RCAP Solutions

💧 Conducting a Lead Service Line Inventory & Lead and Copper Regulations – In-Person (Skowhegan, ME)
2024-05-15 08:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Skowhegan Community Center, 39 Poulin Drive, Skowhegan, 04976, United States
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This training will be in-person at the Skowhegan Community Center. At this training we will provide an overview of the impacts of Lead and Copper based water distribution lines in your inventory, followed by EPA updates to the regulations. How to build inventory for your system to see what’s in the ground. This training will also show the best way to properly fill out the mandated form for submission to the drinking water program.

💧 Conducting a Lead Service Line Inventory & Lead and Copper Regulations – In-Person (Biddeford, ME)
2024-05-16 08:30 - 14:00 | Saco River Drinking Water Resource Center, 16 Waterworks Drive, Biddeford, ME, 04005, United States
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This training will be in-person at the Saco River Drinking Water Resource Center. At this training we will provide an overview of the of Lead and Copper Regulations. How to Build your Lead Service line Inventory for your service lines. How to properly fill out the correct forms for submission to the Drinking Water Program. Followed by the latest EPA updates to the regulations pertaining to Lead service line and Lead and Copper regulations.

💧 Adiestramiento en Línea: Cinco Cosas que Tener en Cuenta Sobre el Manejo de Desperdicios Sólidos, Antes, Durante y Después de un Desastre
2024-05-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
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Repasaremos los conceptos esenciales…plan de Manejo, Logística de equipos y su distribución, Centros de Acopio Temporeros, Desvío de Materiales, Educación Comunitaria.

En este adiestramiento repasaremos los elementos más importantes que debemos tener en consideración para prepararnos previo a un desastre respecto al manejo de los escombros y materiales resultantes del evento.

Repasaremos cinco áreas relevantes para atender con eficiencia un evento que genere grandes cantidades de escombros.

Previo a la temporada de huracanes en el trópico, queremos que esté preparado para que pueda agilizar el proceso de recuperación y que este sea uno eficiente y ordenado ante los retos que presentan estos eventos naturales.

Este adiestramiento es dirigido a personal municipal o estatal con capacidad decisional y que está involucrado en el manejo de residuos sólidos, personal de operaciones de obras públicas y de respuesta a emergencias, juntas comunitarias o de organizaciones sin fines de lucro, lideres comunitarios y personas con interés en mejorar la calidad de vida de sus comunidades.

De forma clara y sencilla repasaremos puntos clave que nos ayuden en la planificación y respuesta a un desastre.

Colaboración con el Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales de Puerto Rico.

💧 Business Plans for Small Water Utilities – May 21, 2024 (NH)
2024-05-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
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Small water utilities awarded with grants and loans from the NH Department and Environmental Services (NHDES) are required to complete a Business Plan for Small Water Utilities, before funding is dispersed. This training was designed to help small utilities to understand the purpose and review the format of the Business Plan. Small systems such as Manufactured Home Communities, local Water Association, and Small Water Districts will benefit from this training for multiple reasons: Very often they have significant accumulated debt, poor economy of scale and a low-income customer base. RCAP Solutions in collaboration with the NHDES is offering FREE 2 HOUR TRAINING to help these systems and participants to manage their water system while improving financial sustainability. This workshop is made possible through funding through the USDA Rural Development and the Department of Health and Human Services. This training is approved by NHDES for 2 TCHs for water operators.

💧 Business Plans for Small Water Utilities – May 23, 2024 (NH)
2024-05-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Online

💧 Adiestramiento en Línea: Plan de Respuesta a Emergencias (PR)
2024-05-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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La preparación y el conocimiento son la clave para lograr el cumplimiento con los requisitos de la reglamentación, así como para enfrentar eventos producidos por la naturaleza o por el hombre que afectan a los Acueductos Comunitarios Rurales y a nuestra Isla. El taller le ofrecerá al participante información sobre los conceptos básicos que debe incluir un Plan de Respuesta a Emergencias.

