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SUMMARY:Traffic Control Certification
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis course will provide flaggers with the basic knowledge\, information\, and awareness to perform their jobs safely. After the lesson\, attendees will be given a written certification exam. Those who successfully complete the course and pass the exam with a score of 80% or higher will receive a certificate to perform as a qualified flagger. \nCredit\n4 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nTim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nCLASS FULL\nThis class will be offered again on March 11 in Brattleboro – Register here
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/traffic-control-feb3/
LOCATION:Vermont Rural Water Association\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T123000
DTSTAMP:20251119T190110Z
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SUMMARY:Updating Your Source Protection Plan
DESCRIPTION:Class Description \nJoin staff from the State of Vermont Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division and Vermont Rural Water Association to learn the why and how of developing a Source Protection Plan and plan updates. This training focuses on developing the basic plan components required under the VT Water Supply Rule and the tools and resources available to help prepare your water system’s Source Protection Plan or Source Protection Plan Update. An introduction to the ANR Natural Resources Atlas mapping tool and the Department of Environmental Conservation Searchable Databases are provided. Participants are shown how to use the ANR NR Atlas to create maps for use in the plan document and for landowner notifications as well as performing a search for records related to potential sources of contamination and well completion reports. \nClass Credit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nLaura Ranker (VT Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division)\nBrad Roy (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nProctor\nTim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nLocation\nThe class will be located on the second floor of the Davis Building in the Catamount Conference Room (D215).
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/source-protection-plan-feb5/
LOCATION:National Life Complex\, Davis Buildling\, 1 National Life Dr\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T123000
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SUMMARY:Source Protection Plan and Guidance Doc
DESCRIPTION:Class Description \nJoin staff from the State of Vermont Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division and Vermont Rural Water Association to take a deeper dive into the identification and assessment of actual and potential sources of contamination that can pose a risk to your drinking water source(s). Learn about a variety of strategies and actions that the water system and others can implement to protect the water source(s) using real case studies and examples from active water systems. Learn how to create a Potential Sources of Contamination Source Protection Area Map using the ANR Natural Resources Atlas mapping tool for inclusion in the water system’s Source Protection Plan or Plan Update. \nClass Credit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nLaura Ranker (VT Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division)\nBrad Roy (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nProctor\nTim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nLocation\nThe class will be located on the fourth floor of the Davis Building in the Orange Conference Room (D413).
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/spp-guidance-feb10/
LOCATION:National Life Complex\, Davis Buildling\, 1 National Life Dr\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260129T171559Z
CREATED:20251119T201901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T171559Z
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SUMMARY:PFAS & Water Supply Rule
DESCRIPTION:Description\nMembers of the Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division will be going over recent changes to the Vermont Water Supply Rule involving the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that go into effect on January 1\, 2026. This will include discussion on changes to sampling requirements\, the new MCLs\, and how systems achieve and maintain compliance with the regulation. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nBen Montross & DWGPD staff \nProctor\nTim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nCLASS FULL\nThis class will be offered again on the following dates:\nMarch 10 – Waitlist\nApril 21 – Register here
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/pfas-feb12/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260209T201212Z
CREATED:20251119T202318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T201212Z
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SUMMARY:Corrosion Control
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis training will focus on distribution system corrosion and methods to combat it. Topics covered include: what is corrosion and what causes it\, why some waters are more corrosive than others\, problems caused by corrosion\, lead and copper rules\, and using phosphates and pH adjustment to combat corrosion. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/corrosion-control-feb18/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T090000
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CREATED:20251119T202756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T201147Z
UID:47068-1771578000-1771590600@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Issuing a Boil Water Notice
DESCRIPTION:Description\nIssuing a Boil Water notice can be a complicated process\, but could prevent negative health impacts to your water system’s consumers. It is important to be prepared in advance of an emergency by knowing when and how to issue a Boil Water notice—or even a Do Not Drink order. \nThis class will look at the reasons to issue a Boil Water notice\, the procedures to determine if a notice is needed\, and ways to make sure all affected consumers are notified. \nThis class encourages discussion from participants. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/boil-water-feb20/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training
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CREATED:20251119T203108Z
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SUMMARY:TNC Operations
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis course is designed for Transient Non-Community (TNC) Water System Operators. No matter what your experience as a water system operator\, this course will help you better manage your system. The course will review the following topics: disinfecting your water system (UV and chlorine)\, sampling procedure and sampling schedules\, sanitary survey review\, common water system deficiencies\, rules and regulations (current and upcoming rules)\, discussion of seasonal operations\, basic site investigations. \nFor Class 1B operators\, this course will fulfill the requirement to obtain 3 continuing education credits prior to renewal of your certification. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nMeredith Maskell (VT Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division) \nProctor\nTim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/tnc-operations-feb20/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T123000
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SUMMARY:Water Treatment: Chemical Addition
DESCRIPTION:Description\nWhen water treatment involves the addition of chemicals to drinking water\, there are follow-up procedures to ensure proper dosage and effectiveness of the chemicals. This class will discuss the addition of sodium hypochlorite\, soda ash\, sodium hydroxide\, orthophosphates\, coagulants\, and coagulant aids. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/chemical-addition-feb24/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T123000
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CREATED:20251120T142542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T144404Z
UID:48276-1772096400-1772109000@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Safety: Water and Wastewater Facility Flooding
DESCRIPTION:Description\nWater and wastewater facilities face an increasing threat of flood events in Vermont. Flooding can cause major damage to facilities and assets and pose a safety hazard to all involved. \nKnowing the safety hazards that may be present during flooding events and having a solid emergency response plan are key to reducing the risk of injury and fatalities. This class will map out preparations that water and wastewater facility operators can take to be better prepared for future flooding events. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/flood-safety-feb26/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wastewater Credit,Water Credit,Zoom Training
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