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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230413T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230412T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230412T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230410T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
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:20260404T025813
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230322T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20230313T233132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T233132Z
UID:12071-1679484600-1679490000@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:Reporter Training Brown Bag #1: Overview & Sections 1-4
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 first of four offered sessions. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/reporter-training-brown-bag-1-overview-sections-1-4/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20230313T215537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T215537Z
UID:12067-1679400000-1679410800@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EPA: Cybersecurity Assessment Training for Public Water Systems Webinar 
DESCRIPTION:EPA: Cybersecurity Assessment Training for Public Water Systems Webinar  \nPart 1:  March 21\, 12:00 – 3:00pm \nPart 2:  March 23\, 12:00 – 3:00pm \nThis two-part webinar series for Public Water Systems (PWS) will demonstrate how to use the cybersecurity checklist to assess their program\, information on how to address vulnerabilities\, and available resources. 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-public-water-systems-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20230313T215415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T215415Z
UID:12065-1678795200-1678806000@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:EPA’s Cybersecurity Assessment Training for Primacy Agencies Webinar \nPart 1: March 14\, 2023\, 12:00 – 3:00pm \nPart 2: March 16\, 2023\, 12:00 – 3:00pm \nThis 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/12065/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230309T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20230112T214240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T214240Z
UID:12024-1678356000-1678361400@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:ASDWA LSLI/LSLR Series #5 - Technical Assistance Options
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 topic for the fifth session of this webinar will go over a variety of technical assistance opportunities. Webinar details will be updated as speakers are finalized.
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/asdwa-lsli-lslr-series-5-technical-assistance-options/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20230119T200623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T200623Z
UID:12040-1677661200-1677664800@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EFCN: Operator Certification: Disinfection and Solids Handling
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 4: This session will focus on typical disinfection and solids handling processes used in wastewater treatment and how they fit into the overall treatment process. We will discuss how the most common disinfection processes work\, the operator’s role in disinfection and the support systems needed for them to treat wastewater effectively. We will discuss the various ways to handle solids removed from wastewater and typical operator duties associated with these processes. We will also discuss various regulations that apply to disinfection needed to discharge treated water and regulations associated with disposing of solids correctly. \nPresenter: AJ Barney\, Research Scientist\, Southwest Environmental Finance Center
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/efcn-operator-certification-disinfection-and-solids-handling/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230222T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20230119T200519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T200519Z
UID:12038-1677056400-1677060000@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EFCN: Operator Certification: Wastewater Treatment Overview
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 3: This session will focus on a general overview of wastewater treatment and the goals of wastewater treatment. We will cover typical treatment processes present in wastewater treatment plants and the wastewater constituents that those processes are designed to remove. We will also discuss general wastewater treatment plant information operators should understand for certification. \nPresenter: AJ Barney\, Research Scientist\, Southwest Environmental Finance Center
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/efcn-operator-certification-wastewater-treatment-overview/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230216T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20230131T200242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T200242Z
UID:12050-1676538000-1676541600@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:CWSRF Webinar Series: Changes to the SRF With Additional Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Funds
DESCRIPTION:Session 2: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law brought a massive influx of money to the State Revolving Fund programs: $12.7 billion for Clean Water and $35.7 billion for Drinking Water. With this new money also come regulations to support communities who might previously have been unable to secure SRF funds for critical infrastructure improvements and environmental protection. In session 2 of our CWSRF webinar series\, we will discuss what these changes mean\, particularly for disadvantaged and low-income communities\, and what these communities should expect from SRF loans and grants.\n\nPresenters: Heather Himmelberger\, Director; and Shannon Pepper\, Research Scientist\, Southwest Environmental Finance Center\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nManagers\, owners\, and operators of wastewater systems\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/cwsrf-webinar-series-changes-to-the-srf-with-additional-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-bil-funds/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20230112T214142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T214142Z
UID:12020-1675936800-1675942200@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:ASDWA - Session 4 – Service Line Material Field Validations
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 topic for the fourth session of this will cover field validations of service line materials. Webinar details will be updated as speakers are finalized.
