Description: The issue of PFAS contamination is being highlighted throughout the country with many experiencing anxieties over possible water contamination.  PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals which include Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS). Known as “forever chemicals” PFAS compounds have been found widely in the environment including thousands of groundwater sources throughout US. PFAS compounds are currently the #1 emerging threat to water systems. Continuing studies are identifying potential health risks associated with these chemicals. This session examines the origin, the concerns, and provides information for small systems about protecting public health. Participants will learn: Why these "forever" chemicals are not going away Where do PFAS come from What are the health effects of PFAS PFAS regulations in drinking water PFAS treatment technologies for drinking water systems The recommended audience includes board members, managers and operators.

Strategic communications is about knowing your audiences and how to reach them. There is not a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Knowing your community’s demographics and communication patterns can provide water sector leaders with insight into developing consistent and informative communication plans. 

Description: Sampling for total coliforms and E. coli in the water system is one of the most important things an operator can do. The new Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) effective April 2016 affects every public water system. These revisions to the Total Coliform Rule will affect how operators and managers respond to total coliform positives (TC+) and require steps to analyze the integrity of the system as a result of positive samples. Investigation and corrective actions are at the forefront of the RTCR, and knowing how to complete a level 1 assessment can be the difference between compliance and violation. This workshop will focus on reviewing triggers for level 1 and level 2 assessments and who is expected to perform them; how to conduct an assessment with examples and small group exercises. Participants will learn: New procedures for the month following a TC+ What to do if you have a positive E. coli result When an assessment of system is needed How to complete a level 1 assessment of your system Tips on system inspection/investigation Operator Basics Series: The recommended audience includes operators, managers, and board members.

Description: Sampling for total coliforms and E. coli in the water system is one of the most important things an operator can do. The new Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) effective April 2016 affects every public water system. These revisions to the Total Coliform Rule will affect how operators and managers respond to total coliform positives (TC+) and require steps to analyze the integrity of the system as a result of positive samples. Investigation and corrective actions are at the forefront of the RTCR, and knowing how to complete a level 1 assessment can be the difference between compliance and violation. This workshop will focus on reviewing triggers for level 1 and level 2 assessments and who is expected to perform them; how to conduct an assessment with examples and small group exercises. Participants will learn: New procedures for the month following a TC+ What to do if you have a positive E. coli result When an assessment of system is needed How to complete a level 1 assessment of your system Tips on system inspection/investigation Operator Basics Series: The recommended audience includes operators, managers, and board members.

The California Financing Coordinating Committee (CFCC) is pleased to invite you to attend the free 2023 spring virtual funding fair on May 4, 16, and/or 25, 2023. For further info, view the flyer HERE. The funding fair will provide the opportunity to learn more about available grant, loan, and bond financing options for infrastructure projects from federal, state, and local agencies. Representatives from water industry professionals, public works, local governments, and California Native American Tribes should attend. This includes city managers and planners, economic development and engineering professionals, officials from privately owned facilities, water and irrigation district managers, financial advisors, and project consultants. We look forward to your attendance at the virtual funding fair. For 

Description: In this 1-hour webinar, experts from the Great Lakes Environmental Infrastructure Center (GLEIC) will discuss source water protection for drinking water wells, including: The purpose of the multiple-barrier approach How to calculate the zone of influence around groundwater sources using the EPA simplified method Activities that should be limited or prohibited in a wellhead protection area How contaminant plumes are formed and monitored And more! Presenter: Gregory Pearson, Water & Wastewater Trainer, Great Lakes Environmental Infrastructure Center at Michigan Technological University Certificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements. Who Should Attend:  Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people Decision-makers for water utilities, including mayors, financial officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water systems

The California Financing Coordinating Committee (CFCC) is pleased to invite you to attend the free 2023 spring virtual funding fair on May 16 and/or May 25, 2023. For further info, view the flyer HERE. The funding fair will provide the opportunity to learn more about available grant, loan, and bond financing options for infrastructure projects from federal, state, and local agencies. Representatives from water industry professionals, public works, local governments, and California Native American Tribes should attend. This includes city managers and planners, economic development and engineering professionals, officials from privately owned facilities, water and irrigation district managers, financial advisors, and project consultants. We look forward to your attendance at the virtual funding fair. For 

Meet a panel of experts in the water sector who will share anecdotes and answer questions about their own journeys into leadership positions.  NOTE: This is an interactive session in which participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with panelists. Outside of cohort members, registrants will be approved based on a case-by-case basis. 

The California Financing Coordinating Committee (CFCC) is pleased to invite you to attend the free 2023 spring virtual funding fair on May 25, 2023. For further info, view the flyer HERE. The funding fair will provide the opportunity to learn more about available grant, loan, and bond financing options for infrastructure projects from federal, state, and local agencies. Representatives from water industry professionals, public works, local governments, and California Native American Tribes should attend. This includes city managers and planners, economic development and engineering professionals, officials from privately owned facilities, water and irrigation district managers, financial advisors, and project consultants. We look forward to your attendance at the virtual funding fair. For