RCAP Solutions

💧 Small Water System Lead Service Line Inventory Compliance (NH)
2024-02-07 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Online
This workshop will review the lead and copper rule and its recent revisions. Trainers will provide a brief history of the regulations throughout the years, replacement efforts when lead service lines are present, lead inventory information, tap sampling improvements, and remediation options such as treatment requirements, and point of use options. This class will comprehensively explain the federal and state Lead Service Line Inventory requirements and how to conduct the inventory. The training is targeted to public water systems newly registered with the NH Department of Environmental Services.

💧 Board & Operator Training for Small Water Systems (VT)
2024-02-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
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Board Training is a program that has been designed to provide systems of all sizes with an understanding of the importance of planning, management of system assets and records to maintain a healthy viable service to the public. The training will include a description of key management areas, asset and project management, communications, budgeting, and financial management as well as rate setting, providing a perspective of the importance of an active involved board.

💧 Board & Operator Training for Small Water Systems (ME)
2024-02-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Online

💧 Management & Finances for Small Systems (ME)
2024-01-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Online
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Management and finance are important for small systems to operate correctly. This course will be going over key areas of management, boards and stakeholder roles, asset management, budgets and the importance of reserves and rate setting. This training is also for potential water operations, managers, and board members as well as a requirement of the Maine State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) Principal Forgiveness Program.

💧 Adiestramiento en Línea: Regla Revisada de Coliformes Totales – RTCR en Inglés (PR)
2023-12-06 08:00 - 11:00 | Online
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La Regla Revisada de Coliformes Totales tiene como fin el promover mayor atención a la operación, mantenimiento y cumplimiento del sistema de agua potable de tu comunidad, como medida para lograr mayor protección a la salud de sus usuarios. Este adiestramiento te ayudara a revisar y reforzar la práctica de realizar los muestreos bacteriológicos requeridos; interpretar los resultados e investigar que acciones debes tomar para corregir y volver a producir agua confiable, libre de coliformes.

🏠 November 2023 Financial Capability Workshop
2023-11-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Online
Need help managing your finances? Interested in developing a sustainable spending plan? At this workshop you will learn about managing personal finances and be empowered to make better decisions in order to achieve financial stability for yourself & your family!

💧 Lead & Copper Rule Changes and Conducting a LSL Inventory – In-Person (Houlton, ME)
2023-11-16 09:30 - 14:00 | Houlton Elks Lodge, 86 Main Street, Houlton, ME, 04730, United States
This workshop contains a review of the lead and copper rule. Trainers will provide a brief history of the regulations throughout the years and the significant differences in the action and trigger levels and review monitoring and treatment requirements. This class will comprehensively explain the Lead Service Line inventory requirements and how to conduct the inventory.

💧 Major Changes in the Lead & Copper Rule (CT)
2023-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
This class will be going over key areas of Lead and Copper Rule Revisions for Public Water Systems. The course includes lead and copper basics, covers regulatory requirements, action level and trigger levels, monitoring, treatment, public notification requirements and EPA improvements. Inventory and identification, lead service line replacements as well as funding options, and schools and childcare facilities will also be presented. This training is also helpful for potential water operators, PWS owners, managers, and board members.

🏠 November 2023 First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
2023-11-15 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-08 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-11-01 17:30 - 20:30 | RCAP Solutions, 191 May Street, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States
In this MassHousing approved, HUD and CHAPA certified workshop, attendees will learn about programs available to assist income-eligible first-time homebuyers; understand the steps in the homebuying process; meet with professionals who will discuss what to look for in a homebuying team; and receive the necessary certification required by many first-time homebuyer programs.

Please note, this is a three-day hybrid workshop running from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on November 1, 8, & 15. Attendance at all three sessions is required per HUD guidelines.

The first two sessions will be held in-person on November 1 & 8 at our office on 191 May Street, Worcester, MA 01602. Food and refreshments will be provided.

The third session will be held virtually on November 15 through Adobe Connect. Instructions on how to join the virtual session will be shared with attendees during the second in-person session.

Tickets are first come, first served. Limited seats are available. Join our mailing list and receive upcoming training notices by clicking here.

💧 Lead & Copper Rule Changes and Conducting a LSL Inventory – In-Person (Bangor, ME)
2023-11-15 09:30 - 14:00 | Eastern Maine Community College Rangeley Hall, 268 Sylvan Road, Bangor, ME, 04401, United States

💧 Major Changes in the Lead & Copper Rule (MA)
2023-11-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Online

💧 Water Loss Management Training (Part 3 of 3) for Pennsylvania Water Utilities
2023-11-15 08:30 - 15:45 | Pennsylvania American Water Company, NE Division Operations Center, 2699 Stafford Avenue, Scranton, PA, 18505
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Through this three-part instructional training, we aim to advance the knowledge and skills of utilities in regard to water auditing and leakage management.

Please note, this is a three-part instructional training running from 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM on October 11, November 1, and November 15. These are standalone workshops, so you may attend one, two, or all three days. However, if you have not conducted a water audit at your utility, we highly recommend attending the “Water Loss Auditing” session first.

Register for Session 1 – “Water Loss Auditing” (October 11)
Register for Session 2 – “Metering and Billing” (November 1)
Register for Session 3 – “Leakage Management” (November 15)

💧 Lead Learning Lab & Water Quality Monitoring (NY)
2023-11-15 08:30 - 13:00 | Odessa Municipal Building, 300 Main Street, Odessa, NY, 14869, United States
IN-PERSON NO-COST EVENT for Small System Water Operators in New York.

