California Association of Mutual Water Companies

EFCN: Affordability Considerations for Utility Rate Design and Policies
2022-06-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar Only
The Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) presents session three of their Community Affordability: A Series of Conversations webinar series: Affordability Considerations for Utility Rate Deign and Policies.
How can a utility’s rate design and policies around collections promote affordability? In this 1-hour webinar, join EFCN experts to learn about how different rate structures impact customers, how to set rate structures equitably, and how utility policies can help customers who have a hard time paying bills.
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

Register Here
Session 4 of this series, Implementing a Bill Payment Assistance Program, will be held July 12. See the CalMutuals’ calendar for further information.

BAYWORK: Water Workforce - Women Mentoring Women - Speed Mentoring Event
2022-06-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Webinar Only
Thursday, June 23rd ~ 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Join us for a unique speed mentoring event to learn from your fellow women industry peers and leaders about their challenges and opportunities, and the various actions they took to enter in and grow within their work function. This limited seating virtual event will provide participants 4 rapid sessions in which you will engage with mentors to ask questions and seek advice on your interest within the various work functions. Limited Seating!
Register Here

EPA ORD/OW Webinar: Water Security
2022-06-28 11:00 - 13:00
Presentation 1: Power Resilience for Small Systems
Presented by Lauren Wisniewski
Presentation 2. Utilizing System Partnerships to Secure Water Treatment Chemicals
Presented by Gabrielle Minton and Dallas Shattuck
Jun 28, 2022 02:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

EFCN: Implementing a Bill Payment Assistance Program
2022-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar Only
Session four of the Environmental Finance Center Network’s Community Affordability: A Series of Conversations, Implementing a Bill Payment Assistance Program, will be held July 12.
In this 1-hour webinar, EFCN at UNC will share an overview of different types of bill assistance programs and provide considerations for how to set up, fund, and market your program. The webinar will include information about COVID-related assistance as well.
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

Register Here

EPA: Disaster Recovery Assistance from SRFs and FEMA for Communities - Disaster Response II
2022-07-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar Only
Disaster Recovery Assistance from SRFs and FEMA for Communities – Disaster Response II: Tuesday, July 19 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dealing with the aftermath of a disaster can be more difficult than the actual disaster itself. Learn how you can work with the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to expedite financial assistance for water and wastewater utilities in the aftermath of a Presidential-declared disaster using Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between EPA and FEMA.

Hear first-hand experience from SRF managers who used the MOU to help communities in their state recover from catastrophic natural disasters.
Ask FEMA first responders and EPA water professionals for their insight on how to utilize this unique federal partnership to get the assistance you need when a disaster strikes.
Hear from communities, states, and federal agency representatives about their experiences.

For more information, visit https://www.cifanet.org/online-learning.
To register, visit https://cifa.webex.com/cifa/j.php?RGID=raf8c15b3f353c95caa52af124d834231

RCAC: Maintaining Distribution Water Quality Using: System Maps, Valves & Flushing
2022-07-21 08:30 - 15:30 | Four Points by Sheraton, 5101 California Ave, Bakersfield, California, 93309
Maintaining Distribution Water Quality Using: System Maps, Valves & Flushing: July 21, 2022 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM | Four Points by Sheraton Bakersfield
Date & Time: July 21, 2022 | 8:30AM-3:30PM
Accreditation: 6 California Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded. Contact hours have been approved for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program. Certificate will be awarded.
Description: To be effective in their job of providing safe drinking water to their customers, certified water system operators need to possess a wide range of knowledge on many different subjects. This in person workshop will test the participant’s understanding of a range of drinking water topics. The instructors will provide a detailed explanation of many of these topics.
Participants will learn:

How to use, test and update water system maps and their effect in maintaining water quality
We will look at valve types and there uses in the system
The need for a valve turning program
How to create and execute system wide flushing program and dead-end program

Who should attend?: The recommended audience includes distribution system operators.
Location: This training will be hosted at the following address:
Four Points by Sheraton Bakersfield
5101 California Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Parking is complimentary

