Vermont Rural Water Association

Cybersecurity and Internet Safety
2024-08-14 09:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom, Zoom
Description
Cybersecurity means protecting computers and computer-based technology from attacks and hackers. This has become a concern for water and wastewater systems in recent years, but it can be hard for operators to understand the technical aspects of cybersecurity. This class will cover cybersecurity considerations for water and wastewater systems in an easy-to-understand format. We will begin by talking about the most important things that everyone can do to keep their personal information and computers safe, like using strong passwords and learning to avoid dangerous emails. Next, we will talk about ways to protect a water/wastewater system’s computers (as well as SCADA) and what to do in the event of an attack. We will look at recent case studies of water and wastewater systems that have experienced cyber attacks. Finally, we will look at some resources that are available for free to help water and wastewater systems improve their cybersecurity.
Credit
3 TCH (Water & Wastewater)
Instructor
Katherine Boyk (Vermont Rural Water Association)
Proctor
Liz Royer (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Trench and Excavation Safety
2024-08-07 09:00 - 12:30 | Zoom, Zoom
Description
This class provides operators with crucial knowledge on trench and excavation safety, covering key definitions, soil mechanics, and OSHA regulations. It emphasizes the protection of employees through understanding types of trench collapses, implementing protective systems, and recognizing excavation hazards. Additionally, the course includes guidance on means of egress, inspection protocols, and further resources for continued learning.
Credit
3 TCH (Water & Wastewater)
Instructor
Miriam Owens (Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Proctor
Elijah Lemieux (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Corrosion Control and Polymers
2024-07-24 09:00 - 12:30 | Hybrid (Zoom & Essex), 20 Susie Wilson Rd, Essex Junction, VT, 05452, United States
Description
The 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.
In 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.
Credit
3 TCH (Water & Wastewater)
Hybrid
This class will be held on Zoom with the option to watch the Zoom meeting at our office in Essex. You will receive the Zoom link by email the day before class. Click here for more information about webinar trainings.
Proctor
Tim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association)
Instructor
Ryan Peebles (Clean Waters Inc.)

Water Professionals Appreciation Day Lunch
2024-07-19 11:30 - 14:00 | Millstone Hill, 29 Little John Rd, Websterville, VT, United States
Join us for lunch and entertainment to celebrate all the hard-working, dedicated drinking water and wastewater professionals in Vermont!
Menu
Pulled Pork
Mac and Cheese
Vegetarian Jambalaya
Coleslaw
Potato Salad
Cornbread
Directions
From I-89 , take Exit 6 (South Barre/Barre Route 14) and follow the access road approximately 3 miles.
At the traffic light at the bottom of the hill, go through the intersection and straight up the hill (Middle Rd) for 1 mile.
At the first intersection, turn left onto Graniteville Rd (at Rock of Ages).
After one mile turn right onto Websterville Rd .
A little over one mile you will see a huge granite quarry on your right and a left-hand turn (a Y intersection) taking you to Rt. 302/Rt. 110.
Continue 200 feet up the hill beyond this intersection to the next intersection, then go straight ahead onto Little John Rd, going between the two yellow houses.
We will be in the Celebration Barn, the third building on the left from the intersection.
Sponsored by:

Disc Golf Tournament
2024-07-19 08:30 - 12:00 | Quarries Disc Golf Course, 44 Brook Street, Websterville, VT, United States
This free, friendly disc golf tournament is part of Water Professionals Appreciation Day. Teams of three will play 18 holes on this short course. You can register with your teammates or register individually and we’ll pair you with others. Prizes for the winning team and closest to the hole!
About the Course
Park in the Barre Town Forest parking lot at 44 Brook St (no street parking, please)
Carpooling is encouraged
There is a port-a-potty in the parking lot
Quarries Disc Golf Course is a free, volunteer-run course. Donations are accepted.
What to Bring
Water
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Sturdy footwear (uneven terrain in places)
Discs — if you don’t have any, we have a limited supply you can borrow
Join us for lunch and prizes at Millstone Hill (just down the road) after the tournament! Register here.
Sponsored by:

Generator Maintenance
2024-07-16 09:00 - 12:30 | Association of General Contractors, 1 Graves St, Montpelier, VT, United States
Description
This class covers essential skills for the maintenance and installation of generators in water and wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring operational reliability and compliance with industry standards. Participants will gain hands-on experience with generator systems, focusing on troubleshooting, routine upkeep, and installation best practices. Additionally, the course includes an overview of state regulations governing generator use in water and wastewater facilities and will ensure that operators are familiar with safety requirements.
Credit
3 TCH (Water & Wastewater)
Instructors
Sam Politi and Jim Brochhausen (Brook Field Service)
Proctor
Allison Smith (Vermont Rural Water Association)
Lunch
Lunch will be provided by by Brook Field Service!