At this 4-hour, hands-on course, participants will:

Practice correctly collecting samples for measurement of total coliform bacteria, and evaluate collection sites
Be able to calculate the lead 90th percentile and put the data into context
Gain experience in recognizing lead, copper and galvanized service lines in the field
Be able to take proper lead samples and 5th liter sampling when a LSL is present
Have talking points to discuss sampling results with consumers

💧 Adiestramiento en Línea: Roles y Responsabilidades de una Junta Comunitaria (PR)
2023-11-15 08:00 - 11:00 | Online
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La operación, mantenimiento y cumplimiento de un sistema de agua potable comunitario será exitosa en la medida que su Junta Comunitaria sepa dirigir y unificar la comunidad. Es necesario seleccionar bien sus miembros y que cumplan con sus roles y responsabilidades. La comunidad completa es responsable de lograr que así sea. Presentaremos los puntos importantes para lograr ese objetivo.

A través de este adiestramiento conocerás los roles de cada miembro de la junta, la importancia del reglamento y procedimientos parlamentarios, sus aspectos legales y la ética que rige su manejo.

¡Es importante que cada comunidad adquiera las herramientas necesarias para el éxito!

💧 Lead & Copper Rule Changes and Conducting a LSL Inventory – In-Person (Biddeford, ME)
2023-11-14 09:30 - 14:00 | Saco River Drinking Water Resource Center, 16 Waterworks Drive, Biddeford, ME, 04005, United States

💧 Major Changes in the Lead & Copper Rule (RI)
2023-11-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Online

💧 Water Loss Management Training (Part 2 of 3) for Pennsylvania Water Utilities
2023-11-01 08:30 - 15:45 | Pennsylvania American Water Company, NE Division Operations Center, 2699 Stafford Avenue, Scranton, PA, 18505

💧 Adiestramiento en Línea: La Regla de Plomo y Cobre (LCRR) – Las Revisiones, Las Mejoras Propuestas & El Inventario de Las Líneas de Servcio (PR)
2023-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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Presentaremos los conceptos básicos de la regla y como la implementación de la misma ha reducido el riesgo de exposición al plomo que puede causar daño al cerebro, los glóbulos rojos y los riñones, especialmente para los niños pequeños y las mujeres embarazadas. Repasaremos los conceptos de las revisiones a la regla y las mejoras propuestas. Veremos los nuevos niveles (Tiers) para los muestreos. Por último, se presentarán detalles para realizar el inventario de las líneas de servicio en comunidades pequeñas.

💧 Water Loss Management Training (Part 1 of 3) for Pennsylvania Water Utilities
2023-10-11 08:30 - 15:45 | Pennsylvania American Water Company, NE Division Operations Center, 2699 Stafford Avenue, Scranton, PA, 18505

🏠 October 2023 Virtual HomeSafe Post-Purchase Workshop for Homeowners (Day 2 of 2)
2023-10-10 17:30 - 20:30 | Online
Congratulations, you bought a house! Now what? By attending RCAP Solutions’ HomeSafe Post-Purchase workshop you will sharpen your knowledge and become equipped with the necessary skills to maintain your home and finances.

Please note, this is a two-day virtual workshop running from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on October 3 & 10. Attendance at both sessions is required to receive credit.

NOTE: This HomeSafe Post-Purchase workshop is designed to educate CURRENT homeowners. Those who do not yet own a home (but would like to) should take our First-Time Homebuyer workshop.

After registering, you will receive confirmation e-mail that you have signed up and we will provide additional instructions and a link to join the virtual workshop.

💧 Small System Operator Training – Safe Drinking Water Act Compliance (RI)
2023-10-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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This workshop will discuss six (6) topics:

SDWA Regulatory Overview
Large Building WQ issues
Main Breaks/Cross Connections
Distribution System Flushing
Contaminant of Concern: Manganese
Cyanotoxins

🏠 October 2023 Virtual HomeSafe Post-Purchase Workshop for Homeowners (Day 1 of 2)
2023-10-03 17:30 - 20:30 | Online

💧 Small System Operator Training – Safe Drinking Water Act Compliance (VT)
2023-10-03 08:30 - 12:00, 2023-10-02 08:30 - 12:00 | Online
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This workshop will discuss six (6) topics:

Day 1 is Distribution System Infrastructure, Large Building WQ issues, Main Breaks/Cross Connections
Day 2 is Contaminants of Concern: Manganese, Flushing, Cyanotoxins

🏠 September 2023 First-Time Homebuyer Workshop (Day 3 of 3)
2023-09-28 17:30 - 20:30 | RCAP Solutions, 191 May Street, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States
In this MassHousing approved, HUD and CHAPA certified workshop, attendees will learn about programs available to assist income-eligible first time homebuyers; understand the steps in the homebuying process; meet with professionals who will discuss what to look for in a homebuying team; and receive the necessary certification required by many first time homebuyer programs.

Please note, this is a three-day hybrid workshop running from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on September 14, 21, & 28. Attendance at all three sessions is required per HUD guidelines.

The first two sessions will be held in-person on September 14 & 21 at our office on 191 May Street, Worcester, MA 01602. Food and refreshments will be provided.

The third session will be held virtually on September 28 through Adobe Connect. Instructions on how to join the virtual session will be shared with attendees during the second in-person session.

Tickets are first come, first served. Limited seats are available. Join our mailing list and receive upcoming training notices by clicking here.

💧 Small System Operator Training – Safe Drinking Water Act Compliance (NH)
2023-09-26 08:30 - 12:00, 2023-09-25 08:30 - 12:00 | Online
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This workshop will discuss six (6) topics:

Day 1 is Distribution Systems and Water Quality, Large Building Water Quality Issues, Main Breaks/Cross Connections
Day 2 is Flushing, Contaminants of Concern: Manganese, Source Water Assessment and Protection