RCAC: Water System Basic Operations
2022-07-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar Only
Date & Time: July 26, 2022 | 10:00AM-12:00PM
Description: 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. This is a free training.
Participants will learn:

About doing “the rounds”
Record keeping and reporting
Daily/weekly/monthly tasks
Their responsibility to the public
About dealing with the board of directors or other local government

Recommended Audience: Local government board of directors, managers and operators.
Location: This training will be hosted online on GoToTraining.
Registration: https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/Cart.asp?Mode=SAVENEWCRS&mlUtil_EventID=3229&mlUtil_FeeID=3064&PID=
Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours units awarded

RCAC: Water System Basic Operations
2022-07-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar Only
Date & Time: July 26, 2022 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Description: 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. This is a free training.
Participants will learn:

About doing “the rounds”
Record keeping and reporting
Daily/weekly/monthly tasks
Their responsibility to the public
About dealing with the board of directors or other local government

Recommended Audience: Local government board of directors, managers and operators.
Location: This training will be hosted online on GoToTraining.
Registration: https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/Cart.asp?Mode=SAVENEWCRS&mlUtil_EventID=3229&mlUtil_FeeID=3064&PID=
Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours units awarded

EFCN: Introduction to Green Asset Management
2022-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Webinar Only
Description: Green Asset Management offers a comprehensive approach to managing the green and gray components of a water, wastewater, or stormwater system, stretching limited revenues, addressing aging infrastructure, facilitating regulatory compliance and avoiding costly component failures and service disruptions.
In this training, you will learn about how the traditional asset management approach can be applied to both the gray AND green elements of your system. Not sure where to begin? We will provide you with the tools you need to get started and will walk you through the process.

Presenters: Jennifer Egan, PG, PhD, Program Manager; and Michelle Kokolis, Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland

Register HERE

Who Should Attend:

Managers, 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
Decision-makers for water and wastewater 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 and wastewater systems

RCAC: Groundwater Well Operation & Maintenance
2022-08-02 08:30 - 15:30 | Red Lion Hotel Redding, 1830 Hilltop Drive, Redding, CA, 96002, United States
Groundwater Well Operation & Maintenance:
Date & Time: August 2, 2022 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Red Lion Hotel Redding (1830 Hilltop Dr. Redding, CA 96002)
Description: It is crucial to know how your well is performing. Do you know what is going on deep in the ground? What goes into the process of choosing a well site? Well equipment must be maintained and monitored to ensure long life and quality water within the system. Regular monitoring of the wells helps the operator to compile vital information on the health of the source. This is a free training.
Participants will learn:

Well site selection process
Well inspection
Well maintenance
Groundwater qualities
Monitoring drawdown
Well sounders: Which one is right for me?

Who should attend?: The recommended audience includes operators, management, water system personnel or anyone with an interest in better understanding the value of operating a safe drinking water system.
Accreditation: 6 California Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded Contact hours have been approved for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program. Certificate will be awarded.

RCAC: Financing Your Small Water System: Budgeting & Rates Setting
2022-08-03 08:30 - 15:30 | Red Lion Hotel Redding, 1830 Hilltop Drive, Redding, CA, 96002, United States
Financing Your Small Water System: Budgeting & Rates Setting
Date & Time: August 3, 2022 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Red Lion Hotel Redding (1830 Hilltop Drive Redding, California 96002)
Description: If you are a board member, manager or operator, it is important to understand the budgeting process and what it means for you. Budgets impact our daily work and understand how to build them, analyze them and use them to plan can shape our systems. Understanding the budget allows us to maximize resources and justify our rates, especially when an increase in rates is necessary. From the budget, rates can be calculated that satisfy the utility’s revenue needs. This is a free training.
Participants will learn:

Evaluate budget and financial indicators
Develop a prioritized capital improvement plan
Create a budget to sustain that CIP
Use these tools to determine revenue needs
Set rates in California
Prop. 218 processes

Who Should Attend?: The recommended audience includes board members, managers and operators.
Accreditation: 6 California Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded. Contact hours have been approved for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist Program. Certificate will be awarded.