💧 Adiestramiento en Línea: Interpretación de Resultados de Laboratorio – 06/26/2024 (PR)
2024-06-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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Tu comunidad, ¿realiza los muestreos del agua que tomas? ¿Conoces los resultados de esos muestreos? ¿Sabes interpretar esos resultados? Es importante conocer la calidad del agua que tomamos diariamente. Para eso, es necesario realizar los muestreos requeridos por la Ley de Agua Potable Segura (SDWA), pero más importante, saber interpretar esos resultados. Este adiestramiento te ayudara a conocer los contaminantes regulados por la ley y como interpretar los resultados y las demás partes de la hoja de resultados de muestreo de esos contaminantes. ¡Así sabrás la calidad del agua que estas tomando!

💧 Adiestramiento en Línea: Descripción General de los Sistemas Comunitarios de Manejo de Aguas Usadas, y Fuentes Potenciales de Asistencia Financiera (PR)
2024-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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El objetivo de este adiestramiento es repasar de forma general los diferentes sistemas de manejo y/o tratamiento de aguas usadas que podemos encontrar en Puerto Rico. Se incluye el razonamiento para seleccionar el proceso adecuado, los sistemas descentralizados y los sistemas centralizados. En cada uno de estos grupos se ofrecerá información general de los sistemas de tratamiento y sus características principales. En adición, se incluye un vistazo a las áreas que debe trabajar una comunidad para solicitar asistencia financiera. Se ofrecerá información sobre fuentes potenciales para asistencia financiera para organizaciones e individuos. Este adiestramiento se ofrecerá en español.

💧 Taller en Línea: Calidad de Agua y Sistemas de Distribución – Una Operación Eficiente (PR)
2024-07-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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La operación adecuada de un sistema de agua potable marcará la diferencia en la calidad de agua que le sirven a sus comunidades y en el tiempo de vida de los componentes de su sistema. También podremos prevenir un mal manejo y/o violaciones a la reglamentación de agua potable siempre y cuando prevengamos algunos escenarios importantes que se discutirán durante este taller. Cubriremos diferentes tópicos que le ayudaran a mejorar la calidad de agua y la operación de su sistema. Entre ellos: protección de fuentes de agua, sistemas de distribución, calidad de agua, conexiones cruzadas, limpieza, desinfección y mantenimiento de su tanque de distribución, desinfección adecuada y certificaciones de la NSF para componentes y químicos del sistema de distribución.

💧 Seminario Web en Vivo: Planificación para la Mitigación de Riesgos para Servicios Públicos
2024-07-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
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El 23 de octubre de 2018 se firmó la Ley de Infraestructura Hídrica de Estados Unidos (AWIA por sus siglas en inglés). Esta ley decreta que los sistemas hídricos comunitarios pequeños que prestan servicio a más de 3,300 personas, pero menos de 50,000 mantengan actualizados sus evaluaciones de riesgos y resiliencia y planes de respuesta a emergencias. Este webinario cubrirá estas dos herramientas además de unas mejoras practicas para realizarlo con su equipo.

Esquema:

Introducción a los términos relevantes
La evaluación de riesgos
El plan de respuesta a emergencias
Requisitos de AWIA

Nuestra presentadora será Tricia Kent, Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC).

💧 In-Person Training: Lead Learning Lab Workshop (NY)
2024-08-14 08:30 - 13:45 | Tompkins County Whole Health, 55 Brown Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
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At this IN-PERSON, hands-on course, participants will:

Review regulatory requirements and guidance to complete the required Lead Service Line Inventory
Gain experience recognizing lead, copper and galvanized service lines in the field
Practice 5th liter lead sampling techniques and troubleshooting calculations
Develop and use talking points to discuss lead with customers

This workshop is pending approval by NYSDOH for 4.25 contact hours for water operators. THIS WORKSHOP IS IN-PERSON!

💧 Sustainable Management of Water Utilities Training (NJ)
2024-08-15 12:45 - 15:00 | 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.

