The Water Advisory Committee of Orange County (WACO) was formed in 1983 to facilitate the introduction, discussion, and debate of current and emerging water issues among Orange County policymakers and water professionals. It has also advocated the Orange County water community’s position on issues affecting the provision and management of our water supplies, with lawmakers, […]
In December of 2015 and 2016, malicious cyber actors, unknown to the world at the time, launched a series of cyberattacks against civilian-owned and operated operational technology (OT) and industrial controls systems (ICS) in Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. These attacks disabled the electricity grid across the country, turning out the lights and heat in the middle […]
Unfortunately, water quality can sometimes change. Despite the efforts of water suppliers, problems with drinking water can and do occur. When problems arise, consumers have a right to know what happened and what they need to do to protect themselves. The public notice requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act require water suppliers to provide […]
Unfortunately, water quality can sometimes change. Despite the efforts of water suppliers, problems with drinking water can and do occur. When problems arise, consumers have a right to know what happened and what they need to do to protect themselves. The public notice requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act require water suppliers to provide […]
As part of their Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series the United States EPA is holding a virtual conference on America's Water Infrastructure Act and creating resilient water utilities. Every month the EPA gives a webinar to discuss challenges and treatment solutions for small drinking water and wastewater systems. In their next webinar the risk […]
This course Cen Cal NAWMA Workshop is now offered as an online two-part series, and is recommended to take both parts on same day. Part 1 will take place from 10am to 12:00pm and Part 2 will take place from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Please follow the link below to register. For questions on registration contact registration@rcac.org
We spend 90% of our time indoors where we are exposed to a complex mixture of chemicals and diverse microbial communities. Both indoor chemistry and microbes are influenced by excess moisture in homes, and this dampness is associated with negative human health effects. The goal of this webinar is to elucidate how elevated relative humidity in […]
This course Cen Cal NAWMA Workshop is now offered as an online two-part series, and is recommended to take both parts on same day. Part 1 will take place from 10am to 12:00pm and Part 2 will take place from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Please follow the link below to register. For questions on registration contact registration@rcac.org
2 CA Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded. This course Distribution System Essentials Workshop is now offered as an online two-part series, and is recommended to take both parts on the same day. Part 1 will take place from 10:00am to 12:00pm and Part 2 will take place from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Please follow the link below to register. Please click here if you […]
This course Disinfection By-Products Rule Workshop is now offered as an online two-part series, and is recommended to take both parts on the same day. Part 1 will take place from 10:00am to 12:00pm and Part 2 will take place from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Please follow the link below to register. Please click here if you would like to register for […]