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SUMMARY:Class 4 Water Treatment Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates (please note some of these have been changed from what was originally scheduled!) \nWednesday\, February 12 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nFriday\, February 14 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nWednesday\, February 19 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nFriday\, February 21 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nWednesday\, March 12 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nTuesday\, March 18 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nFriday\, March 21 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nTuesday\, March 25 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nFriday\, March 28 – 8 am to 11:30 am and 12 pm to 3:30 pm\nTuesday\, April 1 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nThursday\, April 3 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nTuesday\, April 8 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nThursday\, April 10 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nMonday\, April 14 – 8 am to 11:30 am and 12 pm to 3:30 pm \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 class sessions. \nTextbooks \nThe following books are required for all students:\nWater Treatment Plant Operation\, Volume 1 (Office of Water Programs\, Sacramento State) – $100 – Purchase Here\nWater System Operations Water Treatment\, Grade 2 (American Water Works Association) – $86 – Purchase Here\n \nThis book is recommended:\nWater Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $106 – Purchase Here \nBooks can be purchased at https://vtruralwater.org/training/textbooks/. Please purchase books by February 5 to allow time for shipping! \nCredit\n48 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) \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 \nAdditional Classes \nThe following classes are recommended for all students:\nWater Operator Math Course: Day 1 on Thursday\, March 6 – Register Here\nWater Operator Math Course: Day 2 on Thursday\, March 20 – Register Here\nWater Operator Math Course: Day 3 on Thursday\, March 27 – Register Here
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/class-4-winter2025/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training
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SUMMARY:Class 3 Water Treatment Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates (please note some of these have been changed from what was originally scheduled!)\nWednesday\, March 12 – 9 am to 12:30 pm each day\nTuesday\, March 18 – 9 am to 12:30 pm each day\nFriday\, March 21 – 9 am to 12:30 pm each day\nTuesday\, March 25 – 9 am to 12:30 pm each day\nFriday\, March 28 – 8 am to 11:30 am and 12 pm to 3:30 pm\nTuesday\, April 1 – 9 am to 12:30 pm each day\nThursday\, April 3 – 9 am to 12:30 pm each day\nTuesday\, April 8 – 9 am to 12:30 pm each day\nThursday\, April 10 – 9 am to 12:30 pm each day\nMonday\, April 14 – 8 am to 11:30 am and 12 pm to 3:30 pm \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 class sessions. \nTextbooks \nThe following books are required for all students:\nSmall Water System Operation and Maintenance (Office of Water Programs\, Sacramento State) – $100 – Purchase Here\nWater System Operations Water Treatment\, Grade 2 (American Water Works Association) – $86 – Purchase Here\n \nThis book is recommended:\nWater Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $106 – Purchase Here \nBooks can be purchased at https://vtruralwater.org/training/textbooks/. Please purchase books by February 24 to allow time for shipping! \nCredit\n36 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) \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 \nAdditional Classes \nThe following classes are recommended for all students:\nWater Operator Math Course: Day 1 on Thursday\, March 6 or Friday\, April 4\nWater Operator Math Course: Day 2 on Thursday\, March 20 or Friday\, April 11\nWater Operator Math Course: Day 3 on Thursday\, March 27 or Friday\, April 18
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/class-3-winter2025/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training
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SUMMARY:Water Distribution Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates (please note some of these have been changed from what was originally scheduled!)\nWednesday\, March 12 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nMonday\, March 17 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nWednesday\, March 19 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nMonday\, March 24 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nWednesday\, March 26 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nThursday\, March 27 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nMonday\, March 31 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nWednesday\, April 2 – 8 am to 11:30 am and 12 pm to 3:30 pm\nWednesday\, April 9 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nTuesday\, April 15 – 9 am to 12:30 pm\nThursday\, April 17 – 9 am to 12:30 pm \nDescription\nThis multi-week course is designed for those preparing to take the Distribution (Class D) Certification Exam. Topics will include all aspects of distribution systems\, as well as hydraulics\, water chemistry\, water mathematics\, and sampling procedures. You are expected to attend all class sessions. \nTextbooks \nThe following books are required for all students:\nWater Distribution System Operation and Maintenance (Office of Water Programs\, Sacramento State) – $100 – Purchase Here\nWater System Operations Water Distribution\, Grades 1 & 2 (American Water Works Association) – $96 – Purchase Here\n \nThis book is recommended:\nWater Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $106 – Purchase Here \nBooks can be purchased at https://vtruralwater.org/training/textbooks/. Please purchase books by February 24 to allow time for shipping! \nCredit\n36 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nExam \nFind information about the Distribution Certification Exam at https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/public-water-system-operator-certification/public-water-system-operator-exams \nAdditional Classes \nThe following classes are recommended for all students:\nWater Operator Math Course: Day 1 on Thursday\, March 6 or Friday\, April 4\nWater Operator Math Course: Day 2 on Thursday\, March 20 or Friday\, April 11\nWater Operator Math Course: Day 3 on Thursday\, March 27 or Friday\, April 18
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/distribution-winter2025/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training
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SUMMARY:Protective Coatings and Manhole Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION:Description\n \nThis training will cover protective coatings as well as inflow and infiltration solutions to extend the service life of water and wastewater infrastructure. During the first hour\, participants will learn about proper surface preparation\, coating selection based on substrate and chemical resistance\, and strategies to prevent premature corrosion in steel and concrete structures. It will walk through a clarifier project at a wastewater treatment plant\, a manhole rehabilitation project\, and a potable water storage tank project as well. \nThe second hour (which is only being offered for wastewater credit) will address identifying and correcting inflow and infiltration (I&I issues)\, including manhole rehabilitation techniques such as repairing mortars and epoxy linings to protect against hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) gas deterioration. Real-world case studies\, industry standards\, and cost-saving methods will be discussed to help operators improve system efficiency and longevity. \nPlease note that the first hour of this training will cover protective coatings and is applicable to both water and wastewater. The second half will review manhole rehabilitation which is applicable to mainly just wastewater operators. \nCredit\n1 TCH for Water\n2 TCH for Wastewater \nInstructor\nRick Goyette (Sherwin Williams Protective & Marine Division) \nProctor\nAllison Smith (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/protective-coatings-4-23/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wastewater Credit,Water Credit,Zoom Training
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SUMMARY:Advanced WW Series: Microbiology of Anaerobic Digesters
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis class provides an overview of the bacteria and methanogens involved in methanogenesis. The overview includes hydrolysis\, fermentation\, acetogenesis\, and methane production. We will review start up\, recovery from inhibition and toxicity\, acceptable operational conditions\, and monitoring requirements. The monitoring requirements include not only digester sludge but also digester feed sludge. Attention is placed upon specific monitoring requirements for biogas analysis; ORP; temperature and pH; % VSS; minor and critical nutrients; and digester decant. A checklist of analytical tests for identifying an unstable anaerobic digester is provided. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Wastewater) \nInstructor\nMichael Gerardi (Michael Gerardi & Associates\, LLC) \nProctor\nElijah Lemieux (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nAdvanced Wastewater Treatment Series \nThis class is part of the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Series. Classes in this series are intended for experienced wastewater operators. It is recommended that you have attended the Basic Wastewater Course\, passed a wastewater certification exam\, and/or worked a number of years at a wastewater treatment facility before taking these advanced classes. \nThese classes are designed for operators who are looking to enhance their understanding of wastewater treatment; preparing for a Grade 3\, 4\, or 5 wastewater exam; or seeking a management position at a wastewater treatment facility. There is no formal enrollment in the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Series—just sign up for each class you want to take. These classes will have “Advanced WW Series” in the title. Find more information here.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/anaerobic-digesters-4-24/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wastewater Credit,Zoom Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T090000
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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) \nInstructor\nMeredith Maskell (VT Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division) \nProctor\nTim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/tnc-operations-4-25/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training
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