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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:20231213T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T170029Z
UID:12479-1702458000-1702474200@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. \nAttendees should bring their own calculator. If you are preparing to take a water or wastewater certification exam\, know that only non-programmable calculators will be allowed during the exam. Graphing calculators and smartphones will not be allowed. \nCredit\n4 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/basic-math-12-13/
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:20231212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T235519
CREATED:20230910T195218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T164624Z
UID:12476-1702371600-1702384200@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Troubleshooting Sequencing Batch Reactors (SBRs)
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis class describes the conditions and bacterial activities that occur during fill phase (static\, mixed and aerated)\, react phase\, settle phase and decant phase of an SBR. Nitrification and denitrification in an SBR are described as well as biological and chemical phosphorus removal. The development of aerobic (oxic)\, anoxic and anaerobic/fermentative conditions are presented\, and the techniques for monitoring\, troubleshooting and adjusting phase times to improve oxic\, anoxic and anaerobic/fermentative conditions are offered. These techniques include periodic sampling for values and changes in values for alkalinity/pH\, dissolved oxygen\, ammonia\, nitrite\, nitrate\, reactive (orthophosphate) phosphorus\, BOD-to-COD ratio and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP). \nCredit\n3 TCH (Wastewater) \nProctor\nElijah Lemieux (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nInstructor\nMichael Gerardi
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/sbr-12-12/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T123000
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UID:12468-1701766800-1701779400@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Corrosion Control and Polymers
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThe first part of this class will focus on distribution system corrosion and methods to combat it. Topics covered include: what is corrosion and what causes it\, why some waters are more corrosive than others\, problems corrosion causes\, lead/copper rules\, and using phosphates and pH adjustment to combat corrosion. \nIn the second part\, we will look at polymer use for solids separations\, including: what is polymer and how does it work\, storage and handling\, mixing and using polymer\, how to make adjustments\, and spill clean-up. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \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. \nProctor\nTim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nInstructor\nRyan Peebles (Clean Waters Inc)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/corrosion-control-12-5/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T123000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T123000
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UID:12452-1700125200-1700137800@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Trench and Excavation Safety
DESCRIPTION:Water and wastewater operators face dangerous situations when excavating trenches to repair water and sewer lines. Trench collapses happen without warning and cause severe injuries or death. Open trenches and pipe repairs include many other hazards such as water accumulation\, other buried utilities\, surface encumbrances\, and traffic. This course focuses on OSHA 1926 and the safe procedure for operators to follow when working in or around a trench or excavation. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/trench-excavation-safety-11-16/
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:20231114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T235519
CREATED:20230908T190357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T172150Z
UID:12448-1699952400-1699965000@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Water Treatment: Microbiology
DESCRIPTION:This class looks at different types of microorganisms found in drinking water sources or that could possibly enter drinking water through water system vulnerabilities. Participants will learn about different types of microorganisms and their health effects. We will look at where microbes come from\, how they enter drinking water systems\, and how to protect drinking water systems from these microorganisms. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/water-microbiology-11-14/
LOCATION:Vermont Rural Water Association\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T123000
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CREATED:20230908T183755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T172404Z
UID:12445-1699261200-1699273800@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Wastewater Treatment
DESCRIPTION:This course introduces new wastewater staff to all components of wastewater treatment\, starting with where wastewater comes from. What are the characteristics and contaminants that make up wastewater? We will look at components of a wastewater collection system\, including pump stations. Then we will examine each process in wastewater treatment. Students will learn each treatment process and what contaminants are removed during these processes. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Wastewater) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/intro-ww-11-6/
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:20231103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T235519
CREATED:20230908T183333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T133709Z
UID:12442-1699002000-1699014600@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Permit Required Confined Space Entry
DESCRIPTION:Water and wastewater facilities contain many confined spaces which can be dangerous to operators. We will discuss common confined spaces in water and wastewater facilities and the difference between a confined space and a permit-required confined space. This class will build awareness about the safety hazards of a confined space such as atmospheric hazards (hydrogen sulfide\, methane); mechanical hazards; and blood-borne pathogens that are a concern for wastewater collection system workers. You will learn about the proper protective equipment\, procedures for entry into a permit-required confined space\, the need for a rescue plan\, and how to rescue a co-worker if the situation arises. OSHA CFR 1910.146 \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/prcse-11-3/
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:20231101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T235519
CREATED:20230906T192059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T201536Z
UID:12394-1698829200-1698847200@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Distribution Exam Preparation Course
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed as a short review for the Vermont Distribution Operator exam. We will review test-taking skills\, exam questions\, math problems\, and general water system operations. We will take a practice exam as a group. \nCredit\n4 TCH (Water) \nHybrid\nThis class will be held simultaneously in-person at our office in Essex and on Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed the day before class. Click here for more information about webinar trainings. \nIn-person address:\n20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Suite B\nEssex Junction\, VT 05452\nPlease park in lower lot\, behind building. Handicap parking is available in upper lot by entrance. \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/distribution-exam-prep-11-01/
