This course Water Distribution Math Techniques is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course. One of many skills water distribution operators need is the ability to perform water math problems. This includes conversion numbers and conversion formulas including volume, pressure, chlorine dosage, pumping rates and pipe velocity. This workshop will help the treatment operator master these formulas while utilizing a conversion sheet. Participants will learn: Volumes Pressure Chlorine dosage Pumping rates Pipe velocity

This course Water Distribution Math Techniques is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course. One of many skills water distribution operators need is the ability to perform water math problems. This includes conversion numbers and conversion formulas including volume, pressure, chlorine dosage, pumping rates and pipe velocity. This workshop will help the treatment operator master these formulas while utilizing a conversion sheet. Participants will learn: Volumes Pressure Chlorine dosage Pumping rates Pipe velocity

This course is now offered as an online training. It 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 links below to register for each part separately.  Although the Governor has announced that the drought state of emergency has ended, we are now transitioning to a permanent framework for making water conservation a California way of life. Current prohibitions against wasteful water use practices and requirements for monthly water use reporting still 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 of the 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 Why […]

This course is now offered as an online training. It 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 links below to register for each part separately.  Although the Governor has announced that the drought state of emergency has ended, we are now transitioning to a permanent framework for making water conservation a California way of life. Current prohibitions against wasteful water use practices and requirements for monthly water use reporting still 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 of the 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 Why […]

This course is now offered as an online training. It 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 links below to register for each part separately.   For any water utility, even a very small water system, asset management (e.g. water tanks, pumps, computers, buildings, etc.) plays a significant role in the overall financial performance and sustainability of the water system. With proper planning, the useful life of equipment can be extended, emergencies can be avoided, and overall costs will be reduced. A capital improvement plan (CIP) prioritizes the replacement or installation of infrastructure assets. It includes the forecasting and budgeting of capital outlay and is an integral part of the budgeting and rate-setting process for even very small water systems. Participants will learn: Inventory assets Prioritize project Analyze funding options Develop a CIP Reserve Fund Budget to support the CIP/Asset Management Plan

This course is now offered as an online training. It 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 links below to register for each part separately.   For any water utility, even a very small water system, asset management (e.g. water tanks, pumps, computers, buildings, etc.) plays a significant role in the overall financial performance and sustainability of the water system. With proper planning, the useful life of equipment can be extended, emergencies can be avoided, and overall costs will be reduced. A capital improvement plan (CIP) prioritizes the replacement or installation of infrastructure assets. It includes the forecasting and budgeting of capital outlay and is an integral part of the budgeting and rate-setting process for even very small water systems. Participants will learn: Inventory assets Prioritize project Analyze funding options Develop a CIP Reserve Fund Budget to support the CIP/Asset Management Plan

This course Recruitment & Retention is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course.  Your water operator, office staff or manager has just given their notice and they are moving on to another job. They have been there for years and know the system history, where all the (hidden) valves/meters are, and developed relationships with all entities required to manage or operate a public water system. The powers that be (local government and/or management) may be wondering, “What could we have done to prevent this employee from seeking other employment?” and “How do we go about hiring someone to replace this valuable resource?” This workshop will utilize the trainer’s and participant’s experiences to explore these conundrums. Participants will learn: About advertising, interviewing and hiring of water system managers, office staff and operators The resources available to assist with hiring good people About budgeting to acquire and retain competent staff How to use staff evaluations to help with retention longevity How to retain excellent staff (hint, it’s not always about the money!)  

This course Recruitment & Retention is offered two times on the same day, attendees ONLY need to register once to take this course.  Your water operator, office staff or manager has just given their notice and they are moving on to another job. They have been there for years and know the system history, where all the (hidden) valves/meters are, and developed relationships with all entities required to manage or operate a public water system. The powers that be (local government and/or management) may be wondering, “What could we have done to prevent this employee from seeking other employment?” and “How do we go about hiring someone to replace this valuable resource?” This workshop will utilize the trainer’s and participant’s experiences to explore these conundrums. Participants will learn: About advertising, interviewing and hiring of water system managers, office staff and operators The resources available to assist with hiring good people About budgeting to acquire and retain competent staff How to use staff evaluations to help with retention longevity How to retain excellent staff (hint, it’s not always about the money!)