Asbestos Pipe Handling
2024-07-10 09:00 - 12:30 | Zoom, Zoom
Description
Do you tap, replace, or repair asbestos pipe? This class is for water, wastewater, and stormwater maintenance personnel to learn the requirements for dealing with asbestos pipe. Topics include VOSHA regulations, work practices, training requirements, contractor/owner responsibility, and proper disposal.
Credit
3 TCH (Water & Wastewater)
Instructor
Miriam Owens (Vermont Occupational and Health Administration)
Proctor
Allison Smith (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Traffic Control Certification
2024-07-09 09:00 - 13:30 | Vermont Rural Water Association, 20 Susie Wilson Rd, Essex Junction, VT, 05452, United States
Description
This course will provide flaggers with the basic knowledge, information, and awareness to perform their jobs safely. After the lesson, attendees will be given a written certification exam. Those who successfully complete the course and pass the exam with a score of 80% or higher will receive a certificate to perform as a qualified flagger.
Credit
4 TCH (Water & Wastewater)
Instructor
Paul Sestito (Vermont Rural Water Association)
Proctor
Liz Royer (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Preventing Heat Illness in the Workplace
2024-06-26 09:00 - 12:30 | Zoom, Zoom
Description
In 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.
Credit
3 TCH (Water & Wastewater)
Instructor
Miriam Owens (Vermont Occupational and Health Administration)
Proctor
Elijah Lemieux (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Trench and Excavation Safety
2024-06-20 09:00 - 12:30 | Rutland WWTP, 94 Greens Hill Lane, Rutland, VT, 05701, United States
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.
Credit
3 TCH (Water & Wastewater)
Instructor
Paula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
CLASS CANCELED

TNC Operations
2024-06-18 09:00 - 12:30 | Hybrid (Zoom & Essex), 20 Susie Wilson Rd, Essex Junction, VT, 05452, United States
Description
This 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.
For Class 1B operators, this course will fulfill the requirement to obtain 3 continuing education credits prior to renewal of your certification.
Credit
3 TCH (Water)
Hybrid
This class will be held on Zoom with the option to watch the Zoom meeting at our office in Essex. You will receive the Zoom link by email the day before class. Click here for more information about webinar trainings.
Instructor
Meredith Maskell (VT Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division)
Proctor
Tim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Corrosion Control
2024-06-13 09:00 - 12:30 | Zoom, Zoom
Description
This training 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 caused by corrosion, lead and copper rules, and using phosphates and pH adjustment to combat corrosion.
Credit
3 TCH (Water)
Instructor
Paula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Understanding Your Motor Control Panels
2024-06-13 08:00 - 12:30 | Chester Public Safety Building, 130 Pleasant St, Chester, VT, 05143, United States
Description
Water and wastewater operators, while not electricians, need to understand the critical components of motor control panels and know how to troubleshoot problems. You will have the opportunity to practice these skills at a control panel workstation. Electrical theory, formulas and safety will be covered in detail, making this course a great review for certification exams. Please bring your voltage/amp meter if you have one.
Credit:
4 TCH (Water & Wastewater)
Instructor
John Benham
Proctor
Wayne Graham (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Optimize Your Water and Wastewater Pump Stations
2024-06-12 09:00 - 12:30 | Chester Public Safety Building, 130 Pleasant St, Chester, VT, 05143, United States
Description
Proper planning will prepare you for breakdowns and the unexpected. In this training, you will learn how to effectively maintain and operate pump stations. We will cover basic hydraulic principles of centrifugal pumps and learn to detect, troubleshoot, and make repairs for the most common problems. Electrical components and failures will be covered in detail. This is a great review for certification exams.
Credit:
3 TCH (Water & Wastewater)
Instructor
John Benham
Proctor
Wayne Graham (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Wastewater Microbiology: A Monitoring Program for Operators
2024-06-05 09:00 - 2024-06-06 12:30 | Zoom, Zoom
Dates
Wednesday, June 5
Thursday, June 6
9 am to 12:30 pm each day
Description
Learn 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.
Credit
6 TCH (Wastewater)
Instructor
Toni Glymph
Proctor
Elijah Lemieux (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Lake Champlain Live
2024-05-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory, 3 College Street, Burlington, VT, United States
Class Description
Join us aboard the University of Vermont’s new state-of-the-art research vessel the R/V Marcelle Melosira for a hands-on glimpse into the science of Lake Champlain. This training will engage attendees in learning about the current condition of our state’s largest receiving water, as well as how our work in the water and wastewater industry impacts aquatic ecosystems. While aboard the research vessel, attendees will be guided by Watershed Educators as they learn about the unique properties of the lake and gather data that assists researchers in understanding the dynamic nature of the lake. We will learn about ongoing research, gain experience with science on the lake, and deepen our understanding of the interaction between the many physical, biological, chemical, and cultural variables that contribute to the health of the lake and its watershed.
Class Credit
2 TCH (Water & Wastewater)
Location
The Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory is located on the back side of the ECHO Center on the waterfront. Attendees will be responsible for finding their own parking in Burlington. Paid parking is available at the city-owned parking lot across from the ECHO Center on a first-come-first-served basis.
Important Notes
This training takes place on the water and will be subject to cancellation if weather conditions are deemed unsafe. In the event of a cancellation up to the time of departure, we will contact you via the phone number and e-mail address you registered with.
Please wear close-toed shoes and appropriate clothing to be away from shore for the duration of the training. Sunscreen, water, and anything else you may need for the trip should be brought with you. The R/V Marcelle Melosira does have a bathroom and sheltered cabin.
Instructors
Ashley Eaton and watershed instructors (Lake Champlain Sea Grant)
Proctor
Brad Roy (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Lead and Copper Rule—Public and Crisis Communications
2024-05-29 09:00 - 12:30 | Zoom, Zoom
Description
This class will provide drinking water operators with best practices for effective public communication strategies related to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), enabling them to transparently communicate with the public to build and protect essential trust. Attendees will also be shown how to craft and implement crisis communication plans to handle the wide variety of sensitive communications that will be required with customers, and necessary with local leaders, social media, and the news media.
Credit
3 TCH (Water)
Instructor
Mike McGill (WaterPIO)
Proctor
Liz Royer (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Permit Required Confined Space Entry/Trench and Excavation Safety
2024-05-21 08:30 - 15:30 | Vermont Rural Water Association, 20 Susie Wilson Rd, Essex Junction, VT, 05452, United States
Description
Water and wastewater facilities contain many confined spaces which can be dangerous to operators. During the first part of this class, 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
The second part of this course focuses on OSHA 1926 and the safe procedure for operators to follow when working in or around a trench or excavation. 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.
Credit
6 TCH (Water & Wastewater)
Instructor
Paula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Developing and Updating Your Source Protection Plan (with optional work session)
2024-05-14 09:00 - 12:30 | ANR DEC Springfield Regional Office, 100 Mineral Street, Springfield, VT, 05156, United States
Class Description
Join staff from the Vermont Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division (DWGPD) and the Vermont Rural Water Association to learn about new tools in the world of source water protection planning. This training will focus on the key components of a source protection plan. Attendees will be introduced to DWGPD’s new online tools, including a template and guidance document that you can use to develop your water system’s source protection plan (SPP) and/or source protection plan update (SPPU). There will be an interactive demonstration of the template and guidance document, as well as a review of the new ANR Online Source Protection Plan Submission Form. These tools can streamline the process of creating and updating a water system’s source protection plan and help water systems stay in compliance with State of Vermont regulations.
The class itself will be 9 am to 12:30 pm. Starting at 1 pm there will be an optional work session that does not provide credit hours.
Class Credit
3 TCH (Water)
Optional Work Session
Stay after class and work on your water system’s Source Protection Plan. Brad and Laura will be available to provide technical assistance and answer questions. No TCHs will be provided for the work session.
Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop, power cord, their current Source Protection Plan, and any pertinent water system documents. Power and Wi-Fi will be available. Links to various databases and resources will be provided for use during the work session.
Location
The class and work session are in the large conference room on the third floor of the ANR DEC Springfield Regional Office (known locally as the DMV building).
Instructors
Laura Ranker (VT Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division)
Brad Roy (Vermont Rural Water Association)
Proctor
Tim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Trade Show Vendor
2025-05-15 08:00 - 15:00 | Lake Morey Resort, 82 Clubhouse Rd, Fairlee, VT, United States
The trade show is a popular part of Vermont Rural Water’s Annual Conference. Attendees include water/wastewater operators, municipal staff, board members, state regulators, vendors, and others connected with the water/wastewater industry. Conference sessions are interspersed throughout the day with plenty of breaks to encourage trips into the exhibit hall.
Details
Exhibit spaces are 8′ x 5′ with a 6’ table, 2 chairs, electricity, and wifi. You can set up your exhibit on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 14 from 1–5 pm or the morning of Thursday, May 15 from 6–8 am. You have the option to raffle a giveaway item at your booth. Raffle winners will be drawn at 2:45 pm on Thursday. Please do not clean up your exhibit until 3 pm.
Schedule
The conference will include a trade show, luncheon, and trainings (earn up to 3.5 TCH for water and/or wastewater). Click here to view the full schedule.
Cost
Sustaining Associate Member – Free booth, $85 per person
Associate Member – $600 booth, $85 per person
Non-member – $800 booth, $100 per person
You will need to register attendee(s) in addition to purchasing booth space.
Cancellation Policy

