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SUMMARY:State Revolving Funds for Clean Water
DESCRIPTION:Description \nThis training will provide an overview of the Clean Water State Revolving Funding (CWSRF) financing programs\, with a focus on the administrative and financial aspects of these program. Participants will develop a working knowledge of the CWSRF program and learn about eligible borrowers and project types. The session will cover planning\, design\, and construction loans available through this low-interest and heavily subsidized water infrastructure funding program\, including the role of asset management in project development. The 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 this Federal funding program offered by the DEC’s Water Infrastructure Finance Program to fund their community’s wastewater funding needs. An overview of the State’s Pollution Control (PC) Grant program will also be provided. Additionally\, the course will outline the eligibility requirements\, necessary documentations and approvals required for a complete loan application. \nCredit\n2 TCH (Wastewater) \nInstructors\nTom Brown (DEC Water Investment Division) \nProctor \nLiz Royer (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/srf-sep9/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wastewater Credit,Zoom Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T123000
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CREATED:20260810T174838Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced SCADA\, Remote Monitoring\, and Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:Class Description \nThis technical course explores the architecture\, deployment\, and strategic safeguarding of modern Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Participants will learn about and understand the foundational principles of SCADA technology to identify applications where automated data collection shines. The course highlights the operational frameworks where monitoring systems excel\, with segmented cyber security protocols to protect remote telemetry networks. Attendees will evaluate real-world use cases\, data transmission methods\, hardware\, and strategies to optimize utility management. By the conclusion of this class\, students will possess the framework needed to securely select\, deploy\, and maintain resilient remote monitoring solutions tailored to municipal and industrial demands. This training will also have access to Mission’s mobile training unit\, an RV outfitted to provide hands-on demonstrations and training for the cloud-based 123SCADA platform and remote terminal units (RTUs). \nRefreshments and lunch will generously be provided by Champlin Associates. \nClass Credit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater)\nTreatment Category 1\, Distribution Category 2 | Learn more \nInstructors\nDave Crawford & Chip Crawford (Champlin Associates) \nProctor\nForest Anderson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/scada-sept10/
LOCATION:Franklin Events Center\, 1 Scale Ave\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T181922Z
CREATED:20260527T174315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T181922Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Wastewater Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates & Locations\nTuesday\, September 22\nTuesday\, September 29\nTuesday\, October 6\nThursday\, October 8 – 9 am to 3 pm on Zoom\nTuesday\, October 13\nThursday\, October 15 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nTuesday\, October 20\nTuesday\, October 27\nThursday\, October 29 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nWednesday\, November 4\n8 am to 3 pm at Association of General Contractors in Montpelier 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$905 (with textbook)\n$805 (no textbook) \nRegister early! The maximum class size is 20.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/basic-ww-fall2026/
LOCATION:Association of General Contractors\, 1 Graves St\, Montpelier\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260624T140039Z
CREATED:20260624T140039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T140039Z
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SUMMARY:Discharges from Breweries and Food Industries to Your WWTF
DESCRIPTION:Description \nBreweries and specialty food industries are popular in Vermont\, but wastewater discharged by these industries to your municipal wastewater treatment facility can have significant impacts on system efficacy and operational costs. This class will provide an understanding of the pollutants discharged from these industries\, the impacts on your WWTF\, and how to work with these industries to reduce their impacts on your facility. You will learn how to assess and limit the impact of these industries before problems occur at your WWTF. \nCredit\n4 TCH (Wastewater) \nInstructor\nRandy Bean \nProctor\nWayne Graham (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/breweries-sept24/
LOCATION:Association of General Contractors\, 1 Graves St\, Montpelier\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T143000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162402Z
CREATED:20260522T165354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T162402Z
UID:419118-1790325000-1790346600@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Basic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis course covers basic math concepts that operators use frequently in their work and are most likely to appear on water and wastewater certification exams. These include conversions\, perimeter\, area\, volume\, PSI\, elevation head\, and detention time. If time permits\, we will also cover flow and chemical dosage.\nAre we selling the same book for $40?This course covers basic math concepts that operators use frequently in their work and are most likely to appear on water and wastewater certification exams. These include conversions\, perimeter\, area\, volume\, PSI\, elevation head\, and detention time. If time permits\, we will also cover flow and chemical dosage. \nCredit\n5 TCH (Water & Wastewater)\nWater Treatment Category 3\, Distribution Category 3 | Learn more \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/basic-math-sep25/
LOCATION:Vermont Rural Water Association\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T150000
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CREATED:20260528T183049Z
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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/ww-microbiology-oct8/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wastewater Credit,Zoom Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T143000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162334Z
CREATED:20260810T185642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T162334Z
UID:606988-1791534600-1791556200@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Basic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis course covers basic math concepts that operators use frequently in their work and are most likely to appear on water and wastewater certification exams. These include conversions\, perimeter\, area\, volume\, PSI\, elevation head\, and detention time. If time permits\, we will also cover flow and chemical dosage.\nAre we selling the same book for $40?This course covers basic math concepts that operators use frequently in their work and are most likely to appear on water and wastewater certification exams. These include conversions\, perimeter\, area\, volume\, PSI\, elevation head\, and detention time. If time permits\, we will also cover flow and chemical dosage. \nCredit\n5 TCH (Water & Wastewater)\nWater Treatment Category 3\, Distribution Category 3 | Learn more \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/basic-math-oct9/