LOCATION:Hybrid (Zoom & Essex)\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T140000
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CREATED:20230906T191521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T201644Z
UID:12391-1698742800-1698760800@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Class 3 & 4 Exam Preparation Course
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed as a short review for the Vermont Class 3 and 4 Water Treatment exam. We will review test-taking skills\, exam questions\, math problems\, and general water system operations. We will take a practice exam as a group. \nCredit\n4 TCH (Water) \nHybrid\nThis class will be held simultaneously in-person at our office in Essex and on Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed the day before class. Click here for more information about webinar trainings. \nIn-person address:\n20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Suite B\nEssex Junction\, VT 05452\nPlease park in lower lot\, behind building. Handicap parking is available in upper lot by entrance. \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/3-4-exam-prep-10-31/
LOCATION:Hybrid (Zoom & Essex)\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T235519
CREATED:20230824T193758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T155237Z
UID:12316-1698138000-1698147000@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Recruiting and Retention for Gender Equity
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that job seekers spend just 49.7 seconds reviewing a listing before deciding it’s not a fit? What do potential employees see when they visit your job listings? This workshop will provide a brief recap of the economic benefits of workplace diversity\, and provide tools and strategies for attracting gender diverse candidates to your company or organization. We will review internal and external messaging\, effective job descriptions\, and best practices for interviewing for diversity. Lastly\, we will talk about some benefits and supports that help to create a “human-friendly” workplace that will make any employee want to stay for the long haul! \nCredit:2 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nWebinarThe Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before class. Please join the Zoom meeting 5-10 minutes before class starts. Click here for more information about Zoom trainings. \nProctorLiz Royer\, VRWA \nInstructorsMargaret Overman and Missy Mackin\, Vermont Works for Women
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/recruiting-retention-10-24/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T141500
DTSTAMP:20260405T235519
CREATED:20230907T185220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T175951Z
UID:12413-1697711400-1697724900@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Wastewater Operator’s Guide to NPDES Permits and Facility Inspections
DESCRIPTION:This class will cover recent changes to permits as a result of EPA’s review of the program and updated Vermont Water Quality Standards\, updates to nForms\, 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 paper work that you will need to have available. Finally\, we will review operator succession planning and test taking tips. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Wastewater) \nLocation\nWaterbury Public Library\, SAL Room \nInstructors\nVermont DEC Wastewater Management Program staff \nProctor\nElijah Lemieux (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/npdes-permit-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Cancelled
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T235519
CREATED:20230828T160548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T135428Z
UID:12335-1697097600-1697805000@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Small Systems Water Treatment Course: Class 2
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis course is designed for those who will be taking the Vermont Class 2 Water Operator Certification Exam. The four-session class provides an overview of how to operate a small public water system using groundwater as a source. Topics include the Safe Drinking Water Act requirements\, source water sampling\, well construction\, source protection\, water storage\, distribution\, hydraulics\, cross-connections\, safety\, disinfection\, treatment\, and relevant math. \nThis class is not designed for the operators of Transient Non-Community Systems (TNCs). \nCredit\n16 TCH (Water) \nTextbook\nIntroduction to Small Water Systems is recommended for this class. You can purchase it here for $60. Please purchase by October 4. \nDates\nThursday\, October 12\nFriday\, October 13\nTuesday\, October 17\nFriday\, October 20\n8 am to 12:30 pm each day \nHybrid\nEach session will be held in-person at our office in Essex and on Zoom. For each session\, you will receive a Zoom link by email the day before class. Click here for more information about webinar trainings. \nIn-person address:\n20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Suite B\nEssex Junction\, VT 05452\nPlease park in lower lot\, behind building. Handicap parking is available in upper lot by entrance. \nInstructor\nTim Russo\, VRWA
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/class-2-fall-2023/
LOCATION:Hybrid (Zoom & Essex)\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T235519
CREATED:20230824T182225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T151117Z
UID:12307-1696928400-1696941000@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Busting Gender Bias
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore the messages we all received growing up about gender and how those messages continue to influence our attitudes\, beliefs and behaviors today. We will review terms related to gender and discuss gender norms through facilitated small-group conversations. Participants will dive deeper into the concept of implicit bias and learn about microaggressions or “everyday bias” that frequently shows up in more subtle ways. Finally\, participants will learn how to be good allies\, and practice “ready responses” for interrupting bias. \nCredit:\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nProctor\nLiz Royer\, VRWA \nInstructors\nAlison Lamagna and Missy Mackin\, Vermont Works for Women
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/gender-bias-10-10/
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:20230912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T235519
CREATED:20230523T193518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T184311Z
UID:11561-1694509200-1694518200@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Service Line Inventory Course
DESCRIPTION:Credit: 2 TCH (Water) \nThe new Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) require every NTNC and community drinking water system to develop a service line inventory by October 2024. This class will discuss how to develop a service line inventory to be in compliance with the LCRR and the State of Vermont. \nWebinar\nThe Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before class. (If you do not receive the link\, first check your spam folder\, then email kboyk@vtruralwater.org before the class start time.) Please log in to Zoom at least 10 minutes before class starts. Click here for more information about Zoom trainings. \nProctor\nMatt Guerino\, VRWA \nInstructor\nBruce King\, Vermont DWGPD
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/service-line-inventory-9-12/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
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