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SUMMARY:RCAC: Water Supply & Sources
DESCRIPTION:Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded  \nDescription: The essential mission of every water system is to provide an adequate volume of high-quality water at the lowest sustainable cost. The key words here are “adequate volume” and “high-quality.” This learning event will provide operators\, managers and board members of small water systems with a basic knowledge of how to determine the supply requirements (in terms of both volume and quality) of their water supply and to provide a basic understanding of the two types of water sources (groundwater and surface water) commonly used by small water systems. This will include the concepts of max day demand\, peak hour demand\, diurnal demand and source reliability. There will be a focus on the supply adequacy requirements of the California Water Works Standards. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nWater system demand – How much is enough?\nHigh-quality water – How clean is clean enough?\nTypes of water sources commonly seen in small systems\nSource water protection planning\n\nThe recommended audience includes system managers\, new or existing water system operators\, managers and especially board members.
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/rcac-water-supply-sources-2/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T224242Z
UID:12321-1689069600-1689076800@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:RCAC: Water Supply & Sources
DESCRIPTION:Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded  \nDescription: The essential mission of every water system is to provide an adequate volume of high-quality water at the lowest sustainable cost. The key words here are “adequate volume” and “high-quality.” This learning event will provide operators\, managers and board members of small water systems with a basic knowledge of how to determine the supply requirements (in terms of both volume and quality) of their water supply and to provide a basic understanding of the two types of water sources (groundwater and surface water) commonly used by small water systems. This will include the concepts of max day demand\, peak hour demand\, diurnal demand and source reliability. There will be a focus on the supply adequacy requirements of the California Water Works Standards. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nWater system demand – How much is enough?\n\nHigh-quality water – How clean is clean enough? \nTypes of water sources commonly seen in small systems\nSource water protection planning\n\nThe recommended audience includes system managers\, new or existing water system operators\, managers and especially board members.
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/rcac-water-supply-sources/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230630T225940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T225940Z
UID:12344-1689069600-1689073200@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EFCN: Financial Analysis & Management for Wastewater and Water Utilities
DESCRIPTION:Description: In this 1-hour webinar\, experts from the Great Lakes Environmental Infrastructure Center (GLEIC) will discuss how to conduct a financial analysis of your utility in developing budgets and rates. \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nAnalyze revenue and expenses for budget development\nHow to effectively develop water and wastewater rates\nCalculate affordability metrics\nDevelop annual reserve fund contributions toward future projects and asset management replacement\nUse financial ratios to track financial viability\nConsider workforce and maintenance needs for budget development\nPredict future financial factors that can impact utility costs through provided resources and methods\n\n\nPresenter: John Sullivan\, Senior Research Engineer\, Great Lakes Environmental Infrastructure Center at Michigan Technological University \nCertificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees\, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements. \n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\nManagers\, owners\, and operators of water systems serving less than 10\,000 people\, or wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons\nDecision-makers for water and wastewater utilities\, including mayors\, finance officers\, utility managers\, public works directors\, city councilors\, board members\, tribal council members\, and clerks\nConsultants and technical assistance providers serving water and wastewater systems
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/efcn-financial-analysis-management-for-wastewater-and-water-utilities/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230630T225842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T225842Z
UID:12342-1688637600-1688641200@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EFCN: Water Quality Standards – What You Need (or Ought) to Know
DESCRIPTION:Description: In this 1-hour webinar\, experts from the Wichita State University Environmental Finance Center will discuss Water Quality Standards with real-world examples – particularly as they apply wastewater treatment plant owners and operators. In most cases\, state Water Quality Standards are the single most important factor in determining NPDES permit effluent limitations. Failing to understand how water quality standards affect NPDES permit limits may subject a permittee to overly stringent requirements that can prove costly to the permittee. Topics that will be covered include: \n\nWhat are Water Quality Standards?\nDesignated Uses\, Water Quality Criteria\, and Antidegradation\nKey Water Quality Areas That Utilize Water Quality Standards: Monitoring and Assessment\, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs)\, and NPDES Permit Limits\nWhy You Should Care About Water Quality Standards and More!\n\nPresenter: Mike Tate\, PE\, Project Associate\, Wichita State University Environmental Finance Center \nCertificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for continuing education credit approval. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements. \nWho Should Attend: \n\nManagers\, owners\, and operators of wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons\nDecision-makers for wastewater utilities\, including mayors\, finance officers\, utility managers\, public works directors\, city councilors\, board members\, tribal council members\, and clerks\nConsultants and technical assistance providers serving wastewater systems