EPA: Renewable Energy at Water Utilities - Part 1
2022-08-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Webinar Only
This two-part workshop will include presentations and discussions on:

Solar power
Wind power
Batteries
Biogas and combined heat and power
Economic and resiliency benefits to renewable energy
Opportunities and challenges

Register HERE
For further information, visit: https://www.cifanet.org/online-learning.

EPA: Renewable Energy at Water Utilities - Part 1
2022-08-09 09:30 - 12:30 | Webinar Only
Renewable Energy at Water Utilities – Part 1: August 9, 2022 | 9:30am – 12:30pm
Discuss opportunities for using renewable energy at water utilities including: solar power, wind power, batteries, biogas and combined heat and power, and inline/conduit hydropower. This two-part workshop will include presentations and discussions on:

Solar power
Wind power
Batteries
Biogas and combined heat and power
Economic and resiliency benefits to renewable energy
Opportunities and challenges

Click here to register.

EFCN: Resiliency Means Business! Preparing for Risks to Safe & Reliable Service
2022-08-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar Only
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM PST
Description: We hear about “resilience” a lot these days — given the many pressures and uncertainties felt by businesses, organizations and even individuals. For lifeline drinking water utilities, business continuity and performance is a matter of health and life safety. Resilience is often first thought of in terms of emergency and hazard recovery preparations. It extends beyond that to how business is supported in all ongoing aspects. This webinar serves as an introduction to this broad approach, and a gateway to free tools and assistance available from U.S. EPA and the Environmental Finance Center Network. Topics include: How to scan risk broadly, including the uncertainty of a changing environment; Access to tools through a downloaded guided inventory document and discussion of examples during the webinar, and; Opportunities for further one-on-one technical and training assistance from the Network.
Presenter: Dr. Jack Kartez, Senior Advisor and Emeritus Director, New England Environmental Finance Center at the University of Southern Maine
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

REGISTER HERE

RCAC: Get the Lead out: Lead & Copper Rule Revisions
2022-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar Only
Get the Lead out: Lead & Copper Rule Revisions
Date & Time: August 9, 2022 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Description: After 30 years, the EPA has officially passed new regulations for the Lead and Copper Rule. These revisions are a major step toward keeping communities safe from lead. The new Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) will require the water systems and water system operator to rethink how they address lead and copper in their systems. These new requirements will require a thorough understanding of the LCRR’s requirements so you can effectively engage in short- and long-term actions that will ensure compliance and safe water for all your customers.
This webinar will guide drinking water operators through the new Lead and Copper site selection process, criteria and sampling plans so that water supplies maintain compliance for lead and copper under the Safe Drinking Water Act. This is a free training.
Participants will learn:

The requirements of the new lead service line inventory
Lead service line replacement requirements
Monitoring childcare and school facilities
New monitoring requirements
Expanded communications programs
More stringent response to elevated lead levels

Recommended Audience: Operators, managers, and board members.
Location: This training will be hosted online on GoToTraining.
Registration: You must be registered prior to the date of the close of registration to receive credit. https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/Cart.asp?Mode=SAVENEWCRS&mlUtil_EventID=3231&mlUtil_FeeID=3066&PID=
Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours units awarded

RCAC: Get the Lead out: Lead & Copper Rule Revisions
2022-08-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar Only
Get the Lead out: Lead & Copper Rule Revisions
Date & Time: August 9, 2022 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Description: After 30 years, the EPA has officially passed new regulations for the Lead and Copper Rule. These revisions are a major step toward keeping communities safe from lead. The new Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) will require the water systems and water system operator to rethink how they address lead and copper in their systems. These new requirements will require a thorough understanding of the LCRR’s requirements so you can effectively engage in short- and long-term actions that will ensure compliance and safe water for all your customers.
This webinar will guide drinking water operators through the new Lead and Copper site selection process, criteria and sampling plans so that water supplies maintain compliance for lead and copper under the Safe Drinking Water Act. This is a free training.
Participants will learn:

