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SUMMARY:Basic Wastewater Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates\nWednesday\, March 26\nWednesday\, April 2\nWednesday\, April 9\nWednesday\, April 16\nWednesday\, April 23\nWednesday\, April 30\nWednesday\, May 7\nTuesday\, May 13\n8 am to 3 pm each day \nDescription\nThis eight-session 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\n48 TCH – Wastewater \nCost\n$760 (with textbook)\n$660 (no textbook) \nRegister early! The maximum class size is 20.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/basic-ww-course-spring-2025/
LOCATION:Chester Public Safety Building\, 130 Pleasant St\, Chester\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Wastewater Credit
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SUMMARY:Water Operator Math Course: Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis class will cover basic math concepts\, including: \n\nConversions\, including temperatures and parts per million\nPercentages\nAverages\nArea\nCircumference\nVolume\nDetention time\nPressure\n\nTextbook\nThe following book is required for all students:\nMath for Water Treatment Operators (American Water Works Association) – $89\nYou can purchase this book along with your registration. Books will be distributed at the beginning of class. \nCredit\n5 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nCost\n$40 Member\n$80 Non-member\n$89 Textbook \nAdditional Classes \nThis is the first in a series of three classes. You are not required to take all three.\nWater Operator Math Course: Day 2 on Friday\, April 11 – Register Here\nWater Operator Math Course: Day 3 on Friday\, April 18 – Register Here
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/water-math-course-day-1-april4/
LOCATION:Vermont Rural Water Association\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Water Credit
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SUMMARY:State Revolving Funds (SRF) for Drinking Water\, Wastewater\, and Stormwater
DESCRIPTION:Description\n \nThis training will provide a comprehensive overview of the State Revolving Funds (SRF)\, with a focus on the administrative and financial aspects of these programs. Participants will learn about eligible borrowers and project types under both the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The session will cover planning and design loans available through each program\, including the role of asset management in project development. \nThe training will also explain the annual funding cycle\, including the development of the Intended Use Plan (IUP) and priority lists for competitive construction funding. Attendees will gain an understanding of eligibility requirements for lower-cost loan terms and Clean Water (CW) grants. Additionally\, the course will outline the necessary documents and approvals required for a complete loan application. \nKey administrative topics will include recordkeeping best practices\, reimbursement processes\, compliance with federal funding requirements\, and loan repayment expectations. The session will also discuss the roles and responsibilities of board members\, consultants\, and operators in planning and implementing SRF-funded projects. \nCredit\n2.5 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nTom Brown\, Amy Galford\, Sarah Bayer\, and Katie Parrish (Vermont Department of Conservation\, Water Infrastructure Finance Program) \nProctor\nAllison Smith (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nCost\n$20 member\n$40 non-member
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/srf-funds-4-10/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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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\n2 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nMiriam Owens (Vermont Occupational and Health Administration) \nProctor\nAllison Smith (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/heat-illness-4-17/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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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) \nCost\nMember – $72\nNon-member – $144
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/ww-micro-4-30/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Wastewater Credit
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