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/asdwa-session-4-service-line-material-field-validations/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230208T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20230119T200421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T200733Z
UID:12036-1675846800-1675852200@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EFCN: Operator Certification: Collections Systems
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 2: This session focusses on typical wastewater collection system test topics including gravity system layout\, design requirements\, cleaning and maintenance\, lift stations\, manholes\, maps\, piping and joints\, and service connections. \nPresenter: James Markham\, Research Engineer\, Southwest Environmental Finance Center
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/efcn-operator-certification-collections-systems/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230202T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20230119T200335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T200335Z
UID:12034-1675328400-1675332000@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EFCN: Operator Certification: Study Tips and Test Preparation
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 1: This session focuses on practical study and test preparation methods that can help wastewater operators testing for their initial and higher-level certifications. We will also cover a variety of available resources and discuss test-day techniques including time management\, and question analysis that can help test takers achieve positive outcomes. \nPresenter: James Markham\, Research Engineer\, Southwest Environmental Finance Center
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/efcn-operator-certification-study-tips-and-test-preparation/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20230130T184351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T184351Z
UID:12044-1675245600-1675249200@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:WaterNow Alliance: Leveraging Capital Markets to Accelerate Lead Service Line Replacements
DESCRIPTION:The new $15 billion in federal funding for lead service line replacements\, as vital and historic as it is\, is dwarfed by the estimated $47 billion need to address this public health crisis\, one that affects primarily the most vulnerable and needy among us\, often people of color. It is possible for local water leaders to close this funding gap. WaterNow Alliance and Environmental Policy Innovation Center will host a 1-hour virtual webinar for utility and community leaders nationwide on how they can access capital markets to maximize access to federal funding and accelerate the rate of lead line replacements on private property. \nThe webinar has 5 objectives:\n1. Highlight the One Water and multiple community benefits of replacing lead service lines\, particularly on private properties where they are the most prevalent and most likely to be harming disadvantaged households and communities of color.\n2. Feature perspectives from capital market investors about their interest in investing in lead service line replacement programs as a sound investment and to accelerate these needed replacements and protect public health.\n3. Equip participants with the knowledge of how to leverage local financing approaches to maximize access to federal dollars and accelerate the pace of replacements.\n4. Feature a real-world case study from communities and utilities replacing lead service lines at a faster pace than most.\n5. Answer questions about how to leverage capital markets for lead service line replacements.
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/waternow-alliance-leveraging-capital-markets-to-accelerate-lead-service-line-replacements/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230125T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20230119T182446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T182446Z
UID:12029-1674640800-1674644400@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EFCN: Are Your Rates Too High? Wastewater Rate Affordability and Setting the Right Rates for your System
DESCRIPTION:Description: This webinar will help you ensure the financial stability of your wastewater system while providing safe\, quality service at fair rates. We will focus on understanding different types of costs for wastewater systems\, how systems can select rate setting objectives and match those with appropriate rate structures\, as well as best practices for rate setting and design. \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nDevelop rate setting objectives\nDetermine the cost of providing wastewater service\nAnticipate changes in revenues year-to-year by changes in use\nMeasure the affordability of rates for all of your customers\nCreate rate structures that reflect your rate setting objectives\n\nPresenter: Dr. Jason Barrett\, Associate Professor\, Mississippi State University Extension Service/Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/efcn-are-your-rates-too-high-wastewater-rate-affordability-and-setting-the-right-rates-for-your-system/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230124T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20230119T200227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T200227Z
UID:12031-1674550800-1674554400@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:EFCN: Math & Hydraulics for Wastewater Operations
DESCRIPTION:Description: This webinar is designed for personnel responsible for the proper application of common math principals encountered during water operations. It will show basic concepts and principals of distribution and pump hydraulics. Pressure\, head calculations\, and flow rate will be shown through math calculations. It is also an excellent course for individuals preparing for one of the certification exams. A calculator is recommended. \nPresenter: K.T. Newman\, President\, Utility Contractors LLC\, Canton\, MS
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/efcn-math-hydraulics-for-wastewater-operations/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20221025T192054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T191335Z
UID:11949-1669802400-1669809600@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:RCAC: Financial Management for Small Water Systems
DESCRIPTION:Description: Do you want to improve your water system’s financial health? As a member of the governing body\, management\, or staff of a small water system\, you have very important financial responsibilities\, including establishing the policy framework governing your utility’s finances\, planning for the system’s financial future\, preparation and adoption of budgets\, monitoring and oversight of financial performance\, and ensuring accountability and integrity of the financial system. The goal of good financial management is to ensure that your utility is operated as a financially sustainable enterprise while providing safe and reliable water\, both in the short- and long-term\, to your utility’s customers. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nRecognize various financial statements and understand how to use them to make informed decisions\nUnderstand the elements of internal controls\nDevelop a meaningful budget\nIdentify methods to balance the budget\n\nRecommended audience: Local government board of directors\, managers and operators. 
