California Association of Mutual Water Companies

Webinar | PA Workplace Safety Committee Certification Training
2021-06-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar Only
Online Webinar – Available to members with CalMutuals JPRIMA Worker’s Compensation insurance only.

This safety committee certification training webinar meets the requirements set by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and can help improve your safety program.

During this training we’ll discuss:

The PA Workplace Safety Committee Certification Program requirements
How to lead and operate a productive safety committee meeting
How to identify workplace hazards and reduce work-related employee injury and illness

How to conduct effective workplace incident investigations

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Webinar | Managing Agriculture Employee Fatigue [SPANISH]
2021-06-10 11:00 - 12:00
La fatiga es bastante común entre los trabajadores agrícolas. Además de afectar la productividad, la fatiga reduce el estado de alerta mental y físico, afecta el juicio, hace más lento el tiempo de reacción y puede aumentar la conducta de riesgo de los empleados. Operar o trabajar cerca de maquinaria y equipo agrícola es particularmente peligroso para los empleados fatigados.

Este curso explica la fatiga humana, sus efectos sobre la salud y las formas de gestionar la fatiga de los empleados en el lugar de trabajo.

Esta sesión cubre:

Datos sobre la fatiga y cómo afecta la seguridad y el rendimiento de los empleados.
Factores personales de salud y comportamiento de los empleados que contribuyen a la fatiga.
Estrategias para manejar la fatiga de los empleados y mantener una fuerza laboral segura y productiva.

SAFER Advisory Group Meeting #2
2021-06-10 09:00 - 16:00
The SAFER Advisory Group provides the State Water Board with constructive advice and feedback on the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund Expenditure Plan and other related policies and analyses.
The Group is composed of 19 appointed members that represent public water systems, technical assistance providers, local agencies, nongovernmental organizations, the public and residents served by community water systems in disadvantaged communities, state small water systems, and domestic wells.
The Group meets up to four time a year at locations throughout California to provide many opportunities for public and community input. All meetings are widely publicized, open to the public, and offer translation services.

View the meeting at https://video.calepa.ca.gov/
Interpretación en español disponible

Webinar | Building Your Google Earth GIS Model & Map Part 2
2021-06-09 14:00 - 16:00
Effective asset management is critical to the overall financial performance of water utilities. Waiting until assets fail rather than planning for replacement significantly increases the cost of service. Developing and maintaining a detailed asset inventory is the first step in the process. GIS mapping tools can make the job easier.
Participants will receive a step-by-step tutorial on how to map a water system’s assets using free Google Earth Pro for Desktop.
Participants will learn:

The basics tools of Google Earth needed to map water system assets
How to derive water man pipe lengths and surface elevations for evaluating pipe alignmentsand tank sites for hydraulic analysis, project planning and cost estimating
How to edit, save and share your Google Earth Pro maps

Participants should download and install the free Google Earth Pro for Desktop software before the class (https://www.google.com/earth/versions/#download-pro)
The recommended audience includes operators, managers, and board members engineers and administrative staff.

Webinar | Managing Agriculture Employee Fatigue
2021-06-09 11:00 - 12:00
Fatigue is quite common among agriculture workers. In addition to affecting productivity, fatigue reduces mental and physical alertness, impairs judgment, slows reaction time, and can increase employee’s risk-taking behavior. Operating or working near farm machinery and equipment is particularly dangerous for fatigued employees.

This course explains human fatigue, its health effects, and ways to manage employee fatigue in the workplace.

This session covers:

Facts about fatigue and how it affects employee safety and performance
Personal employee health and behavioral factors that contribute to fatigue
Strategies to manage employee fatigue and maintain a safe, productive workforce

Webinar | Building Your Google Earth GIS Model & Map Part 1
2021-06-09 10:00 - 12:00

Webinar | Financial Management & Accounting with QuickBooks Part 2
2021-06-08 14:00 - 16:00
Accurate, meaningful and comprehensible financial information is critical to the decision making and continuity of every utility. Many small utilities use QuickBooks to track and report their financial activity. In this class you will learn how to maximize the use of this software, from setting up your chart of accounts to entering your budget and transactions to producing your financial statements.
Participants will learn:

Set up your chart of accounts
Set up your customers and vendors
Enter customer billing data and produce bills
Record transactions
Build your audit trail
Produce your financial statements

The recommended audience includes bookkeepers/accountants, governing bodies, managers, operators and anyone recording and/or interpreting transactions.

