BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vermont Rural Water Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Vermont Rural Water Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vtruralwater.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vermont Rural Water Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T133000 DTSTAMP:20260424T065647 CREATED:20251119T184811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T180812Z UID:46867-1770109200-1770125400@vtruralwater.org 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\nTim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nCLASS FULL\nThis class will be offered again on March 11 in Brattleboro – Register here URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/traffic-control-feb3/ LOCATION:Vermont Rural Water Association\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Wastewater Credit,Water Credit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtruralwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/color-swatches-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T065647 CREATED:20251119T185840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T190110Z UID:46882-1770282000-1770294600@vtruralwater.org SUMMARY:Updating Your Source Protection Plan DESCRIPTION:Class Description \nJoin staff from the State of Vermont Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division and Vermont Rural Water Association to learn the why and how of developing a Source Protection Plan and plan updates. This training focuses on developing the basic plan components required under the VT Water Supply Rule and the tools and resources available to help prepare your water system’s Source Protection Plan or Source Protection Plan Update. An introduction to the ANR Natural Resources Atlas mapping tool and the Department of Environmental Conservation Searchable Databases are provided. Participants are shown how to use the ANR NR Atlas to create maps for use in the plan document and for landowner notifications as well as performing a search for records related to potential sources of contamination and well completion reports. \nClass Credit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nLaura Ranker (VT Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division)\nBrad Roy (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nProctor\nTim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nLocation\nThe class will be located on the second floor of the Davis Building in the Catamount Conference Room (D215). URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/source-protection-plan-feb5/ LOCATION:National Life Complex\, Davis Buildling\, 1 National Life Dr\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtruralwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/swatch2-orange.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T065647 CREATED:20260113T161525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T142821Z UID:153678-1770713100-1770724800@vtruralwater.org SUMMARY: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 on January 23. 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). Each break cannot exceed 10 minutes.\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\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Web-based testing at Vermont Rural Water’s office. URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/wastewater-exam-feb10-am/ LOCATION:Rutland Rec & Parks – Courcelle Building\, 16 North Street Extension\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States CATEGORIES:Exam ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtruralwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/swatch-blue.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T065647 CREATED:20251119T193618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T193618Z UID:46921-1770714000-1770726600@vtruralwater.org SUMMARY:Source Protection Plan and Guidance Doc DESCRIPTION:Class Description \nJoin staff from the State of Vermont Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division and Vermont Rural Water Association to take a deeper dive into the identification and assessment of actual and potential sources of contamination that can pose a risk to your drinking water source(s). Learn about a variety of strategies and actions that the water system and others can implement to protect the water source(s) using real case studies and examples from active water systems. Learn how to create a Potential Sources of Contamination Source Protection Area Map using the ANR Natural Resources Atlas mapping tool for inclusion in the water system’s Source Protection Plan or Plan Update. \nClass Credit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nLaura Ranker (VT Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division)\nBrad Roy (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nProctor\nTim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nLocation\nThe class will be located on the fourth floor of the Davis Building in the Orange Conference Room (D413). URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/spp-guidance-feb10/ LOCATION:National Life Complex\, Davis Buildling\, 1 National Life Dr\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtruralwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/swatch-green.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T065647 CREATED:20260113T163601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T143023Z UID:153774-1770727500-1770739200@vtruralwater.org SUMMARY: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 on January 23. 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\, 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). Each break cannot exceed 10 minutes.\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\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Web-based testing at Vermont Rural Water’s office. URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/wastewater-exam-feb10-pm/ LOCATION:Rutland Rec & Parks – Courcelle Building\, 16 North Street Extension\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States CATEGORIES:Exam ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtruralwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/swatch4-yellow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T065647 CREATED:20251119T201901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T171559Z UID:47024-1770886800-1770899400@vtruralwater.org SUMMARY:PFAS & Water Supply Rule DESCRIPTION:Description\nMembers of the Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division will be going over recent changes to the Vermont Water Supply Rule involving the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that go into effect on January 1\, 2026. This will include discussion on changes to sampling requirements\, the new MCLs\, and how systems achieve and maintain compliance with the regulation. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nBen Montross & DWGPD staff \nProctor\nTim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nCLASS FULL\nThis class will be offered again on the following dates:\nMarch 10 – Waitlist\nApril 21 – Register here URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/pfas-feb12/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Water Credit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtruralwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/swatch4-yellow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T065647 CREATED:20251119T202318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T201212Z UID:47042-1771405200-1771417800@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-feb18/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtruralwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/swatch-blue.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T065647 CREATED:20260113T165400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T144557Z UID:153801-1771490700-1771502400@vtruralwater.org SUMMARY: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. \nRegistration closes on February 3. Refunds will not be given for cancellations within two weeks of the exam date. No-shows will be charged the full fee. \nYou do not need to get approval from the Office of Professional Regulations (OPR) before testing. \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). Each break cannot exceed 10 minutes.\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. URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/wastewater-exam-feb19-am/ LOCATION:Vermont Rural Water Association\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States CATEGORIES:Exam ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtruralwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/swatch-green.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T065647 CREATED:20260113T165701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T144641Z UID:153840-1771505100-1771516800@vtruralwater.org SUMMARY: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. \nRegistration closes on February 3. Refunds will not be given for cancellations within two weeks of the exam date. No-shows will be charged the full fee. \nYou do not need to get approval from the Office of Professional Regulations (OPR) before testing. \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\, 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). Each break cannot exceed 10 minutes.\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. URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/wastewater-exam-feb19-pm/ LOCATION:Vermont Rural Water Association\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States CATEGORIES:Exam ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtruralwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/swatch2-orange.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T065647 CREATED:20251119T202756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T201147Z UID:47068-1771578000-1771590600@vtruralwater.org SUMMARY:Issuing a Boil Water Notice DESCRIPTION:Description\nIssuing a Boil Water notice can be a complicated process\, but could prevent negative health impacts to your water system’s consumers. It is important to be prepared in advance of an emergency by knowing when and how to issue a Boil Water notice—or even a Do Not Drink order. \nThis class will look at the reasons to issue a Boil Water notice\, the procedures to determine if a notice is needed\, and ways to make sure all affected consumers are notified. \nThis class encourages discussion from participants. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/boil-water-feb20/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtruralwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/swatch2-orange.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T065647 CREATED:20251119T203108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T203108Z UID:47081-1771578000-1771590600@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-feb20/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtruralwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/swatch-green.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T065647 CREATED:20251120T141423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T141423Z UID:48255-1771923600-1771936200@vtruralwater.org SUMMARY:Water Treatment: Chemical Addition DESCRIPTION:Description\nWhen water treatment involves the addition of chemicals to drinking water\, there are follow-up procedures to ensure proper dosage and effectiveness of the chemicals. This class will discuss the addition of sodium hypochlorite\, soda ash\, sodium hydroxide\, orthophosphates\, coagulants\, and coagulant aids. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/chemical-addition-feb24/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtruralwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/swatch4-yellow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T123000 DTSTAMP:20260424T065647 CREATED:20251120T142542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T144404Z UID:48276-1772096400-1772109000@vtruralwater.org SUMMARY:Safety: Water and Wastewater Facility Flooding DESCRIPTION:Description\nWater and wastewater facilities face an increasing threat of flood events in Vermont. Flooding can cause major damage to facilities and assets and pose a safety hazard to all involved. \nKnowing the safety hazards that may be present during flooding events and having a solid emergency response plan are key to reducing the risk of injury and fatalities. This class will map out preparations that water and wastewater facility operators can take to be better prepared for future flooding events. \nCredit\n3 TCH (Water & Wastewater) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/flood-safety-feb26/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Zoom CATEGORIES:Wastewater Credit,Water Credit,Zoom Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vtruralwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/swatch-blue.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR