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As California grapples with the challenges of prolonged droughts, it’s crucial for water utilities to understand the legal requirements and best practices for drought reporting, as well as, communicating with the public. This training will touch on the requirements and deadlines (including but not limited to Water Code Section 10609.61), how to meet those requirements, and how to communicate the results with the public. Participants will learn: How to stay compliant and fulfill drought reporting requirements Data required and tips on collecting related information Best practices for notifying and engaging with the community, media, and local stakeholders How to contribute to proactive drought management efforts   The recommended audience includes board members, managers, operators, and other utility staff.

This 4-hour training is designed for small water system operators managing single-well or limited systems—often with little to no records, limited revenue, and ongoing compliance challenges. Whether serving a small community or a school, participants will gain practical, field-tested strategies for troubleshooting, sampling, and improving system reliability. Topics include:      Working with Limited Information      Identifying and Addressing Potential Mismanagement      Taking Realistic Steps Toward Regulatory Compliance      Understanding New Regulation Affecting Small Water Systems   This training is ideal for new operators, those pursuing certification, or experienced operators IN need of a refresher. It focuses on real-world solutions that can be applied immediately.

Chlorine is the most commonly used drinking water disinfectant in all regions of the world. Today, about 98 percent of U.S. water treatment systems use some type of chlorine disinfection process to help provide safe drinking water. By a huge margin, sodium hypochlorite is the disinfectant used by the vast majority of small (less than 10,000 population) water systems. Hypochlorite is also the most hazardous chemical used by most of these water systems. If improperly handled, sodium hypochlorite can create a hazardous and potentially fatal environment. This learning event gives small water system operators the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to safely handle and reliably feed sodium hypochlorite. This training will be presented in a two-hour online session. Participants will learn: The physical and chemical properties of sodium hypochlorite Safe handling of sodium hypochlorite Understanding hypochlorite decay and its effect on treatment  How to read and use the sodium hypochlorite SDS 20 best practices for feeding hypochlorite   The recommended audience includes all water system operators that use hypochlorite.

Chlorine is the most commonly used drinking water disinfectant in all regions of the world. Today, about 98 percent of U.S. water treatment systems use some type of chlorine disinfection process to help provide safe drinking water. By a huge margin, sodium hypochlorite is the disinfectant used by the vast majority of small (less than 10,000 population) water systems. Hypochlorite is also the most hazardous chemical used by most of these water systems. If improperly handled, sodium hypochlorite can create a hazardous and potentially fatal environment. This learning event gives small water system operators the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to safely handle and reliably feed sodium hypochlorite. This training will be presented in a two-hour online session. Participants will learn: The physical and chemical properties of sodium hypochlorite Safe handling of sodium hypochlorite Understanding hypochlorite decay and its effect on treatment  How to read and use the sodium hypochlorite SDS 20 best practices for feeding hypochlorite The recommended audience includes all water system operators that use hypochlorite.

This training is designed to equip public water system operators with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, interpret, and act upon contaminant lab results, with a particular focus on radiological reports. Topics will include lab report terminology, units of measure, how to identify potential errors, and what steps to take to make sure lab results are accurate, documented, and reported to the State for compliance.  Participants will learn: Different types of water contaminants The components of lab results and their significance How to respond to lab results   The recommended audience is Operators and Managers of public water systems.

This training is designed to equip public water system operators with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, interpret, and act upon contaminant lab results, with a particular focus on radiological reports. Topics will include lab report terminology, units of measure, how to identify potential errors, and what steps to take to make sure lab results are accurate, documented, and reported to the State for compliance.  Participants will learn: Different types of water contaminants The components of lab results and their significance How to respond to lab results   The recommended audience is Operators and Managers of public water systems.

*Complete any qualifying financial course and submit proof to CalMutuals, and CalMutuals will reimburse your QuickBooks subscription cost for that year. This training provides board members, clerks, operators, and local officials of small and rural drinking water and wastewater systems with a practical, plain-language guide to preparing for a financial audit. The session focuses on the fundamentals of governmental accounting, understanding financial statements, strengthening internal controls, and avoiding common audit findings. Participants will learn what auditors look for, how to organize records efficiently, how to maintain capital asset and debt schedules, and how to build financial practices that support long-term sustainability and eligibility for state and federal funding programs, including State Revolving Fund (SRF) loans.

For a water utility, asset management plays a significant role in overall financial performance. With the use of effective asset management, it is possible to reduce overall infrastructure costs instead of waiting until the assets fail, incurring higher than necessary costs. Mapping a water system’s assets can greatly assist with developing an asset management plan and your ability to locate assets during an emergency. Participants will receive a step-by-step tutorial on how to get started mapping their water system’s assets using Google Earth Pro for project planning, public presentations and developing capital improvement plans. Participants will learn: The basic tools of Google Earth needed to map water system assets How to import scanned maps and handheld GPS coordinates How to derive water main pipe lengths, project planning, and cost estimating How to edit, save, and share your Google Earth maps with project team members and the public The recommended audience includes operators, managers and board members who make future water treatment decisions.  Participants should download and install the free Google Earth Pro software prior to the class by clicking here.