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SUMMARY:Class 4 Water Treatment Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates & Locations\nWednesday\, March 6 – Waterbury\nTuesday\, March 12 – Waterbury\nTuesday\, March 19 – Zoom\nTuesday\, March 26 – Waterbury\nTuesday\, April 2 – Zoom\nTuesday\, April 9 – Waterbury\nTuesday\, April 16 – Zoom\nFriday\, April 19 – Waterbury\n8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day \nDescription\nThis multi-week course is designed for those training to become a Class 4 water treatment operator. All aspects of water operations are covered to prepare you to take the certification exams. You are expected to attend all sessions. \nTextbooks \nThe following books are required for all students:\nWater Treatment Plant Operation\, Volume 1 (Office of Water Programs\, Sacramento State)\nWater System Operations Water Treatment\, Grade 2 (American Water Works Association)\nIn addition\, Water Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) is recommended.\nThese books can be purchased along with your registration and will be distributed on the first day of class. \nCredit\n48 TCH (Water) \nLocation \nMost class sessions will be held in-person at the Waterbury Municipal Center in the Steele Community Room. Parking is behind the building. Three class sessions will be held on Zoom (see above). \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nAdditional Classes \nThe following classes are also recommended for those who will be taking certification exams:\nBasic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators: March 14 in Essex or March 28 in Rutland\nAdvanced Math for Water Operators: March 21 in Essex\nClass 4 Exam Preparation Course: May 1 in Waterbury \nExam \nFind information about the Class 4 Certification Exam at https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/public-water-system-operator-certification/public-water-system-operator-exams
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/class-4-winter-2024/
LOCATION:Waterbury Municipal Center\, Community Room\, 28 N Main St\, Waterbury\, VT\, 05676\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Water Credit
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SUMMARY:Class 3 Water Treatment Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates & Locations\nWednesday\, March 6 – Waterbury\nTuesday\, March 12 – Waterbury\nTuesday\, March 19 – Zoom\nTuesday\, March 26 – Waterbury\nTuesday\, April 2 – Zoom\nTuesday\, April 9 – Waterbury\n8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day \nDescription\nThis multi-week course is designed for those training to become a Class 3 water treatment operator. All aspects of water operations are covered to prepare you to take the certification exams. You are expected to attend all sessions. \nTextbooks \nThe following books are required for all students:\nSmall Water System Operation and Maintenance (Office of Water Programs\, Sacramento State)\nWater System Operations Water Treatment\, Grade 2 (American Water Works Association)\nIn addition\, Water Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) is recommended.\nThese books can be purchased along with your registration and will be distributed on the first day of class. \nCredit\n36 TCH (Water) \nLocation \nMost class sessions will be held in-person at the Waterbury Municipal Center in the Steele Community Room. Parking is behind the building. Two class sessions will be held on Zoom (see above). \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nAdditional Classes \nThe following classes are also recommended for those who will be taking certification exams:\nBasic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators: March 14 in Essex or March 28 in Rutland\nAdvanced Math for Water Operators: March 21 in Essex\nClass 3 Exam Preparation Course: April 30 in Rutland \nExam \nFind information about the Class 3 Certification Exam at https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/public-water-system-operator-certification/public-water-system-operator-exams
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/class-3-winter-2024/
LOCATION:Waterbury Municipal Center\, Community Room\, 28 N Main St\, Waterbury\, VT\, 05676\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T123000
DTSTAMP:20240105T161520Z
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SUMMARY:Water Treatment: Chlorination
DESCRIPTION:Description\nWhat contamination events warrant shock chlorination procedures? We will discuss events such as flooding\, loss of water system pressure\, and shock chlorination of water storage tanks and distribution piping. Continuous chlorination requires knowledge by water system operators to ensure that public health is protected. Chlorine chemistry is an integral part of water treatment that should be understood by water system operators. Students will learn what breakpoint chlorination is and how to ensure they are achieving it at their treatment facilities. Sodium hypochlorite feed equipment can cause problems; we will look at the issues and how to avoid a sodium hypochlorite feed pump malfunctions. This training session will look at shock chlorination procedures\, water storage tank disinfection\, and pipeline disinfection. \nThe class will also look at proper dechlorination procedures when flushing hydrants or after shock chlorinating. We will explore dechlorination methods and equipment. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nWebinar\nThe Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before class. Please join the Zoom meeting at least 10 minutes before class starts. Click here for more information about Zoom trainings. \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/chlorination-1-16/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T123000
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UID:13077-1704963600-1704976200@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Operation and Maintenance of Distribution Systems
DESCRIPTION:Description\nWater distribution systems and storage tanks are the most vulnerable part of a water system for contamination. This class will take a look at contamination vulnerabilities in a water distribution system. Attendees will learn basic hydraulics\, contamination pathways\, cross connection control\, and operation and maintenance of water storage tanks. The maintenance activities we will discuss include proactive leak detection\, distribution system flushing\, and water quality sampling. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nWebinar\nThe Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before class. Please join the Zoom meeting at least 10 minutes before class starts. Click here for more information about Zoom trainings. \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nCLASS FULL \nThis class will be offered again on February 6 in Orleans—you can register for it here. Or sign up for the waitlist below.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/distribution-om-1-11/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T150000
DTSTAMP:20231129T201355Z
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UID:13060-1704873600-1709132400@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Basic Wastewater Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates\nJanuary 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\nFebruary 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\n8 am to 3 pm each day \nDescription\nThis eight-week 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\, Wayne Graham\, and Paula Jackson 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 for this class. \nCredit\n48 TCH – Wastewater \nCost\n$685 (with textbook)\n$585 (no textbook) \nMath Class\nStudents are encouraged to attend Basic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators. It will be offered on December 13 in Essex\, March 14 in Essex\, and March 28 in Rutland. \nRegister early! The maximum class size is 20. \nThis class will be offered again in Chester\, VT beginning in March. See https://vtruralwater.org/trainings/basic-ww-spring2024/
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/basic-ww-winter2024/
LOCATION:National Life Complex\, Dewey Building\, 1 National Life Drive\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Wastewater Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T123000
DTSTAMP:20231121T164729Z
CREATED:20230908T193454Z
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UID:12455-1701162000-1701174600@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Water Treatment: Chlorination
DESCRIPTION:Description\nWhat contamination events warrant shock chlorination procedures? We will discuss events such as flooding\, loss of water system pressure\, and shock chlorination of water storage tanks and distribution piping. Continuous chlorination requires knowledge by water system operators to ensure that public health is protected. Chlorine chemistry is an integral part of water treatment that should be understood by water system operators. Students will learn what breakpoint chlorination is and how to ensure they are achieving it at their treatment facilities. Sodium hypochlorite feed equipment can cause problems; we will look at the issues and how to avoid a sodium hypochlorite feed pump malfunctions. This training session will look at shock chlorination procedures\, water storage tank disinfection\, and pipeline disinfection. \nThe class will also look at proper dechlorination procedures when flushing hydrants or after shock chlorinating. We will explore dechlorination methods and equipment. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/water-treatment-chlorination-11-28/
LOCATION:Vermont Rural Water Association\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Water Credit
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