SRFCA-Brochure-Jan-June-15

FREE California Drinking Water Workshops
Classroom & Online: January–June 2015
Presented by:
Rural Community
Assistance Corporation (RCAC)
Funded by:
State Water Resources Control Board

About the Workshops:
The goal of these workshops
is to provide information
to help small, rural water
systems deliver safe, reliable
drinking water to their customers
and to demonstrate
how to properly manage a
water system for long-term
viability.
Financial stability is the key
to success for most water
systems.
The California State Water
Resources Control Board
has identified 13 Technical,
Managerial and Financial
(TMF) elements.
The 13 elements are:
Technical:
• Consolidation
Feasibility
• System Description
• Certified Operators
• Operations Plans
• Source Capacity
• Training
Managerial:
• Ownership
• Water Rights
• Organization
• Emergency
Response Plan
• Policies
Financial:
• Budget Projection /
Capital Improvement
Plans
• Budget Control
©2014, California State Water
Resources Control Board
(Water Board). This material
may not be reproduced or
disseminated without prior
written permission from the
Water Board.
Contact Hours:
Each classroom workshop and the CalTAP Fair qualify for six (6) drinking water operator
certification contact hours. Each online workshop qualifies for two (2) drinking water operator
certification contact hours. Certificates of completion will be provided at the conclusion of
each classroom workshop to those preregistered. They will be mailed after the workshop for
online workshops and to those not preregistered for classroom workshops.
Attention California Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS): RCAC is designated
as a continuing education accreditation agency for REHS by the California Department of
Public Health. Contact hours earned through attendance at drinking water, wastewater and
solid waste training events conducted by RCAC staff qualify toward completion of the REHS
continuing education requirements. See page 16 for trainer biographies.
Cost:
There is no fee to attend these workshops. Priority attendance will be given to those from
smaller water systems. When space permits, on-site registration will be on a first come, first
served basis with priority given to those who have registered in advance and to those from
smaller water systems. Class size for each workshop is noted in the workshop description.
Handouts will be available for those who register at least three weeks in advance of each
class date.
Crescent City
DWS
Fortuna
WDB
Clearlake
ECP
Santa Cruz
ECP
Monterey
CCC
January–June 2015 Workshop Topics and Locations
Chico
ECP
Yuba City
ARS
Auburn
CCC
Rancho Cordova
CTF
Paso Robles
DCP
Merced
NBB
Buellton
ERP
Fresno
CCC, DCP
Visalia
NBB
ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Board Basics Series:
Basic Operations
Board Roles & Responsibilities
Safe Drinking Water Act
Capital Improvement Plans
Financial Management
Rate Setting
AB54 Board Training for MWS
Regulations Basics Series:
Total Coliform Rule
Operator Certification
Water Quality Sampling
Surface Water Treatment
Public Notification
Disinfection By-Products Rule II
Victorville
ARS
Claremont
FM, AM/GIS
Operator Basics Series:
Water Supply & Sources
Pumps & Motors Efficiency
Storage & Distribution
Disinfection Basics
Water Treatment Techniques
Sampling Procedures & Reporting Results
Other Online Workshops:
Cross Connection Controls
Drought Contigency Planning
Emergency Response Planning
Water Distribution Math
Water Treatment Math
CLASSROOM WORKSHOPS
AM/GIS = Asset Management/GIS
ARS = Arsenic Symposium
DCP = Drought Contingency Planning
DWS = Drinking Water Sample
CCC = Cross Connection Control
CTF = CalTAP Fair
ECP = Ethics, Conflicts of Interest & Policies
FM = Financial Management
NBB = No Bad Bugs: Protecting Your Water System
WDB = Water Distribution System Basics

Special Event: CalTAP Fair
Join us at the CalTAP Fair!
March 26, 2015 – 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sacramento area)
Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova
11211 Point East Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Come and learn about the California Technical Assistance
Providers (CalTAP) programs that are supported by the
California State Water Resources Control Board. These
programs provide onsite technical assistance and free
workshops for water professionals throughout the state, as
well as other resources.
The CalTAP Fair qualifies for six contact hours.
(Lunch is one hour and on your own)
CalTAP Fair: Sacramento, CA • March 26, 2015
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
8 a.m. Registration opens
8:30 a.m. Welcome & Introductions
CalTAP Presentations
10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. Regulations Update
Noon
Lunch
1 p.m. Sanitary Surveys Leak Detection/ Disinfection Using the TMF Tune-Up
(3 hours) Water Audits Tool (computer lab)*
2:20 p.m. Break
2:40 p.m. Sanitary Surveys Drought Contingency Sampling Using the TMF Tune-Up
(con’t.) Planning Tool (computer lab)*
4 p.m. Adjourn
*Complete the TMF Tune-Up on-site and receive a gift, even if you’ve taken the Tune-Up before!
The CalTAP providers are:
• State Water Resources Control Board
• California Rural Water Association
• Office of Water Programs, California State University Sacramento
• Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC)
• Self-Help Enterprises
• University of California, Davis
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Online Workshops
RCAC’s online trainings are instructor-led, interactive, internet-based
workshops designed to provide quality training without the participant
having to travel. Each session is two hours and qualifies for two contact hours.
RCAC uses the Blackboard Collaborate training platform.
You will need to check your computer BEFORE you get
started in an online session for the first time.
Computer system check and information can be found here:
http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com
Set-up and download the LATEST VERSION OF JAVA (if
needed) — NO OTHER SOFTWARE IS NEEDED:
https://java.com/en/download/index.jsp
Once loaded on your computer, you should not have to
repeat this process for further RCAC online trainings using the
same computer, as long as you have the latest version of Java.
Audio recommendations
We recommend using a headset or speakers. If you
would like to use a microphone (this is optional) to ask
questions instead of typing your questions or comments,
an external microphone on your headset is better than a
built-in microphone. Common PC microphones do not
work in a Mac (Apple) microphone jack, so Mac users should
use USB microphones.
Having Blackboard Collaborate issues?
Call Tech Support toll free at: (866) 388-8674
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PLEASE NOTE: All online workshop registrations REQUIRE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS. That is how links
(invitations) to attend the online workshop are sent to registered participants.
