RCAP Solutions

💧 Resilience – Is Capacity Development a Key Piece for Small Water Systems?
2024-12-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online
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The purpose of this webinar is to highlight the critical role that Capacity Development plays in the resilience of community water systems. The presentation discusses the importance of promoting capacity development and the main concepts related to this effort. In addition, experiences are shared with the impact on the communities in the technical, administrative, and financial areas, from their daily operations as well as in times of urgent need, like after natural disasters. Tropical storms, hurricanes, and earthquakes are common and typical threats all year long in the Caribbean and now all around the world. Finally, suggestions and recommendations are provided that might facilitate the process of assisting a community to develop its capacity. This webinar is funded under RCAP’s EPA NPA 1 23-25 grant.

The presenter of this webinar will be Carmen Yolanda Montañez Velázquez, Community Specialist, RCAP Solutions Caribbean.

💧 Basic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators (PA) – January 7 & 8, 2025
2025-01-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
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Math is an integral part of drinking water and wastewater system operations and is often one of the hardest topics to master. This training event will review basic math concepts and methods for solving problems, and will provide attendees with practice applying the concepts to solve example problems. There are 7 modules that cover math basics including fractions and decimals, conversion factors, percentages, area and volume, and solving equations. The final module consists of practice problems. RCAP Solutions, with funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is offering this free online training for small-system wastewater and water operators. Please note this course is over two days – both days must be attended to receive credit.

💧 In-Person Training: Lead and Water Quality Learning Lab (NY)
2025-01-23 08:15 - 14:15 | Saugerties American Legion Post 72, 30 John Street, Saugerties, 12477, United States
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At this IN-PERSON, hands-on course, participants will:

Practice correct sampling techniques for total coliform bacteria
Evaluate coliform sample collection sites
Learn to recognize lead, copper and galvanized service lines in the field
Develop and use talking points to discuss lead with customers
Review highlights of 2024 regulatory updates, the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI)
Practice 5th liter lead sampling techniques and troubleshooting calculations
Identify and overcome challenges in identifying unknown service line materials
Improve lead service line-related data management skills and procedures
Develop and use talking points to discuss lead with customers

This workshop is pending approval by NYSDOH for 5 contact hours for water operators. THIS WORKSHOP IS IN-PERSON!

💧 Asset Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities (PA) – February 4 & 5, 2025
2025-02-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
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This two day training was developed by RCAP Solutions to help water and wastewater utilities learn about Asset Management Programs, Develop a Capital Budget, Conduct Maintenance Scheduling and Budgeting, Implement an Asset Management Plan and Conduct Program Review.

💧 Basic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators (NY) – February 11 & 13, 2025
2025-02-11 09:00 - 11:15, 2025-02-13 09:00 - 11:15 | Online
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Math is an integral part of drinking water and wastewater operations and is often one of the hardest topics to master. This course will review basic math concepts, tactics for solving problems, and provide practice applying the concepts to solve examples.

💧 In-Person Workshop: Basic Math for Operators (MA/CT/RI) – February 11, 2025
2025-02-11 09:30 - 12:30 | Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA, 01001, United States
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This session begins with a review of basic concepts, followed by practical exercises to apply them to simple problems. Math is essential in drinking water and wastewater operations and can be challenging, but this course will help build confidence and skills. There will be a pre-test, quizzes, and a post-test. Be prepared for plenty of practice – bring paper, pencil, and a calculator.

💧 In-Person Workshop: Safe Drinking Water Act Overview (MA/CT/RI) – February 11, 2025
2025-02-11 13:30 - 16:30 | Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA, 01001, United States
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This workshop provides an overview of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and the regulatory backdrop that impacts public water systems. The regulatory history is lengthy and covers many aspects to providing quality drinking water. This course will cover regulatory history, current and recent changes to drinking water regulations. This training is also for potential water operators, managers, and board members.