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/efcn-water-quality-standards-what-you-need-or-ought-to-know/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230630T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230630T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230630T230052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T230052Z
UID:12346-1688115600-1688119200@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EFCN: Wastewater System Operation and Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Description: This 1-hour webinar is designed to develop the knowledge and skills to operate and maintain a wastewater collection system effectively. Operational and maintenance procedures for lift stations\, manholes\, and other key components of a collection system will be covered. \nPresenter: KT Newman\, Owner\, Utility Contractors LLC \nCertificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for continuing education credit approval. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements. \nWho Should Attend: \n\nManagers\, owners\, and operators of wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons\nDecision-makers for wastewater utilities\, including mayors\, finance officers\, utility managers\, public works directors\, city councilors\, board members\, tribal council members\, and clerks\nConsultants and technical assistance providers serving wastewater systems
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/efcn-wastewater-system-operation-and-maintenance/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230525T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230411T184134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T184134Z
UID:12153-1685005200-1685017800@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:CFCC: 2023 Funding Fair
DESCRIPTION:The California Financing Coordinating Committee (CFCC) is pleased to invite you to attend the free 2023 spring virtual funding fair on May 25\, 2023. For further info\, view the flyer HERE. \nThe funding fair will provide the opportunity to learn more about available grant\, loan\, and bond financing options for infrastructure projects from federal\, state\, and local agencies. \nRepresentatives from water industry professionals\, public works\, local governments\, and California Native American Tribes should attend. This includes city managers and planners\, economic development and engineering professionals\, officials from privately owned facilities\, water and irrigation district managers\, financial advisors\, and project consultants. \nWe look forward to your attendance at the virtual funding fair. For 
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/cfcc-2023-funding-fair/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230419T201353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T201353Z
UID:12164-1684242000-1684245600@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EFCN: Leader-to-Leader Panel Event
DESCRIPTION:Meet a panel of experts in the water sector who will share anecdotes and answer questions about their own journeys into leadership positions.  \nNOTE: This is an interactive session in which participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with panelists. Outside of cohort members\, registrants will be approved based on a case-by-case basis. 
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/efcn-leader-to-leader-panel-event/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230411T184011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T184033Z
UID:12150-1684227600-1684240200@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:CFCC: 2023 Virtual Funding Fair
DESCRIPTION:The California Financing Coordinating Committee (CFCC) is pleased to invite you to attend the free 2023 spring virtual funding fair on May 16 and/or May 25\, 2023. For further info\, view the flyer HERE. \nThe funding fair will provide the opportunity to learn more about available grant\, loan\, and bond financing options for infrastructure projects from federal\, state\, and local agencies. \nRepresentatives from water industry professionals\, public works\, local governments\, and California Native American Tribes should attend. This includes city managers and planners\, economic development and engineering professionals\, officials from privately owned facilities\, water and irrigation district managers\, financial advisors\, and project consultants. \nWe look forward to your attendance at the virtual funding fair. For 
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/cfcc-2023-virtual-funding-fair-2/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230403T201346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T201346Z
UID:12126-1683626400-1683630000@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EFCN - Wellhead Protection
DESCRIPTION:Description: In this 1-hour webinar\, experts from the Great Lakes Environmental Infrastructure Center (GLEIC) will discuss source water protection for drinking water wells\, including: \n\n\nThe purpose of the multiple-barrier approach\nHow to calculate the zone of influence around groundwater sources using the EPA simplified method\nActivities that should be limited or prohibited in a wellhead protection area\nHow contaminant plumes are formed and monitored\nAnd more!\n\n\n\nPresenter: Gregory Pearson\, Water & Wastewater Trainer\, Great Lakes Environmental Infrastructure Center at Michigan Technological University \nCertificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees\, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements. \n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\nManagers\, owners\, and operators of water systems serving less than 10\,000 people\nDecision-makers for water utilities\, including mayors\, financial officers\, utility managers\, public works directors\, city councilors\, board members\, tribal council members\, and clerks\nConsultants and technical assistance providers serving water systems
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/efcn-wellhead-protection/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230411T183917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T183917Z
UID:12148-1683190800-1683203400@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:CFCC: 2023 Virtual Funding Fair
DESCRIPTION:The California Financing Coordinating Committee (CFCC) is pleased to invite you to attend the free 2023 spring virtual funding fair on May 4\, 16\, and/or 25\, 2023. For further info\, view the flyer HERE. \nThe funding fair will provide the opportunity to learn more about available grant\, loan\, and bond financing options for infrastructure projects from federal\, state\, and local agencies. \nRepresentatives from water industry professionals\, public works\, local governments\, and California Native American Tribes should attend. This includes city managers and planners\, economic development and engineering professionals\, officials from privately owned facilities\, water and irrigation district managers\, financial advisors\, and project consultants. \nWe look forward to your attendance at the virtual funding fair. For 