Board Basics Series
Basic Operations
January 6, 2015 @ 10 a.m. only
Many small public water systems have a board of directors,
and most of these directors are volunteers unfamiliar with
drinking water system components. This workshop will
familiarize board members and new managers with the basic
workings of a public water system. Participants will learn
and understand:
• Drinking water regulations
• Capacity development
• Water sources
• Water treatment facilities and water distribution systems
• Financial responsibilities
Safe Drinking Water Act
February 3, 2015 @ 10 a.m. only
Throughout the country, small water system staff adhere to
regulations to provide safe drinking water for their customers.
The drinking water system staff follows direction from the state
or county health department, but may not realize that these
regulations began at a federal level. This workshop will teach
operators, managers and board members how and why these
regulations exist. Participants will learn and understand:
• What the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is
• How the SDWA was developed
• How the SDWA is updated
• How to adhere to the SDWA
• Why state and county health departments enforce
these regulations
Board Roles & Responsibilities
March 3, 2015 @ 10 a.m. only
This module presents the many responsibilities attached to
serving on a water authority board. Many board members
are unaware of the scope and breadth of these responsibilities,
which range from fiscal responsibility to environmental
compliance, ethics, avoiding conflicts of interest and familiarity
with state and federal laws. Participants will learn:
• Why a public drinking water supply system must operate
as a viable business
• The concept of capacity development (technical, managerial
and financial), and how each of the TMF elements
are interrelated
• The key legal responsibilities of governing bodies in the
oversight of a water utility
• Board practices that can help water boards stay informed
and respond proactively
This workshop will give participants the information and
resources they need to understand a board’s legal responsibilities
and become proactive and informed board members.
Recommended audience includes system managers, new or
existing board members, and those considering serving on a
water system board.
Capital Improvement Planning
April 7, 2015 @ 10 a.m. only
It is becoming all too common for public water systems to
experience system failures, resulting in water outages or
non-compliance issues. One method to avoid these issues
is to plan for the future. This workshop will show board
members, managers and operators how to develop a Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) which will allow them to replace
water system components prior to failure. Participants will
learn and understand:
• What a CIP is
• Resources for developing a CIP
• Updating a CIP
• Planning and developing a CIP
• How a CIP ties into other important documents
and policies
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Financial Management
May 5, 2015 @ 10 a.m. only
Do you want to improve your water system’s financial health?
As a member of the board, you have very important financial
responsibilities, including establishing the policy framework
governing your utility’s finances, planning for the system’s
financial future, preparation and adoption of budgets, monitoring
and oversight of financial performance, and ensuring
accountability and integrity of the financial system. The goal
of good financial management is to insure that your utility is
operated as a financially sustainable enterprise while providing
safe and reliable water, both in the short- and long-term, to
your utility’s customers.
This session is ideal for a board member of a drinking water
utility who needs to understand basic financial aspects of a
utility’s operations. Participants will learn and understand:
• Where to acquire financial tools, guides, and templates
to improve your financial health including rate setting,
budgeting, asset management, and customer policies
• Basic financial terms and how to read and interpret the
common financial statements so more informed decisions
can be made with the information that can be gained
from them
• How to use financial statements to keep your system
financially viable
• Using financial ratios; computing ratios to assess
financial sustainability
• Identification of methods to balance the budget
Rate Setting
June 2, 2015 @ 10 a.m. only
In order to remain viable, all public water systems should
be billing their customers for the true cost of producing and
delivering safe, aesthetically pleasing water under sufficient
pressure. In order to determine the true value of water produced,
a comprehensive budget must be established. This
workshop will show board members, managers and operators
how to establish fair rates based on a budget with true costs.
Participants will learn and understand:
• Where to acquire budgeting tools and templates
• How to prepare a budget
• How to adhere to Proposition 218 when applicable
• How to convince the public when rate adjustments
are needed
• How to establish a rate structure based on the true cost of
producing and delivering water
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AB54 Board Training for
Mutual Water Systems
January 21, 2015 @ 10 a.m.
February 18, 2015 @ 6 p.m.
Starting in 2012, all mutual water board members are required
to have two hours of ethics training every six years, and within
six months of taking office. This training is designed to provide
for system longevity and helps assure that board members
meet their legal responsibilities. Required topics of training
include: conflicts of interest, fiduciary responsibilities, Safe
Drinking Water Act compliance, long term management and
Capital Improvement Planning. We will also cover the new
AB240 requirements, which affect Mutual Water Systems as
of January 1, 2014. This workshop allows mutual water systems
to comply with this new regulation and helps prepare them
to better govern their water company. This workshop meets
the legal requirement for board members ethics training under
AB54. Participants will learn and understand:
• All requirements of AB54 and AB240
• Financial conflicts of interest to avoid
• Strategic planning
• Financial responsibilities
• Capital Improvement Planning
• How to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act
Regulations Basics Series
The number one priority of every operator, manager and board
member is to provide safe drinking water to the community.
The California Safe Drinking Water Act defines safe drinking
water and prescribes the proper operation and design of
water systems within the state. A working knowledge of
these regulations is essential to the operation and oversight
of a safe and compliant water system.
The Drinking Water Regulations Basics Series is designed
to provide operators, managers and board members with an
understanding of the rules and regulations that are essential
to a safe and compliant water system. Each online session will
cover part of the current regulations. Each regulation module
will describe the benefits, health effects and actions required
for the delivery of safe drinking water. In a step-by-step format,
the modules will detail the actions necessary to ensure compliance
with California law.
Total Coliform Rule
January 22, 2015 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Preventing waterborne diseases is one of the primary
objectives of any drinking water system, and one of the
most important ways to monitor for biological contamination
is to regularly sample for coliform bacteria. This workshop
will cover the basic requirements of the Total Coliform Rule
(TCR), including sampling, compliance determination, and
public notification, as well as the revisions to the Rule.
Participants will learn:
• The importance of coliform sampling for public
health protection
• The difference between Total and Fecal Coliform and
E. Coli
• Routes of contamination into water distribution systems
• What to do when a sample tests positive for Total
Coliform or E. Coli
• What changes are in the Revised TCR
This is a practical training with knowledge and information
that water system staff, operators or board members
should know.
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Operator Certification
February 19, 2015 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
State and Federal regulations require that all public water
systems retain water treatment and/or water distribution
system operators. This workshop will explain how the regulations
work, the steps to become a water operator in California,
an explanation of the testing procedure and steps for advancement
of certification level and advancement within your
water system.
