Communication with community members can be challenging due to staff and time constraints and lack of resources; however, you can engage with your community about your utility in easy, efficient ways. A basic understanding of communication techniques and how to leverage existing resources, alongside a little planning can strengthen your communication strategies. This webinar will build on the basis that an informed community will support the efforts of the utility to continue to provide the necessary service of clean, safe drinking water. Further discussion will focus on resources and tips for successful communication with your community.

Description: Chlorine is the most commonly used drinking water disinfectant in all regions of the world. Today, about 98 percent of U.S. water treatment systems use some type of chlorine disinfection process to help provide safe drinking water. By a huge margin, sodium hypochlorite is the disinfectant used by the vast majority of small (less than 10,000 population) water systems. Hypochlorite is also the most hazardous chemical used by most of these water systems. If improperly handled, sodium hypochlorite can create a hazardous and potentially fatal environment. This learning event gives small water system operators the knowledge, skills and resources necessary to safely handle and reliably feed sodium hypochlorite.  Participants will learn: The physical and chemical properties of sodium hypochlorite Safe handling of sodium hypochlorite Understanding hypochlorite decay and its effect on treatment How to read and use the sodium hypochlorite SDS The origins of germ theory and history of chemical disinfection Basic mechanisms of chemical disinfection 20 best practices for feeding hypochlorite The operation of hypochlorite feed pumps   The recommended audience includes all water system operators that us hypochlorite.

Description: Have you ever wondered where all the numbers on your financial statements came from? In this fast-paced, hands-on class, you will take a deep dive into developing a full set of books, either manually or using Excel. From setting up the chart of accounts, journals and general ledger, to entering transactions, to producing financial statements, you will do it all! This class will be of value to everyone-even those using accounting software-who wants a solid understanding of the behind-the-scenes processes that put their financial information into a useable format for making decisions. Participants are requested to bring a laptop with Excel. Participants will learn: Set up and balance a set of books either manually or using Excel Enter transactions into journals Record journal entries into the general ledger Reconcile books and make closing entries Produce vital financial statements Recommended audience: governing bodies, bookkeepers/accountants, managers and operators. Accreditation: 6 California Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded

This is the third of four webinar to inform and solicit input from stakeholders on the development of a guidebook to support the preparation of County Drought Plans which focus on state small water systems and domestic wells as required under SB 552. During this third workshop, DWR will review and solicit input on the following draft chapters of the Guidebook:  Chapter 4: Long-Term Mitigation Actions Chapter 5: Short-Term Response Actions Register in advance for this meeting: https://csus.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrdu2uqzgsEt0SD_iBc4jTDIqGbAJVI3BF After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For more information on SB 552 and previous related events (including recordings and agendas), please refer to: https://water.ca.gov/Programs/Water-Use-And-Efficiency/SB-552 Start: Tue 1 Nov 2022, 1:00 PM End: Tue 1 Nov 2022, 3:00 PM

Seeking Funding for Your Infrastructure Project? Obtain information about currently available infrastructure grant, loan and bond financing programs, and options. Connect with federal, state, and local agencies to discuss the financial and technical resources available. Presentations (9:00AM-12:30PM) followed by Virtual Booths (12:30PM-2:00PM) The funding fair provides an opportunity for attendees to speak directly with program staff about specific projects and issues affecting their community.

Description: This webinar will introduce basic concepts for long-term financial resiliency and asset management. After a brief overview of financial analysis tools, this webinar will focus on long-term investment strategies and concepts including asset management, life-cycle costing, long-term asset planning, and rates analysis. Information will be shared in lecture format, through interactive exercises, sharing of case examples, and by soliciting and answering participant system-specific questions. Learning Objectives: Understand Financial Metrics for Long-Term Planning Understand Concepts of Asset Criticality Understand the Relationship Between Life-Cycle Costing and Long-Term Asset Planning Presenter: Andrew Waters, Project Director, Environmental Finance Center at the University of North Carolina Register Here Who Should Attend:  Managers, owners, and operators of wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons Decision-makers for wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks Consultants and technical assistance providers serving wastewater systems

Description: How many times has this happened to you? You discover that one of your pumps is not performing like you think it should, or it will not run at all. What are your next steps? When should you call in an expert? These questions and more will be answered in the Pumps & Motors Troubleshooting workshop. This will be an extensive course in the most common pumping and electrical system issues that could leave you out of water. Participants will learn: · Electric motor troubleshooting and common issues · Basic types of centrifugal pumps and their characteristics · How to calculate TDH in fluid pumping system · How to calculate friction loss · How to read pump curves · Centrifugal pump performance testing and troubleshooting techniques Operator Basics Series: The recommended audience includes system operators, technicians and managers.

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/.  

Description: Throughout the country, small water system staff adhere to regulations to provide safe drinking water for their customers. The drinking water system staff follow direction from the state or county health department but may not realize that these regulations began at a federal level. This workshop will teach operators, managers, and board members how and why these regulations exist. Participants will learn: · The basis for SDWA and the related U.S. code and federal regulations · How drinking water events correspond with amendments to the SDWA · How to look-up drinking water regulations under development and review Recommended audience: Managers, board members and operators.