RCAP Solutions

💧 Adiestramiento en Línea: Plan de Respuesta a Emergencias (PR)
2024-05-30 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

💧 Business Plans for Small Water Utilities – May 23, 2024 (NH)
2024-05-23 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 21, 2024 (NH)
2024-05-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Online

💧 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.

💧 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.

💧 Conducting a Lead Service Line Inventory & Lead and Copper Regulations – In-Person (Skowhegan, ME)
2024-05-15 08:30 - 14:00 | 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.

🏠 May 2024 Virtual Financial Capability Workshop
2024-05-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Online
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Need help managing your finances? Interested in developing a sustainable spending plan? At this virtual 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!

💧 Conducting a Lead Service Line Inventory & Lead and Copper Regulations – In-Person (Bangor, ME)
2024-05-14 08:30 - 14:00 | Eastern Maine Community College Rangeley Hall, 268 Sylvan Road, Bangor, ME, 04401, United States
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This training will be in-person at the Eastern Maine Community College (Rangely Hall). 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.

💧 Conducting a Lead Service Line Inventory & Lead and Copper Regulations – In-Person (Houlton, ME)
2024-05-13 08:30 - 14:00 | Houlton Elks Lodge, 86 Main Street, Houlton, ME, 04730, United States
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This training will be in-person at the Houlton Elks Lodge. 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.

🏠 May 2024 Virtual HomeSafe Post-Purchase Workshop for Homeowners
2024-05-09 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-05-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Online
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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 May 2 & 9. 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.

👔 RCAP Solutions Career Fair (04/30/2024)
2024-04-30 09:00 - 16:00 | RCAP Solutions, 191 May Street, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States
(Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Feel free to walk-in!)

This April, we will be hosting a Career Fair at our Worcester headquarters office. There will be an opportunity to meet with our Human Resources department and program managers, ask questions, and learn more about the benefits of a career with RCAP Solutions.

This event is being hosted by RCAP Solutions in partnership with the MassHire Central Career Center and the MassHire North Central Career Center. On-site interviews will be conducted, so please bring your resume! Please park in the upper lot and feel free to arrive at anytime between 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

We’re looking to recruit talented individuals throughout Central Massachusetts and the greater Northeast. Entry-level and more advanced opportunities include:

Housing Counselors
Housing Consumer Education Center (HCEC) Triage Associates
Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) Program Specialists
Section 8 Program Representatives
Section 8 Program Assistants
Maintenance Technicians
Property Managers
Rural Community & Enironmental Specialists
Payroll Coordinator
And more!

For a full list of available positions, visit: www.rcapsolutions.org/careers/

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact our Human Resources Department via email: HR@rcapsolutions.org

💧 Adiestramiento En Línea: Un Vistazo Objetivo a los Sistemas Comunitarios de Agua Potable y Aguas Usadas en Puerto Rico
2024-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
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Organizado por: Asociación Interamericana de Ingeniería Sanitaria y Ciencias del Ambiente Capítulo de Puerto Rico (AIDIS-Puerto Rico).

🏠 April 2024 First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
2024-04-24 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-04-17 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-04-10 17:30 - 20:30 | Online
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 April 10, 17, & 24. Attendance at all three sessions is required per HUD guidelines.

The first two sessions will be held in-person on April 10 & 17 at our office on 191 May Street, Worcester, MA 01602. Food and refreshments will be provided.

The third session will be held virtually on April 24 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.

💧 Taller en Línea: Formulando Tarifas para Sistemas de Agua Pequeños
2024-04-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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Los sistemas de agua comunitarios se ven limitados económicamente por la falta de una preparación económica adecuada ante los diferentes factores que influyen en la operación diaria de un sistema de agua. Es sumamente importante tener en cuenta que el estudio y planificación de una tarifa saludable, mantendrá el sistema en optimo funcionamiento y los preparará para enfrentar cualquier situación inesperada que se pueda presentar. El taller le ofrecerá herramientas y conocimientos útiles para entender y preparar una tarifa para un sistema de agua comunitario.

💧 Lead Learning Lab & Water Quality Monitoring – In-Person (Afton, NY)
2024-04-24 08:15 - 13:45 | Afton Village Hall, 101 Main Street, Afton, NY, 13730, United States
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At this IN-PERSON hands-on course, participants will:

Understand and calculate the 90th percentile for lead sampling results
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
Evaluate collection sites and practice correct sampling techniques for total coliform bacteria

This workshop is pending approval by NYSDOH for 4.5 contact hours for water operators.

💧 Water Auditing and Leakage Management Training for Central Pennsylvania Water Utilities (April 10 & 17, 2024)
2024-04-17 08:30 - 15:15, 2024-04-10 08:30 - 15:15 | The Casino At Lakemont Park, 300 Lakemont Park Blvd, Altoona, PA, 16602, 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 10 from 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM and “Leakage Management” will take place on Wednesday, April 17 from 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM (registration begins at 8:00 AM on both days) at The Casino At Lakemont Park (in the “Soho Room”), 300 Lakemont Park Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602.

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!

💧 The Lead & Copper Rule (LCRR): Revisions and Proposed Improvements to the Rule & Lead Service Lines (USVI)
2024-04-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Online
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This online training will provide participants the basic concepts of the rule, how can people be exposed to lead and how the implementation of the rule has reduced the risks of exposition, reducing the risks of damage to the brain, red blood cells and kidneys, especially in children and pregnant women. The rule revisions and proposed improvements will also be discussed. Details will be presented to do the inventory of service lines in small communities. Additionally, useful information to protect yourself from lead exposure and ensure compliance with the rule will be presented.

🏠 March 2024 Financial Capability Workshop
2024-03-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Online
Need help managing your finances? Interested in developing a sustainable spending plan? At this virtual 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 Service Line Inventory Strategies for Small System Operators (NY)
2024-03-28 08:45 - 11:45 | Online
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This one-of-a-kind workshop for small-system water operators involves both a required pre-workshop homework assignment and a half-day online interactive class. You must complete the homework to attend the class.

💧 Why is it so Hard to Plan a Community Wastewater System in Vermont?
2024-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
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With the influx of funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), there is a great opportunity to implement decentralized wastewater solutions in communities without any public water or wastewater infrastructure. Many Vermont communities are struggling to move projects on a fast-track schedule to take advantages of these funding opportunities. Even those that have worked through extensive planning efforts are experiencing opposition and failed bond votes. This session is intended to share some past experiences in Vermont to provide some guidance with topics such as anticipating and addressing opposition to the project, considerations after a failed bond vote, and resources for conflict resolution.

💧 Basic Math for Wastewater Operators (NJ)
2024-03-27 09:15 - 11:30, 2024-03-26 09:15 - 11:30 | 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.

💧 GIS for Water Operations (NH)
2024-03-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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RCAP Solutions invites small system water operators to participate in an online workshop focused on GIS mapping. This workshop is designed for operators seeking accurate and reliable mapping solutions for their system’s assets. Participants will learn how to utilize GIS technology to create digital maps that are accurate, secure, and accessible.

💧 GIS for Water Operations (ME)
2024-03-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Online

🏠 March 2024 Virtual HomeSafe Post-Purchase Workshop for Homeowners
2024-03-20 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 March 13 & 20. 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.

💧 Adiestramiento En Línea: La Regla del Informe de Confianza al Consumidor – CCRR, por sus siglas en inglés (PR)
2024-03-20 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.