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/cfcc-2023-virtual-funding-fair/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://calmutuals.org/wp-content/uploads/CFCC_NewLogo2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230403T202711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T202711Z
UID:12142-1683122400-1683129600@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:RCAC - Coliform Sampling Procedures
DESCRIPTION:Description: Sampling for total coliforms and E. coli in the water system is one of the most important things an operator can do. The new Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) effective April 2016 affects every public water system. These revisions to the Total Coliform Rule will affect how operators and managers respond to total coliform positives (TC+) and require steps to analyze the integrity of the system as a result of positive samples. Investigation and corrective actions are at the forefront of the RTCR\, and knowing how to complete a level 1 assessment can be the difference between compliance and violation. This workshop will focus on reviewing triggers for level 1 and level 2 assessments and who is expected to perform them; how to conduct an assessment with examples and small group exercises. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nNew procedures for the month following a TC+\nWhat to do if you have a positive E. coli result\nWhen an assessment of system is needed\nHow to complete a level 1 assessment of your system\nTips on system inspection/investigation\n\nOperator Basics Series: The recommended audience includes operators\, managers\, and board members.
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/rcac-coliform-sampling-procedures-3/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230503T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230313T233413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T233413Z
UID:12078-1683113400-1683118800@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:Reporter Training Brown Bag #4: Sections 9-18 & Submission
DESCRIPTION:Per the March 2023 eAR technical reporting order\, all public water systems are required to complete an electronic Annual Report (eAR) by May 13\, 2023. The eAR to the State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water (DDW) on the operation of public water systems (PWS) during the past year (2022) will be released on March 13\, 2023 via the EAR Portal.  \nDDW will be offering eAR Reporting Training Brown Bags throughout the eAR reporting period. This is the third of four offered sessions. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/reporter-training-brown-bag-4-sections-9-18-submission/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230403T202623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T202623Z
UID:12140-1683108000-1683115200@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:RCAC - Coliform Sampling Procedures
DESCRIPTION:Description: Sampling for total coliforms and E. coli in the water system is one of the most important things an operator can do. The new Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) effective April 2016 affects every public water system. These revisions to the Total Coliform Rule will affect how operators and managers respond to total coliform positives (TC+) and require steps to analyze the integrity of the system as a result of positive samples. Investigation and corrective actions are at the forefront of the RTCR\, and knowing how to complete a level 1 assessment can be the difference between compliance and violation. This workshop will focus on reviewing triggers for level 1 and level 2 assessments and who is expected to perform them; how to conduct an assessment with examples and small group exercises. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nNew procedures for the month following a TC+\nWhat to do if you have a positive E. coli result\nWhen an assessment of system is needed\nHow to complete a level 1 assessment of your system\nTips on system inspection/investigation\n\nOperator Basics Series: The recommended audience includes operators\, managers\, and board members.
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/rcac-coliform-sampling-procedures-2/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230419T201253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T201253Z
UID:12162-1683032400-1683036000@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EFCN: Strategic Communications for Water Sector Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Strategic communications is about knowing your audiences and how to reach them. There is not a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Knowing your community’s demographics and communication patterns can provide water sector leaders with insight into developing consistent and informative communication plans. 
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/efcn-strategic-communications-for-water-sector-leaders/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230403T202405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T202405Z
UID:12138-1682431200-1682438400@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:RCAC - Dealing with Forever Chemicals: PFAS in Drinking Water
DESCRIPTION:Description: The issue of PFAS contamination is being highlighted throughout the country with many experiencing anxieties over possible water contamination.  PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals which include Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)\, Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS). Known as “forever chemicals” PFAS compounds have been found widely in the environment including thousands of groundwater sources throughout US. \nPFAS compounds are currently the #1 emerging threat to water systems. Continuing studies are identifying potential health risks associated with these chemicals. This session examines the origin\, the concerns\, and provides information for small systems about protecting public health. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nWhy these “forever” chemicals are not going away\nWhere do PFAS come from\nWhat are the health effects of PFAS\nPFAS regulations in drinking water\nPFAS treatment technologies for drinking water systems\n\nThe recommended audience includes board members\, managers and operators.
