EFCN: Operator Certification: Study Tips and Test Preparation

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Join EFCN for this webinar series designed to help small wastewater system operators pass their certification exams. The series starts with a 1-hour overview of study tips and test preparation techniques. Each subsequent 1-hour webinar will focus on a single topic typically found in Level 1 and Level 2 exams including, but not limited to: Collection Systems, Treatment Overviews, Disinfection and Solids Handling Basics, NPDES Regulations, Wastewater Math, Safety, Sampling and Reporting and other general wastewater topics. Each session will include sample questions and a short Q and A period. While this series is primarily focused on helping new operators achieve their Level 1 and 2 certifications, currently certified operators looking to pass higher level tests can also benefit from attendance as higher-level certification tests are cumulative and typically cover basic as well as advanced treatment topics. Session 1: This session focuses on practical study and test preparation methods that can help wastewater operators testing for their initial and higher-level certifications. We will also cover a variety of available resources and discuss test-day techniques including time management, and question analysis that can help test takers achieve positive outcomes. Presenter: James Markham, Research Engineer, Southwest Environmental Finance Center

EFCN: Operator Certification: Collections Systems

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Join EFCN for this webinar series designed to help small wastewater system operators pass their certification exams. The series starts with a 1-hour overview of study tips and test preparation techniques. Each subsequent 1-hour webinar will focus on a single topic typically found in Level 1 and Level 2 exams including, but not limited to: Collection Systems, Treatment Overviews, Disinfection and Solids Handling Basics, NPDES Regulations, Wastewater Math, Safety, Sampling and Reporting and other general wastewater topics. Each session will include sample questions and a short Q and A period. While this series is primarily focused on helping new operators achieve their Level 1 and 2 certifications, currently certified operators looking to pass higher level tests can also benefit from attendance as higher-level certification tests are cumulative and typically cover basic as well as advanced treatment topics. Session 2: This session focusses on typical wastewater collection system test topics including gravity system layout, design requirements, cleaning and maintenance, lift stations, manholes, maps, piping and joints, and service connections. Presenter: James Markham, Research Engineer, Southwest Environmental Finance Center

ASDWA – Session 4 – Service Line Material Field Validations

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ASDWA is pleased to announce our free webinar series: Implementation Tools and Best Practices for Lead Service Line Inventories and Replacements. This webinar series is intended for those in the water industry who are working to #gettheleadout, starting with the identification of lead service lines and the completion of EPA's lead service line inventory requirement. The topic for the fourth session of this will cover field validations of service line materials. Webinar details will be updated as speakers are finalized.

CWSRF Webinar Series: Changes to the SRF With Additional Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Funds

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Session 2: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law brought a massive influx of money to the State Revolving Fund programs: $12.7 billion for Clean Water and $35.7 billion for Drinking Water. With this new money also come regulations to support communities who might previously have been unable to secure SRF funds for critical infrastructure improvements and environmental protection. In session 2 of our CWSRF webinar series, we will discuss what these changes mean, particularly for disadvantaged and low-income communities, and what these communities should expect from SRF loans and grants. Presenters: Heather Himmelberger, Director; and Shannon Pepper, Research Scientist, Southwest Environmental Finance Center Who Should Attend:  Managers, owners, and operators of wastewater systems Decision-makers for wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks Consultants and technical assistance providers serving wastewater systems

EFCN: Operator Certification: Wastewater Treatment Overview

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Join EFCN for this webinar series designed to help small wastewater system operators pass their certification exams. The series starts with a 1-hour overview of study tips and test preparation techniques. Each subsequent 1-hour webinar will focus on a single topic typically found in Level 1 and Level 2 exams including, but not limited to: Collection Systems, Treatment Overviews, Disinfection and Solids Handling Basics, NPDES Regulations, Wastewater Math, Safety, Sampling and Reporting and other general wastewater topics. Each session will include sample questions and a short Q and A period. While this series is primarily focused on helping new operators achieve their Level 1 and 2 certifications, currently certified operators looking to pass higher level tests can also benefit from attendance as higher-level certification tests are cumulative and typically cover basic as well as advanced treatment topics. Session 3: This session will focus on a general overview of wastewater treatment and the goals of wastewater treatment. We will cover typical treatment processes present in wastewater treatment plants and the wastewater constituents that those processes are designed to remove. We will also discuss general wastewater treatment plant information operators should understand for certification. Presenter: AJ Barney, Research Scientist, Southwest Environmental Finance Center

EFCN: Operator Certification: Disinfection and Solids Handling

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Join EFCN for this webinar series designed to help small wastewater system operators pass their certification exams. The series starts with a 1-hour overview of study tips and test preparation techniques. Each subsequent 1-hour webinar will focus on a single topic typically found in Level 1 and Level 2 exams including, but not limited to: Collection Systems, Treatment Overviews, Disinfection and Solids Handling Basics, NPDES Regulations, Wastewater Math, Safety, Sampling and Reporting and other general wastewater topics. Each session will include sample questions and a short Q and A period. While this series is primarily focused on helping new operators achieve their Level 1 and 2 certifications, currently certified operators looking to pass higher level tests can also benefit from attendance as higher-level certification tests are cumulative and typically cover basic as well as advanced treatment topics. Session 4: This session will focus on typical disinfection and solids handling processes used in wastewater treatment and how they fit into the overall treatment process. We will discuss how the most common disinfection processes work, the operator’s role in disinfection and the support systems needed for them to treat wastewater effectively. We will discuss the various ways to handle solids removed from wastewater […]

ASDWA LSLI/LSLR Series #5 – Technical Assistance Options

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ASDWA is pleased to announce our free webinar series: Implementation Tools and Best Practices for Lead Service Line Inventories and Replacements. This webinar series is intended for those in the water industry who are working to #gettheleadout, starting with the identification of lead service lines and the completion of EPA's lead service line inventory requirement. The topic for the fifth session of this webinar will go over a variety of technical assistance opportunities. Webinar details will be updated as speakers are finalized.

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EPA's Cybersecurity Assessment Training for Primacy Agencies Webinar Part 1: March 14, 2023, 12:00 – 3:00pm Part 2: March 16, 2023, 12:00 – 3:00pm This two-part webinar training for Primacy Agencies will review EPA’s Memorandum on “Addressing PWS Cybersecurity in Sanitary Surveys or Alternate Process” to include implementation options and resources available. Attendees are encouraged to attend both Part One and Part Two of the series. REGISTER HERE

EPA: Cybersecurity Assessment Training for Public Water Systems Webinar 

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EPA: Cybersecurity Assessment Training for Public Water Systems Webinar  Part 1:  March 21, 12:00 - 3:00pm Part 2:  March 23, 12:00 - 3:00pm This two-part webinar series for Public Water Systems (PWS) will demonstrate how to use the cybersecurity checklist to assess their program, information on how to address vulnerabilities, and available resources. Attendees are encouraged to attend both Part One and Part Two of the series. REGISTER HERE

Reporter Training Brown Bag #1: Overview & Sections 1-4

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Per the March 2023 eAR technical reporting order, all public water systems are required to complete an electronic Annual Report (eAR) by May 13, 2023. The eAR to the State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water (DDW) on the operation of public water systems (PWS) during the past year (2022) will be released on March 13, 2023 via the EAR Portal.  DDW will be offering eAR Reporting Training Brown Bags throughout the eAR reporting period. This is the first of four offered sessions. Register HERE

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