California Association of Mutual Water Companies

Webinar | Heat Illness Prevention
2021-08-18 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar Only
Heat illness continues to be a serious concern for businesses that have employees working in environments with high air temperatures, radiant heat sources, high humidity, and strenuous physical activities. Heat-related illnesses can cause serious health problems and in some cases, lead to death.

This session covers:

Heat illness risk factors
Signs and symptoms of heat illness
How to respond to symptoms
How to prevent heat illness
Importance of acclimatization
Importance of hydration

Webinar | Tribal Water Distribution D1 and D2 Test Preparation and Review for California Test and ITCA
2021-08-17 09:00 - 16:00
This training will be hosted online on GoToTraining.

Webinar | Managing Agriculture Employee Fatigue [SPANISH]
2021-08-13 11:00 - 12:00
Fatigue is quite common among agriculture workers. In addition to affecting productivity, fatigue reduces mental and physical alertness, impairs judgment, slows reaction time, and can increase employee’s risk-taking behavior. Operating or working near farm machinery and equipment is particularly dangerous for fatigued employees.

This course explains human fatigue, its health effects, and ways to manage employee fatigue in the workplace.

This session covers:

Facts about fatigue and how it affects employee safety and performance
Personal employee health and behavioral factors that contribute to fatigue
Strategies to manage employee fatigue and maintain a safe, productive workforce

Webinar | Start, Grow, Revive Series 1 of 2 (Anza)
2021-08-12 18:00 - 20:00
Ever dream of starting your own business? These hands-on webinars are for start-up entrepreneurs or business owners wanting to scale up. We will host two FREE webinars on building your value chain, connecting with partners, and introduce the financial aspects of running a small business. No experience is necessary and all are welcome.
This training series is for Anza valley residents.
Series 1 and Series 2 will be hosted online on Zoom.

Webinar | Start, Grow, Revive Series 1 of 2 (Anza)
2021-08-12 18:00 - 20:00
Ever dream of starting your own business? These hands-on webinars are for start-up entrepreneurs or business owners wanting to scale up. We will host two FREE webinars on building your value chain, connecting with partners, and introduce the financial aspects of running a small business. No experience necessary and all are welcome.
This training series is for Anza valley residents.
Series 1 and Series 2 will be hosted online on Zoom.

Webinar | Budgeting and Capital Improvement Planning for Mutual Water Companies Part 2 of 2 (California)
2021-08-12 14:00 - 16:00
Two primary tools for a small water system to become and remain viable are developing and maintaining comprehensive budgets and capital improvement plans (CIPs). This workshop will show board members, managers and operators how to develop a budget, including necessary capital improvement needs, methods to balance the budget, and how to review a budget comparison report on a regular basis. It will also show you how to develop a realistic CIP and achieve the goals of the plan through your budget.
Participants will learn:

How to prepare a budget
How to identify revenue and expenses
How to develop a CIP
How to review the budget comparison report on a regular basis
What types of corrective action can be implemented when you have unexpected expenses or falling revenues

Webinar | Budgeting and Capital Improvement Planning for Mutual Water Companies Part 1 of 2 (California)
2021-08-12 10:00 - 12:00

Webinar | Introduction to the American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Water Bill Assistance and Infrastructure Projects
2021-08-12 10:00 - 11:15
Legislative activity on Capitol Hill in the year 2020 was dominated by the development of multiple aid packages in response to the outbreak of COVID-19. To address the vital need for widespread access to drinking water & wastewater utilities, Congress has authorized billions to assist households and utilities with water utility affordability and stormwater infrastructure projects. Join experts from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) for an introduction to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Low-Income Housing Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), and Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to learn what to expect when dealing with these federal assistance programs.
To Register:
This webinar is hosted by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Registrants must sign in or create an account with GFOA when registering. There is no cost to register. Once signed in, select the August 12th webinar to complete your registration. Please contact training@gfoa.org if you need assistance with registration.

Webinar | Introduction to the American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Water Bill Assistance and Infrastructure Projects
2021-08-12 10:00 - 11:15
Introduction to the American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Water Bill Assistance and Infrastructure Projects. Legislative activity on Capitol Hill in the year 2020 was dominated by the development of multiple aid packages in response to the outbreak of COVID-19. To address the vital need for widespread access to drinking water & wastewater utilities, Congress has authorized billions to assist households and utilities with water utility affordability and stormwater infrastructure projects. Join experts from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) for an introduction to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA, the Low-Income Housing Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), and Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to learn what to expect when dealing with these federal assistance programs.

Webinar | Harvest Ladder Safety [SPANISH]
2021-08-12 10:00 - 11:00
Unsafe ladder use is one of the top 10 most frequently cited OSHA workplace safety violations. It is also one of the leading causes of employee injuries and fatalities during orchard harvesting and other agriculture operations. Hazards from uneven terrain, unstable surfaces and fast-paced work often lead to severe employee injury if not considered and addressed.

In this course, you will learn best practices to manage all aspects of safe ladder use in agriculture settings.

