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SUMMARY:Basic Wastewater Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates\nThursday\, September 25\nThursday\, October 2\nThursday\, October 9\nWednesday\, October 15 – on Zoom (beginning at 9 am)\nThursday\, October 16\nThursday\, October 23\nThursday\, October 30\nWednesday\, November 5\n8 am to 3 pm each day (except October 15) \nDescription\nThis eight-session 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 and Wayne Graham 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\n47 TCH – Wastewater \nCost\n$800 (with textbook)\n$700 (no textbook) \nRegister early! The maximum class size is 20.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/basic-wastewater-fall-2025/
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:20251107T084500
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UID:23130-1762505100-1762516800@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Wastewater Exam (Web-Based Testing)
DESCRIPTION:Licensing exams for all levels of Vermont domestic and industrial (dairy\, metal\, paper) pollution abatement facility operators. The exam will be administered on a laptop. There are 10 spots available per session. Registration closes two weeks prior to the exam date. Refunds will not be given for cancellations within two weeks of the exam date. Payment must be received by the exam date. No-shows will be charged the full fee. \nWhat to expect: \n\nPlease arrive by 8:45 am. The exam will start promptly at 9 am.\nYou will be provided with a laptop\, mouse\, calculator\, ABC formula sheet\, scratch paper\, pencil\, and earplugs. You may bring your own calculator as long as it is silent and non-programmable without alphabetic keypads or printing capabilities.\nBring a government-issued ID that shows your name and photograph.\nYou will not be allowed to have personal items with you during the exam. Coats\, hats\, and bags should be left in your vehicle or a designated spot outside of the exam room. You will be given a bag to store your cellphone\, wallet\, and keys during the exam. Cellphones/pagers must be silenced or powered off.\nEating\, drinking\, or smoking is not permitted in the exam room.\nYou may take a break whenever you wish\, but you will not be allowed additional time to make up for time lost during breaks. During breaks\, you are permitted to leave the exam room to use the bathroom. However\, you are not permitted to leave the building (including for smoking).\nResults will be emailed to the email address you provide when you register. By registering for this exam\, you consent to have your results shared with Office of Professional Regulation (OPR)\, the Wastewater Management Program\, and Vermont Rural Water.\n\nTaking the exam: \n\nLog In: the proctor(s) will help you get logged in to the exam on the provided laptop.\nPractice Examination: Prior to beginning the examination\, you will be given the opportunity to practice taking an examination on the computer. The time you use for this practice examination is NOT counted as part of your examination time or score. When you are comfortable with the computer testing process\, you may quit the practice session and begin the timed examination.\nTimed Examination: Before beginning the examination\, instructions for taking the examination are provided on-screen. The computer monitors the time you spend on the examination. The examination will terminate if you exceed the time allowed. You may click on the “Time” box in the lower menu bar on the screen to monitor your time. A digital clock indicates the time remaining for you to complete the examination. The Time feature may be turned off during the examination.\nQuestions: Only one examination question is presented at a time. The question number appears in the lower right portion of the screen. Choices of answers to the examination question are identified as A\, B\, C\, or D. You must indicate your choice by either typing in the letter in the response box in the lower left portion of the computer screen or clicking on the option using the mouse. To change your answer\, enter a different option by typing in the letter in the response box or by clicking on the option using the mouse. You may change your answer as many times as you wish during the examination time limit.\nNavigation: To move to the next question\, click on the forward arrow (>) in the lower right portion of the screen. This action will move you forward through the examination question by question. If you wish to review any question or questions\, click the backward arrow (<) or use the left arrow key to move backward through the examination.\nUnanswered Questions: An examination question may be left unanswered for return later in the examination session. Questions may also be bookmarked for later review by clicking in the blank square to the right of the Time button. Click on the double arrows (>>) to advance to the next unanswered or bookmarked question on the examination. To identify all unanswered and bookmarked questions\, repeatedly click on the double arrows (>>). When the examination is completed\, the number of examination questions answered is reported. If not all questions have been answered and there is time remaining\, return to the examination and answer those questions.\nCandidate Comments: During the examination\, you may make comments for any question by clicking on the Comment button to the left of the Time button. This opens a dialogue box where comments may be entered. Comments will be reviewed\, but individual responses will not be provided.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/computer-exam-11-7-am/
LOCATION:Vermont Rural Water Association\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T124500
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DTSTAMP:20260424T120036
CREATED:20251009T131512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T143821Z
UID:23173-1762519500-1762531200@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Computer-Based Wastewater Exam