💧 In-Person Workshop: Basic Math for Operators (MA/CT/RI) – February 12, 2025
2025-02-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Alden Training Facility @ Upper Blackstone Clean Water, 50 Route 20, Millbury, MA, 01527

💧 In-Person Workshop: Safe Drinking Water Act Overview (MA/CT/RI) – February 12, 2025
2025-02-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Alden Training Facility @ Upper Blackstone Clean Water, 50 Route 20, Millbury, MA, 01527

💧 Online Workshop: Basic Math for Operators (MA/CT/RI) – February 19, 2025
2025-02-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Online

💧 Online Workshop: Safe Drinking Water Act Overview (MA/CT/RI) – February 19, 2025
2025-02-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Online

💧 Online Workshop: Asset Management & Succession Planning (NY) – 03/05/2025
2025-03-05 09:00 - 12:05 | Online
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Asset management requires a systematic and comprehensive approach to help us recognize overlooked facilities and equipment and budget for their needs before it becomes an emergency. Maximize the value of your systems limited resources while budgeting for timely repairs and replacements.

The water and wastewater industries are facing a shortage of operators as experienced veterans are retiring after decades of service. Are you having trouble finding replacements? In this training for both operators and board members, learn about how to how to attract, support, and keep talented staff who are equipped for the technical and practical challenges of the modern water industry.

This one-of-a-kind workshop for small water and wastewater system operators and board members involves a three hour online interactive class.

💧 In-Person Training: Water Quality Monitoring (NY)
2025-03-19 08:15 - 12:45 | Mina-Findley Lake Community Center, 2883 North Road, Findley Lake, NY, 14736, United States
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At this IN-PERSON, hands-on course, participants will:

Practice collecting samples for measurement of water quality parameters, including free and total chlorine and total coliform bacteria.
Learn the advantages of chlorine residual mapping and how to draw their own chlorine residual map.
Discuss and share follow-up actions that may be necessary to address water quality issues such as main breaks, pressure issues and other challenges.

THIS WORKSHOP IS IN-PERSON!

💧 Sustainable Management of Water Utilities Training (NJ) – April 1, 2025
2025-04-01 09:00 - 11:15 | Online
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This training for managers, clerks, elected officials, engineers, and operators aims to cultivate an understanding in utility management, operation, regulatory requirements, and sustainable practices to make a successful utility. Learn from workshop leaders about how to address the challenges of today while planning for the future to improve utility success over time and bring real benefits to your community.

💧 Online Workshop: Safe Drinking Water Act & Source Water Quality (RI) – 04/09/2025
2025-04-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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This workshop provides an overview of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and the regulatory backdrop that impacts public water systems. The regulatory history is lengthy and covers many aspects to providing quality drinking water. This course will cover regulatory history, current and recent changes to drinking water regulations that support source water quality and treatment. This training is also for potential water operators, managers, and board members.

💧 Water Auditing and Leakage Management Training for Central Pennsylvania Water Utilities (April 16 & 23, 2025)
2025-04-16 08:30 - 15:15, 2025-04-23 08:30 - 15:15 | Holiday Inn Williamsport, 100 Pine Street, Williamsport, PA, 17701, United States
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Through this two-part instructional training, we aim to advance the knowledge and skills of utilities in regard to water auditing and leakage management.

This is a two-part instructional training; “Water Audits” will take place on Wednesday, April 16 from 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM and “Leakage Management” will take place on Wednesday, April 23 from 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM (registration begins at 8:00 AM on both days) at the Holiday Inn Williamsport, 100 Pine Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

Please Note: These are standalone workshops, so you may attend one or both days. However, if you have not conducted a water audit at your utility, we highly recommend attending the “Water Audits” session first.

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Amy Forsha, Pennsylvania State Manager, via email: aforsha@rcapsolutions.org or phone: (724) 840-8761

Thank you to our generous food sponsor, Larson Design Group!

💧 Online Workshop: Safe Drinking Water Act & Distribution Water Quality (RI) – 04/16/2025
2025-04-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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This workshop provides an overview of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and the regulatory backdrop that impacts public water systems. The regulatory history is lengthy and covers many aspects to providing quality drinking water. This course will cover regulatory history, and current and recent changes to drinking water regulations that support distribution water quality. This training is also for potential water operators, managers, and board members.