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/rcac-dealing-with-forever-chemicals-pfas-in-drinking-water-2/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calmutuals.org/wp-content/uploads/rcac.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230411T184553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T184553Z
UID:12155-1682420400-1682424000@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EPA Small Drinking Systems Webinar: Manganese
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development and the Office of Water invites you to attend a free webinar on Manganese. There will be two parts to this webinar. For further information\, view the flyer for the webinar HERE. \nPresentation 1: Manganese Interference with Disinfectant Residual Methods\nThis presentation will provide a summary of manganese occurrence in public water systems and describe its potential interference with commonly used methods to measure disinfectant residual. Case studies will be shared to demonstrate this issue. A flow chart to diagnose manganese interference will be introduced to help identify approaches to minimize manganese interference with commonly used methods\, including sample pre-treatment\, sample filtration\, and alternative methods. \nPresentation 2: Management of Manganese and Small System Considerations\nTreatment of manganese is an ongoing concern for operational\, esthetic and\, more recently\, health reasons. Manganese has been shown to be accumulated and released from the distribution system. These release events can cause discolored water but also release other regulated metals of health concern (e.g. lead\, arsenic) into the distributed water. Research indicates that a finished water concentration of <0.02 mg/L is achievable by most utilities by optimizing existing treatment. At this concentration\, it can also help minimize the accumulation (and subsequent release) of manganese into the distributed water. This presentation will outline management strategies for manganese including small system considerations. \nWho should attend?: State\, and territory\, and tribal personnel responsible for drinking water regulations compliance and treatment technologies permitting\, water system operators\, technical assistance providers\, local government personnel\, and others may benefit from attending. 
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/epa-small-drinking-systems-webinar-manganese/
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230403T202305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T202305Z
UID:12136-1682416800-1682424000@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:RCAC - Dealing with Forever Chemicals: PFAS in Drinking Water
DESCRIPTION:Description: The issue of PFAS contamination is being highlighted throughout the country with many experiencing anxieties over possible water contamination.  PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals which include Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)\, Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS). Known as “forever chemicals” PFAS compounds have been found widely in the environment including thousands of groundwater sources throughout US. \nPFAS compounds are currently the #1 emerging threat to water systems. Continuing studies are identifying potential health risks associated with these chemicals. This session examines the origin\, the concerns\, and provides information for small systems about protecting public health. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nWhy these “forever” chemicals are not going away\nWhere do PFAS come from\nWhat are the health effects of PFAS\nPFAS regulations in drinking water\nPFAS treatment technologies for drinking water systems\n\nThe recommended audience includes board members\, managers and operators.
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/rcac-dealing-with-forever-chemicals-pfas-in-drinking-water/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230403T201937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T201937Z
UID:12134-1681999200-1682006400@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:RCAC - Metering Replacement Plans
DESCRIPTION:Description: The water meter is the cash register for public water systems! Water systems need an accurate measurement of the water being used by their residential\, commercial\, and industrial customers or they could potentially be losing money. The accuracy is vital for planning all aspects of water system operations from budgeting\, reporting to the primacy agency and planning for the short- and long-term future. It is crucial that the meters be replaced prior to a predetermined date (no more than 15 years) to ensure that the meters are still reading accurately. When replacing meters\, the public water system may want to consider replacing manual read water meters with radio read\, cellular read or other technology\, which brings us to funding. Will we be funding this from our existing budget\, or will we be seeking grant/loan money for a meter replacement project? \nParticipants will learn: \n\n Different types\, brands and styles of water meters and choosing the one best for your system\nProper application of water meters (types and size)\nInstalling a water meter\nBudgeting for water meter replacement vs. loans/grants for water meter replacement\nManual read water meters vs. smart meters\n\nThe recommended audience includes board members\, management and operators.