Participants attending this workshop will learn about:
• Operator certification regulations
• Step-by-step procedures to become certified or advance
level of certification
• How the state testing procedure is implemented
• Frequently asked questions
Water Quality Sampling
March 19, 2015 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
You are getting customer complaints about musty tasting
water and don’t remember if you completed all of the state’s
monitoring and reporting requirements for the past three
months. So how do you know if the water you are delivering
is safe to drink? What do you tell your customers? Participants
will learn:
• Key existing regulations
• Reporting requirements
• Future monitoring regulations under the California
Safe Drinking Water Act
• The benefits of a timely water quality monitoring program
Surface Water Treatment
April 23, 2015 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
It’s been raining for three straight days and your effluent
turbidity has just spiked at your water treatment plant. What
monitoring and reporting procedures do you follow? What
do those new regulations say? Is your treatment method still
acceptable? What do you need to report and when? This
workshop is designed to help you understand surface water
treatment and monitoring regulations by reviewing the basis
for current and future regulations. Participants will learn:
• The Surface Water Treatment Rule
• Long-Term 1 and Long-Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water
Treatment Rules
• Existing and future water quality monitoring requirements
• Basic treatment methods and technologies
• Regulatory reporting requirements
Public Notification
May 28, 2015 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Water utilities are required to provide a minimum level of
customer communication through Consumer Confidence
Reports (CCRs), Public Notification, Proposition 218 and
other requirements. Meeting and exceeding these requirements
can move your utility from mediocre to good and from good
to excellent.
This workshop will provide an overview of Federal and State
customer communication requirements, and provide tools and
resources for developing and implementing a comprehensive
public notification plan. Participants will learn:
• Why effective customer communication is vital for a
small water system
• Federal and State requirements pertaining to public
communication and notification
• Resources and tools for complying with Federal and
State requirements
• Principles of an effective customer communication
strategy
• Tips for online and new technology communication
options
Disinfection By-Products Rule II
June 18, 2015 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
It is well known that certain commonly used drinking water
disinfectants can react with naturally occurring materials in
the water to form disinfection by-products (DBPs), which
may pose various long-term health risks. The Long-Term 2
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2ESWTR) and the
Stage 2 Disinfection By-Product Rule (DBPR) are the second
phase of rules required by Congress to strengthen protection
against microbial contaminants, especially Cryptosporidium,
and at the same time reduce the potential health risks of DBPs.
This workshop will examine the factors and causes of DBP
formation and the regulatory framework of the Stage 1 and
Stage 2 DBPR. Participants will learn:
• The differences between the Stage 1 and Stage 2 rules
• Alternative disinfectants and application practices
that may reduce or eliminate DBP formation
• How to conduct an Initial Distribution System
Evaluation (IDSE)
• Categories and deadlines for Stage 2 compliance
monitoring
This workshop provides a basic regulatory overview of the
DBPR, and the information and resources that will enable an
informed decision regarding the best disinfection practices for
your public water system.
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Operator Basics Series
Water Supply & Sources
January 7, 2015 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
What does Under the Direct Influence mean? What is an
unconfined aquifer? Why does surface water require different
treatment than groundwater? Come learn the answers to these
questions and more, as we explore small system water supply
and sources. Learn how your water system’s supply and source
impact many of your daily activities as an operator.
This course includes information on:
• California’s water supply
• Types of water sources commonly seen in small systems
• Characteristics of major water source types and treatment
impacts
• Source water protection planning
Recommended audience includes system managers, new or
existing water operators, and those considering employment in
a public water system.
Pumps & Motors Efficiency
February 4, 2015 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Pumping water is one of the most inefficient uses of energy
there is. Most water pumping systems only convert 30 to 60
percent of the power they consume (and you pay for) into
useful work, one of the lowest margins of efficiency of all commercial
and industrial uses. Why? The laws of physics mostly,
but also simple mistakes made in selecting a pump or motor
for a given duty point. This workshop will help you understand
and minimize inefficiency in your pumping systems and how
to choose the right pump and motor for the job – one that will
save money year after year.
Participants will learn:
• Where to find and how to use free Total Dynamic Head
(TDH) and horsepower calculators on the internet
• How to calculate TDH in a fluid pumping system
• How to solve wire-to-water energy calculations
• The six factors in friction loss and how to minimize them
This workshop will give participants a variety of tools, tips
and information they can use to reduce energy costs at their
utilities. The recommended audience is system operators
and managers.
Storage & Distribution
March 4, 2015 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
This module presents the wide aspects and varying operation
of water storage systems and distribution piping. The distribution
and storage system is the unrecognized backbone of
any water system. However, due to its inconspicuous nature,
problems are seldom realized and maintenance is seemingly
nonexistent. The fact is that most bacteriological contamination
takes place in the distribution system. This alone should
be enough to warrant prudent maintenance of piping and
valves and storage tanks in the system. Through purposeful
flushing procedures and adequate planning, system downtime
can be minimized and water quality can be improved.
Participants will learn:
• Common components and types of water distribution
system piping and storage
• Maintenance guidelines and programs that reduce longterm
expenditures
• Possible pathways of and how to reduce contamination
• Inspection and record-keeping procedures that improve
water quality
This workshop will give participants the information and
resources they need to understand proper operation and
maintenance of their storage and distribution systems.
Recommended audience includes system operators, new board
members, and those considering becoming certified operators
of a water system.
Disinfection Basics
April 1, 2015 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Many small public water systems are required to disinfect their
potable water supplies in order to maintain the bacteriological
water quality of the water provided to their customers.
Understanding the properties and safe use of chlorine and
other disinfectants is essential to providing safe water. Knowing
how to determine proper chlorine dosing as well as testing
for chlorine residual are basics all staff that are responsible for
chemical addition to water supplies should understand. This
workshop is designed for water system operators and managers
to understand water system disinfection basics. Participants
will learn and understand:
• Properties of the different types of chlorine and equipment
typically used
• Disinfecting with hypochlorites
• Determining chlorine dose
• Safe use of different types of chlorine
• Alternative disinfectants overview
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Water Treatment Techniques
May 6, 2015 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
There are multiple techniques used by public water systems to
provide safe, aesthetically pleasing water to their customers.