💧 Seminario Web en Vivo: Seguridad de Agua y Aguas Residuals
2024-08-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
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Este curso de “Seguridad de Agua y Aguas Residuales” proporciona una guía integral sobre las mejores prácticas de seguridad en plantas de tratamiento, abordando riesgos físicos, químicos y biológicos, y destacando la importancia de la capacitación continua y la gestión de la seguridad y salud. Se cubren temas esenciales como la entrada a espacios confinados, seguridad en la excavación, manejo de materiales y protección personal para asegurar un entorno de trabajo seguro.

Nuestra presentadora será Oliver De La Garza, Senior Environmental Management Consultant, Communities Unlimited.

💧 Asset Management for Small Water & Sewer Systems (NY)
2024-08-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
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This Asset Management workshop is designed to introduce board members and waste/water operators to the topic of asset management planning and how it can help small utilities make the most of limited resources. Asset management is a planning process to enable utilities to get the most value from assets such as pumps, tanks, treatment equipment and more, while budgeting financial resources to repair and replace assets when needed. In this workshop, participants are introduced to Asset Management using the EPA STEP Guide, a 5-step process for the development of an asset management plan: inventory, prioritize, develop, implement, and revise. Examples and worksheets for inventories, prioritizing, and budgeting are introduced for participants to use in their own communities.

💧 Small Water Utility Succession Planning (NY)
2024-08-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
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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 an hour and a half online interactive class.

💧 Enhancing Board Members' Financial Understanding and Decision-Making (PA)
2024-08-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
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This training program is designed to empower board members with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively oversee the financial operations of their systems. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of their roles and responsibilities, with a focus on financial management. Through detailed explanations of common financial reports and guided practice in critical thinking, board members will learn to make informed and responsible decisions.

This training is essential for board members seeking to enhance their financial literacy and contribute more effectively to the governance of their organization.

💧 Two-Day Activated Sludge Workshop (Greensburg, PA)
2024-10-01 08:30 - 16:00, 2024-10-02 08:30 - 16:00 | Westmoreland Conservation District, 218 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
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This was developed as a preparatory course for the activated sludge certification exam as well as a refresher for certified wastewater operators. Operators will be engaged in active classroom discussion as well as small group exercises. Operators will be provided, in advance of the training dates, with vocabulary and other training material. Successful students will familiarize themselves with this material before the classroom training.

The agenda includes the following; interactive instruction and handouts explaining the activated sludge process, exam taking skills and practice, math drills, general knowledge review, concept reinforcement, confidence building, homework, and a supportive learning environment.

This is a two-part instructional training taking place on Tuesday, October 1 and Wednesday, October 2 from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (check-in begins at 8:00 AM on both days) at Westmoreland Conservation District, 218 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA 15601.

All attendees should bring a calculator, notebook, and pen or pencil. Lunch will not be served but may be ordered in by individuals or groups.

💧 In-Person Training: Water Distribution System Management for Small Water Utilities (North Conway, NH)
2024-11-07 08:30 - 13:00 | North Conway Water Precinct, 104 Sawmill Lane, North Conway, NH, 03860, United States
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Maintenance and upkeep of water distribution systems is particularly challenging for small water utilities with volunteer staff and recurring repairs needed for aged, undersized piping that is common in many of our small systems. This training will build on the recently completed Service Line Inventories (prepared for the new LCR Revisions) to assist systems with updating their Record Drawings, monitoring water use data for timely leak repairs, performing oversight of water infrastructure improvements, and accessing funding assistance. Bring your laptops for hands-on assistance or use RCAP’s training laptops provided as part of the training. Workshop funding is provided by the US Environmental Protection Agency and has been approved by NHDES for 4 TCHs for water system operators.

💧 Basic Math for Operators (MA/CT/RI) – November 13, 2024
2024-11-13 12:00 - 15:00 | 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.

💧 In-Person Training: Water Distribution System Management for Small Water Utilities (Pembroke, NH)
2024-11-14 08:30 - 13:00 | Edward Cross Training Complex, 722 Riverwood Drive, Pembroke, NH, 03275, United States

💧 Rate Setting for Capital Improvements (VT) – November 14 & 21, 2024
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
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Rate Setting for Capital Improvements is a training that has been designed to provide systems of all sizes with an understanding of the importance of rate setting to fund capital improvements. The training will include a description of rate structures through asset management (GIS Mapping, Capital Improvement Planning, Inventory Controls for Asset Management, etc.) as well as billing cycles and finances, budgets, reserve accounts, and financial monitoring. Board members, operators, managers, accounting personnel and support staff are encouraged to join.

