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Webinar | Small Water Utility Insights AWIA Compliance

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Goal: Provide small water community utilities with practical advice on meeting AWIA requirements. The America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) of 2018 requires that small community water systems serving at least 3,300 people assess the risks to, and the resilience of, their drinking water systems.  The AWIA requires performance of a Risk and Resilience Assessment (RRA), which is due June 31, 2021 and the development of an Emergency Response Plan (ERP), which is due December 31, 2021. Water utility managers have long understood the concept of managing risk. Developing a robust RRA and ERP will benefit small community water systems by opening the door to new and ongoing discussions of their vulnerabilities, including cybersecurity, and potential risk mitigation needs, leading to more dynamic policies and procedures. They also will learn how to align the RRA and ERP with Capital Improvement and Facilities Planning which can have the added benefit of incorporating new projects into their Capital Improvement and Facilities Plan. Session Topics and Speakers are: Dr. Stephen Baruch, Moderator (AARC) AWIA Compliance – Samantha McVety, EPA Region 9 Coordinator for AWIA Certification Use of the Vsat Tool from a Practitioner Perspective – Deanna McMahan (SEMC) Emergency Response Plan, Does and Don’ts […]

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Webinar | Developing and Keeping Utility Personnel Part 1

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Workforce development is one of the most important reasons given for entering and leaving occupations. As we see an increased demand for qualified operators, are we doing enough to develop our workforce?  Participants will learn: Workforce development and its importance for their system  How to identify one or more tools the system can utilize to form current and future operators How to utilize the system budget to plan to staff development and support  The recommended audience includes managers, operators, and boards. 

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Developing and Keeping Utility Personnel Part 2

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Workforce development is one of the most important reasons given for entering and leaving occupations. As we see an increased demand for qualified operators, are we doing enough to develop our workforce?  Participants will learn: Workforce development and its importance for their system  How to identify one or more tools the system can utilize to form current and future operators How to utilize the system budget to plan to staff development and support  The recommended audience includes managers, operators, and boards.

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Webinar | The Balancing Act of Water & Agriculture in California

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The agriculture industry in California is pivotal not only to state residents, but also to the entire country at large. According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, over a third of the vegetables in the US come from California, as well as two-thirds of the nation's fruits and nuts. Without this state’s agriculture industry, many of the produce and dairy we have grown accustomed to having year-round would increasingly be in short supply. At the same time, however, more than 40% of California’s water is used by the agriculture industry. This pressure on the state’s water supply contributes to drought, exacerbates climate change, and impacts regional and state economies, particularly during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. At the local level, water allocation to agriculture may compete with community resources. The right to safe and affordable drinking water continues to be unrealized for rural and immigrant farmworker communities, even as they continue to perform essential work in our economy and feed our communities. In this upcoming WELL Webinar, The Balancing Act of Water & Ag in California, we bring together experts in the agriculture industry from a variety of regions--from the Delta to the Central and Coachella Valleys--to discuss the […]

Webinar | Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER): Needs Assessment Results

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Learn about the results from our team's work on California's Drinking Water Needs Assessment in this webinar. The Needs Assessment is the first comprehensive analysis of how clean water is provided throughout the state, and estimates how much it would actually cost to deliver safe water to every Californian.   Hosted by the State Water Board, this webinar will discuss findings from the study and how the results will be used to inform spending of the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund.

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Webinar | Rate Setting for Small Water Systems

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This course Rate Setting for Small Water Systems is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course. Do you really need to increase rates? Improved understanding of financial reports will help you answer this question. The goal of good financial management is to ensure that the utility is operated as a financially sustainable enterprise, while providing safe and reliable water, both in the short- and long-term. In order to remain viable, all public water systems need to acquire and manage sufficient financial resources to achieve and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. One primary tool to become and remain viable is developing and maintaining a comprehensive budget. This workshop will show board members, managers and operators how to develop a budget, identify revenues and expenses, methods to balance the budget, and how to review a budget comparison report on a regular basis. Participants will learn: How to prepare a budget How to identify revenue and expenses How to identify fiscal policies for assisting in balancing the budget How to review the budget comparison report on a regular basis How to establish a rate structure based on the true cost of producing and […]

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Webinar | Rate Setting for Small Water Systems

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This course Rate Setting for Small Water Systems is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course. Do you really need to increase rates? Improved understanding of financial reports will help you answer this question. The goal of good financial management is to ensure that the utility is operated as a financially sustainable enterprise, while providing safe and reliable water, both in the short- and long-term. In order to remain viable, all public water systems need to acquire and manage sufficient financial resources to achieve and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. One primary tool to become and remain viable is developing and maintaining a comprehensive budget. This workshop will show board members, managers and operators how to develop a budget, identify revenues and expenses, methods to balance the budget, and how to review a budget comparison report on a regular basis. Participants will learn: How to prepare a budget How to identify revenue and expenses How to identify fiscal policies for assisting in balancing the budget How to review the budget comparison report on a regular basis How to establish a rate structure based on the true cost of producing and […]

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Webinar | Agriculture Supervisor’s Safety Role and Responsibilities [ENGLISH]

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The supervisor’s role in safety can’t be overlooked. Supervisors and foremen manage employees, equipment, and working conditions on a daily, full-time basis. They can take immediate, direct action to ensure a safe and healthful workplace. A large part of the success or failure of any safety program depends on how supervisors understand and carry out their safety responsibilities. This webinar highlights the role of the supervisor in building, communicating, and setting the tone in support of a positive safety culture.   This session covers: Supervisor, employer and employee safety responsibilities Importance of supervisors and front line leaders as safety champions Impact of attitudes, communication and coaching in achieving a positive safety culture 

Webinar | Cross Connection Controls

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This course Cross Connection Controls is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course. Do you have an active cross connection control program? If not, it is time to get in the game. Not only are you required to have an approved program, but cross connection controls provide yet another barrier against water contamination. This workshop will give you the information and resources on how to develop a program that fits your small water system. Participants will learn: How to identify potential cross connections What backflow prevention devices to use State requirements regarding cross connection control How to develop a successful program

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Webinar | Cross Connection Controls

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This course Cross Connection Controls is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course. Do you have an active cross connection control program? If not, it is time to get in the game. Not only are you required to have an approved program, but cross connection controls provide yet another barrier against water contamination. This workshop will give you the information and resources on how to develop a program that fits your small water system. Participants will learn: How to identify potential cross connections What backflow prevention devices to use State requirements regarding cross connection control How to develop a successful program

Free
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