DESCRIPTION:Licensing exams for all levels of Vermont domestic and industrial (dairy\, metal\, paper) pollution abatement facility operators. The exam will be administered on a laptop. There are 10 spots available per session. Registration closes two weeks prior to the exam date. Refunds will not be given for cancellations within two weeks of the exam date. Payment must be received by the exam date. No-shows will be charged the full fee. \nWhat to expect: \n\nPlease arrive by 12:45 pm. The exam will start promptly at 1 pm.\nYou will be provided with a laptop\, mouse\, calculator\, ABC formula sheet\, scratch paper\, and pencil. You may bring your own calculator as long as it is silent\, non-programmable\, without alphabetic keypads or printing capabilities.\nYou will not be allowed to have personal items with you during the exam. Coats\, hats\, and bags should be left in your vehicle or a designated spot outside of the exam room. You will be given a bag to store your cellphone\, wallet\, and keys during the exam. Cellphones/pagers must be silenced or powered off.\nEating\, drinking\, or smoking is not permitted in the exam room.\nYou may take a break whenever you wish\, but you will not be allowed additional time to make up for time lost during breaks.\nResults will be emailed to the email address you provide when you register\, along with the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR).\n\nTaking the exam: \n\nLog In: the proctor(s) will help you get logged in to the exam on the provided laptop.\nPractice Examination: Prior to beginning the examination\, you will be given the opportunity to practice taking an examination on the computer. The time you use for this practice examination is NOT counted as part of your examination time or score. When you are comfortable with the computer testing process\, you may quit the practice session and begin the timed examination.\nTimed Examination: Before beginning the examination\, instructions for taking the examination are provided on-screen. The computer monitors the time you spend on the examination. The examination will terminate if you exceed the time allowed. You may click on the “Time” box in the lower menu bar on the screen to monitor your time. A digital clock indicates the time remaining for you to complete the examination. The Time feature may be turned off during the examination.\nQuestions: Only one examination question is presented at a time. The question number appears in the lower right portion of the screen. Choices of answers to the examination question are identified as A\, B\, C\, or D. You must indicate your choice by either typing in the letter in the response box in the lower left portion of the computer screen or clicking on the option using the mouse. To change your answer\, enter a different option by typing in the letter in the response box or by clicking on the option using the mouse. You may change your answer as many times as you wish during the examination time limit.\nNavigation: To move to the next question\, click on the forward arrow (>) in the lower right portion of the screen. This action will move you forward through the examination question by question. If you wish to review any question or questions\, click the backward arrow (<) or use the left arrow key to move backward through the examination.\nUnanswered Questions: An examination question may be left unanswered for return later in the examination session. Questions may also be bookmarked for later review by clicking in the blank square to the right of the Time button. Click on the double arrows (>>) to advance to the next unanswered or bookmarked question on the examination. To identify all unanswered and bookmarked questions\, repeatedly click on the double arrows (>>). When the examination is completed\, the number of examination questions answered is reported. If not all questions have been answered and there is time remaining\, return to the examination and answer those questions.\nCandidate Comments: During the examination\, you may make comments for any question by clicking on the Comment button to the left of the Time button. This opens a dialogue box where comments may be entered. Comments will be reviewed\, but individual responses will not be provided.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/computer-exam-11-7-pm/
LOCATION:Vermont Rural Water Association\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T123000
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CREATED:20250812T193016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T190315Z
UID:21005-1762938000-1762950600@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Water Treatment: Coagulation
DESCRIPTION:Description\nSurface water may contain constituents such as pathogenic microorganisms\, natural organic matter\, and sometimes chemicals. Surface water may also have taste and odor issues. The coagulation process is an important part of removing these constituents. Enhanced coagulation in any surface water treatment facility should be a top priority. pH and alkalinity play an important role in the chemistry of coagulation as well as the flash mix. Enhanced coagulation optimizes pH and coagulant dosages to remove as much natural organic matter as possible. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/coagulation-11-12/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120036
CREATED:20250813T150848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T150848Z
UID:21008-1763024400-1763037000@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Corrosion Control
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis 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. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/corrosion-control-11-13/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T120000
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CREATED:20251009T132150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T132150Z
UID:23175-1763109900-1763121600@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Computer-Based Wastewater Exam
