EPA ORD to Host ‘Approaches to Technology Approval’ Webinar
As part of the Science to Achieve Results (STAR) grant program, EPA has funded two National Research Centers for Small Drinking Water Systems: the Design of Risk Reducing, Innovative Implementable Small Systems Knowledge (DeRISK) Center at University of Colorado-Boulder and the Water Innovation Network for Sustainable Small Systems (WINSSS) at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. This webinar will present some of each center’s drinking water treatment technology results.
EPA Tools and Resources Webinar: Green Infrastructure Modeling Toolkit
This webinar will present a toolkit consisting of five EPA green infrastructure models and tools, along with communication material that can be used as a teaching tool and as a quick reference resource for use by planners and developers when making green infrastructure implementation decision. These materials can also be used for low impact development design competitions.
EPA Hosting Webinar on SRF American Iron and Steel Requirements
EPA’s Clean Water (CW) and Drinking Water (DW) State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs will be hosting a refresher webinar to discuss updated information regarding how to implement the AIS requirements, product certifications, the waiver request process, and national waivers. The will focus on manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, and construction managers.
EFCN Webinar: Ask the Expert – Advice on Water System Partnerships
Mark your calendars now for this new small system focused webinar from our colleagues at the Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) as part of their training and assistance grant from EPA.
AWWA Membership Summit 2017
Attracting and retaining the next generation of water professionals to the water-sector and AWWA is critical to future success. Attend the 2017 Membership Summit to learn more about building an engagement program specifically for young professionals and students. The Membership Summit features keynote speaker Sarah Sladek, author of Knowing Y: Engaging the Next Generation Now and success stories from Sections. This is a Summit that you will not want to miss.
AWWA’s Utility Management Standards: G-100 Water Treatment Plant Operations and Management
This series of three webinars involves a detailed review of the AWWA Utility Management Standards and Self-Assessment Guidebooks for treatment, distribution systems and source water protection. This will also include a presentation of case studies on the use and benefits of the standards and guidebooks by utility staff.
EFCN Webinar: Achieving Revenue Stability through Your Water Rate Structure
Mark your calendars now for this new small system focused webinar from our colleagues at the Environmental Finance Center Network (EFCN) as part of their training and assistance grant from EPA.
ASDWA Member Meeting: 2017
Plan now to attend the 2017 ASDWA Member Meeting at the Hilton in Old Town Alexandria from March 13-15, 2017.
AWWA’s Utility Management Standards: G-200 Distribution Systems Operation and Management
This series of three webinars involves a detailed review of the AWWA Utility Management Standards and Self-Assessment Guidebooks for treatment, distribution systems and source water protection. This will also include a presentation of case studies on the use and benefits of the standards and guidebooks by utility staff.
Lead Service Line Replacement – Ideas for States
Lead service lines (LSL's) are a major source of the lead that gets into drinking water. This was a clear factor in the crisis in Flint. Removal of LSL's was also identified by the National Drinking Water Advisory Council as a significant issue that EPA should address in the revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule. We will never get to the goal of zero lead in drinking water without totally removing LSL's.