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/rcac-financial-management-for-small-water-systems/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20221025T191904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T191904Z
UID:11947-1669730400-1669737600@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:RCAC: Cyber Security for Drinking Water Systems
DESCRIPTION:Description: Recent cyber-attacks on water and wastewater systems have manipulated treatment processes\, disabled process control and business enterprise systems\, and stolen proprietary data. Cybersecurity best practices and incident response planning can prevent or mitigate many of these attacks and are essential to the sound operation and management of water and wastewater systems. \nParticipants will learn how to recognize cybersecurity threats\, how to complete the self assessment questionnaire\, and utilize the water industry cybersecurity controls for small systems. Based on the cybersecurity self-assessment and cybersecurity controls for small utilities\, participants learn how to identify at-risk areas and take actions to protect their systems. \n\nParticipants will learn: \n\nWhy cybersecurity is important \n\nHow to conduct a self-assessment of your system to identify vulnerabilities \nCybersecurity controls for small water systems \n\nRecommended audience: Managers\, board members and operators
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/rcac-cyber-security-for-drinking-water-systems-2/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20221025T191706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T191706Z
UID:11945-1669716000-1669723200@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:RCAC: Cyber Security for Drinking Water Systems
DESCRIPTION:Description: Recent cyber-attacks on water and wastewater systems have manipulated treatment processes\, disabled process control and business enterprise systems\, and stolen proprietary data. Cybersecurity best practices and incident response planning can prevent or mitigate many of these attacks and are essential to the sound operation and management of water and wastewater systems. \nParticipants will learn how to recognize cybersecurity threats\, how to complete the self assessment questionnaire\, and utilize the water industry cybersecurity controls for small systems. Based on the cybersecurity self-assessment and cybersecurity controls for small utilities\, participants learn how to identify at-risk areas and take actions to protect their systems. \n\nParticipants will learn: \n\nWhy cybersecurity is important \n\nHow to conduct a self-assessment of your system to identify vulnerabilities \nCybersecurity controls for small water systems \n\nRecommended audience: Managers\, board members and operators
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/rcac-cyber-security-for-drinking-water-systems/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20221025T191535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T191535Z
UID:11943-1668693600-1668700800@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:RCAC: Water System Workforce Development
DESCRIPTION:Description: Think about the water system operators and board members you know\, how close are they to retirement? Chances are many will be retiring in the next five to 10 years if not sooner. In rural places\, younger operators may be difficult to retain. As their skills improve\, the salary and benefits offered by larger systems may become increasingly attractive. Join us for a discussion about how to develop the workforce that keeps your system running sustainably. \nParticipants will learn: \n· What legacy planning looks like \n· How to meet the needs of their system now AND for the future \n· If water operators are a dying breed \n· What other projects and programs doing to support the industry \n· What the future looks like for water operators \nRecommended audience: Managers\, board members and operators interested in the future of water operator careers.
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/rcac-water-system-workforce-development-2/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20221025T191418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T191418Z
UID:11941-1668679200-1668686400@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:RCAC: Water System Workforce Development
DESCRIPTION:Description: Think about the water system operators and board members you know\, how close are they to retirement? Chances are many will be retiring in the next five to 10 years if not sooner. In rural places\, younger operators may be difficult to retain. As their skills improve\, the salary and benefits offered by larger systems may become increasingly attractive. Join us for a discussion about how to develop the workforce that keeps your system running sustainably. \nParticipants will learn: \n· What legacy planning looks like \n· How to meet the needs of their system now AND for the future \n· If water operators are a dying breed \n· What other projects and programs doing to support the industry \n· What the future looks like for water operators \nRecommended audience: Managers\, board members and operators interested in the future of water operator careers.
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/rcac-water-system-workforce-development/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221115T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20221025T191218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T191218Z
UID:11938-1668501000-1668526200@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:RCAC: No Bad Bugs: Protecting Your System from Microbial Contaminants
DESCRIPTION:Description: Your water system can easily and effectively spread waterborne diseases such as cholera\, typhoid and E. coli. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention documents more than 22 waterborne disease outbreaks annually in U.S. public water supplies. These outbreaks cause over 10\,000 cases of illness. Protecting your water system from these microbial contaminants is a fundamental goal of every water system. In this workshop\, we will trace the origins of a water system operators’ battle with bad bugs\, from Dr. Snow removing the handle on the Broad Street Pump in London to stop the 1854 cholera epidemic\, to modern sanitary surveys and disinfection methods. The goal of this workshop is to make the water system operator aware of the pathways of microbial contamination and to provide low-cost strategies to prevent contamination of their system. \nParticipants will learn: \n· The five most common routes of microbial contamination of a water system \n· How to conduct a simple but effective Sanitary Survey on your water system \n· The importance of chlorine residual as a low-cost and rapid method of detecting microbial contamination \n· How to use operational records to identify water quality problems \nRecommended audience: All water system operators\, managers\, and board members.
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/rcac-no-bad-bugs-protecting-your-system-from-microbial-contaminants/
LOCATION:County Offices of Imperial County\, 940 West Main Street\, Suite 208\, El Centro\, CA\, 92243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T025813
CREATED:20221025T185923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T185923Z
UID:11930-1668074400-1668092400@calmutuals.org
SUMMARY:BAYWORK Virtual Training Buffet 2022 - Nov 8-10
DESCRIPTION:BAYWORK will be hosting a free three-day\, virtual training of a variety of trainings via Zoom\, Nov 8th\, 9th\, & 10th from 10am to 3pm PST. Session range from diversity\, equity\, and inclusion topics to water chemistry. To view all the session topics and times\, visit the event page here: https://www.baywork.org/baywork-virtual-training-buffet-2022/.
URL:https://calmutuals.org/event/baywork-virtual-training-buffet-2022-nov-8-10-3/
LOCATION:Webinar Only
CATEGORIES:Training & Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baywork":MAILTO:sfbaywork2011@gmail.com
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