RCAP Solutions

💧 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 (America/New_York) | 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.

🏠 Taller de Capacidades Financieras en Línea – mayo de 2025
2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Online
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¿Necesita ayuda para administrar sus finanzas? ¿Está interesado en desarrollar un plan de gasto sostenible? ¡En este taller aprenderás a administrar tus finanzas personales y estarás capacitado para tomar mejores decisiones para lograr estabilidad financiera para ti y tu familia!

💧 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.

🏠 May 2025 Virtual HomeSafe Post-Purchase Workshop for Homeowners
2025-05-20 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-27 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 20 & 27. 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 house (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: 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.

💧 Adiestramiento en Línea: Conceptos Básicos de Sistemas de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales en Sitio + Recomendaciones en el Proceso de Adquisición (05/28/2025 | PR)
2025-05-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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Este adiestramiento ofrece un resumen de los conceptos básicos de sistemas de tratamiento de aguas residuales en sitio, incluyendo procesos anaeróbicos y aeróbicos. Se ofrecerá mayor atención a pozos sépticos y las unidades aeróbicas de tratamiento (“ATU”) que son los más comunes en Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes. Para los participantes con experiencia provee un buen repaso, y para los que comienzan ahora les ofrecen una buena base y mejor entendimiento. En adición, el adiestramiento ofrecerá recomendaciones en el proceso de adquisición de sistemas nuevos, incluyendo el proceso, pasos más frecuentes, solicitudes de precio, contratación y selección. Este adiestramiento está diseñado para asistir sistemas comunitarios y/o individuos en dichos sistemas. No empece, la información puede ser de utilidad a profesionales, reguladores y estudiantes.

💧 In-Person Training: Small Systems Management (VT)
2025-05-29 09:30 - 14:00 | Sterling College, 16 Sterling Drive, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827, United States
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This training supports rural and small water and wastewater systems in addressing their unique challenges, and in more effectively providing sustainable services to their communities. During the workshop participants are introduced to ten key management areas and then asked to conduct a short self-assessment of their operations in relation to the management areas. Participants identify management improvement opportunities at their systems based on the assessment. The workshop provides an opportunity for participants to share experiences from their systems to better understand how to implement improvements and have a basis for working with staff and community members to operate more effectively. Participants are also introduced to a compendium of resources that could help them implement the improvements identified during the assessment.

💧 Upcoming Online Webinar: Water Quality and Your Private Well (CT)
2025-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
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Join RCAP Solutions and the Housatonic Valley Health District for a webinar on “Water Quality and Your Private Well”. This webinar will cover topics like private wells and well types, water quality and testing, Connecticut Department of Public Health certified water testing labs, and more!

💧 In-Person Training: Wastewater Pumps, Controls, and Wastewater Safety (ME) – 06/10/2025
2025-06-10 09:00 - 13:30 | Saco River Drinking Water Resource Center, 16 Waterworks Drive, Biddeford, ME, 04005, United States
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This in-person class will cover the basics of control systems. We will discuss how operators can utilize a variety of control systems, from floats to radar and ultrasonic. We will go over how to optimize a station/system by using certain controllers and instruments for certain situations. We will also touch on pumps and how they are affected by different types of control systems. This class will also feature a small section touching on operations safety, including lockout tagout procedures and chemical safety.

🏠 June 2025 Hybrid First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
2025-06-10 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-17 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-24 17:30 - 20:30 | RCAP Solutions, 191 May Street, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States
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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 June 10, 17, & 24. Attendance at all three sessions is required per HUD guidelines.

The first two sessions will be held in-person on June 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 June 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.

💧 In-Person Training: Wastewater Pumps & Controls (VT)
2025-06-11 09:00 - 13:30 | National Life Campus – Dewey Building, 1 National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT, 05602, United States
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This class will cover the basics of control systems. We will discuss how operators can utilize a variety of control systems, from floats to radar and ultrasonic. We will go over how to optimize a station/system by using certain controllers and instruments for certain situations. We will also touch on pumps and learn how they are affected by different types of control systems.

🏠 Cornerstone Bank/RCAP Solutions Event: Free In-Person Homebuyer Workshop (06/11/2025)
2025-06-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Clark University, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA, 01610, United States
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Looking to buy a house? 🏠

RCAP Solutions is proud to be partnering with Cornerstone Bank to host a FREE Homebuyer Workshop on Wednesday, June 11 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. We will be discussing topics such as the search for a house, financing, and the closing process.