Webinar | Financial Management & Accounting with QuickBooks Part 1
2021-06-08 10:00 - 12:00

SAFER Summer Series: Tribal Drinking Water Workshop: Central CA
2021-06-08 09:00 - 11:00
The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) invites you to attend a workshop to learn about the Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) drinking water program and the opportunities available to California Native American Tribes. Using short- and long-term strategies, SAFER is designed to ensure Californians who lack safe, adequate, and affordable drinking water receive it as quickly as possible, and that the water systems serving them establish sustainable solutions. The agenda and purpose of these workshops are:

State Water Board and Department of Water Resources staff provide information on the drinking water opportunities available to California Native American Tribes, with a focus on the State Water Board’s SAFER drinking water program, including the draft Fund Expenditure Plan and funding opportunities.
Participants discuss and ask questions about the programs and funding opportunities.
Facilitated discussion on the of inclusion of Tribal drinking water data in statewide water system needs assessments.

Zoom: bit.ly/SAFERCenCal
Telephone: +16699009128, Meeting ID: 939 4571 6911

SAFER Summer Series: Kick-Off and Community Presentations
2021-06-03 17:30 - 19:30
The SAFER Summer Series is part of the California State Water Resources Control Board’s Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) program. The SAFER program is designed to ensure that Californians who lack safe and affordable drinking water receive it as quickly as possible.
Interpretation services are available for the SAFER Summer Series! If you need interpretation services, please email SAFER@waterboards.ca.gov or call 916.445.5615 at least 10 business days before the event.
All events are open to the public and registration is not required.

Webinar | Hydrant Installation
2021-06-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2021-06-03 10:00 - 12:00
This course Hydrant Installation is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course.
A crucial part of any Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is to follow through and complete tasks planned. One of these tasks is the replacement and/or installation of new fire hydrants. This workshop will outline the steps necessary to install wet barrel and dry barrel fire hydrants. This includes the initial planning, the financial planning, the installation itself and steps that may need to be taken upon completion of the installation.
Participants will learn:

The CIP overview
Planning for fire hydrant installation
Fire hydrant installation
Recommended steps to follow upon completion of new hydrant installation

Webinar | Water System Basic Operations
2021-06-02 14:00 - 16:00
A public water system manager and operator 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/industry. 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, this 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”
Record keeping and reporting
Daily/weekly/monthly tasks
The responsibility to the public
About dealing with the board or other local government

Webinar | Beat the Cyanobacterial Blues: What You Need to Know About Cyanotoxins
2021-06-02 10:00 - 12:00
Cyanobacteria, formerly referred to as blue-green algae, are found naturally in lakes, rivers, ponds and other surface waters. When certain conditions exist, such as in warm water containing an abundance of nutrients, they can rapidly form harmful algal blooms (HABs). Some HABs are capable of producing toxins, called cyanotoxins, which can pose health risks to humans and animals through drinking water and recreational water exposure. Additionally, HABs can create taste and odor problems in drinking water, which do not have adverse human health impacts but can create an earthy and musty taste and smell.
The purpose of this learning event is to provide operators of small water systems with a basic knowledge of the causes, health effects and treatment of cyanobacteria and their associated endotoxins in drinking water. Contaminants related to algal blooms are a relatively new area of concern for water systems using surface supplies. There is some evidence that climate change may be increasing this threat.
Participants will learn:

Basic information about cyanobacteria and the toxins associated with these organisms
Information about Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) providing an understanding of the characteristics and conditions of that result in HABs; including California’s HAB Incident Reporting Map
An overview of the treatment technologies for the removal of cyanotoxins in the drinking water treatment plant; including a framework for the management of cyanotoxins in a drinking water supply