These techniques have been established by state law, federal law
and the industry. This workshop will cover these techniques as
well as provide resources for the water treatment operator.
Participants attending this workshop will learn about:
• Water quality parameters
• Water sources
• Water treatment techniques
• Water treatment regulations
Sampling Procedures &
Reporting Results
June 3, 2015 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
The Safe Drinking Water Act requires water quality compliance
monitoring for a variety of contaminants, from total coliform
to heavy metals. Small system operators are often tasked with
sample collection. Knowing correct sampling procedures
and reporting requirements can minimize your system’s risk
for false positives or administrative violations. This course
includes information on:
• Sample collection methods and techniques
• Creating and updating Site Sampling Plans
• Chain of custody forms, lab results and lab coordination
• Reporting monitoring results
Recommended audience includes system managers, new or
existing water operators, and those responsible for sampling at
a public water system.
Other Online Workshops
Cross Connection Controls
March 17, 2015 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Do you have an active cross connection control program? If
not, it is time to get in the game. Not only are you required
to have an approved program, but cross connection controls
provide yet another barrier against water contamination. This
workshop will give you the information and resources on how
to develop a program that fits your small water system. You
will learn:
• How to identify potential cross connections
• What backflow prevention devices to use
• State requirements regarding cross connection control
• How to develop a successful program
Water Distribution Math
March 18, 2015 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Water distribution operators must be able to use water math
in order to determine pressure and volumes of water in order
to properly dose their drinking water with chlorine. This
workshop will show distribution operators how to use these
math skills utilizing the conversion sheet used by the
California Division of Drinking Water.
Participants attending this workshop will learn:
• Volumes
• Pressure
• Chlorine dosage
• Pipe velocity
Take the Free TMF Tune-up for California Drinking Water Systems
Is your water system operating at
its peak efficiency?
Do you have a capital improvement plan?
Is your system financially viable?
Or could you use a TMF Tune-Up?
The TMF Tune-up is a free online technical, managerial
and financial (TMF) tool to help you assess your water
system’s strengths and weaknesses. It will provide you with
relative scores in each of the TMF categories, and a list of
resources tailored to your water system’s needs.
Access the TMF Tune-Up at:
http://neien.des.ucdavis.edu/tmf/
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Water Treatment Math
May 13, 2015 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
One of many skills needed by water treatment operators
includes the ability to perform water math problems. This
includes volume, chemical dosage, filtration math, sedimentation
basin detention times and pipe velocity. This workshop
will help the treatment operator master these formulas while
utilizing a conversion sheet.
Participants attending this workshop will learn:
• Volumes
• Chemical dosage
• Sedimentation and filtration
• Pipe velocity
Emergency Response Planning
June 16, 2015 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Public water systems should be prepared for any emergency
that would potentially cause a water outage, water contamination
or otherwise cause harm to system staff or the public.
Preparation for these emergencies should be in the form of a
written Emergency Response Plan (ERP). This workshop will
show water system board members, managers and operators
how to develop and maintain an ERP. Participants will learn
and understand:
• What an ERP is and its importance
• Resources and templates for an ERP
• How to develop and maintain an ERP
• Examples of table top exercises for planning purposes
Drought Contingency Planning
June 17, 2015 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.
Are you controlling water losses in your water system? Learn
how a water audit can identify where water losses are coming
from in your water system, why water meters are a critical
tool for water conservation, and how to find existing leaks
to control water losses. Planning for drought conditions is
essential to ensure water supply for public health and safety
and to minimize impacts on economics, environment and
lifestyle. This workshop will cover how to plan for drought to
reduce the vulnerability of the water system. Learn how a water
audit can identify where water losses are coming from in your
water system, why water meters are a critical tool for water
conservation, and how to find existing leaks to control water
losses. Knowing how much water you have and use plays a
huge role in drought preparedness. Participants will learn:
• How to conduct a water audit
• Where to find climate information
• How to determine triggers for different drought stages
• Best practices to reduce water use
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10 | Classroom Workshops | January–June, 2015
Classroom Workshops

The Drinking Water Sample:
A Comprehensive Approach
January 14, 2015 – Crescent City
The Lighthouse Inn
681 Highway 101 South, Crescent City, CA 95531
Limited to 35 attendees
This module presents the many responsibilities of SDWA
compliance monitoring and site sampling plans. Many times
operators are tasked with sample collection in their system.
We will look at the many different samples collected, the
bottles used, and practice our sampling technique. We will
take a closer look at different site sampling plans and lab
paperwork including the chain of custody and lab results.
Participants will learn:
• What determines our sampling requirements and the
different types of SDWA compliance samples
• Who is qualified to collect drinking water samples
• How to determine representative sites and what type of
site sampling plan best fits your drinking water system
• How to use good technique to ensure consistent, quality
sample results
• How do we determine the correct bottle types and
preservatives
This workshop will give participants the information and
resources they need to understand the different samples that
are required and the responsibilities of the trained water
sampler. Recommended audience includes system managers,
new or existing water operators, and those considering
employment in a public water system.
Registration/Check-in: 8 a.m.; Workshop: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.;
Lunch is one hour (on your own).
Water Distribution System Basics
January 15, 2015 – Fortuna
River Lodge Conference Center
1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna, CA 95540
Financial Management
February 11, 2015 – Claremont
DoubleTree Claremont
555 West Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711
Limited to 50 attendees
Do you really need to increase rates? Learn how improving
financial management at your water system can help you
answer this question. The goal of good financial management
is to ensure that the utility is operated as a financially sustainable
enterprise while providing safe and reliable water, both
in the short- and long-term, to your utility’s customers.
Decision makers have very important financial responsibilities,
including establishing the policy framework governing a
utility’s finances, planning for the system’s financial future,
preparation and adoption of budgets, monitoring and oversight
of financial performance, and ensuring accountability
and integrity of the financial system. Operators and staff
support the board and implement financial management
policies on a day-to-day basis. In order to determine the true
value of water produced, a comprehensive budget must be
established. This workshop will show board members, managers
and operators how good financial management helps
to establish fair rates with a budget based on true costs.