💧 Online Workshop: Water Well Guidance for Homeowners (VT) – 04/16/2025
2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
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Join us for a free webinar on issues impacting household drinking water supplies (wells and springs) and residential water quality in Vermont. This webinar is intended for local officials, residents, renters, and anyone who would like to learn more about the basics of wells and springs. We’ll discuss water testing recommendations and how to protect your water quality. Hear about common problems with wells and springs from technical assistance providers and from the Vermont Department of Health.

💧 In-Person Training: Decentralized System Operation and Maintenance (NH)
2025-04-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Courtyard by Marriott Nashua, 2200 Southwood Drive, Nashua, NH, 03063, United States
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The goal of this training course is workforce development related to system management including the operation, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of decentralized systems. The course describes fundamental concepts of wastewater characteristics and treatment processes and illustrates the importance of periodic operation and maintenance to ensure longevity and optimal performance. The content establishes uniform standards of practice that service providers can employ to assess and report upon the status of system source, collection, treatment and dispersal components as part of system management. The content also includes troubleshooting tools and critical safety protocols for operation and maintenance activities.

This is a two-part workshop. Attendance at both sessions is required.

💧 Adiestramiento En Línea: La Regla del Informe de Confianza al Consumidor – CCRR, por sus siglas en inglés (04/24/2025 | PR)
2025-04-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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El Informe de Confianza al Consumidor (CCR, por sus siglas en inglés) es un informe que se debe enviar a los consumidores todos los años sobre la calidad del agua que el sistema proporcionó a sus clientes. Se requiere que los sistemas incluyan entre otra información, los contaminantes regulados detectados durante el monitoreo más reciente.

En este taller se ofrecerá información que le ayudará a conocer, comprender y preparar el Informe de Confianza al Consumidor en su sistema.

💧 Taller en Línea: Conceptos Básicos de la Desinfección y los Subpproductos de la Desinfección para Sistemas Comunitarios (PR)
2025-05-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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En Puerto Rico solo el 69% de los sistemas de agua comunitarios aplican desinfección para su suplido de agua, lo cual crea una necesidad de educación sobre este tema. El 55% de los sistemas no toma muestras químicas, para saber si su tratamiento esta creando subproductos de la desinfección. En este taller se estarán cubriendo tópicos relacionados a: los diferentes métodos de desinfección, su efectividad, los productos de la desinfección que se crean al entrar en contacto con la materia orgánica y aspectos regulatorios sobre la regla de la Desinfección y los Subproductos de la Desinfección (DBPR) por sus siglas en inglés. Este taller tiene como propósito capacitar a los administradores de los sistemas comunitarios para que podamos mejorar la calidad de agua y prevenir enfermedades dentro de sus comunidades.

💧 Upcoming Online Workshop: Basic Math for Operators (NJ)
2025-05-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
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Math is an integral part of drinking water and wastewater operations and is often one of the hardest topics to master. This course will review basic math concepts, tactics for solving problems, and provide practice applying the concepts to solve examples. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.

💧 Adiestramiento en Línea: Conceptos Básicos que debe incluir un Plan de Respuesta a Emergencias (05/21/2025 | PR)
2025-05-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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La preparación y el conocimiento son clave para enfrentar eventos producidos por la naturaleza o por el hombre que pueden afectar la operación de los acueductos comunitarios rurales. También son necesarios para lograr el cumplimiento con los requisitos de la reglamentación. En este taller se ofrecerán los conceptos básicos que debe incluir un Plan de Respuesta a Emergencias.

💧 Online Workshop: The Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) – The Basics, The Improvements (LCRI), and The Service Lines Inventory (LSL)
2025-05-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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This free online training will present the basics of the rule and how its implementation has reduced the risk of lead exposure, which can cause serious damage to health, especially for young children and pregnant women. The concepts of the rule revisions, proposed improvements and new sampling tiers will be reviewed. Finally, details for conducting service line inventories in small communities will be presented.
