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At a minimum, every public water system regardless of size and complexity requires a certified water distribution operator. In addition, those systems using treatment also must have an operator that holds a water treatment operator certification. The most significant hurdle for many grade 1 and grade 2 operators in passing the operator certification exam, however, is the math portion of the test. Typically, the math section of the certification exam constitutes about 35% of the total exam score so proficiency in math is necessary to pass the test. The math included in the Operator 101, 102, 201 and 202 sessions are based on the expected-range-of-knowledge for the California distribution D1/D2 exams. Operator Math 301 and 302 are targeted to the grade 3/4 level exams. The target learner for these trainings wants (and needs) one specific thing: the ability to accurately calculate operator certification exam math questions. Accordingly, these learning trainings designs focus solely on this need. These trainings are not designed for “contact hours “or participant “entertainment”. These are hands-on trainings with an expectation of continuous participation working and answering math problems throughout the entire session. In the Operator 101 session participants will learn: Water units (ft3 to gal, gal […]

At a minimum, every public water system regardless of size and complexity requires a certified water distribution operator. In addition, those systems using treatment also must have an operator that holds a water treatment operator certification. The most significant hurdle for many grade 1 and grade 2 operators in passing the operator certification exam, however, is the math portion of the test. Typically, the math section of the certification exam constitutes about 35% of the total exam score so proficiency in math is necessary to pass the test. The math included in the Operator 101, 102, 201 and 202 sessions are based on the expected-range-of-knowledge for the California distribution D1/D2 exams. Operator Math 301 and 302 are targeted to the grade 3/4 level exams. The target learner for these trainings wants (and needs) one specific thing: the ability to accurately calculate operator certification exam math questions. Accordingly, these learning trainings designs focus solely on this need. These trainings are not designed for “contact hours “or participant “entertainment”. These are hands-on trainings with an expectation of continuous participation working and answering math problems throughout the entire session. In the Operator 101 session participants will learn: Water units (ft3 to gal, gal […]

*Complete any qualifying financial course and submit proof to CalMutuals, and CalMutuals will reimburse your QuickBooks subscription cost for that year. The purpose of this training is to provide small water systems in California with the tools necessary to plan for financial stability. Many systems lack a basic understanding of using financial statements to make the informed financial decisions necessary to provide for sustainability of the water system. This training will be presented to provide decision makers with working knowledge and emphasize tools/resources available to understand information contained in financial statements about their water enterprise's revenue, expenses, profitability, debt load, and the ability to meet its short-term and long-term financial obligations. Participants will learn to: Identify where on which financial statements to find specific financial information Understand what each financial statement reveals about the financial health of the system Calculate financial indicators and understanding/interpreting these indicators The recommended audience includes board members, general managers, financial managers, and operators.

*Complete any qualifying financial course and submit proof to CalMutuals, and CalMutuals will reimburse your QuickBooks subscription cost for that year. The purpose of this training is to provide small water systems in California with the tools necessary to plan for financial stability. Many systems lack a basic understanding of using financial statements to make the informed financial decisions necessary to provide for sustainability of the water system. This training will be presented to provide decision makers with working knowledge and emphasize tools/resources available to understand information contained in financial statements about their water enterprise's revenue, expenses, profitability, debt load, and the ability to meet its short-term and long-term financial obligations. Participants will learn to: Identify where on which financial statements to find specific financial information Understand what each financial statement reveals about the financial health of the system Calculate financial indicators and understanding/interpreting these indicators The recommended audience includes board members, general managers, financial managers, and operators.

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 includes water sampling and basic water distribution system maintenance and protection techniques.  Participants will learn: The technique and importance of coliform sampling The importance and methods for unidirectional flushing Disinfection basics Water storage tank cleaning and maintenance Cross-connection prevention   The recommended audience includes water system operators and managers. Board members, council members and water consumers are 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.