Participants will learn and understand:
• Where to acquire financial tools, guides, and templates to
improve your financial health
• Basic financial terms and how to read and interpret the
common financial statements
• How to prepare a budget
• Identification of methods to balance the budget
• How to establish a rate structure based on the true
cost of producing and delivering water
• How to adhere to proposition 218 when applicable
Registration/Check-in: 8 a.m.; Workshop: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.;
Lunch is one hour (on your own).
Limited to 50 attendees
This workshop will cover water system basics from installation,
operation and maintenance to repairs and replacement.
Participants will learn:
• Water sources
• Water quality
• Water tanks
• Math formulas
• Pipes, valves, meters and hydrants
We’ll cover other basic information needed to ensure safe
drinking water for the system customers.
Registration/Check-in: 8 a.m.; Workshop: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.;
Lunch is one hour (on your own).
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Asset Management & GIS
February 12, 2015 – Claremont
DoubleTree Claremont
555 West Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711
Limited to 50 attendees
For a water utility, the management of assets plays a significant
role in overall financial performance. With the use of effective
asset management, it is possible to reduce overall infrastructure
costs instead of waiting until the assets fail, incurring
higher than necessary costs. Workshop participants are
invited to bring their laptop computers for a fully interactive
experience (make sure your battery will support three hours
of continuous use, as no power connection will be available).
You will be provided with free GIS (Geographic Information
Systems) software to install on your computer and a stepby-step
tutorial on how to get started mapping your water
system’s assets. Recommended audience is system operators
and managers.
Participants will learn:
• The basics of asset management
• The benefits of implementing an asset management
program
• How to begin an asset management program
• Where to find different tools and resources to help the
system implement asset management practices
Registration/Check-in: 8 a.m.; Workshop: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.;
Lunch is one hour (on your own).
Cross Connection Controls
March 10, 2015 – Fresno
Holiday Inn Fresno Airport
5090 East Clinton Way, Fresno, CA 93727
Limited to 50 attendees
April 21, 2015 – Monterey
Best Western Plus Beach Resort Monterey
2600 Sand Dunes Drive, Monterey, CA 93940
Limited to 50 attendees
April 23, 2015 – Auburn
Holiday Inn Auburn
110 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn, CA 95603
Limited to 50 attendees
Do you have an active cross connection control program? If
not, it is time to get in the game. Not only are you required
to have an approved program, but cross connection controls
provide yet another barrier again water contamination. This
workshop will give you the information and resources on how
to develop a program that fits your small water system. You
will learn:
• How to identify potential cross connections
• What backflow prevention devices to use
• State requirements regarding cross connection control
• How to develop a successful program
Registration/Check-in: 8 a.m.; Workshop: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.;
Lunch is one hour (on your own).
12 | Classroom Workshops | January–June, 2015

CalTAP Fair for Water Systems
March 26, 2015 – Sacramento area
Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova
11211 Point East Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
See page 1 for more information
Registration/Check-in: 8 a.m.; Training: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.;
Lunch is one hour (on your own).
Ethics, Conflict of Interest & Policies
April 8, 2015 – Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Limited to 30 attendees
April 21, 2015 – Clearlake
Best Western El Grande Inn
15135 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake, CA 95422
Drought Contingency Planning
March 11, 2015 – Fresno
Holiday Inn Fresno Airport
5090 East Clinton Way, Fresno, CA 93727
Limited to 50 attendees
May 13, 2015 – Paso Robles
Paso Robles Inn
1103 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Limited to 50 attendees
Are you controlling water losses in your water system? Learn
how a water audit can identify where water losses are coming
from in your water system, why water meters are a critical
tool for water conservation, and how to find existing leaks
to control water losses. Planning for drought conditions is
essential to ensure water supply for public health and safety
and to minimize impacts on economics, environment and
lifestyle. This workshop will cover how to plan for drought
to reduce the vulnerability of the water system. Knowing
how much water you have and use plays a huge role in
drought preparedness.
Participants will learn:
• How to conduct a water audit
• Where to find climate information
• How to determine triggers for different drought stages
• Best practices to reduce water use different drought stages
Registration/Check-in: 8 a.m.; Workshop: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.;
Lunch is one hour (on your own).
Limited to 50 attendees
April 22, 2015 – Chico
Holiday Inn Chico
685 Manzanita Court, Chico, CA 95926
Limited to 40 attendees
Small water systems throughout the country often have boards
consisting entirely of volunteers. In California, all new and
existing mutual water board members are required to attend
ethics training every six years, and within six months of taking
office. This workshop will satisfy that legal requirement. We
will also cover the AB240 requirements regarding “Mutual
Water Company Open Meeting” and budget requirements,
along with annual accounting reviews that went into effect
January 1, 2014.
Participants will learn and understand:
• AB54 and AB240 ethics requirements for board members
• Open meeting laws
• Conflict of interest
• What ethical behavior is
• Financial responsibilities
• Policy creation
This workshop meets the legal requirement for board members
ethics training under AB54 and AB240.
Registration/Check-in: 8 a.m.; Workshop: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.;
Lunch is one hour (on your own).
Classroom Workshops | January–June 2015 | 13

Arsenic Symposium
April 14, 2015 – Yuba City
Bonanza Inn Magnuson Grand Hotel
1001 Clark Avenue, Yuba City, CA 95991
Limited to 60 attendees
April 16, 2015 – Victorville
Hilton Garden Inn
12603 Mariposa Road, Victorville, CA 92395
Limited to 70 attendees
This symposium will provide participants with information
on Arsenic and Nitrate treatment alternatives, performance,
operation and maintenance costs, and Arsenic removal case
studies. USEPA dropped the Maximum Contaminant Level for
Arsenic in drinking water to 10 ppb in 2006, and water systems
are still struggling to comply with this lower standard today. In
1980, nine drinking water wells in California had unsafe levels
of Nitrates. By 2007, Nitrate contamination had spread to over
648 wells. Nitrates continue to impact the health of California
residents and the problem is only getting worse.
This workshop will give water system operators, managers
and board members the tools they will need to make informed
decisions when addressing ways to achieve compliance for
these contaminants.
Participants will learn:
• What Nitrates and Arsenic are
• How Nitrates get into drinking water
• Testing and modifying groundwater wells to reduce
contaminant levels
• Ways to comply with SDWA requirements for Arsenic
and Nitrates without installing treatment equipment
• The acute health effects of Arsenic and Nitrate exposure
• Effective treatment technologies
Registration/Check-in: 8 a.m.; Workshop: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.;
Lunch is one hour (on your own).