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/rcac-metering-replacement-plans-2/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230403T201844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T202102Z
UID:12132-1681984800-1681992000@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:RCAC - Metering Replacement Plans
DESCRIPTION:Description: The water meter is the cash register for public water systems! Water systems need an accurate measurement of the water being used by their residential\, commercial\, and industrial customers or they could potentially be losing money. The accuracy is vital for planning all aspects of water system operations from budgeting\, reporting to the primacy agency and planning for the short- and long-term future. It is crucial that the meters be replaced prior to a predetermined date (no more than 15 years) to ensure that the meters are still reading accurately. When replacing meters\, the public water system may want to consider replacing manual read water meters with radio read\, cellular read or other technology\, which brings us to funding. Will we be funding this from our existing budget\, or will we be seeking grant/loan money for a meter replacement project? \nParticipants will learn: \n\n Different types\, brands and styles of water meters and choosing the one best for your system\nProper application of water meters (types and size)\nInstalling a water meter\nBudgeting for water meter replacement vs. loans/grants for water meter replacement\nManual read water meters vs. smart meters\n\nThe recommended audience includes board members\, management and operators.
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/rcac-metering-replacement-plans/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230420T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230403T201221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T201221Z
UID:12124-1681981200-1681984800@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EFCN - CWSRF Funding Process Virtual Workshop Series: Economics and Affordability of Low Interest Rate Loans
DESCRIPTION:Join experts from the Environmental Finance Center Network for a no-cost webinar series on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). This monthly series is intended to help you better understand the CWSRF funding process. \nSessions will be held on the third Thursday every month (excluding December 2023 which will be held on Tuesday\, December 19). \nApril 20\, 2023 | Session 4: Taking on capital improvement projects can be expensive and often necessitates financing\, such as loans. Since loans need to be paid back over time and may require rate increases to generate sufficient revenue for debt repayment\, it is beneficial to decrease the interest and principal as much as possible. Subsidized low-interest rate loans\, like the state Drinking Water or Clean Water State Revolving Funds (SRF)\, can save money over time by offering lower interest rates compared to market rates and\, for qualifying communities\, partial principal forgiveness. We recommend low interest loans because they decrease impacts on the customer base. \nIn this webinar\, we will describe low-interest loans\, their merits\, and demonstrate two tools to help evaluate different loan options and their financial impact. We introduce the Subsidized Loan Calculator\, which allows you to compare different loan options and their total and annual debt payments now and 30 years down the road. We will also demonstrate the Affordability Tool to illustrate how different customers may be impacted by rate increases necessary to pay back the loans. Finally\, we will discuss a case study to consider why subsidized loans can be a good option for low-income communities. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nAvailable financing options to you for your capital improvement projects\, and compare subsidized low-interest loans to market-rate loans\nEvaluate different loan options based on interest rates and\, if applicable\, principal forgiveness terms\nHow to use the Subsidized Loan Calculator tool to compare low-interest rate and market-rate loans\nUnderstand how taking on a loan can affect your customers\, depending on the loan terms\n\nPresenters: Kristen Downs\, Project Director\, UNC Environmental Finance Center
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/efcn-cwsrf-funding-process-virtual-workshop-series-economics-and-affordability-of-low-interest-rate-loans/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230403T201625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T201625Z
UID:12130-1681912800-1681920000@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:RCAC - What You Need to Know About the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
DESCRIPTION:Description: The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014 (SGMA) has been called “the most important legislation in California in 100 years.” SGMA mandates the sustainable use of California groundwater. Given the fact that many groundwater basins are in overdraft\, implementation of sustainable practices will likely have a significant impact on small water systems that use groundwater from these basins. SGMA applies to the 127 high and medium priority groundwater basins\, which account for approximately 96 percent of groundwater use in California. It is therefore very likely that a significant number of California small water systems will be impacted by the implementation of sustainable practices mandated by this law. Given that both Water Rights and Adequacy of Supply are Division of Drinking Water (DDW) Technical\, Managerial and Financial (TMF) elements and that SGMA is very likely to have a significant impact on both these elements for a large number of California small water systems\, it is very important that these systems have adequate training into SGMA’s process and requirements. \nParticipants will learn: \n\n The basics of groundwater hydrology\, including: The Water Cycle and types of aquifers\nThe provisions of SGMA\, including: The goal of sustainable water extractions from a basin\nWhat the groundwater sustainability plans are and how they might affect our operations \nStrategies that may be used to achieve sustainability\n\nThe recommended audience includes water system managers\, operators\, administrative staff and board members. 
