more, as we explore small system water supply and sources. Learn how your water system’s supply and source impact many of your daily activities as an operator.

This workshop includes information on:

California’s water supply
Types of water sources commonly seen in small systems
Characteristics of major water source types and treatment impacts
Source water protection planning

Webinar | Water Supply and Sources (2PM)
2020-07-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar Only
2 CA Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded.
This is one of two presentations that will be given on the same day. If you are interested but can not make this event, there is another offering on the same day between 10AM and 12PM. You can find more information on that event here.

Certificates for contact hours are available through your profile.
How do I get my certificate?
Contact hours have been approved for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program.
Priority attendance will be given to those from smaller water systems.

For registration questions, contact us at: registration@rcac.org• (916) 447-9832 ext. 1429
For a calendar of RCAC’s full lineup of training courses offered, click here!
What does Under the Direct Influence mean? What is an unconfined aquifer? Why does surface water require different treatment than groundwater?

Come learn the answers to these questions and more, as we explore small system water supply and sources. Learn how your water system’s supply and source impact many of your daily activities as an operator.

This workshop includes information on:

California’s water supply
Types of water sources commonly seen in small systems
Characteristics of major water source types and treatment impacts
Source water protection planning

Webinar | Basic Operations (10AM)
2020-07-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar Only
2 CA Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded.

Certificates for contact hours are available through your profile.
How do I get my certificate?
Contact hours have been approved for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program.
Priority attendance will be given to those from smaller water systems.

For registration questions, contact us at: registration@rcac.org• (916) 447-9832 ext. 1429
For a calendar of RCAC’s full lineup of training courses offered, click here!
This is one of two presentations that will be given on the same day. If you are interested but can not make this event, there is another offering on the same day between 2PM and 4PM. You can find more information on that event here.
Most small public water systems have a board of directors, and many of these directors are volunteers who can be unfamiliar with drinking water system components. This workshop will familiarize board members and new managers with the basic workings of a public water system.
Participants will learn:
• Drinking Water Regulations
• Capacity Development
• Water Sources
• Water Distribution Operations
• Water Treatment Operations
• Financial responsibilities

The recommended audience includes board members, council members, those in a general decision-making area of a utility and water system operators. A more diverse group of participants should generate good feedback and networking regarding the care and feeding (operation and maintenance) of components found in public water systems.

Webinar | Basic Operations (2PM)
2020-07-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar Only
2 CA Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded.

Certificates for contact hours are available through your profile.
How do I get my certificate?
Contact hours have been approved for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program.
Priority attendance will be given to those from smaller water systems.

For registration questions, contact us at: registration@rcac.org• (916) 447-9832 ext. 1429
For a calendar of RCAC’s full lineup of training courses offered, click here!
This is one of two presentations that will be given on the same day. If you are interested but can not make this event, there is another offering on the same day between 10AM and 12PM. You can find more information on that event here.
Most small public water systems have a board of directors, and many of these directors are volunteers who can be unfamiliar with drinking water system components. This workshop will familiarize board members and new managers with the basic workings of a public water system.
Participants will learn:
• Drinking Water Regulations
• Capacity Development
• Water Sources
• Water Distribution Operations
• Water Treatment Operations
• Financial responsibilities

The recommended audience includes board members, council members, those in a general decision-making area of a utility and water system operators. A more diverse group of participants should generate good feedback and networking regarding the care and feeding (operation and maintenance) of components found in public water systems.

Webinar | Board Roles & Responsibilities
2020-08-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar Only

Webinar | AB54 and AB240 Board Training for Mutual Water Systems
2020-08-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar Only

Webinar | Water Well Operation & Maintenance (10AM)
2020-08-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar Only
2 CA Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded.

Certificates for contact hours are available through your profile.
How do I get my certificate?
Contact hours have been approved for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program.
Priority attendance will be given to those from smaller water systems.

For registration questions, contact us at: registration@rcac.org• (916) 447-9832 ext. 1429
This is one of two presentations that will be given on the same day. If you are interested but can not make this event, there is another offering on the same day between 2PM and 4PM. You can find more information on that event here.
For a calendar of RCAC’s full lineup of training courses offered, click here!

Webinar | Water Well Operation & Maintenance (2PM)
2020-08-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar Only
2 CA Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded.

Certificates for contact hours are available through your profile.
How do I get my certificate?
Contact hours have been approved for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program.
Priority attendance will be given to those from smaller water systems.

For registration questions, contact us at: registration@rcac.org• (916) 447-9832 ext. 1429
This is one of two presentations that will be given on the same day. If you are interested but can not make this event, there is another offering on the same day between 10AM and 12PM. You can find more information on that event here.
For a calendar of RCAC’s full lineup of training courses offered, click here!

Webinar | What You Need to Know About the SGMA (10AM)
2020-08-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar Only
2 CA Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded.
This is one of two presentations that will be given on the same day. If you are interested but can not make this event, there is another offering on the same day between 10AM and 12PM. You can find more information on that event here.

Certificates for contact hours are available through your profile.
How do I get my certificate?
Contact hours have been approved for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program.
Priority attendance will be given to those from smaller water systems.

For registration questions, contact us at: registration@rcac.org• (916) 447-9832 ext. 1429
For a calendar of RCAC’s full lineup of training courses offered, click here!

Webinar | What You Need to Know About The SGMA (2PM)
2020-08-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar Only

Operation Maintenance Series: Maintaining Water Quality
2020-08-25 | Alturas, California Area. Exact Location TBD, Alturas, CA, United States
6 CA Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded.
In-person classroom activity to be conducted following all California and Federal Public Health Regulations regarding safe gatherings.

Certificates for contact hours are available through your profile.
How do I get my certificate?
Contact hours have been approved for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program.
Priority attendance will be given to those from smaller water systems.

For registration questions, contact us at: registration@rcac.org• (916) 447-9832 ext. 1429
For a calendar of RCAC’s full lineup of training courses offered, click here!

Operation Maintenance Series: Financing Your O&M
2020-08-26 | Alturas, California Area. Exact Location TBD, Alturas, CA, United States

AWWA Virtual Summit
2020-09-23 09:00 - 2020-09-24 14:30 | Webinar Only
Save a seat by August 20th for discounted rates!
To view the program page and get more information or sign up now visit AWWA’s website here.

Lock in your discounted AWWA Virtual Summit attendance by August 20th for your chance to save and connect virtually with your peers, the water community and celebrated presenters like our opening general session speaker, Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi.

The current global pandemic has taken us all on an unlikely journey – one that has presented the water sector with a variety of challenges, while bringing with it some unexpected silver linings. Keynote speaker, Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, is no stranger to making the most of challenges. At a young age, he discovered a love of science and space that was inspired by his role model, Albert Einstein. Today, as a world-renowned astrophysicist and the former Space Science Education Lead at NASA, Hakeem inspires audiences around the world to chase impossible dreams, fight for what they want, refuse to listen to naysayers, and reach out and lend a hand up to those around them. His background and focus makes a cosmic connection to the value of water and water professionals and the silver linings that can emerge from extraordinary challenges.

On the agenda for the two-day teleconference are topics including:

Transforming Utility Management
Strengthening Public Trust
Innovation and Technology / Smart Water
Advances in Water Treatment
Water Quality: Contaminants of Concern
Sustainable Water Future
Exploring Infrastructure Solutions
