Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded  Description: The essential mission of every water system is to provide an adequate volume of high-quality water at the lowest sustainable cost. The key words here are “adequate volume” and “high-quality.” This learning event will provide operators, managers and board members of small water systems with a basic knowledge of how to determine the supply requirements (in terms of both volume and quality) of their water supply and to provide a basic understanding of the two types of water sources (groundwater and surface water) commonly used by small water systems. This will include the concepts of max day demand, peak hour demand, diurnal demand and source reliability. There will be a focus on the supply adequacy requirements of the California Water Works Standards. Participants will learn: Water system demand - How much is enough? High-quality water - How clean is clean enough? Types of water sources commonly seen in small systems Source water protection planning The recommended audience includes system managers, new or existing water system operators, managers and especially board members.

Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded  Description: Public water system managers and operators have a lot of irons in the fire. They answer to their customers, local government (board of directors), state and county primacy agencies, other state/county/federal agencies and various businesses/industries. Where does one begin? It all begins with operations, and the managers/operators need to ensure that safe water is consistently delivered to the customers; the water is under sufficient pressure; all required water testing is performed promptly and with proper testing techniques; and that all records are documented accurately and as required. This workshop will utilize the trainer’s experiences, as well as the experience of participants in the workshop, to explore these topics and others as encountered by the experienced managers/operators that will be attending this training. Participants will learn: About doing "the rounds" Recordkeeping and reporting Daily/weekly/monthly tasks Their responsibility to the public About dealing with the board of directors or other local government The recommended audience includes local government (board of directors), managers and operators.

Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded  Description: Public water system managers and operators have a lot of irons in the fire. They answer to their customers, local government (board of directors), state and county primacy agencies, other state/county/federal agencies and various businesses/industries. Where does one begin? It all begins with operations, and the managers/operators need to ensure that safe water is consistently delivered to the customers; the water is under sufficient pressure; all required water testing is performed promptly and with proper testing techniques; and that all records are documented accurately and as required. This workshop will utilize the trainer’s experiences, as well as the experience of participants in the workshop, to explore these topics and others as encountered by the experienced managers/operators that will be attending this training. Participants will learn: About doing "the rounds" Recordkeeping and reporting Daily/weekly/monthly tasks Their responsibility to the public About dealing with the board of directors or other local government The recommended audience includes local government (board of directors), managers and operators.

Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded  Description: Chromium in drinking water has been regulated since 1977, but hexavalent chromium, more commonly known as chromium-6, has had a turbulent regulatory history. In 2014 chromium-6, due to its increased carcinogenicity, had its own maximum contaminant level (MCL) established in California. In 2017, that MCL was invalidated. Now a new MCL has been proposed. Chromium-6 occurs naturally in Californian rock formations and is an industrial contaminant. In 2017, it was found in almost 4,000 wells. This workshop will help systems prepare for the new MCL and make informed decisions on treatment techniques. Participants will learn: Basic information regarding chromium and its ionic forms The adverse health effects caused by chromium-6 exposure The regulatory history of chromium What to expect from regulations in the future Treatment techniques Practical considerations when choosing treatment techniques The recommended audience includes operators, managers and board members that have an interest in providing chromium-safe water to their customers.

Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded Description: Chromium in drinking water has been regulated since 1977, but hexavalent chromium, more commonly known as chromium-6, has had a turbulent regulatory history. In 2014 chromium-6, due to its increased carcinogenicity, had its own maximum contaminant level (MCL) established in California. In 2017, that MCL was invalidated. Now a new MCL has been proposed. Chromium-6 occurs naturally in Californian rock formations and is an industrial contaminant. In 2017, it was found in almost 4,000 wells. This workshop will help systems prepare for the new MCL and make informed decisions on treatment techniques. Participants will learn: Basic information regarding chromium and its ionic forms The adverse health effects caused by chromium-6 exposure The regulatory history of chromium What to expect from regulations in the future Treatment techniques Practical considerations when choosing treatment techniques The recommended audience includes operators, managers and board members that have an interest in providing chromium-safe water to their customers.

Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded Description: How is your well performing? How do you know what is going on deep in the ground? Like all equipment, water wells must be maintained to ensure long life and quality water within the system. Wells need to be monitored regularly to compile vital information on the health of the source. Participants will learn: Well inspection Well operation and maintenance practices Well pump basics and how to properly throttle a well pump Groundwater quality concerns and trouble indicators Measuring drawdown and tracking over time Well sounders: Which one is right for me? The recommended audience includes operators, management, water system personnel or anyone with an interest in better understanding the value of operating a safe drinking water system.

Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded Description: How is your well performing? How do you know what is going on deep in the ground? Like all equipment, water wells must be maintained to ensure long life and quality water within the system. Wells need to be monitored regularly to compile vital information on the health of the source. Participants will learn: Well inspection Well operation and maintenance practices Well pump basics and how to properly throttle a well pump Groundwater quality concerns and trouble indicators Measuring drawdown and tracking over time Well sounders: Which one is right for me? The recommended audience includes operators, management, water system personnel or anyone with an interest in better understanding the value of operating a safe drinking water system.