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, Training

Asset Management for Small Water and Wastewater Systems

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Asset Management Planning and Resources On-line Who:                  Decision Makers, Managers and OperatorsWhen:                Tuesday – November 10, 2020Session 1:        10:00 AM – 12:30 PMSession 2:        1:00 PM – 4:00 PMWhere:               On-line Training                            Go to Training (GTT)                  Understand how Asset Management impacts your budget Laptop exercises and free spreadsheets provided Learn what funders need during your project Network with and learn from other communities Registration InformationDon’t Wait!! Space is limited!!Register Online Please register early as space is limited. Once we receive your registration, we will send you confirmation. If you need to … Continue reading Asset Management for Small Water and Wastewater Systems

Events, Training

AWWA-PNW Emergency Management Workshop

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When Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 8:00 AM PDT-to-Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 12:00 PM PSTAdd to Calendar Where This is an online event. Contact Jeff LundtWashington WARN2064775582jeff.lundt@kingcounty.gov 2020 Emergency Preparedness Workshop – Online  Part 1 Planning – Wednesday October 28th  Part 2 Preparation, Training & Response – Wednesday November 4th Both workshops start at 8:00 AM PDT and run till 11:45 These are independent sessions you can sign up for either or both and get 0.3 CEU credit Water & Wastewater CEU Approved! Two half-day presentations that provides a basic understanding of emergency preparedness, and the response of water … Continue reading AWWA-PNW Emergency Management Workshop

Training

Math for Operators Workshop – On-Line!

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WhenWednesday, October 14, 2020 from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM PDTAdd to Calendar     Where This is an online event. A reminder to sign up for the  Math for Operators Workshop – On-Line   This workshop will focus on critical math skills for water & wastewater operators,    Review of baic math  Operator aids Tracking units Problem solving Speakers will be: Sarah Lingley Jeff Lundt Please have a pen or pencil and paper along with a calculator, slide rule or abacus with you.  Practice will make perfect and we will be doing examples to hone skills with a variety of … Continue reading Math for Operators Workshop – On-Line!

COVID-19, Resources, Training

Approved Training Credit Hours for Upcoming Virtual Training

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  No-Cost Webinar Training:Financial Recovery from COVID-19 and Customer Assistance Programs for Small Water Systems in Washington StateSeptember 28 & 29, 2020 | 10:00am-12:30pm PT Register via Zoom Meetings     Webinar 1: September 28, 2020 | 10:00am-11:30am PT This webinar will provide an overview of the competing priorities of the water utility: serve all customers continuously and provide financial sustainability amid this crisis and beyond. We will then discuss alternative approaches to water shut offs and describe various ways that customers can be assisted, from the less direct approaches such as rate structures to the most direct approach of a … Continue reading Approved Training Credit Hours for Upcoming Virtual Training