Emergency & Disaster
Response Planning
May 14, 2015 – Buellton
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
555 McMurray Road, Buellton, CA 93427
Limited to 50 attendees
California has often been called a natural disaster theme
park: fires, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis and droughts.
You name it, we have it. A water system emergency is any
situations to which customers are without water, or the water
is unsafe to drink. What will you do when an emergency or
disaster strikes? Do you have a written response plan? Do
you have a drought contingency plan? Do you have mutual
aid agreements in place? How will you protect the health of
your customers?
Participants in this workshop will learn:
• The wide variety of emergency situations to which
California’s water systems are exposed
• How to formulate and adopt a Drought Contingency Plan
• How to establish effective mutual aid agreements
• How to create an emergency and disaster response plan
using the SWRCB-approved template
This workshop will provide water system personnel with
the information and resources to respond preemptively and
proactively to most emergency situations.
14 | Classroom Workshops | January–June, 2015

No Bad Bugs: Protecting
Your Water System
from Microbial Contamination
June 10, 2015 – Merced
Merced Civic Center: Sam Pipes Conference Room
678 West 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
Limited to 50 attendees
June 11, 2015 – Visalia
Holiday Inn & Conference Center
9000 West Airport Drive, Visalia, CA 93277
Limited to 50 attendees
Your water system can easily and effectively spread waterborne
diseases such as cholera, typhoid and E. coli. The Center for
Disease Control and Prevention documents over 22 waterborne
disease outbreaks annually in US public water supplies.
These outbreaks cause over 10,000 cases of illness. Protecting
your water system from these microbial contaminants is a
fundamental goal of every water system.
In this workshop, we will trace the origins of a water system
operators’ battle with bad bugs, from Dr. Snow removing the
handle on the Broad Street Pump in London to stop the 1854
cholera epidemic, to modern sanitary surveys and
disinfection methods. The goal of this workshop is to
make the water system operator aware of the pathways of
microbial contamination and to provide low-cost strategies
to prevent contamination of their system.
Through a series of hands-on exercises, participants will learn:
• The five most common routes of microbial contamination
of a water system
• How to conduct a simple but effective Sanitary Survey on
your water system
• The importance of chlorine residual as a low-cost and
rapid method of detecting microbial contamination
• How to use operational records to identify water
quality problems
Registration/Check-in: 8 a.m.; Workshop: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.;
Lunch is one hour (on your own).
Classroom Workshops | January–June 2015 | 15

Trainer Biographies
MICHAEL BOYD, RCAC Rural Development Specialist – Environmental, conducts
numerous water system assessments, sanitary surveys, source water assessments
and related technical assistance. He has more than 18 years of experience in public
water systems’ operation, maintenance and inspection. He is a certified investigator/
inspector and licensed Grade 1 Treatment/Distribution and backflow operator. Michael
assists operators in set-up of new and existing water treatment facilities including
surface water, iron and manganese removal, lime softening systems and ion-exchange
treatment. He regularly conducts workshops on water system issues.
RICHARD CULP, RCAC Rural Development Specialist – Engineer, provides technical
assistance to rural communities and public agencies on utility infrastructure
construction, operation, management and administration. Richard has 11 years of
experience managing a public utility, developing policies and ordinances, budgeting,
supervising labor, utility billing, payroll, financial reporting and public meetings. His
experience includes water and wastewater infrastructure designs, permitting, grant
funding, assessment districts and construction management. He holds a bachelor’s
degree in civil engineering and is a licensed civil engineer in California.
MARY FLEMING, RCAC Rural Development Specialist – Environmental, provides
financial management and QuickBooks TM technical assistance and training to small
utilities and nonprofit housing organizations’ staff, management and board of
directors. She has more than seven years of experience in financial management.
Mary develops financial management training curricula and teaches online and
classroom workshops for RCAC. She performs financial statement analysis for utilities
in California, and works with other RCAC staff to provide the utilities with written
recommendations for sustainability. Mary is a certified QuickBooks TM Pro Advisor and
holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from California State University, Stanislaus.
JOY GANNON, RCAC Rural Development Specialist – Environmental, provides on-site
technical assistance training to small water system managers and boards throughout
Hawaii. She has more than 10 years of experience managing utilities and developing
budgets for small cities. She served as the public works director for the City of Cannon
Beach, Oregon, and Town of Parker, Arizona. Joy was also part of the engineering staff
with the City of Bullhead City, Arizona. She holds bachelors’ degrees in engineering and
chemistry from Northern Arizona University.
JOHN HAMNER, RCAC Rural Development Specialist – Environmental, has more
than 16 years of experience teaching classroom workshops on water and wastewater
utility technical, managerial and financial topics. John holds a Grade 3 California Water
Treatment Operator Certification, a D2 Water Distribution Operator Certification, a
Grade 2 Wastewater Certification and is a Water Conservation Practitioner I (CA/NV
AWWA). He has managed and operated water and wastewater systems in Mendocino
County and Lake County, California. He teaches water and wastewater classes for Yuba
College at its Clearlake campus and is a part-time trainer for RCAC.
JIM MCVEIGH, RCAC Drinking Water Specialist, has more than 30 years of experience
in the operation and management of water utilities. Jim holds certifications as a Grade
5 California Water Treatment Operator, Grade 4 California Water Distribution Operator,
Grade 4 New Mexico Water Treatment Operator, Grade 4 Arizona Water Treatment
Operator and is a Certified Environmental Trainer. He is currently the senior water
operations supervisor running the City of San Diego’s Otay Water Treatment Plant
and is a part-time trainer for RCAC. Jim holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and
biology, a master’s degree in organizational management and has extensive training in
drinking water quality issues.
ROSANNA NOVAL, RCAC Rural Development Specialist – Environmental, provides
training and technical assistance for infrastructure improvement projects. She
facilitates workshops on utility management, analyzes utility rate options, conducts
public outreach and provides specialized assistance to small utilities. She has
experience with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations,
wastewater treatment, water quality monitoring and riparian habitat restoration.
RosAnna’s educational background is in environmental science, with a focus on water
chemistry and natural resource education.
