Category: Training

Training

2021 Basic Waterworks Workshop

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2021 Basic Waterworks Workshop (constantcontact.com) When Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM PSTAdd to Calendar Where This is an online event. Contact Jeff LundtNorthwest Washington Subsection AWWA2064775582jeff.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 … Continue reading 2021 Basic Waterworks Workshop

Training

WUE Webinar has been rescheduled—SAVE THE DATE

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The Office of Drinking Water is changing reporting requirements for the annual Water Use Efficiency (WUE) report. The Office of Drinking Water has rescheduled the Water Use Efficiency (WUE) Webinar to Thursday, February 11, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.  A registration link for this event will be created soon and an e-mail containing this link will be sent to our stakeholders when it is completed.  Credits for this webinar will be available and there is no cost for this event.  Additionally, a fact sheet has been created describing the changes to the reporting form.  It is attached to this … Continue reading WUE Webinar has been rescheduled—SAVE THE DATE

Training

2020 Water Storage Basics Workshop – Online

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  2020 Water Storage Basics Workshop – Online WhenTuesday, December 8, 2020 at 8:00 AM PST-to-Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 11:50 AM PSTAdd to Calendar     Where This is an online event. Water Storage Basics, an outline of good facilities, good materials, good maintenance & good practices   Join the Northwest Washington and Central Washington Subsections for this workshop on water storage presented in 2 parts.  Topics to be covered include:   Part 1 Tuesday December 8th 8 – noon Storage basics Soils & seismic considerations Structural considerations Piping connections Pressure tanks Reservoir water quality Large reservoirs Part 2 … Continue reading 2020 Water Storage Basics Workshop – Online

Events, Training

Webinar: Water Recommendations for the Next Administration

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        Webinar: Water Recommendations for the Next Administration   America is at a crossroads. We can continue to overlook the nation’s water problems, even as scarcity, pollution, and climate changes increase risk, or we can take steps to make our water systems more effective, resilient, and equitable.   Join us on November 18th for a discussion of the Pacific Institute’s water recommendations for the next administration with Pacific Institute President Jason Morrison, President Emeritus Dr. Peter Gleick, and Director of Research Heather Cooley. The webinar will include an overview of America’s current water woes and practical solutions … Continue reading Webinar: Water Recommendations for the Next Administration

Events, Meetings, Newsletter, Training

Welcome to the WIWSA October Newsletter!

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During these challenging times when we cannot meet in person, we plan to send a monthly newsletter to keep our members up to speed with water news. We’ll send this newsletter to our email list and post it on our website. We aim to provide an easy place to find all the month’s news and upcoming events. News from Whidbey Island Water Systems Association Our September Quarterly members meeting was held via zoom. Guest speaker Jeff Tasoff of Davido Consulting Group gave a talk on Small Water System Asset Management, focusing on the equipment inventory part that many small systems … Continue reading Welcome to the WIWSA October Newsletter!