On September 30, 2021, Proclamation 20-23.16 Ratepayer Assistance and Preservation of Essential Services, more commonly called the no shut-off order, is lifted. State leaders and utility operators estimate over half a million Washingtonians have overdue water or electrical bills that could result in their services being shut off. While customer assistance and payment plan options will vary across water systems, the new Washington Water Assistance program is one option for customer’s over 150 percent of the federal poverty limit.
What: Free virtual workshop When: Thursday, September 16 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Who: Brian Sarensen, Washington State Department of Commerce Where: Microsoft Teams Meeting
We will cover the new federal Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) and what steps are required by water systems to take part. Brian will share how Washington State is implementing this federal program through Washington Water Assistance.
For further information on this topic, please see our updated Customer Assistance website at doh.wa.gov/DWCAP.
Northwestern WashingtonAsset Management for Small Water & Wastewater Systems September 15th at 9:00am 0.5 WA CEUs awarded Online ∙ Register Here Google Earth Pro Mapping & Asset Management for Water & Wastewater Systems September 22nd at 9:00am 0.3 WA CEUs awarded Online ∙ Register Here
Asset Management for Small Water & Wastewater SystemsSeptember 14 – 16, 2021 ∙ 9:00am – 3:00pm Pacific Time Join us to learn the basics of developing an Asset Management Plan. You will learn what an Asset Management Plan (AMP) is, how it impacts your budget and future potential funding opportunities, and how to begin developing your asset management plan! The training walks you through the steps to develop an asset management plan, as well as providing resources and spreadsheets to help you get started. Google Earth Pro Mapping & Asset Management for Water & Wastewater SystemsSeptember 21 – 23, 2021 ∙ 9:00am – 12:00pm Pacific Time Join us for this free, interactive training and learn how use Google Earth Pro to map your water or wastewater system! You will learn about the five components of an Asset Management Plan, and learn how to use the basic tools of Google Earth Pro. Google Earth Pro is free to download, and should be downloaded onto your computer prior to the beginning of the training. Download the program here. These free trainings are supported by the Washington State Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water. See the flyer here
Presented by the Northwest Washington and King County Subsections, PNWS-AWWA
A one-day presentation of some of the basic elements, terminology, regulations and concepts involved in operating a water utility. This workshop is aimed at new frontline employees, office staff and others who would benefit from an understanding of the basic concepts and terminology used in the water supply industry. Topics include:
Overview of Water Systems
Regulations and Contaminants
Water Sources
Hydrology & Hydraulics
Treatment & Disinfection
Water Quality Monitoring
Water Quality Protection Practices
Construction & Maintenance
Disaster Response
Instructors will be:
Dave Muto – SPU (retired)
Cheryl Capron – SPU (retired)
Beth Mende – HDR
Jeff Lundt P.E. – King County WTD
0.6 CEUs Basic Waterworks presentation (APPROVED for WA & ID!)
Cost is $120 for AWWA, WEF & PNCWA members and $180 for non-members. If you or your utility are AWWA, WEF or PNCWA members you qualify for member rates. Registration closes Tuesday September 21st.Register Now!
Scholarships for small utilities – To encourage participation from small utilities (<500 connections) two scholarships for small system operators are available. To receive the small system scholarship, please register and pay the registration fee. Indicate on the form the name of your utility and number of connections. If your registration is one of the first two received, your registration fee will be refunded following completion of the workshop. Reciept of payment marks your spot in line. First Come – First Served.
Cancellation Policy – If a registrant is unable to attend the workshop and a substitute within the organization can attend, please contact Jeff Lundt at jeff.lundt@kingcounty.gov to update the information. If unable to attend or send a substitute contact the above at least one week before the workshop for a refund (minus a $10 processing fee). Refunds after that time will not be given.
If the workshop is cancelled due to lack of registration or another reason, full refunds will be given.
Please note that the on-line registration system requires a unique email address for each registrant. If you do not have a work or home email call Jeff Lundt (206/477-5582) for a work-around.
For more information contact us at the email or phone shown on the left.
Thanks for your time and attention.
Other NWWA Training Events for 2021 (all are online virtual workshops)
Math for Operators and Reading P&IDs – September 8th
Water Storage Basics – October 13th
Emergency Preparendess Workshop, Novenber 9th
See the subsection Webpage for updates on dates and other training
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM PST Add to Calendar
Where
This is an online event.
Contact
Jeff Lundt Northwest Washington Subsection AWWA 2064775582 jeff.lundt@kingcounty.gov
2021 Basic Waterworks Workshop
Wednesday March 10th starting at 8:00 AM
OnLine via Zoom
Presented by the Northwest Washington and King County Subsections, PNWS-AWWA
A one-day presentation of some of the basic elements, terminology, regulations and concepts involved in operating a water utility. This workshop is aimed at new frontline employees, office staff and others who would benefit from an understanding of the basic concepts and terminology used in the water supply industry. Topics include:
Cost is $120 for AWWA, WEF & PNCWA members and $240 for non-members. If you or your utility are AWWA, WEF or PNCWA members you qualify for member rates. Registration closes Monday March 8th.
Scholarships for small utilities – To encourage participation from small utilities (<500 connections) two scholarships for small system operators are available. To receive the small system scholarship, please register and pay the registration fee. Indicate on the form the name of your utility and number of connections. If your registration is one of the first two received, your registration fee will be refunded following completion of the workshop. Reciept of payment marks your spot in line. First Come – First Served.
Cancellation Policy – If a registrant is unable to attend the workshop and a substitute within the organization can attend, please contact Jeff Lundt at jeff.lundt@kingcounty.gov to update the information. If unable to attend or send a substitute contact the above at least one week before the workshop for a refund (minus a $10 processing fee). Refunds after that time will not be given.
If the workshop is cancelled due to lack of registration or another reason, full refunds will be given.
Please note that the on-line registration system requires a unique email address for each registrant. If you do not have a work or home email call Jeff Lundt (206/477-5582) for a work-around.
For more information contact us at the email or phone shown on the left.
Thanks for your time and attention.
Other NWWA Training Events for 2021
Western Washington Short School, Tuesday & Wednesday June 8th & 9th, 2021 – ONLINE.
Emergency Preparendess Workshop, Wednesday April 14th, 2021 – Online
See the subsection Webpage for updates on dates and other training
AWWA Pacific Northwest Section is offering quarterly virtual trainings in lieu of a section conference this year. The first of these is on Resilience Strategies on February 25. WIWSA members can register by February 19 at the reduced AWWA member rate of $120 for a full day or $60 for a half day.