This session covers:

Fundamental ladder safety principles
Agriculture ladder types and selection considerations
Ladder inspection, maintenance and safe use practices

Webinar | Cross Connection Control Planning for Tribal Systems in Washington
2021-08-12 08:30 - 12:00
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 back siphonage 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

Webinar | Operations Maintenance Series: Maintaining Water Quality Part 2 of 2 (California)
2021-08-11 14:00 - 16:00
Public water systems are required to provide safe drinking water. Methods for providing safe drinking water vary from system to system, but there are a handful of methods that apply to all systems. This workshop designed for operators and managers will cover the methods used by most water systems to ensure acceptable water quality.
Participants will learn:

The techniques and importance of coliform sampling
The importance and methods for unidirectional flushing
Disinfection basics
Water storage tank cleaning and maintenance
Cross connection prevention

Webinar | Operations Maintenance Series: Maintaining Water Quality Part 1 of 2 (California)
2021-08-11 10:00 - 12:00

Webinar | Harvest Ladder Safety
2021-08-11 10:00 - 11:00

Webinar | Distribution System Basics (Arizona)
2021-08-10 10:00 - 12:00

Webinar | Machine Guarding Fundamentals
2021-08-10 10:00 - 11:00
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

Webinar | Cross Connection Control Planning for Tribal Systems in New Mexico
2021-08-10 09:00 - 12:00
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

Setting Effective Rates & Accessing Funding
2021-08-10 05:00 - 2021-08-11 08:00
Workshop participants will learn how to assess revenue requirements, identify the community’s financial priorities, and build rates that fit your situation and objectives.

Webinar | Board Roles and Responsibilities (California)
2021-08-05 14:00 - 16:00
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

Webinar | Nevada NAWMA Series 2 of 2: Asset Management and GIS
2021-08-05 13:00 - 16:00
Description coming soon!
This training will be hosted on GoToTraining.

Webinar | Board Roles and Responsibilities (California)
2021-08-05 10:00 - 12:00
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

Webinar | Basic Board Training Series 1 of 4: The Safe Drinking Water Act (New Mexico)
2021-08-04 18:00 - 20:00
This session will review the purpose and the basic requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act. This training will be hosted online on GoToTraining.

Webinar | Drought Contingency Planning and Water Conservation (California)
2021-08-04 14:00 - 16:00
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

Webinar | Introduction to the Activated Sludge Control Process for Grade 1 and 2 Wastewater Operators in Hawaii
2021-08-04 10:00 - 15:30
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.

Webinar | Understanding Bacteriological Quality Standards (California)
2021-08-04 10:00 - 12:00
Providing safe and affordable drinking water to customers is the primary objective of any drinking water system. Routine monitoring for bacterial contamination is one of the most effective indicators of a potentially hazardous condition in your system. Although waterborne disease outbreaks are relatively uncommon in the United States, the threat can be deadly. Missed routine and repeat samples are costly in many ways including time, lab fees, penalties, and consumer confidence, not to mention the health risk to the public. Join us to learn or review the bacteriological standards required by both California State Total Coliform Rule (TCR) and Federal Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR). This workshop will address public water system standards for ensuring bacteriological quality through monitoring and reporting.
Participants will learn:

The importance of total coliform as an indicator of water quality
Compliance with California state and federal bacteriological quality monitoring and reporting regulations
Public Notification requirements
Triggers and follow-up for Level 1 and Level 2 assessments

Webinar | Preventing Employee Sprains & Strains from Excessive Force
2021-08-04 10:00 - 11:00
Forceful exertions are performed when employees need a lot of physical effort during manual tasks, such as lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, moving, manipulating, holding, pounding, or restraining an item. These forces can make muscles and tendons vulnerable to strain and injury.

This session covers:

How excessive force is an ergonomic risk factor
Common injuries caused by excessive force
How to implement safety measures to prevent excessive force injuries

Webinar | Nevada NAWMA Series 1 of 2: Asset Management and GIS
2021-08-03 13:00 - 16:00

Webinar | Zenith Vendor Discount Program - IntegrityFirst
2021-08-03 10:00 - 11:00
With business reopening, it can be difficult to find good employees. Learn more about some of the reasons why, and what you can do to select job candidates who help your business thrive.

IntegrityFirst offers a behavioral integrity test used to help identify and prevent high-risk job applicants from being considered in the hiring process. It is a brief 8-10 minute survey applicants complete prior to an interview to help hiring managers avoid wasting time on candidates who may be engaged in high risk behaviors including drug and alcohol abuse, theft, hostility and lying. For over 40 years IntegrityFirst has successfully helped employers identify candidates most likely to become problem employees before they are hired.

This session covers:

How to access and use the screening survey tool
How it has helped companies find and hire the best candidates
How hiring the right employee saves time and money

Webinar | NAWMA Funding Opportunities for Tribal Systems 2-Part Series (Pacific Northwest)
2021-08-03 09:00 - 12:00
As part of RCAC’s Native American Watermasters Association (NAWMA) training series, this training will focus on project development for Tribal systems. The first day of the training will focus on asset management and using Google Earth to help map system assets.
