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SUMMARY:Traffic Control Certification
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis 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. \nCredit\n4 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nPaul Sestito (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nProctor\nLiz Royer (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/traffic-control-7-9/
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:20240710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T123000
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SUMMARY:Asbestos Pipe Handling
DESCRIPTION:Description\nDo 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. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nMiriam Owens (Vermont Occupational and Health Administration) \nProctor\nAllison Smith (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/asbestos-pipe-7-10/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wastewater Credit,Water Credit,Zoom Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T090000
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SUMMARY:Generator Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis 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. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructors\nSam Politi and Jim Brochhausen (Brook Field Service) \nProctor\nAllison Smith (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nLunch\nLunch will be provided by by Brook Field Service!
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/generator-maintenance-7-16/
LOCATION:Association of General Contractors\, 1 Graves St\, Montpelier\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T083000
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SUMMARY:Disc Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAbout the Course\nPark in the Barre Town Forest parking lot at 44 Brook St (no street parking\, please)\nCarpooling is encouraged\nThere is a port-a-potty in the parking lot\nQuarries Disc Golf Course is a free\, volunteer-run course. Donations are accepted. \nWhat to Bring\nWater\nSunscreen\nBug spray\nSturdy footwear (uneven terrain in places)\nDiscs — if you don’t have any\, we have a limited supply you can borrow \nJoin us for lunch and prizes at Millstone Hill (just down the road) after the tournament! Register here. \nSponsored by:
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/disc-golf-tournament-2024/
LOCATION:Quarries Disc Golf Course\, 44 Brook Street\, Websterville\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:Water Professionals Appreciation Day Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for lunch and entertainment to celebrate all the hard-working\, dedicated drinking water and wastewater professionals in Vermont! \nMenu\nPulled Pork\nMac and Cheese\nVegetarian Jambalaya\nColeslaw\nPotato Salad\nCornbread \nDirections \nFrom I-89 \, take Exit 6 (South Barre/Barre Route 14) and follow the access road approximately 3 miles.\nAt the traffic light at the bottom of the hill\, go through the intersection and straight up the hill (Middle Rd) for 1 mile.\nAt the first intersection\, turn left onto Graniteville Rd (at Rock of Ages).\nAfter one mile turn right onto Websterville Rd .\nA 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.\nContinue 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.\nWe will be in the Celebration Barn\, the third building on the left from the intersection. \nSponsored by:
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/appreciation-day-lunch-2024/
LOCATION:Millstone Hill\, 29 Little John Rd\, Websterville\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T090000
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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) \nHybrid\nThis 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. \nProctor\nTim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nInstructor\nRyan Peebles (Clean Waters Inc.)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/corrosion-control-7-24/
LOCATION:Hybrid (Zoom & Essex)\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit
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