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.   In part one of this series you learned about pre-hazard mitigation planning and how to reduce drinking water system vulnerabilities. In part two, we will provide water system personnel with the information and resources needed to respond preemptively and proactively to most emergency situations. A water system emergency is any situation which causes water outages, unsafe drinking water, or any harm to humans or animals. The emergency may have been created by a fire, flood or vandalism and having a written response plan, lines of communication and mutual aid agreements in place prior to an emergency will provide an avenue for thoughtful response. Participants will learn: How to develop an emergency response plan and identify the eight core elements required in the ERP  How to assess vulnerability and complete risk ranking as we introduce the concept of the vulnerability assessment The benefits of mutual aid agreements Where to look for resources to complete a […]

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.   Every system will have an emergency. Identifying potential risks and taking measures to mitigate their impact are the first steps to a successful recovery. In part one of this two-part series we will look at tools and techniques for assessing where your system may experience service interruption, unsafe water, or any other harm. Participants will learn: Identify risks to their system  Utilize available tools to begin mitigation efforts  Understand the cost and benefit of instituting mitigation efforts Access tools for the completion of a hazard mitigation process

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