STEVAN PALMER, RCAC Rural Development Specialist II – Environmental, provides
training and technical assistance to small utilities throughout rural Nevada and
California. He formerly held certification as a level III Water Treatment and Water
Distribution operator in Nevada, and currently holds Nevada certification as a
wastewater treatment operator 1. He is a Certified Environmental Trainer (NESHTA), a
Certified Safety Trainer (MSHA) and a Water Conservation Practitioner I (CA/NV AWWA).
He develops training curricula and regularly teaches workshops for RCAC.
BRIAN PHILLIPS, RCAC Regional Environmental Manager, provides training to water
operators and technical assistance to rural communities in California and Nevada.
He has 30 years of public administration experience in the water and wastewater field.
Brian holds Grade 3 California Water Treatment Operator and Grade 2 California
Water Distribution Operator certificates and a Water Conservation Practitioner 1
(CA/NV AWWA). He worked as an operations superintendent and general manager
for public agencies, a board member on a state-wide rural water association, and
chairman of a city planning commission. He has training and experience in water
system operations, land use planning and financial management. Brian holds
a bachelor’s degree in business administration from California State University,
Sacramento.
JEAN THOMPSON-IBBESON, RCAC Rural Development Specialist – Environmental,
teaches classroom workshops and provides on-site technical assistance to water and
wastewater utilities on technical, managerial and financial issues. She has more than
20 years of water and wastewater experience throughout the western states. Jean
previously managed the Delhi County Water District, a water and wastewater system
in Merced County. She served as president on the California Rural Water Association
board, and National Director representing California on the National Rural Water
Association Board. She was a manager for the California Rural Water Association for
10 years, serving on many CDPH technical advisory committees, developing the TMF
criteria and Water Works standards for California.
RANDY VESSELS, RCAC Rural Development Specialist – Environmental (Circuit
Rider), provides technical assistance and training to tribal and small communities
in California. He has more than 19 years of experience with water and wastewater
systems. Randy holds a Grade 3 California Water Treatment Operator Certification,
a D3 California Water Distribution Operator Certification, and a Grade 3 California
Wastewater Operator Certification. He has managed and operated water and
wastewater systems in Colusa County and most recently served as director of water
operations for a local Tribal community.
DAVE WALLIS, RCAC Rural Development Specialist II – Environmental (Circuit Rider),
has worked providing technical assistance and training for the previous eight years to
Tribal communities in California, Arizona and Nevada with their water and wastewater
systems for the US Environmental Protection Agency. Dave maintains numerous state
utility operator certifications in California and in Arizona. He has more than 30 years
of experience in the water and wastewater industry including utility supervision roles
with the U.S. National Park Service, and as an operator with the U.S. Navy Public Works
and a major mechanical contractor.
NEIL WORTHEN, RCAC Rural Development Specialist – Environmental, has more than
30 years of water and wastewater system operation and management experience in
California, Hawaii and overseas. Neil holds certifications in water treatment, water
distribution, wastewater treatment, water conservation, mechanical technology,
environmental training and energy auditing. He has held operational posts with
numerous California cities. He also was the water and wastewater supervisor for the
Pohnpei State Government (Micronesia), and the general manager of a private firm
operating and managing 25 water and wastewater facilities in the Hawaiian Islands.
More recently, he served as public works director for Rio Dell, California, and State
Revolving Fund coordinator with the California Rural Water Association.

There is NO FEE to attend these workshops. Please register in advance, as space may be limited in some locations. When space is limited, priority will be given to smaller
water systems. Class size for each workshop is noted in the workshop location information. Please complete one form for each person who will attend. You can also register online
at www.rcac.org under Trainings and Events/California Drinking Water Trainings. Handouts will be available for anyone who registers at least three weeks in advance of
the workshop they want to attend.
Name:___________________________________________________
Email:____________________________________________________
Company or Water System:_______________________________________
Preferred phone: o Work o Home or o Mobile: (_______ )____________
Preferred mailing address: o Organization or o Home:
Mailing address:____________________________________________
City:_______________________ State:______________ Zip:__________
Type of Water System: o Community o Non-community
o Non-community/Non-transient o N/A
Operator Certification #(s): o Distribution____________
o Treatment_____________
o Wastewater____________
Water System ID#:______________Number of connections:________________ o
Serves less than 10,000 population: o_Yes o No
Please register me for the following workshop(s):
Online Workshops are internet-based, two-hour workshops
o 1/14/15 The Drinking Water Sample: A Comprehensive Approach: Crescent City
o 1/15/15 Water Distribution System Basics: Fortuna
o 2/11/15 Financial Management: Claremont
o 2/12/15 Asset Management & GIS: Claremont
o 3/10/15 Cross Connection Controls: Fresno
o 3/11/15 Drought Contingency Planning: Fresno
o 3/26/15 CalTAP Fair for Water Systems: Rancho Cordova (Sacramento area)
Please select one workshop per time slot
1 p.m. o Sanitary Surveys o Leak Detection/ o Disinfection
(3 hours) Water Audits
2:40 p.m. o Sanitary Surveys o Drought o Sampling
(continued)
Contingency Planning
January-June 2015 Registration Form
1/6/15 o 10 a.m. only Board Basics: Basic Operations
1/7/15 o 10 a.m. or o 2 p.m. Operator Basics: Water Supply & Sources
1/21/15 o 10 a.m. only AB54 Board Training for Mutual Water Systems
1/22/15 o 10 a.m. or o 2 p.m. Regulations Basics: Total Coliform Rule
2/3/15 o 10 a.m. only Board Basics: Safe Drinking Water Act
2/4/15 o 10 a.m. or o 2 p.m. Operator Basics: Pumps & Motors Efficiency
2/18/15 o 6 p.m. only AB54 Board Training for Mutual Water Systems
2/19/15 o 10 a.m. or o 2 p.m. Regulations Basics: Operator Certification
3/3/15 o 10 a.m. only Board Basics: Board Roles & Responsibilities
3/4/15 o 10 a.m. or o 2 p.m. Operator Basics: Storage & Distribution
3/17/15 o 10 a.m. or o 2 p.m. Cross Connection Controls
3/18/15 o 10 a.m. or o 2 p.m. Water Distribution Math
3/19/15 o 10 a.m. or o 2 p.m. Regulations Basics: Water Quality Sampling
SPECIAL NEEDS: If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with
Disabilities Act, please notify RCAC at 916/447-9832 ext. 1009 or ext. 1064 at
least three weeks prior to each workshop you are attending, so that we may
make accommodations for you.