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/rcac-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-sustainable-groundwater-management-act-2/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230313T233310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T233325Z
UID:12075-1681903800-1681909200@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:Reporter Training Brown Bag #3: Section 8
DESCRIPTION:Per the March 2023 eAR technical reporting order\, all public water systems are required to complete an electronic Annual Report (eAR) by May 13\, 2023. The eAR to the State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water (DDW) on the operation of public water systems (PWS) during the past year (2022) will be released on March 13\, 2023 via the EAR Portal.  \nDDW will be offering eAR Reporting Training Brown Bags throughout the eAR reporting period. This is the third of four offered sessions. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/12075/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230403T201503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T202141Z
UID:12128-1681898400-1681905600@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:RCAC - What You Need to Know About the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
DESCRIPTION:Description: The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014 (SGMA) has been called “the most important legislation in California in 100 years.” SGMA mandates the sustainable use of California groundwater. Given the fact that many groundwater basins are in overdraft\, implementation of sustainable practices will likely have a significant impact on small water systems that use groundwater from these basins. SGMA applies to the 127 high and medium priority groundwater basins\, which account for approximately 96 percent of groundwater use in California. It is therefore very likely that a significant number of California small water systems will be impacted by the implementation of sustainable practices mandated by this law. Given that both Water Rights and Adequacy of Supply are Division of Drinking Water (DDW) Technical\, Managerial and Financial (TMF) elements and that SGMA is very likely to have a significant impact on both these elements for a large number of California small water systems\, it is very important that these systems have adequate training into SGMA’s process and requirements. \nParticipants will learn: \n\n The basics of groundwater hydrology\, including: The Water Cycle and types of aquifers\nThe provisions of SGMA\, including: The goal of sustainable water extractions from a basin\nWhat the groundwater sustainability plans are and how they might affect our operations \nStrategies that may be used to achieve sustainability\n\nThe recommended audience includes water system managers\, operators\, administrative staff and board members. 
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/rcac-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-sustainable-groundwater-management-act/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230411T184846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T184846Z
UID:12157-1681819200-1681822800@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EFCN: Wastewater Treatment of Septic and Basic Lagoons
DESCRIPTION:This 1-hour webinar will cover basic septic tank operations\, aerobic treatment\, and how lagoons work. It will also cover disinfection and basic math skills needed to ensure the process is operating efficiently. Learn More
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/efcn-wastewater-treatment-of-septic-and-basic-lagoons/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230413T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230112T214337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T214337Z
UID:12026-1681380000-1681385400@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:ASDWA LSLI/LSLR Series #6 - Regulatory Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:ASDWA is pleased to announce our free webinar series: Implementation Tools and Best Practices for Lead Service Line Inventories and Replacements. This webinar series is intended for those in the water industry who are working to #gettheleadout\, starting with the identification of lead service lines and the completion of EPA’s lead service line inventory requirement. \nThe last session of this webinar series will include a regulatory roundtable. Webinar details will be updated as speakers are finalized.
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/asdwa-lsli-lslr-series-6-regulatory-roundtable/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230412T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230403T201109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T201109Z
UID:12122-1681293600-1681297200@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EFCN - Maintaining Water Quality in the Distribution System
DESCRIPTION:Description: In this 1-hour webinar\, experts from the Great Lakes Environmental Infrastructure Center (GLEIC) will discuss drinking water distribution system quality operations and management\, including: \n\nHow water detention times affect water age and quality\nHow to prevent nitrification in storage tanks\nHow to calculate detention time and CT values for chlorine disinfection\nWhat factors lead to corrosion in water distribution systems and ways to prevent and mitigate it\nAnd more!\n\nPresenter: Gregory Pearson\, Water & Wastewater Trainer\, Great Lakes Environmental Infrastructure Center at Michigan Technological University \nCertificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees\, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements. \n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\nManagers\, owners\, and operators of water systems serving less than 10\,000 people\nDecision-makers for water utilities\, including mayors\, financial officers\, utility managers\, public works directors\, city councilors\, board members\, tribal council members\, and clerks\nConsultants and technical assistance providers serving water systems
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/efcn-maintaining-water-quality-in-the-distribution-system/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230412T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230403T201003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T201003Z
UID:12120-1681293600-1681297200@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EFCN - Operator Certification: Chlorine Dosage\, Disinfection Math\, and Breakpoint Chlorination
DESCRIPTION:Join EFCN for this webinar series designed to help small wastewater system operators pass their certification exams. The series starts with a 1-hour overview of study tips and test preparation techniques. Each subsequent 1-hour webinar will focus on a single topic typically found in Level 1 and Level 2 exams including\, but not limited to: Collection Systems\, Treatment Overviews\, Disinfection and Solids Handling Basics\, NPDES Regulations\, Wastewater Math\, Safety\, Sampling and Reporting and other general wastewater topics. Each session will include sample questions and a short Q and A period. \nWhile this series is primarily focused on helping new operators achieve their Level 1 and 2 certifications\, currently certified operators looking to pass higher level tests can also benefit from attendance as higher-level certification tests are cumulative and typically cover basic as well as advanced treatment topics. \nSession 8: This session will focus on the math and concepts needed to understand proper chlorine dosing\, other math concepts utilized in disinfection processes\, and the concept of breakpoint chlorination. We will discuss the equations needed to calculate chlorine concentration\, dosage\, demand\, and residual\, and how to use them. We will address the type of equations that operators need to understand other disinfection processes\, such as UV and ozone disinfection. Finally\, we will discuss breakpoint chlorination and why it is important in wastewater treatment. \nPresenter: AJ Barney\, Research Engineer\, Southwest Environmental Finance Center \nCertificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for approval of continuing education credit. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees\, but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements.