Full refund if cancelled by 5 pm on May 1
50% refund on booth fee and full refund on attendee fees if cancelled by 5 pm on May 8
No refunds after May 8

Hotel Rooms
Lake Morey Resort is offering two options for exhibitors on the night of Wednesday, May 8:
Full Resort Package – $322* single occupancy or $228* per person for double occupancy
Includes dinner on May 14, breakfast on May 15, and use of all resort amenities, including the pool and golf course (Vermont Rural Water’s golf tournament fees are extra, though there is a discount for players staying overnight at the Full Package rate). A full list of all amenities is available at www.lakemoreyresort.com.
*20% service charge and 9% Vermont rooms and meals tax will be added to the quoted rates.
Hotel Room Only – $189** per room, single or double occupancy
Special exhibitor-only rate. Does NOT include dinner on May 14, breakfast on May 15, or a discount on the golf tournament.
**9% Vermont rooms and meals tax will be added to the quoted rate
For Reservations: Call the resort directly at 800-423-1211 and mention Vermont Rural Water. Please make your reservation by April 10.
Add-ons
Sponsor the conference — Register here
Participate in the golf tournament on May 14 — Register here
Sponsored by:

2024 Conference
2024-05-09 08:00 - 15:00 | Lake Morey Resort, 82 Clubhouse Rd, Fairlee, VT, United States
Vermont Rural Water’s 2024 Conference will include a trade show, luncheon, and trainings (earn up to 3.5 TCH for water and/or wastewater). View the tentative schedule here.
Class Topics:
• Drinking Water Regulatory Updates
• Wastewater Regulatory Updates
• State Revolving Funds: Prepare to Apply for Funding
• VOSHA: Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Public and Crisis Communications about PFAS
• Physical Security for Water/Wastewater Facilities
Read the class descriptions here.
Additional Activities
Public water systems are encouraged to participate in the Drinking Water Taste Test! Read the rules here and send an entry form to info@vtruralwater.org by April 27.
There will be a golf tournament on Wednesday, May 8. Learn more and register here.
To exhibit in the trade show, click here.
To sponsor the conference, click here.
Sponsored by:

Trade Show Vendor
2024-05-09 08:00 - 15:00 | Lake Morey Resort, 82 Clubhouse Rd, Fairlee, VT, United States
The trade show is a resort-based event with space for 40+ exhibitors during Vermont Rural Water’s Annual Conference. Attendees include water/wastewater operators, municipal staff, board members, state regulators, vendors, and others connected with the water/wastewater industry. Conference sessions are interspersed throughout the day with plenty of breaks to encourage trips into the exhibit hall.
Details
Exhibit spaces are 8′ x 5′ with a 6’ table, 2 chairs, electricity, and wifi. You can set up your exhibit on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 8 from 1–5 pm or the morning of Thursday, May 9 from 6–8 am. You have the option to raffle a giveaway item at your booth. Raffle winners will be drawn at 2:45 pm on Thursday. Please do not clean up your exhibit until 3 pm.
Schedule
The conference will include a trade show, luncheon, and trainings (earn up to 3.5 TCH for water and/or wastewater). View the tentative schedule here.
Cost
Sustaining Associate Member – Free booth, $75 per person
Associate Member – $540 booth, $75 per person
Non-member – $720 booth, $90 per person
You will need to register attendee(s) in addition to purchasing booth space.

Sponsored by:

To sponsor the conference, click here.

Golf Tournament
2024-05-08 12:30 - 17:00 | Lake Morey Country Club, 179 Clubhouse Rd, Fairlee, VT, United States
Come join the fun and support Vermont Rural Water! The tournament is a four-person scramble with a shotgun start at 12:30. You can form your own four-person team, or allow the pro shop to match you with others.
Cost
For those staying overnight at Lake Morey Resort under the Full Package Rate, the tournament fee is $80. For all others, the tournament fee is $110.

