This training will be hosted online on GoToTraining.

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. Participants will learn: The techniques and importance of coliform sampling The importance and methods for unidirectional flushing Disinfection basics Water storage tank cleaning and maintenance Cross connection prevention

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. Participants will learn: The techniques and importance of coliform sampling The importance and methods for unidirectional flushing Disinfection basics Water storage tank cleaning and maintenance Cross connection prevention

This learning event will provide water system operators the tools to develop and implement cross connection control plans. Participants will learn:      Skills and resources necessary to protect connections between the water system from any source of pollution or contamination due to back siphonage or back pressure to ensure that water quality standards and public health are maintained       A step-by-step walk through of the components of a Cross Connection Control Program including authorities, policies and ordinances       Accepting cross connection control assemblies        Conducting surveys for cross connections in the system       Installing backflow prevention       Training personnel to improve knowledge about Cross Connection Program implementation, enforcement and recordkeeping

Legislative activity on Capitol Hill in the year 2020 was dominated by the development of multiple aid packages in response to the outbreak of COVID-19. To address the vital need for widespread access to drinking water & wastewater utilities, Congress has authorized billions to assist households and utilities with water utility affordability and stormwater infrastructure projects. Join experts from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) for an introduction to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Low-Income Housing Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), and Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to learn what to expect when dealing with these federal assistance programs. To Register:  This webinar is hosted by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Registrants must sign in or create an account with GFOA when registering. There is no cost to register. Once signed in, select the August 12th webinar to complete your registration. Please contact training@gfoa.org if you need assistance with registration. 

Two primary tools for a small water system to become and remain viable are developing and maintaining comprehensive budgets and capital improvement plans (CIPs). This workshop will show board members, managers and operators how to develop a budget, including necessary capital improvement needs, methods to balance the budget, and how to review a budget comparison report on a regular basis. It will also show you how to develop a realistic CIP and achieve the goals of the plan through your budget. Participants will learn: How to prepare a budget How to identify revenue and expenses How to develop a CIP How to review the budget comparison report on a regular basis What types of corrective action can be implemented when you have unexpected expenses or falling revenues