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SUMMARY:Basic Wastewater Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates & Locations\nThursday\, March 12\nThursday\, March 19\nTuesday\, March 24 – 9 am to 12: 15 pm on Zoom\nThursday\, March 26\nThursday\, April 2\nTuesday\, April 7 – 9 am to 12: 15 pm on Zoom\nThursday\, April 9\nThursday\, April 16\nThursday\, April 23 – 9 am to 3 pm on Zoom\nThursday\, April 30\n8 am to 3 pm unless otherwise noted \nDescription\nThis course will prepare attendees to take the Grades 1\, 2\, or 3 Domestic Wastewater certification exams\, and is a great primer for those taking higher grade exams. Attendees will learn the basic concepts of wastewater treatment from collection system to final disposal of effluents and solids. \nThe course will be taught by Elijah Lemieux and Wayne Graham from the Vermont Rural Water Association\, along with guest presenters to provide expertise on specific topics. \nTextbook\nThe course is based on Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants (Volume 1\, 8th edition) by the Office of Water Programs. All students are required to have a copy of this book. You can purchase it for $100 when you register. \nCredit\n53 TCH – Wastewater \nCost\n$850 (with textbook)\n$750 (no textbook) \nRegister early! The maximum class size is 20.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/basic-ww-spring2026/
LOCATION:Chester Public Safety Building\, 130 Pleasant St\, Chester\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit
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SUMMARY:Coagulation\, Jar Testing\, and Chemical Handling
DESCRIPTION:Description\nIn this class\, participants will receive an overview of coagulation\, including concepts like charge neutralization and flocculation. We will review the different types of coagulants and discuss how to choose which coagulant is best suited for your facility. The instructor will also cover chemical handling and storage and chemical delivery. The second half of the class will provide a demonstration of jar testing procedures. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater)\nWater Treatment Category 2\, Distribution Category 2 | Learn more \nInstructor\nJon-Luc Goodrich and Jake Tietgens (Holland Company) \nProctor\nAllison Smith (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/coagulation-april7/
LOCATION:National Life Complex\, Dewey Building\, 1 National Life Drive\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T090000
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SUMMARY:State Revolving Funds for Drinking Water\, Wastewater\, and Stormwater
DESCRIPTION:Description \nThis training will provide an overview of the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funding (CWSRF and DWSRF) financing programs\, with a focus on the administrative and financial aspects of these programs. Participants will develop a working knowledge of these SRF programs and learn about eligible borrowers and project types under both the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. The session will cover planning\, design\, and construction loans available through these low-interest and heavily subsidized water infrastructure funding programs\, including the role of asset management in project development. \nThe training will also explain the SRF annual funding cycle\, including the development and use of the Intended Use Plans (IUPs) and project priority lists for competitive funding. Attendees will gain an understanding of how to use these Federal funding programs offered by the DEC’s Water Infrastructure Finance Program to fund their community’s drinking water\, wastewater\, and stormwater funding needs. An overview of the State’s Pollution Control (PC) Grant program will be provided. Additionally\, the course will outline the eligibility requirements\, necessary documentations and approvals required for a complete loan application. \nCredit\n2.5 TCH (Water & Wastewater)\nWater Treatment Category 1\, Distribution Category 2 | Learn more \nInstructors\nTom Brown\, Amy Galford\, Sarah Bayer\, Katie Parrish (DEC Water Investment Division) \nProctor \nLiz Royer (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/srf-april14/
LOCATION:Association of General Contractors\, 1 Graves St\, Montpelier\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T083000
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SUMMARY:Wastewater Operator’s Guide to NPDES Permits and Facility Inspections
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis class will cover frequently asked questions about permits\, how to review your renewed permit and fact sheet\, a brief summary of permit changes based on EPA’s 2021 review of the program and the Vermont Water Quality Standards updated in 2022\, and common questions/issues with the nForm. We will also go over the state process for inspecting wastewater treatment facilities\, pump stations\, and collection systems. Learn how to be prepared for an inspection\, including paperwork that you will need to have available. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Wastewater) \nInstructor\nMichelle Kovarie and John Merrifield\, and Wastewater Management Program staff \nProctor\nElijah Lemieux (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/npdes-april22/
LOCATION:National Life Complex\, Dewey Building\, 1 National Life Drive\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T150000
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SUMMARY:Wastewater Microbiology: A Monitoring Program for Operators
DESCRIPTION:Description\nLearn the role of bacteria\, protozoa and metazoa in the treatment process along with the conditions that allow them to do their best work of removing nutrients from wastewater. Topics will include microbiota identification\, development of a wastewater microbiology monitoring program\, how to foster system conditions that favor the growth of phosphorus-accumulating microorganisms (PAOs)\, and how to troubleshoot existing treatment system problems. \nCredit\n5 TCH (Wastewater) \nInstructor\nToni Glymph \nProctor\nElijah Lemieux (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/wastewater-microbio-april23/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wastewater Credit,Zoom Training
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SUMMARY:First Aid\, CPR\, AED
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid Adult & Child CPR AED course is designed for individuals with little or no medical training who need a course completion card for job or regulatory requirements\, such as OSHA\, or for those who simply want to be prepared to respond in an emergency. \nTailored to water and wastewater operators\, the comprehensive Heartsaver® Total course meets regulatory standards. Topics include scene assessment and safety\, medical and injury emergencies\, environmental emergencies\, adult and child CPR\, AED use\, and relief from choking\, with the option to include infant CPR. Upon successful completion\, participants will receive a two-year American Heart Association certification card. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater)\nWater Treatment Category 3\, Distribution Category 1 | Learn more \nInstructor\nTamara McLaughlin (VT Safety Net) \nProctor\nAllison Smith (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nCLASS CANCELLED \nThis class will be offered again on May 5 in Williston. Register here: https://vtruralwater.org/event/first-aid-may5/
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/first-aid-april23/
LOCATION:Lyndon Public Safety Facility\, 316 Main St\, Lyndonville\, VT\, 05851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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