CalWARN 101 Webinar: The Basics for CalMutuals Members Per SB 552 (Hertzberg), small water suppliers with 15 to 2,999 connections will be required by January 1, 2023 to maintain membership with CalWARN or a similar mutual aid organization in an overall initiative to increase drought resiliency for water systems. CalMutuals and the California Water/Wastewater Agency […]
Part 1 of BAYWORK's 3-part webinar series where experts discuss digital tools and implications for utility workers. Webinar 1 - Digital Workforce Challenges and Lessons Learned: Leaders tell their own stories - Thursday, September 22nd | 10AM -12PM PST We know we need to use digital tools, but how can we use them well? Utility […]
Description: 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, […]
Description: Public health is the primary concern of water providers and the only way to ensure your water is safe is to test for possible contamination. Water system sampling can vary from monthly bacteriological to radionuclide testing every nine years. This workshop will focus on water sample collection while also reviewing monitoring schedules, site sample […]
Description: Public health is the primary concern of water providers and the only way to ensure your water is safe is to test for possible contamination. Water system sampling can vary from monthly bacteriological to radionuclide testing every nine years. This workshop will focus on water sample collection while also reviewing monitoring schedules, site sample […]
Description: Since the arsenic maximum contaminant level was lowered from 50 ppb to 10 ppb in 2001, water systems have been scrambling to comply with this more stringent standard. For many small water systems, compliance with the Arsenic Rule has been a significant technological, financial and operational challenge. This online learning event is intended to […]
Description: Worldwide, Nitrates are the most common chemical contaminant in groundwater aquifers. In 1980, nine drinking water wells in California had unsafe levels of Nitrates. By 2007, this acute contamination had spread to more than 648 wells. Nitrates continue to impact the health of California residents and the problem is only getting worse. This workshop […]
The second part in BAYWORK's 3-part webinar series where experts discuss digital tools and implications for utility workers. Webinar 2 - Digital Competency: How to develop the candidates you will need in the future and train current staff - Thursday, September 29th | 10AM to 12PM PST How can community colleges and unions help us […]
Description: Effective Standard Operating Procedures help to ensure that critical procedures are done according to accepted standards. SOPs are also useful for operator training and quality control. This class will cover the steps to create and implement effective SOPs. Learning Objectives: Describe how SOPs can be used for tasks, training, and quality control Identify tasks […]
Description: Well equipment 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. How is your well performing? What goes into the process of choosing a well site? Have you been monitoring your water levels in […]