Sponsored by:

To sponsor the conference, click here.

Conference Sponsorship
2024-05-08 12:00 - 2024-05-09 15:00 | Lake Morey Resort, 82 Clubhouse Rd, Fairlee, VT, United States
Your sponsorship makes our conference possible and supports Vermont Rural Water!
Bronze Sponsor – $250

Sign posted on the golf course announcing your sponsorship of a Golf Tournament tee box
Advertisement (2.5″ x 3.5″) in the conference program
Sponsorship acknowledgment on the conference schedule

Silver Sponsor – $500

All benefits of Bronze Sponsorship
Sign posted by snack table
Sign posted at entrance to the trade show
Logo on conference page of our website

Gold Sponsor – $800 (SOLD OUT!)

All benefits of Silver Sponsorship
Sign posted in the dining room announcing your sponsorship of the luncheon
Sponsorship announcement during the luncheon
One-page flyer (provided by you) in all attendee packets
Logo on conference email announcements

Please send your logo and program ad to kboyk@vtruralwater.org as soon as possible.

TNC Operations
2024-05-02 09:00 - 12:30 | Zoom, Zoom
Description
This 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.
For Class 1B operators, this course will fulfill the requirement to obtain 3 continuing education credits prior to renewal of your certification.
Credit
3 TCH (Water)
Instructor
Meredith Maskell (VT Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division)
Proctor
Tim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Class 4 Exam Preparation Course
2024-05-01 09:00 - 12:30 | Waterbury Municipal Center, Community Room, 28 N Main St, Waterbury, VT, 05676, United States
Description
This course is designed as a short review for the Class 4 water operator certification exam. We will review test-taking skills, exam questions, math problems, and general water system operations. You will have the chance to take a practice exam and go over the answers.
Credit
3 TCH (Water)
Location
We will be in the Steele Community Room at the Waterbury Municipal Center. Parking is behind the building.
Instructor
Paula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Class 3 Exam Preparation Course
2024-04-30 09:00 - 12:30 | Vermont Rural Water Association, 20 Susie Wilson Rd, Essex Junction, VT, 05452, United States
Description
This course is designed as a short review for the Class 3 water operator certification exam. We will review test-taking skills, exam questions, math problems, and general water system operations. You will have the chance to take a practice exam and go over the answers.
Credit
3 TCH (Water)
Location
Due to elections, this class has been moved from the Waterbury Municipal Center to Vermont Rural Water’s office in Essex. Please park in the lower lot behind the building (handicap parking is available in the upper lot).
Instructor
Paula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Distribution Exam Preparation Course
2024-04-29 09:00 - 12:30 | Rutland WWTP, 94 Greens Hill Lane, Rutland, VT, 05701, United States
Description
This course is designed as a short review for the Vermont Water Distribution exam. We will review test-taking skills, exam questions, math problems, and general water system operations. You will have the chance to take a practice exam and go over the answers.
Credit
3 TCH (Water)
Instructor
Paula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT

What to Expect at a VOSHA Inspection
2024-04-25 09:00 - 12:30 | Zoom, Zoom
Description
Be prepared for your next Vermont Occupational and Health Administration (VOSHA) inspection. Miriam Owens, compliance assistance specialist at VOSHA, will detail common deficiencies found at worksites and how to correct them.
Credit
3 TCH (Water & Wastewater)
Instructor
Miriam Owens (Vermont Occupational and Health Administration)
Proctor
Elijah Lemieux (Vermont Rural Water Association)

Small Systems Class 2 Water Treatment Course
2024-04-10 09:00 - 2024-04-19 13:30 | Hybrid (Zoom & Essex), 20 Susie Wilson Rd, Essex Junction, VT, 05452, United States
Description
This 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.
This class is not designed for the operators of Transient Non-Community Systems (TNCs).
Credit
16 TCH (Water)
Textbook
Introduction to Small Water Systems is recommended for this class. You can purchase it here for $60. Please purchase by April 1.
Dates
Wednesday, April 10
Friday, April 12
Wednesday, April 17
Friday, April 19
9 am to 1:30 pm each day
Hybrid
Each 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.
In-person address:
20 Susie Wilson Rd, Suite B
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Please park in lower lot, behind building. Handicap parking is available in upper lot by entrance.
Instructor
Tim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association)
