Previous Trainings

This 4-hr virtual workshop discusses the basic operating principles of wastewater treatment lagoons and operator tasks associated with operation, maintenance, monitoring, and compliance. By the end of this class, attendees will be able to do the following:
> List key monitoring parameters to evaluate lagoon performance.
> Describe daily operator duties necessary for wastewater lagoon operation.
> Explain the causes of excess sludge accumulation and discuss solutions.
> Analyze compliance problems that can occur with wastewater lagoons.

This class provides and introduction to how a small utility or municipal shop can get started using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in their operations.

By the end of this webinar, attendees will have an improved understanding of the following:
> The basics of GIS and key terms
> How GIS could be useful for daily operations and long-term knowledge retention
> What options are out for GIS software or services
> How to digitize a paper maps and bring existing GIS data into your GIS
> How to find assets in a GIS, make a map, and share your data with others

This 7.5-hour virtual workshop discusses how small wastewater treatment plants can be optimized for nutrient removal and efficiency. By the end of this class, attendees will be able to do the following:
> List key monitoring parameters to evaluate treatment plant performance.
> Perform process control calculations to evaluate plant performance.
> Evaluate the efficiency of energy usage in the wastewater treatment plants.
> Discuss operation and maintenance practices to improve plant operation.

This 2-part virtual training workshop discusses the basic operating principles of wastewater treatment lagoons and operator tasks associated with operation, maintenance, monitoring, and compliance. By the end of this class, attendees will be able to do the following:
> List key monitoring parameters to evaluate lagoon performance.
> Describe daily operator duties necessary for wastewater lagoon operation.
> Explain the causes of excess sludge accumulation and discuss solutions.
> Analyze compliance problems that can occur with wastewater lagoons.

This webinar provides an introduction to financial management that includes tools and practices that utilities can implement to improve capacity and evaluate the financial performance of their utility, including utility rate structure, affordability, and asset replacement reserve planning.

• Financial Management for Small Water Utilities - Presentation Slides
• Financial Management for Small Water Systems - Presentation Recording

This webinar provides a detailed introduction to wellhead protection practices and introduces alternatives and precautions that utilities should consider when developing a wellhead protection plan.

• Wellhead Protection - Slides
• Handout: Wellhead Protection References for Further Study
• Wellhead Protection - Recording

This webinar covers chlorine disinfection concepts including operational aspects of disinfection, calculation of CT values, and compliance regulations.

• Chlorine Disinfection and CT Calculations Presentation Slides
• Chlorine Disinfection and CT Calculation Presentation Recording

Developing an effective asset management plan can help drinking water utilities improve system capacity and community sustainability.

This class will teach attendees how to conduct financial analysis of their utility in the development of budgets and rates. Intended audience: water operators, utility managers, board members, technical assistance providers

This class will cover recommended routine maintenance tasks for wastewater collection systems. Intended audience: water operators, utility managers, technical assistance providers