This event will take place in-person at Clark University in the Grace Conference Room located on 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610. First-time homebuyers will receive a $1,000 closing cost coupon.*

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*Only valid on first time homebuyer applications approved and closed with Cornerstone Bank. Other fees may apply. Validated coupon must be received no later than ten (10) days prior to closing or the offer is null and void. Valid only for residential owner-occupied mortgage applications received by Cornerstone Bank. At least one applicant must be considered a first-time homebuyer. Valid for attendees of the Cornerstone Bank Homebuyer Workshop on June 11, 2025. Valid for applications dated on or after June 11, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Speak with a Mortgage Loan Officer for details. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Only one (1) coupon per mortgage application allowed.

💧 Adiestramiento en Línea: Roles y Responsabilidades de una Junta Comunitaria (06/18/2025 | PR)
2025-06-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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Cada comunidad que opera y mantiene un Sistema de Agua Potable Publico es responsable de seleccionar cuidadosamente los miembros de su Junta. La Junta debe cumplir sus Roles y Responsabilidades para mantener el Sistema en cumplimiento con las regulaciones que le aplican y proteger la salud de sus usuarios. En este adiestramiento presentaremos los roles y responsabilidades de cada miembro de la junta, recomendaciones sobre como conducir las reuniones, procedimientos parlamentarios básicos, que debe contener un buen reglamento, comportamiento ético y respeto entre los miembros.

🏠 June 2025 Virtual Financial Capability Workshop
2025-06-30 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!

💧 Online Workshop: Safe Drinking Water Act & Regulatory Overview – 07/09/2025
2025-07-09 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. Regulatory history covers many aspects of why rules are in place and how they have improved the way we provide quality drinking water. This course will cover regulatory history, and current and recent changes to drinking water regulations. This training is also for potential water operators, managers, and board members.

💧 Online Workshop: Safe Drinking Water Act & Regulatory Overview – 07/16/2025
2025-07-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Online

💧 RCAP Solutions/Coral Bay Community Council (CBCC) Training: USVI Wastewater Workshop – 07/17/2025
2025-07-17 09:00 - 16:00 | RI
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We are pleased to announce the 2025 USVI Drinking Water and Wastewater Professional Workshops, co-hosted by Coral Bay Community Council (CBCC), RCAP Solutions, and United States Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR).

Since 2015, these workshops have continued the collaborative stakeholder network by gathering professionals in all ﬁelds of water and wastewater management to broaden expertise and identify issues and practical solutions in the USVI.

We would like to invite you to attend either virtually or in person at the St. Thomas DPNR conference room on July 17th, 2025 (Wastewater) and July 18th, 2025 (Drinking Water).

The workshops will be held at the DPNR Main Conference Room (VIYA Building), Tutu Mall, St. Thomas, USVI, both days from 9:00 AM to ~4:00 PM, with lunch included. A preliminary agenda will be available soon.

One of the objectives of the workshop is to share information and concerns between local professionals.

🏠 July 2025 Hybrid First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
2025-07-17 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-24 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-31 17:30 - 20:30 | RCAP Solutions, 191 May Street, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States
REGISTER HERE

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 July 17, 24, & 31. Attendance at all three sessions is required per HUD guidelines.

The first two sessions will be held in-person on July 17 & 24 at our office on 191 May Street, Worcester, MA 01602. Food and refreshments will be provided.

The third session will be held virtually on July 31 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.

💧 RCAP Solutions/Coral Bay Community Council (CBCC) Training: USVI Drinking Water Workshop – 07/18/2025
2025-07-18 09:00 - 16:00 | RI

💧 Online Workshop: Management & Finances for Small Water Systems – 07/23/2025
2025-07-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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Your system faces day-to-today challenges providing reliable service for your customers. Management and finances are important for small systems to operate correctly. This course will cover management areas, asset management and hydrants, emerging contaminant impacts, budgets and benefits of having reserves, and rate setting tools. This training is also for potential water operations, managers, and board members.

💧 Online Workshop: Management & Finances for Small Water Systems – 07/30/2025
2025-07-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Online

💧 Online Workshop: Asset Management & Succession Planning (NJ) – 07/30/2025
2025-07-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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Asset Management: Because there are so many unpredictable maintenance challenges budgeting for future repairs and replacements can seem impossible. This course will give utilities the tools for budgeting and prioritizing for future repairs. Topics include an overview of the EPA STEP guide for creating an Asset Management Plan; creating level of service goals, creating an asset inventory, prioritizing assets, life cycle costing, and creating a long-term funding strategy.

Succession Planning: 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.

💧 Online Workshop: Hydrant Assessments for Asset Management (MA/RI) – 07/31/2025
2025-07-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
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Hydrants are an important feature of water system asset management plans and GIS mapping data. How do you assess their condition and age? This webinar will be taught from the experience of completing many drinking water asset management projects, working with firefighters and planning asset replacements.