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/efcn-operator-certification-chlorine-dosage-disinfection-math-and-breakpoint-chlorination/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230410T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230403T200727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T200727Z
UID:12118-1681120800-1681124400@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EFCN: Funding and Financing Strategies for Integrated Hazard Mitigation and Water Resource Plans
DESCRIPTION:Description: In light of increasing development and ever-changing future conditions\, increasingly stressed infrastructure\, and growing financial pressures\, integrating hazard mitigation and water quality-focused resource management is becoming more and more important to the success of water systems and other public-serving entities. While finance and budgeting are often considered a last step in developing a project or program\, incorporating a financing strategy early on in any planning process can help ensure long-term project success. In this webinar\, we will provide strategies for incorporating funding and financial strategies into integrated plans and explore various solutions for how local communities can pay for water resource projects. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstanding current and future issues related to decentralized wastewater treatment systems\nIncreasing knowledge of funding and financing strategies that are likely to apply to most jurisdictions\, big or small\, and move communities from planning to implementation.\nUnderstand how to develop a balanced funding and financing strategy that incorporates cost reducers and varied revenue streams.\nLearn from case stories of other communities that have adopted these strategies to protect source water\, mitigate flooding\, and tackle a number of other local issues. \n\nPresenter: Natalia Sanchez\, Program Manager\, University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center \nCertificate: This webinar has NOT been submitted for continuing education credit approval. We can provide a certificate of attendance to eligible attendees but cannot guarantee it will meet your PDH or CEU requirements. \nWho Should Attend: \n\nManagers\, owners\, and operators of water systems serving less than 10\,000 people\nDecision-makers for water utilities\, including mayors\, finance officers\, utility managers\, public works directors\, city councilors\, board members\, tribal council members\, and clerks\nConsultants and technical assistance providers serving water systems
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/efcn-funding-and-financing-strategies-for-integrated-hazard-mitigation-and-water-resource-plans/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230405T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230405T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230313T233221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T233533Z
UID:12073-1680694200-1680699600@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:Reporter Training Brown Bag #2: Sections 5\,6\,7 & Drought Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Per the March 2023 eAR technical reporting order\, all public water systems are required to complete an electronic Annual Report (eAR) by May 13\, 2023. The eAR to the State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Drinking Water (DDW) on the operation of public water systems (PWS) during the past year (2022) will be released on March 13\, 2023 via the EAR Portal.  \nDDW will be offering eAR Reporting Training Brown Bags throughout the eAR reporting period. This is the second of four offered sessions. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/12073/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T024150
CREATED:20230313T215654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T215654Z
UID:12069-1680004800-1680015600@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EPA: Cybersecurity Assessment Training for Primacy Agencies Webinar
DESCRIPTION:EPA: Cybersecurity Assessment Training for Primacy Agencies Webinar \nPart 1: March 28\, 2023\, 12:00 – 3:00pm \nPart 2: March 30\, 2023\, 12:00 – 3:00pm \n This two-part webinar training for Primacy Agencies will review EPA’s Memorandum on “Addressing PWS Cybersecurity in Sanitary Surveys or Alternate Process” to include implementation options and resources available. Attendees are encouraged to attend both Part One and Part Two of the series. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/epa-cybersecurity-assessment-training-for-primacy-agencies-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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