Are you facing challenges related to affordability? Would you like to have a chance to connect with your peers who might also be facing the same issues? Would you like an opportunity for more interactive trainings? If yes, then this Small Systems Affordability Peer-to-Peer Session is designed for you! This virtual hour and a half […]
Description: With limited revenues, aging infrastructure, and regulatory obligations to meet, a comprehensive approach to managing your system is vital. You may not be sure which asset(s) to replace when funds are limited, and need help anticipating costs of future demand. This training will teach you how to: develop an inventory of utility components; identify critical […]
This is an in-person training. Description: Developing your capital improvement plan is the first step in a complete asset management plan. As funders look at long term planning, a system with a developed asset management plan rises to the top of many lists. An important step in developing your asset management plan is to identify […]
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 […]