Webinar | Source Water Protection Part 2
2021-05-27 14:00 - 16:00
Surface water or groundwater can serve as drinking water sources and each has their own treatment requirements for public drinking water supplies. Protecting source water from contamination can reduce treatment costs, saving both time and money. Protecting source water also reduces risks to public health from exposures to contaminated water. Source water assessments provide water utilities, community and others with information needed to protect drinking water sources. Learning how to conduct a source water assessment and implement management measures can prevent, reduce or eliminate risks to your drinking water supply.
Participants will learn:

Delineation of source water protection area
Inventory of known and potential contamination sources
Determine susceptibility of your PWS to contaminant sources
Public education about threats identified
Management measures for prevention, reduction or elimination of risks
Contingency planning for contamination events

The recommended audience includes local government (boards), management and operators.

Webinar | Source Water Protection Part 1
2021-05-27 10:00 - 12:00

Webinar | Impact of Aging Work Force: Transition From Front Line to Valued Resource
2021-05-27 10:00 - 11:00
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that by 2024 a quarter of the U.S. workforce will be over the age of 55, with one-third aged 65 or older. Statistics show work-related employee injuries for the over 65 demographic tend to be more serious, more costly and result in greater time away from work. In this webinar, you’ll learn about the different needs of older workers and how to develop strategies that link the impacts of aging employees to the design of an organization’s facilities and operations.

This session covers:

Physical and cognitive changes in the aging population that influence employee work capacity
Work modifications to help meet the changing capacity of an aging work force
Interventions to help older employees stay in the workplace

Webinar | California Financing Coordinating Committee 2021 Virtual Funding Fair
2021-05-27 09:00 - 15:00, 2021-05-20 09:00 - 15:00
Seeking funding for your infrastructure project? Attend a free online event and connect with federal, state and local agencies to discuss the financial and technical resources available.
Agenda:
Presentations | 9:00AM-12:30PM | Register below for access to the entire CFCC Funding Fair
Virtual Exhibit Hall | 12:30PM-3:00PM | Click here to sign-up early and meet with agencies of your choice
Click here for flyer.

Webinar | Consumer Confidence Reporting Compliance
2021-05-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2021-05-26 10:00 - 12:00
This course Consumer Confidence Reporting Compliance is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course.
Informing your customers annually about the sources and quality of your water became a state and federal mandate with the 1996 SDWA amendments. California regulations were updated in 2012 to allow for electronic delivery of Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The exact format and language required for a CCR can be confusing to those creating the report, and to customers trying to understand it. This workshop will guide you through the process of producing a proper CCR for your water system for calendar year 2020. You will learn how to access the resources available on the DDW website, the information that must be included, and the various delivery options.
Participants will learn:

Where to find and download California specific CCR template and guides
The required language
Important dates/deadlines
The methods of distribution
Public relations information

Webinar | Safe Harvest Crew Start-up [SPANISH]
2021-05-26 13:00 - 14:00
Cada temporada, los supervisores y mayordomos deben garantizar un inicio exitoso y seguro de las operaciones de cosecha. Es exigente mantenerse al día con la capacitación de los empleados, la seguridad de los equipos y la documentación requerida. Coordinar todos los aspectos de la creación de un entorno de trabajo seguro sin un procedimiento o lista de verificación es un verdadero desafío. Aprenda las mejores prácticas para planificar, coordinar y gestionar todos los aspectos de la puesta en marcha exitosa de un equipo de cosecha.

Esta sesión cubre:

Valiosos procesos, evaluaciones y documentación necesarios antes de comenzar una nueva temporada de cosecha
Necesidades de capacitación de los empleados y cómo prepararse para emergencias
Herramientas y recursos exclusivos de Zenith disponibles para respaldar la puesta en marcha eficaz de su cuadrilla

Webinar | Operating During Public Safety Power Shut-off (PSPS)
2021-05-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2021-05-25 10:00 - 12:00
This course Operating During Public Safety Power Shut-off (PSPS) is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course.
In an ever-changing world, water systems and communities continue to face new and unique challenges. In this presentation you will learn about California’s policies on planned rolling blackouts, and related impacts to systems. You will also learn how to plan for and manage these events and how to locate information, funding, and additional resources for preventative maintenance and improvements.
Participants will learn:

PSPS, who it affects, and what it means for water systems
How to identify and implement alternatives to traditional power generation
How to locate and utilize resources for funding improvements
How to apply best practices for updating emergency information and procedures
How to identify resources for continued updates and notifications

Webinar | Safe Harvest Crew Start-up [ENGLISH]
2021-05-25 11:00 - 12:00
Every season agriculture supervisors and foremen must ensure a successful and safe start to harvest operations. Keeping up with employee training, equipment safety and required documentation is demanding. Coordinating all aspects of setting a safe work environment without a procedure or checklist is a challenge. Learn best practices to plan, coordinate and manage all aspects of successful harvest crew start-ups.

This session covers:

Valuable processes, evaluations, and documentation needed prior to beginning a new harvest season
Employee training needs and how to prepare for emergencies
Zenith tools and resources available to support effective crew start-up

Webinar | Heat Illness Prevention [SPANISH]
2021-05-19 11:00 - 12:30
Las enfermedades causadas por el calor continúan siendo una seria preocupación para las empresas que tienen empleados que trabajan en ambientes al aire libre con altas temperaturas, fuentes de calor radiante, alta humedad y actividades físicas extenuantes. Las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor pueden causar graves problemas de salud y, en algunos casos, provocar la muerte.

Esta sesión cubre:

Factores de riesgo de enfermedades causadas por el calor
Signos y síntomas de enfermedades causadas por el calor
Cómo responder a los síntomas
Cómo prevenir las enfermedades causadas por el calor
Importancia de la aclimatación
Función y responsabilidad del supervisor en la prevención de las enfermedades causadas por el calor
Elementos de un programa de prevención de enfermedades causadas por el calor
Capacitación de empleados y supervisores

Webinar | Setting Effective Rates For Small Systems
2021-05-19 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-05-18 09:00 - 12:00
Free Small System Operator Training for Systems Serving a Population of 10,000 Persons or Fewer
During the webinar, please check the participant list to make sure your name appears. Contact hours will only be issued to the names that appear on the participant list.
This workshop is part of a special workshop series made possible through the collaboration of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Partnership for Safe Water.
Webinar participants will learn how to assess revenue requirements, identify the community’s financial priorities, and build rates that fit your situation and objectives. All participants receive dedicated, follow-up technical assistance and helpful documents from AWWA.
Agenda/Lessons Covered
Session 1 – Setting Effective Rates for Small Systems

Assessing Your System
Your Community Priorities

Identifying your core financial objectives, evaluating your customer base, and where to find information on your customers and your community

Building Rates that Fit Your Situation and Objectives

Session 2 – Optimization and Accessing Funding

Overview of the AWWA Partnership for Safe Water Programs
How to conduct a self-assessment in order to optimize your operations

General Management/Administration, Finance, Asset Management, Source Water Protection and Distribution System Operations

How to apply for low interest funding through the USDA.

A representative from your local USDA office will present this information and answer any questions you may have.

This webinar is 9:00 am – 12:00 pm on May 18 and May 19.

Webinar | Revised Total Coliform Rule & Level 1 Assessment Part 2
2021-05-13 14:00 - 16:00
Drinking water is one of the oldest known public health concerns. Preventing waterborne disease is one of the primary objectives of any drinking water system. Although waterborne disease outbreaks are relatively uncommon in the United States, they do occur. The importance of regular microbial monitoring cannot be over-emphasized. So much of your water system is underground and hidden from view; the only way to be sure you are effectively protecting public health is to monitor the quality of water delivered to customer taps. The primary tool for this is coliform monitoring. This regulation is in the process of revision. We will have the latest proposed language and key steps to remain in compliance during the interim period.
Participants will learn:

Importance of maintaining microbial safe water
Actions necessary for the compliance with the RTCR
Public Notification under the RTCR
But wait, there’s more!!! Reviewing and understanding the triggers for Level 1 and Level 2 assessments

The recommended audience includes managers and operators.

Webinar | Revised Total Coliform Rule & Level 1 Assessment Part 1
2021-05-13 10:00 - 12:00