DESCRIPTION:Licensing exams for all levels of Vermont domestic and industrial (dairy\, metal\, paper) pollution abatement facility operators. The exam will be administered on a laptop. There are 10 spots available per session. Registration closes two weeks prior to the exam date. Refunds will not be given for cancellations within two weeks of the exam date. Payment must be received by the exam date. No-shows will be charged the full fee. \nWhat to expect: \n\nPlease arrive by 8:45 am. The exam will start promptly at 9 am.\nYou will be provided with a laptop\, mouse\, calculator\, ABC formula sheet\, scratch paper\, and pencil. You may bring your own calculator as long as it is silent\, non-programmable\, without alphabetic keypads or printing capabilities.\nYou will not be allowed to have personal items with you during the exam. Coats\, hats\, and bags should be left in your vehicle or a designated spot outside of the exam room. You will be given a bag to store your cellphone\, wallet\, and keys during the exam. Cellphones/pagers must be silenced or powered off.\nEating\, drinking\, or smoking is not permitted in the exam room.\nYou may take a break whenever you wish\, but you will not be allowed additional time to make up for time lost during breaks.\nResults will be emailed to the email address you provide when you register\, along with the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR).\n\nTaking the exam: \n\nLog In: the proctor(s) will help you get logged in to the exam on the provided laptop.\nPractice Examination: Prior to beginning the examination\, you will be given the opportunity to practice taking an examination on the computer. The time you use for this practice examination is NOT counted as part of your examination time or score. When you are comfortable with the computer testing process\, you may quit the practice session and begin the timed examination.\nTimed Examination: Before beginning the examination\, instructions for taking the examination are provided on-screen. The computer monitors the time you spend on the examination. The examination will terminate if you exceed the time allowed. You may click on the “Time” box in the lower menu bar on the screen to monitor your time. A digital clock indicates the time remaining for you to complete the examination. The Time feature may be turned off during the examination.\nQuestions: Only one examination question is presented at a time. The question number appears in the lower right portion of the screen. Choices of answers to the examination question are identified as A\, B\, C\, or D. You must indicate your choice by either typing in the letter in the response box in the lower left portion of the computer screen or clicking on the option using the mouse. To change your answer\, enter a different option by typing in the letter in the response box or by clicking on the option using the mouse. You may change your answer as many times as you wish during the examination time limit.\nNavigation: To move to the next question\, click on the forward arrow (>) in the lower right portion of the screen. This action will move you forward through the examination question by question. If you wish to review any question or questions\, click the backward arrow (<) or use the left arrow key to move backward through the examination.\nUnanswered Questions: An examination question may be left unanswered for return later in the examination session. Questions may also be bookmarked for later review by clicking in the blank square to the right of the Time button. Click on the double arrows (>>) to advance to the next unanswered or bookmarked question on the examination. To identify all unanswered and bookmarked questions\, repeatedly click on the double arrows (>>). When the examination is completed\, the number of examination questions answered is reported. If not all questions have been answered and there is time remaining\, return to the examination and answer those questions.\nCandidate Comments: During the examination\, you may make comments for any question by clicking on the Comment button to the left of the Time button. This opens a dialogue box where comments may be entered. Comments will be reviewed\, but individual responses will not be provided.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/computer-exam-11-14/
LOCATION:National Life Complex\, Dewey Building\, 1 National Life Drive\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120036
CREATED:20250813T152241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T182135Z
UID:21011-1763456400-1763469000@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Personal Protective Equipment\, Ladder\, and Electrical Safety
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis class will cover several safety considerations for water and wastewater personnel. First\, we will look at new and improved personal protective equipment (PPE). Falls are the second highest cause of workplace fatality across the nation\, so we will discuss ladder safety at home and in the workplace. Water and wastewater operators also work on and around electrical equipment at their facilities. This class discusses the electrical safety measures that should be in place at your facility. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/ppe-ladder-electrical-11-18/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wastewater Credit,Water Credit,Zoom Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120036
CREATED:20250814T174353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T175005Z
UID:21045-1763542800-1763555400@vtruralwater.org
SUMMARY:Water Treatment: Filtration Processes
DESCRIPTION:Description\nWater filtration is one of the most important treatment processes for the removal of contaminants from drinking water. Groundwater and surface water treatment facilities may use filtration processes for the removal of pathogens\, iron and manganese\, PFAS\, radionuclides\, as well as taste and odor control. In this class\, we will look at how filters work and how they should be operated and maintained. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/filtration-11-19/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120036
CREATED:20251028T162951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T192836Z
UID:23783-1763629200-1763641800@vtruralwater.org
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-11-20/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T120036
CREATED:20250814T175627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T175627Z
UID:21048-1763715600-1763728200@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-11-21/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Wastewater Credit,Water Credit,Zoom Training
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