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SUMMARY:Optimize Your Water and Wastewater Pump Stations
DESCRIPTION:Description\nProper planning will prepare you for breakdowns and the unexpected. In this training\, you will learn how to effectively maintain and operate pump stations. We will cover basic hydraulic principles of centrifugal pumps and learn to detect\, troubleshoot\, and make repairs for the most common problems. Electrical components and failures will be covered in detail. This is a great review for certification exams. \nCredit:\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor \nJohn Benham \nProctor\nWayne Graham (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/pump-stations-6-12/
LOCATION:Chester Public Safety Building\, 130 Pleasant St\, Chester\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T123000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Motor Control Panels
DESCRIPTION:Description\nWater and wastewater operators\, while not electricians\, need to understand the critical components of motor control panels and know how to troubleshoot problems. You will have the opportunity to practice these skills at a control panel workstation. Electrical theory\, formulas and safety will be covered in detail\, making this course a great review for certification exams. Please bring your voltage/amp meter if you have one. \nCredit:\n4 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor \nJohn Benham \nProctor\nWayne Graham (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/control-panels-6-13/
LOCATION:Chester Public Safety Building\, 130 Pleasant St\, Chester\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T123000
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CREATED:20240219T203958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T183807Z
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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-6-13/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T123000
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CREATED:20240502T171542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T124939Z
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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) \nHybrid\nThis class will be held on Zoom with the option to watch the Zoom meeting at our office in Essex. You will receive the Zoom link by email the day before class. Click here for more information about webinar trainings. \nInstructor\nMeredith Maskell (VT Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division) \nProctor\nTim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/tnc-operations-6-18/
LOCATION:Hybrid (Zoom & Essex)\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T123000
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CREATED:20240219T204534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T184409Z
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SUMMARY:Trench and Excavation Safety
DESCRIPTION:Description\nWater 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. This course focuses on OSHA 1926 and the safe procedure for operators to follow when working in or around a trench or excavation. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nCLASS CANCELED
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/trench-safety-6-20/
LOCATION:Rutland WWTP\, 94 Greens Hill Lane\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T123000
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CREATED:20240503T180822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T180253Z
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SUMMARY:Preventing Heat Illness in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Description\nIn this session\, participants will learn what heat illness is\, risk factors\, and simple safety practices to prevent heat illness. Different types of heat-related illnesses will be reviewed. The class will also examine the responsibility and tools that employers have to keep employees safe from heat illness. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nMiriam Owens (Vermont Occupational and Health Administration) \nProctor\nElijah Lemieux (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/heat-illness-6-26/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wastewater Credit,Water Credit,Zoom Training
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