Attending this training will provide the students with several basic wastewater technologies and other advanced technologies used to control conventional activated sludge (CAS) and smaller activated sludge package treatments plants. Technologies that will be reviewed will include F/M MCRT other process control technologies including wastewater mathematics.
Although the Governor announced that the drought state of emergency ended, we are now transitioning to a permanent framework to make water conservation a California way of life. Current prohibitions against wasteful water use practices and requirements for monthly water use reporting remain in place. Planning for drought conditions is essential to ensure water supply for public health and safety; and to minimize impacts on economics, environment and lifestyle. This workshop will cover how to plan for drought to reduce the vulnerability water system. Knowing how much water you have and use plays a huge role in drought preparedness and water conservation. Learn how to monitor for drought and lessons learned from the past. Understand the challenges of small systems, and how to keep up with current and new drought/conservation regulations. Participants will learn: Where to find climate information How to determine triggers for different drought stages Best practices to reduce water use, making water conservation a way of life in your community How to develop a drought management plan and obtain public buy-in Useful tools and resources to keep up with current and new regulations
This session will review the purpose and the basic requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act. This training will be hosted online on GoToTraining.
There are many responsibilities attached to serving on a water authority board. Many board members are unaware of the scope and breadth of these responsibilities, which range from fiscal responsibility to environmental compliance, ethics, avoiding conflicts of interest, and familiarity with state and federal laws. This workshop will give participants the information and resources they need to understand a board's legal responsibilities and become proactive and informed board members. Participants will learn: Why a public drinking water supply system must operate as a viable business The concept of capacity development Technical, Managerial, and Financial (TMF) elements and how each of the TMF elements are interrelated The key legal responsibilities of governing bodies in the oversight of a water utility Board practices that can help water boards stay informed and respond proactively
Description coming soon! This training will be hosted on GoToTraining.
There are many responsibilities attached to serving on a water authority board. Many board members are unaware of the scope and breadth of these responsibilities, which range from fiscal responsibility to environmental compliance, ethics, avoiding conflicts of interest, and familiarity with state and federal laws. This workshop will give participants the information and resources they need to understand a board's legal responsibilities and become proactive and informed board members. Participants will learn: Why a public drinking water supply system must operate as a viable business The concept of capacity development Technical, Managerial and Financial (TMF) elements and how each of the TMF elements are interrelated The key legal responsibilities of governing bodies in the oversight of a water utility Board practices that can help water boards stay informed and respond proactively
Workshop participants will learn how to assess revenue requirements, identify the community’s financial priorities, and build rates that fit your situation and objectives.
This learning event will provide water system operators the tools to develop and implement cross connection control plans. Participants will learn: Skills and resources necessary to protect connections between the water system from any source of pollution or contamination due to backsiphonage or back pressure to ensure that water quality standards and public health are maintained A step-by-step walk through of the components of a Cross Connection Control Program including authorities, policies and ordinances Accepting cross connection control assemblies Conducting surveys for cross connections in the system Installing backflow prevention Training personnel to improve knowledge about Cross Connection Program implementation, enforcement and recordkeeping
Safeguarding machine parts and functions is essential to protect workers from preventable injuries. Guards act as a first line of defense in preventing amputations and other crippling injuries. This webinar provides an overview of common machine hazards and safeguarding principals. This session covers: General machine safeguarding requirements Key hazards associated with machinery parts, motions and actions Safeguarding methods Required machine safeguarding employee training and safety program elements
This training will be hosted online on GoToTraining.
