Free Water Security Webinars
EPA’s Water Security Division has scheduled several webinar information and training events during July and August. There’s also an invitation to participate in a September Power and Resilience Black Sky Summit. For more information, please read on.
Communication Systems for Smart Utility Infrastructure
DATE: July 17, 2018
TIME: 1:00-2:00PM (eastern)
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This webinar will discuss considerations for evaluating and selecting data communications systems that meet the unique requirements of smart utility infrastructure, including remote water quality and security monitoring equipment. Also, the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati will present a case study about its smart sewer network.
Air Regulations for Generators at Water Utilities
DATE: July 25, 2018
TIME: 1:00-2:00PM (eastern)
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This webinar will provide an overview of the air regulations for stationary generators including the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE). It will outline the requirements for a water utility purchasing new diesel generators. The presentation will also compare the requirements for emergency generators with the requirements for generators used for demand response/peak shaving. You will hear from speakers such as Melanie King, EPA Office of Air and Radiation and Sara Ayres, EPA Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.
Puerto Rico Water and Sewer Authority’s Response to Hurricane Maria Webinar
DATE: August 8, 2018
TIME: 1:00-2:00PM (eastern)
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Eli Diaz-Atienza, President of Puerto Rico’s Water and Sewer Authority (PRASA) will describe how the utility was impacted by the loss of power caused by Hurricane Maria. At its peak, PRASA was utilizing 1610 generators at its 114 drinking water plants, 51 wastewater plants, and pump stations. This presentation will discuss some of the challenges with operating, maintaining, and fueling the generators. It will also summarize some of the lessons learned and plans for increasing its resilience.
Free Power and Black Sky Resilience Summit
Water Sector Power and Black Sky Resilience Summit (September 19, 2018 in Herndon, VA)
EPA is hosting a one-day Water Sector Power and Black Sky Resilience Summit to discuss and advance the water sector’s preparedness for a long duration, widespread power outage. There will be presentations and discussions on black sky threats, generators, alternative power options (e.g., combined heat and power, solar), critical interdependencies, and communications. The focus will be on some of the challenges and potential solutions to a long duration power outage. The target audience is drinking water and wastewater utilities, water and energy associations, electric utilities, and local, state, and federal government agencies. Register at: https://epa-black-sky-summit.eventbrite.com