The requirements of the new lead service line inventory
Lead service line replacement requirements
Monitoring childcare and school facilities
New monitoring requirements
Expanded communications programs
More stringent response to elevated lead levels

Recommended Audience: Operators, managers, and board members.
Location: This training will be hosted online on GoToTraining.
Registration: You must be registered prior to the date of the close of registration to receive credit. https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/Cart.asp?Mode=SAVENEWCRS&mlUtil_EventID=3232&mlUtil_FeeID=3067&PID=
Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours units awarded

EPA: Renewable Energy at Water Utilities - Part 2
2022-08-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Webinar Only
Renewable Energy at Water Utilities – Part 2: August 10, 2022 | 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part two in this two-part workshop will include presentations and discussions on:

Solar power
Wind power
Batteries
Biogas and combined heat and power
Economic and resiliency benefits to renewable energy
Opportunities and challenges

Click here to register.

RCAC: Disinfection By-Products Rule
2022-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar Only
Disinfection By-Products Rule
Date & Time: August 10, 2022 | 10:00AM-12:00PM
Description: Certain commonly used drinking water disinfectants can react with naturally occurring materials in the water to form disinfection by-products (DBPs), which may pose long-term health risks. The Long-Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2ESWTR) and the Stage 2 Disinfection By-Product Rule (DBPR) are the second phase of regulations meant to strengthen protection against microbial contaminants, and at the same time reduce the potential health risks of DBPs. This workshop will examine the factors and causes of DBP formation and the regulatory framework of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 DBPR. This is a free training.
Participants will learn:

The differences between the Stage 1 and Stage 2 rules
How to Calculate Locational Running Annual Averages (LRAA) and flow-weighted averaging for compliance reporting
How to identify a Combined Distribution System (CDS) and whether it applies to you
Alternative disinfectants and application practices that may reduce or eliminate DBP formulation

Recommended Audience: Operators, managers, or water systems that chlorinate their water.
Location: This training will be hosted online on GoToTraining.
Registration: You must be registered prior to the date of the close of registration to receive credit. https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/Cart.asp?Mode=SAVENEWCRS&mlUtil_EventID=3233&mlUtil_FeeID=3068&PID=
Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours units awarded

2022-08-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar Only
Disinfection By-Products Rule
Date & Time: August 10, 2022 | 2:00 – 4:00PM
Description: Certain commonly used drinking water disinfectants can react with naturally occurring materials in the water to form disinfection by-products (DBPs), which may pose long-term health risks. The Long-Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2ESWTR) and the Stage 2 Disinfection By-Product Rule (DBPR) are the second phase of regulations meant to strengthen protection against microbial contaminants, and at the same time reduce the potential health risks of DBPs. This workshop will examine the factors and causes of DBP formation and the regulatory framework of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 DBPR. This is a free training.
Participants will learn:

The differences between the Stage 1 and Stage 2 rules
How to Calculate Locational Running Annual Averages (LRAA) and flow-weighted averaging for compliance reporting
How to identify a Combined Distribution System (CDS) and whether it applies to you
Alternative disinfectants and application practices that may reduce or eliminate DBP formulation

Recommended Audience: Operators, managers, or water systems that chlorinate their water.
Location: This training will be hosted online on GoToTraining.
Registration: You must be registered prior to the date of the close of registration to receive credit. https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/Cart.asp?Mode=SAVENEWCRS&mlUtil_EventID=3234&mlUtil_FeeID=3069&PID=
Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours units awarded

EFCN: Asset Management and Financial Forecasting: Optimizing Asset Life for Sustained Operations
2022-08-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Webinar Only
Asset Management and Financial Forecasting: Optimizing Asset Life for Sustained Operations: September 14, 2022 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
With limited revenues, aging infrastructure, and regulatory obligations to meet, a comprehensive approach to managing your system is vital. This training will teach you how to: develop an inventory of utility components; identify critical assets for sustained operations; make decisions about how to operate, repair, and replace those assets; and set goals for level of service at a sustainable cost. View/Download Flyer.
Click here to register.

RCAC: Mapping Small Water Systems with Free Google Earth Pro Desktop
2022-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar Only
Mapping Small Water Systems with Free Google Earth Pro Desktop
Date & Time: August 16, 2022 | 10:00AM-12:00PM
Description:
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. This is a free training.
Participants should download and install the free Google Earth Pro software prior to the class by clicking here.
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

Recommended Audience: Operators, managers, and board members.
Location: This training will be hosted online on GoToTraining.
Registration: You must be registered prior to the date of the close of registration to receive credit. https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/Cart.asp?Mode=SAVENEWCRS&mlUtil_EventID=3236&mlUtil_FeeID=3071&PID=
Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours units awarded

EFCN: Diagnosing Wastewater Lagoon Problems
2022-08-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Webinar Only
Description: This webinar provides an overview of wastewater lagoon systems used for wastewater treatment and commonly associated problems with the lagoon system. The class also details some solutions to common issues and the importance of biological balance when operating the system.
Learning Objectives:
Explain the causes of excess sludge accumulation in wastewater lagoons
Determine appropriate corrective measures for typical lagoon problems
Discuss ways to minimize short-circuiting in wastewater lagoons
Explain facultative and aerobic processes in wastewater treatment lagoons
Discuss methods operators can use to measure and evaluate sludge accumulation
Evaluate costs associated with sludge prevention and removal
Presenter: Robert Davies, Engineering Intern, Great Lakes Environmental Infrastructure Center at Michigan Technological University
Who Should Attend:

Managers, owners, and operators of wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons
Decision-makers for wastewater 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 wastewater systems

REGISTER HERE

Baywork: Women in Trades Committee
2022-08-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar Only
Held virtually the third Tuesday of each month from 3pm-4pm PST.

Mentorship – Develop connections with other passionate trade/water industry professionals.
Showcase the work and profiles of women in trade/water – Highlight the amazing work of women in the trade/water industry/
Outreach and Education – Engage communities through outreach activities and host education opportunities to raise awareness of women’s roles to the trade/water industry.

AWWA CA-NV: Water Education Seminar
2022-08-17 08:00 - 15:30 | Santiago Canyon College, 8045 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA, 92869, United States
This one-day event brings together operators, managers, technicians, and field personnel for a day of educational sessions in a college setting covering a variety of subjects such as Environmental health and Safety, Drinking Water Regulations, Water Distribution, Water Engineering, ETC.

Exhibitors
In-n-Out Lunch
Up to 6 earnable contact hours

Technical session topics: Drinking water regulations, water treatment objectives, water efficiency loss preventions, basics of maintenance, advance treatment and reuse, distribution system challenges, ground water wells, system controls and SCADA, cross connection and backflow, water quality, EHS or compliance, security/EMG response, and water math.
More information and registration here!

RCAC: Back to Basics: Water Supply & Sources
2022-08-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar Only
Back to Basics: Water Supply & Sources
Date & Time: August 17, 2022 | 10:00AM-12:00PM
Description: 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 is to 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. This is a free training.
Participants will learn:

Water system demand: How much is enough?
High-quality water: How clean is clean enough?
Types of water sources commonly seen in small systems
Source water protection planning

Recommended Audience: System managers, new or existing water system operators, managers and especially board members.
Location: This training will be hosted online on GoToTraining.
Registration: You must be registered prior to the date of the close of registration to receive credit. https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/Cart.asp?Mode=SAVENEWCRS&mlUtil_EventID=3240&mlUtil_FeeID=3076&PID=
Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours units awarded

