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SUMMARY:Class 4 Exam Preparation Course
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis course is designed as a short review for the Class 4 water operator certification exam. We will review test-taking skills\, exam questions\, math problems\, and general water system operations. You will have the chance to take a practice exam and go over the answers. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nLocation \nWe will be in the Steele Community Room at the Waterbury Municipal Center. Parking is behind the building. \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/class-4-exam-prep-5-1/
LOCATION:Waterbury Municipal Center\, Community Room\, 28 N Main St\, Waterbury\, VT\, 05676\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211856
CREATED:20240219T183628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T202148Z
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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-5-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T150000
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SUMMARY:2024 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Vermont Rural Water’s 2024 Conference will include a trade show\, luncheon\, and trainings (earn up to 3.5 TCH for water and/or wastewater). View the tentative schedule here. \nClass Topics:\n• Drinking Water Regulatory Updates\n• Wastewater Regulatory Updates\n• State Revolving Funds: Prepare to Apply for Funding\n• VOSHA: Emergency Preparedness and Response\n• Public and Crisis Communications about PFAS\n• Physical Security for Water/Wastewater Facilities \nRead the class descriptions here. \nAdditional Activities \nPublic water systems are encouraged to participate in the Drinking Water Taste Test! Read the rules here and send an entry form to info@vtruralwater.org by April 27. \nThere will be a golf tournament on Wednesday\, May 8. Learn more and register here. \nTo exhibit in the trade show\, click here. \nTo sponsor the conference\, click here. \nSponsored by:
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/2024-conference/
LOCATION:Lake Morey Resort\, 82 Clubhouse Rd\, Fairlee\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T211856
CREATED:20240229T212519Z
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SUMMARY:Developing and Updating Your Source Protection Plan (with optional work session)
DESCRIPTION:Class Description \nJoin staff from the Vermont Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division (DWGPD) and the Vermont Rural Water Association to learn about new tools in the world of source water protection planning. This training will focus on the key components of a source protection plan. Attendees will be introduced to DWGPD’s new online tools\, including a template and guidance document that you can use to develop your water system’s source protection plan (SPP) and/or source protection plan update (SPPU). There will be an interactive demonstration of the template and guidance document\, as well as a review of the new ANR Online Source Protection Plan Submission Form. These tools can streamline the process of creating and updating a water system’s source protection plan and help water systems stay in compliance with State of Vermont regulations. \nThe class itself will be 9 am to 12:30 pm. Starting at 1 pm there will be an optional work session that does not provide credit hours. \nClass Credit\n3 TCH (Water) \nOptional Work Session \nStay after class and work on your water system’s Source Protection Plan. Brad and Laura will be available to provide technical assistance and answer questions. No TCHs will be provided for the work session. \nAttendees are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop\, power cord\, their current Source Protection Plan\, and any pertinent water system documents. Power and Wi-Fi will be available. Links to various databases and resources will be provided for use during the work session. \nLocation \nThe class and work session are in the large conference room on the third floor of the ANR DEC Springfield Regional Office (known locally as the DMV building). \nInstructors\nLaura Ranker (VT Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division)\nBrad Roy (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nProctor\nTim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/source-protection-plan-5-14/
LOCATION:ANR DEC Springfield Regional Office\, 100 Mineral Street\, Springfield\, VT\, 05156\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T153000
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CREATED:20240219T190025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T135144Z
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SUMMARY:Permit Required Confined Space Entry/Trench and Excavation Safety
DESCRIPTION:Description\nWater and wastewater facilities contain many confined spaces which can be dangerous to operators. During the first part of this class\, we will discuss common confined spaces in water and wastewater facilities and the difference between a confined space and a permit-required confined space. This class will build awareness about the safety hazards of a confined space such as atmospheric hazards (hydrogen sulfide\, methane)\, mechanical hazards\, and blood-borne pathogens that are a concern for wastewater collection system workers. You will learn about the proper protective equipment\, procedures for entry into a permit-required confined space\, the need for a rescue plan\, and how to rescue a co-worker if the situation arises. OSHA CFR 1910.146 \nThe second part of this course focuses on OSHA 1926 and the safe procedure for operators to follow when working in or around a trench or excavation. Water and wastewater operators face dangerous situations when excavating trenches to repair water and sewer lines. Trench collapses happen without warning and cause severe injuries or death. Open trenches and pipe repairs include many other hazards such as water accumulation\, other buried utilities\, surface encumbrances\, and traffic. \nCredit\n6 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/prcse-trench-safety-5-21/
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:20240529T090000
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CREATED:20240220T193353Z
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SUMMARY:Lead and Copper Rule—Public and Crisis Communications
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis class will provide drinking water operators with best practices for effective public communication strategies related to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR)\, enabling them to transparently communicate with the public to build and protect essential trust. Attendees will also be shown how to craft and implement crisis communication plans to handle the wide variety of sensitive communications that will be required with customers\, and necessary with local leaders\, social media\, and the news media. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nMike McGill (WaterPIO) \nProctor\nLiz Royer (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/lcr-communications-5-29/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T120000
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CREATED:20240219T195019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T134458Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Champlain Live
DESCRIPTION:Class Description\nJoin us aboard the University of Vermont’s new state-of-the-art research vessel the R/V Marcelle Melosira for a hands-on glimpse into the science of Lake Champlain. This training will engage attendees in learning about the current condition of our state’s largest receiving water\, as well as how our work in the water and wastewater industry impacts aquatic ecosystems. While aboard the research vessel\, attendees will be guided by Watershed Educators as they learn about the unique properties of the lake and gather data that assists researchers in understanding the dynamic nature of the lake. We will learn about ongoing research\, gain experience with science on the lake\, and deepen our understanding of the interaction between the many physical\, biological\, chemical\, and cultural variables that contribute to the health of the lake and its watershed. \nClass Credit\n2 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nLocation\nThe Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory is located on the back side of the ECHO Center on the waterfront. Attendees will be responsible for finding their own parking in Burlington. Paid parking is available at the city-owned parking lot across from the ECHO Center on a first-come-first-served basis. \nImportant Notes\nThis training takes place on the water and will be subject to cancellation if weather conditions are deemed unsafe. In the event of a cancellation up to the time of departure\, we will contact you via the phone number and e-mail address you registered with. \nPlease wear close-toed shoes and appropriate clothing to be away from shore for the duration of the training. Sunscreen\, water\, and anything else you may need for the trip should be brought with you. The R/V Marcelle Melosira does have a bathroom and sheltered cabin. \nInstructors\nAshley Eaton and watershed instructors (Lake Champlain Sea Grant) \nProctor\nBrad Roy (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/lake-champlain-live-5-30/
LOCATION:Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory\, 3 College Street\, Burlington\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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