NOTE: ALL NOTIFICATIONS REGARDING WORKSHOP CHANGES ARE
MADE VIA EMAIL. Therefore, we request a valid e-mail address on your
registration form. RCAC does not share your personal information or your
email address. A valid email address is required for online workshops.
If you are unable to attend a workshop that you have registered for, please
let us know. We may have a waiting list of people who want to attend.
Registration questions or problems? Contact the Training Department:
registration@rcac.org or 916/447-9832 x 1429.
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RCAC’s Network News via email.
4/1/15 o 10 a.m. or o 2 p.m. Operator Basics: Disinfection
4/7/15 o 10 a.m. only Board Basics: Capital Improvement Plans
4/23/15 o 10 a.m. or o 2 p.m. Regulations Basics: Surface Water Treatment
5/5/15 o 10 a.m. only Board Basics: Financial Management
5/6/15 o 10 a.m. or o 2 p.m. Operator Basics: Water Treatment Techniques
5/13/15 o 10 a.m. or o 2 p.m. Water Treatment Math
5/28/15 o 10 a.m. or o 2 p.m. Regulations Basics: Public Notification
6/2/15 o 10 a.m. only Board Basics: Rate Setting
6/3/15 o 10 a.m. or o 2 p.m. Operator Basics: Sampling Procedures & .
Reporting Results
6/16/15 o 10 a.m. or o 2 p.m. Emergency Response Planning
6/17/15 o 10 a.m. or o 2 p.m. Drought Contingency Planning
6/18/15 o 10 a.m. or o 2 p.m. Regulations Basics: DBPR II
Classroom Workshops: registration begins at 8 a.m.; all workshops are from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ; the CalTAP Fair ends at 4 p.m.
o 4/8/15 Ethics, Conflict of Interest & Policies: Santa Cruz
o 4/14/15 Arsenic Symposium: Yuba City
o 4/16/15 Arsenic Symposium: Victorville
o 4/21/15 Cross Connection Controls: Monterey
o 4/21/15 Ethics, Conflict of Interest & Policies: Clearlake
o 4/22/15 Ethics, Conflict of Interest & Policies: Chico
o 4/23/15 Cross Connection Controls: Auburn
o 5/13/15 Drought Contingency Planning: Paso Robles
o 5/14/15 Emergency & Disaster Response Planning: Buellton
o 6/10/15 No Bad Bugs: Protecting Your Water System: Merced
o 6/11/15 No Bad Bugs: Protecting Your Water System: Visalia
Please mail or fax your registration to: RCAC Attn: Trainings • Fax: 916/372-5636
3120 Freeboard Drive, Suite 201 • West Sacramento, CA 95691 • Phone: 916/447-9832 ext. 1429 • registration@rcac.org
You can also register online and check for the latest workshop information at www.rcac.org, under Trainings and Events.

RCAC
3120 Freeboard Drive, Suite 201
West Sacramento, CA 95691
RCAC is the Western RCAP
Nonprofit Org.
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FREE California Drinking Water Workshops: January-June 2015 Schedule-at-a-Glance
Classroom Workshops:
1/14/15 The Drinking Water Sample: A Comprehensive Approach ...... Crescent City
1/15/15 Water Distribution System Basics ...............................Fortuna
2/11/15 Financial Management .................................... Claremont
2/12/15 Asset Management & GIS .................................. Claremont
3/10/15 Cross Connection Controls ......................................Fresno
3/11/15 Drought Contingency Planning ..................................Fresno
3/26/15 CalTAP Fair for Water Systems ..........Rancho Cordova (Sacramento area)
4/8/15 Ethics, Conflict of Interest & Policies ......................... Santa Cruz
4/14/15 Arsenic Symposium ........................................ Yuba City
4/16/15 Arsenic Symposium ........................................Victorville
4/21/15 Cross Connection Controls ...................................Monterey
4/21/15 Ethics, Conflict of Interest & Policies ............................Clearlake
4/22/15 Ethics, Conflict of Interest & Policies ...............................Chico
4/23/15 Cross Connection Controls .....................................Auburn
5/13/15 Drought Contingency Planning ............................. Paso Robles
5/14/15 Emergency & Disaster Response Planning ......................Buellton
6/10/15 No Bad Bugs: Protecting Your Water System ......................Merced
6/11/15 No Bad Bugs: Protecting Your Water System .......................Visalia
Online Workshops:
1/6/15 Board Basics: Basic Operations ............................. 10 a.m.
1/7/15 Operator Basics: Water Supply & Sources ............ 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
1/21/15 AB54 Board Training for Mutual Water Systems .............. 10 a.m.
1/22/15 Regulations Basics: Total Coliform Rule ............. 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
2/3/15 Board Basics: Safe Drinking Water Act ...................... 10 a.m.
2/4/15 Operator Basics: Pumps & Motors Efficiency ......... 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
2/18/15 AB54 Board Training for Mutual Water Systems ............... 6 p.m.
2/19/15 Regulations Basics: Operator Certification ........... 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
3/3/15 Board Basics: Board Roles & Responsibilities ................. 10 a.m.
3/4/15 Operator Basics: Storage & Distribution ............. 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
3/17/15 Cross Connection Controls ......................... 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
3/18/15 Water Distribution Math ......................... 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
3/19/15 Regulations Basics: Water Quality Sampling ......... 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
4/1/15 Operator Basics: Disinfection ...................... 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
4/7/15 Board Basics: Capital Improvement Plans ................... 10 a.m.
4/23/15 Regulations Basics: Surface Water Treatment ........ 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
5/5/15 Board Basics: Financial Management ....................... 10 a.m.
5/6/15 Operator Basics: Water Treatment Techniques ........ 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
5/13/15 Water Treatment Math ........................... 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
5/28/15 Regulations Basics: Public Notification .............. 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
6/2/15 Board Basics: Rate Setting ................................ 10 a.m.
6/3/15 Operator Basics: Sampling & Lab Results ............ 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
6/16/15 Emergency Response Planning .................... 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
6/17/15 Drought Contingency Planning .................... 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
6/18/15 Regulations Basics: DBPR II ....................... 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.