💧 Adiestramiento en Línea: Informacion Basica Sobre PFAS y el Plan Estrategico de EPA (PR)
2024-11-20 08:00 - 11:00 | Online
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En este adiestramiento explicaremos que son las sustancias perfluoroalquiladas y polifluoroalquiladas (PFAS, por sus siglas en inglés), como surgieron, donde se pueden encontrar, sus posibles efectos a la salud, recomendaciones de los expertos para reducir sus efectos y los adelantos científicos en el proceso de manejar su control. Hablaremos del Plan Estratégico de EPA para abordar las PFAS y el muestreo de PFAS que realizará el Departamento de Salud en los Sistemas Públicos de Agua Potable Non PRASA.

💧 Wastewater Characterization + Sludge Dewatering (USVI)
2024-11-21 08:00 - 11:00 | Online
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Presentation 1: Wastewater Characterization, The First Step to Understand What We Work with and How To Handle It – This presentation raises awareness of the importance of waste characterization. Knowing and understanding wastewater characteristics is the starting point and the baseline for any treatment process, operation, process control and troubleshooting. Topics include: (1.) reviewing chemical, physical a biological characteristic, (2.) Typical practices, such as a “first step”, daily operations, or troubleshooting a problem in a WWTP, and (3.) Presents some practical examples. This presentation will give operators and TAPs an edge to better recognize problems in a wastewater treatment plant and select and suggest the best options for a solution.

Presentation 2: Sludge Dewatering, Need to Know Concepts for Operators – This presentation offers an overview of “need to know” concepts for operators and taps to understand and control a sludge dewatering process. Start with the right foot, control your sludge handling costs and process efficiency. This section helps participants to understand how sludge characteristics, dewatering process and disposal destination influence sludge handling procedures. Review use of dewatering chemical products, mechanisms, and typical process control. Main topics include Sludge characteristics, Dewatering- dispose solids not water, and Process control & testing. It’s not just wishing to have an efficient sludge handling process; you must work it! The presentation is focused in a technical and practical manner to make it useful to operators and technical assistance providers.

💧 In-Person Training: Safety & Health Program Self-Evaluation for Small Wastewater Utilities (Franklin, NH)
2024-11-21 08:30 - 14:30 | Franklin Training Center, 528 River Street, Franklin, NH, 03235, United States
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This workshop has been designed to assist water utilities to assess your wastewater utility performance by developing SMART safety goals, enhance staff participation and training, identifying hazards, reviewing your safety protocols and evaluation activities.

Bring your laptops for firsthand assistance or use RCAP’s training laptops provided as part of the training. Workshop funding is provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and has been approved by NHDES for 5 TCHs for wastewater system operators.

💧 Rate Setting for Capital Improvements – In-Person (Waterville, ME)
2024-12-04 08:30 - 13:30 | Kennebec Water District, 131 Drummond Ave, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
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Rate Setting for Capital Improvements is a training that has been designed to provide systems of all sizes with an understanding of the importance of rate setting to fund capital improvements. The training will include a description of rate structures through asset management (GIS Mapping, Capital Improvement Planning, Inventory Controls for Asset Management, etc.) as well as billing cycles and finances, budgets, reserve accounts, and financial monitoring. The Public Utilities Commission will also be presenting during the training. The program will also look at key management areas and maintaining an active Board. Board members, operators, managers, accounting personnel and support staff are encouraged to join.

💧 Rate Setting for Capital Improvements – In-Person (Biddeford, ME)
2024-12-05 08:30 - 13:30 | Saco River Drinking Water Resource Center, 16 Waterworks Drive, Biddeford, ME, 04005, United States

💧 Resilience – Is Capacity Development a Key Piece for Small Water Systems?
2024-12-17 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 | 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.
