EFCN Webinar: ARPA Final Rule Updates for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Projects

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Join experts from the Environmental Finance Center Network for an overview of the U.S. Treasury’s Final Rule for Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Participants will learn more about the updated guidance provided in the Final Rule and the implications it has for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. Presenters: Elsemarie Mullins, Project Director, UNC Chapel Hill Environmental Finance Center; Kimberly Kirkhart, Graduate Research Assistant, UNC Chapel Hill Environmental Finance Center Who Should Attend:  Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people Decision-makers for water utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water systems Partners:       

EFCN Webinar: Water Loss Series for Small Water Systems: Water Loss Control and the Water Audit, Including new Version 6

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Join experts from the Southwest Environmental Finance Center for a no-cost webinar series on Water Loss. This series will show small water systems why and how to complete a water audit, and will provide guidance on using the audit results to further water loss control within their utilities. Those interested must register for each session individually and are welcome to attend any number of the sessions.   Session 3 will explain what the water audit is, what it reveals about a utility, what data is needed to complete the audit, where the data is entered into the audit and other types of analysis that can be completed to move beyond the audit. This session will also introduce AWWA’s Free Water Audit Software Version 6.  

Webinar: EPA: Water Contaminant Information Tool (WCIT): Becoming an Advanced User Webinar

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This webinar is geared towards active WCIT account holders to help them become more familiar with the database. This series covers the advanced capabilities of the WCIT system, hands-on activities, and in-depth discussions. The topic for this seminar will be “Risk Calculator.” This webinar will be limited to 50 attendees to foster participation and interaction among participants. This webinar covers: • A brief overview of WCIT • An introduction to new profiles • A detailed look at WCIT’s existing functionalities • Hands-on activity and/or a case study • Open discussion

EFCN Webinar: Session 4: Taking Action to Address Apparent Losses

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Session 4 will focus on taking action to address apparent water loss identified in the audit. In this session, experts from the EFCN will discuss the resources and tools available for small systems to reduce apparent losses. Who Should Attend:  Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people Decision-makers for water utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water systems Partners:       

Community-Based Water Resiliency (CBWR) Webinar

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EPA’s Water Security Division, along with Golden State Water Company will be discussing CBWR's role in assisting drinking water and wastewater utilities, and the communities they serve, in increasing resiliency to water interruptions from all hazards. Golden State Water Company has taken several steps to increase community resilience by better safeguarding water services, including a proactive approach to Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events, increased coordination with the energy sector, and expanded customer outreach.

EFCN Webinar: Are Your Rates Affordable? Understanding Affordability and How to Self-Assess Your Rates

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As demographic and economic patterns shift, utilities not only face a challenge providing clean and safe water services, but also must grapple with how to price their services affordably. In this 90-minute webinar, experts from the Environmental Finance Center Network will walk you through the basics of affordability, several self-assessment strategies for understanding water rate affordability, and how to prioritize affordability in utility decision-making. The webinar will feature a demonstration of the Southwest Environmental Finance Center’s Water Affordability Self-Assessment Tool (WASA) and the University of North Carolina’s updated Tableau based Affordability Assessment Tool. Who should attend: Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people Decision-makers for water utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water systems  

ECFN 2022 Water Loss Series for Small Water Systems – Session 5: Taking Action to Address Real Losses

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Join experts from the Southwest Environmental Finance Center for a no-cost webinar series on Water Loss. This series of webinars will show small water systems why and how to complete a water audit, and will provide guidance on using the audit results to further water loss control within their utilities. Those interested must register for each session individually and are welcome to attend any number of the sessions. Session 5 will focus on taking action to address real water loss identified in the audit. In this session, we will discuss the resources and tools available for small systems to reduce real losses. Who should attend: Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people Decision-makers for water utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water systems

DWR & SWRCB: Water Shortage Contingency Plan Template Development for Small Water Suppliers

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CONTEXT: In September 2021, Senate Bill 552 (SB 552) was signed by Governor Newsom and enacted into law. SB 552 includes new responsibilities and requirements at both the state and local level to help small water systems and rural communities reduce their risk of inadequate water supply amid a water shortage event. MEETING PURPOSE: The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), in collaboration with the State Water Board, is hosting a series of stakeholder meetings to inform the development of an abridge Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) template as part of a comprehensive effort to assist small water systems in meeting these new requirements. At this first meeting, DWR and State Water Board staff will provide an overview of the legislation requirements, review a proposed abridge WSCP template outline, and solicit participants input on the template content and function. INTENDED AUDIENCE: Community water systems with 1000-2999 connections or K-12 schools that are public water systems. Water systems technical assistance providers who can assist with these requirements. LOGISTICS: The meeting will be held on a Zoom meeting platform on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 2PM – 4PM. Registration is required to attend the meeting: https://csus.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpdOGrqj8oHd3qvvBEdMHsaGXe51VRy4Y4 MEETING MATERIALS: Meeting agenda and related materials will be shared ahead of the […]

BAYWORK: Free Prep Class Operator Certification Exam – Grades 4 and 5

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon PST WATER TREATMENT TRACK   Water Treatment Regulations Dan Gill, Water Treatment Superintendent, EBMUD Water treatment regulations for grade 4 treatment exam as well as situational questions for the grade 5 examination panel   Math Related to Water Treatment John Ramirez, Manager of Water Operations, Contra Costa Water District Operator Math at the Grades 4 and 5 levels WASTEWATER TRACK Principals of the Activated Sludge Process Monte Hamamoto, Chief Operating Officer, SVCW The Activated Sludge process: monitoring, process control and nitrification/denitrification   Primary and Secondary Clarifier Overview & Operational Considerations Jordan Damerel, PE, District Engineer, Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District Primary and secondary clarification in the wastewater treatment process, including process math and operational decision-making 

ECFN 2022 Water Loss Series for Small Water Systems – Session 6: Mapping – the Water Loss Control and Asset Management Nexus

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Water Loss Control and Asset Management go hand-in-hand; data is the common element. This session will cover how basic asset and event data collection and map visualization techniques can support your water loss control efforts, build a better picture of your infrastructure condition, and provide actionable information to guide maintenance efforts and future capital improvement projects. Who should attend? Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people Decision-makers for water utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water systems

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