LOCATION:Hartford Town Office\, 171 Bridge St\, White River Junction\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T123000
DTSTAMP:20260812T173343Z
CREATED:20260811T173402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T173343Z
UID:609377-1793091600-1793104200@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Peristaltic Pumps
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis hands-on training provides water and wastewater operators with practical instruction on the operation\, maintenance\, troubleshooting\, and repair of chemical feed pumps used in treatment systems. Participants will learn about the Stenner Classic Series Peristaltic Pump\, including tube changes\, feed rate control maintenance\, and basic pump repairs. The course also covers proper application of Stenner pumps and maintenance of suction\, discharge\, and injector components to maximize system performance. \nIn the second part\, operators will learn the operation\, installation\, maintenance\, and programming of Econ FP and S10P water-paced pumps and water meters for proportional chemical treatment. Participants will practice calculations for sodium hypochlorite dosing in potable water and proper pump programming techniques. Individuals who complete the course will receive a Certified Stenner Technician (CST) certificate. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater)\nTreatment Category 2\, Distribution Category  2 | Learn more \nInstructor\nKevin Moran (Stenner Pumps) \nProctor\nForest Anderson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/peristaltic-pumps-oct27/
LOCATION:Killington Public Safety Building\, 800 Killington Road\, Killington\, VT\, 05751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260812T173601Z
CREATED:20260811T181200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T173601Z
UID:609508-1794301200-1794313800@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Developing Your Team Through On-the-Job Training
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis class prepares experienced water and wastewater operators\, lead hands\, supervisors\, and maintenance personnel to mentor Operators-in-Training and newly hired staff. Participants learn how to turn technical knowledge and site-specific experience into structured\, safe\, and effective workplace training. Through discussion\, demonstrations\, and applied exercises\, the class covers coaching methods\, clear communication\, task breakdown\, competency assessment\, documentation\, and constructive feedback. Emphasis is placed on reinforcing safe work practices\, regulatory awareness\, consistent operating procedures\, and the sound judgment required for reliable facility operation. By the end of the class\, participants will be able to plan and deliver on-the-job training that supports learner confidence\, job competence\, certification progress\, and long-term workforce development. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater)\nWater Treatment Category 1\, Distribution Category 2 | Learn more \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/job-training-nov10/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wastewater Credit,Water Credit,Zoom Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260811T191113Z
CREATED:20260811T190551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T191113Z
UID:609662-1795078800-1795091400@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Awareness and Workplace Violence
DESCRIPTION:Description\nWorkplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence that occurs at the work site. It ranges from harassment and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide. There is a potential for workplace violence at treatment plants and when water and wastewater workers are in the field. For example\, shutting off customers’ water has provoked gun violence against workers. In the world we live in\, environmental awareness is a must. This class will teach how to be more aware of potential threats. We will discuss administrative steps you can take to protect employees such as having a workplace shooter plan and written safety procedures for field work. Training your team to be more aware of the environment may save their lives. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater)\nWater Treatment Category 3\, Distribution Category 1 | Learn more \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/environmental-awareness-nov19/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wastewater Credit,Water Credit,Zoom Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T123000
DTSTAMP:20260811T191436Z
CREATED:20260811T191436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T191436Z
UID:609689-1796202000-1796214600@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Small\, High-Strength Dischargers
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis class will discuss issues with small\, high-strength wastewater dischargers—which do not need Pretreatment Discharge Permits from the Agency of Natural Resources—and their potential impacts on wastewater treatment facilities. The class will provide information on pollutants discharged from these businesses\, how these discharges are typically controlled and their potential impacts on the wastewater treatment facilities. You will receive detailed guidance on how to inspect and sample these dischargers. We will discuss how to reduce their impacts\, tips to help these businesses to control their discharges\, and how to coordinate with the Agency if the discharge becomes problematic. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Wastewater) \nInstructor\nRandy Bean \nProctor\nWayne Graham (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/high-strength-dischargers-dec2/
LOCATION:Vermont Rural Water Association\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260811T192537Z
CREATED:20260811T192435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T192537Z
UID:609712-1796720400-1796733000@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Safety: Focus Four Hazards
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis class introduces water resource workers to OSHA’s Focus Four Hazards: falls\, struck-by incidents\, electrocution\, and caught in/caught between incidents. These are among the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities for construction workers. Through practical examples\, participants will learn how to recognize common risks involving elevated work areas\, moving or falling objects\, electrical sources\, machinery\, and excavations. The class also covers essential prevention measures\, including fall protection systems\, safe equipment and vehicle practices\, electrical safeguards\, lockout/tagout procedures\, and trench protective systems. By the end of the class\, participants will be better prepared to identify hazards\, apply appropriate controls\, and support a safer work environment. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater)\nWater Treatment Category 3\, Distribution Category 1 | Learn more \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/focus-four-dec8/
LOCATION:Essex Police Department\, 145 Maple Street\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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