RCAC: Back to Basics: Water Supply & Sources
2022-08-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar Only
Back to Basics: Water Supply & Sources
Date & Time: August 17, 2022 | 2:00 – 4:00PM
Description: 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 is to 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. This is a free training.
Participants will learn:

Water system demand: How much is enough?
High-quality water: How clean is clean enough?
Types of water sources commonly seen in small systems
Source water protection planning

Recommended Audience: System managers, new or existing water system operators, managers and especially board members.
Location: This training will be hosted online on GoToTraining.
Registration: You must be registered prior to the date of the close of registration to receive credit. https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/Cart.asp?Mode=SAVENEWCRS&mlUtil_EventID=3241&mlUtil_FeeID=3077&PID=
Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours units awarded

RCAC: MHI as a Management Tool
2022-08-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar Only
MHI as a Management Tool
Date & Time: August 18, 2022 | 10:00AM-12:00PM
Description: If your water system plans to apply for funding for future infrastructure projects, then this session is for you! This presentation is designed to help your system develop a sustainable capital improvement plan (CIP) that will prepare you for funding opportunities. It will help you to understand how census data is used to determine your system’s eligibility for grants and low interest loans from state and federal funding agencies. Learn how an income survey could benefit your system and funding eligibility. This is a free training.
Participants will learn:

How to determine if your system could benefit from an income survey
How to plan better by using census data in your CIP planning stage
How you can avoid having to implement large rate increases to obtain funding
To understand how funders determine grant eligibility

Recommended Audience: Operators, managers, and board members.
Location: This training will be hosted online on GoToTraining.
Registration: You must be registered prior to the date of the close of registration to receive credit. https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/Cart.asp?Mode=SAVENEWCRS&mlUtil_EventID=3242&mlUtil_FeeID=3078&PID=
Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours units awarded

RCAC: MHI as a Management Tool
2022-08-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar Only
MHI as a Management Tool
Date & Time: August 18, 2022 | 2:00 – 4:00PM
Description: If your water system plans to apply for funding for future infrastructure projects, then this session is for you! This presentation is designed to help your system develop a sustainable capital improvement plan (CIP) that will prepare you for funding opportunities. It will help you to understand how census data is used to determine your system’s eligibility for grants and low interest loans from state and federal funding agencies. Learn how an income survey could benefit your system and funding eligibility. This is a free training.
Participants will learn:

How to determine if your system could benefit from an income survey
How to plan better by using census data in your CIP planning stage
How you can avoid having to implement large rate increases to obtain funding
To understand how funders determine grant eligibility

Recommended Audience: Operators, managers, and board members.
Location: This training will be hosted online on GoToTraining.
Registration: You must be registered prior to the date of the close of registration to receive credit. https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/Cart.asp?Mode=SAVENEWCRS&mlUtil_EventID=3243&mlUtil_FeeID=3079&PID=
Accreditation: 2 California Drinking Water Contact Hours units awarded

EFCN: Drought Planning: Understanding the Impact of SB 552 on Small Water Supplies
2022-08-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Webinar Only
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
With limited financial and technical resources, small water systems are particularly vulnerable to drought conditions. As longer and more frequent droughts become the norm, your system needs to be prepared. Senate Bill 552 introduces new requirements to help small suppliers be better prepared for future water use. This workshop will discuss key points of interest for small water operators who want to be proactive about drought planning. See flyer here.
Click here to register.
Who Should Attend:

Managers, 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
Decision-makers for water and wastewater 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 and wastewater systems

EFCN: Managing Energy Costs for Small Wastewater Systems
2022-08-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar Only
Monday, August 29, 2022 | 10:00AM – 11:00AM PST
Energy is the most significant cost to wastewater systems. This webinar takes a look at how small wastewater systems can reduce their energy costs by adopting energy efficient practices and incorporating renewable energy. An overview of available EPA resources to assess energy usage, create a plan to improve energy efficiency, and find funding is also provided.
Who should attend:

Managers, 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
Decision-makers for water and wastewater 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 and wastewater systems

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