RCAP Solutions

💧 Online Workshop: Safe Drinking Water Act & Regulatory Overview – 03/26/2026
2026-03-26 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

💧 Adiestramiento en Línea: Operación y Mantenimiento de Acueductos Comunitarios – Lo Que Debes Saber (03/26/2026 | PR)
2026-03-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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En este taller presentaremos las partes básicas de los acueductos comunitarios rurales desde fuentes de abasto superficiales como ríos, quebradas y manantiales hasta pozos. También que componentes son necesarios y el mantenimiento que se debe proveer para tener un servicio de agua de calidad. Incluiremos detalles de cómo determinar el volumen de un tanque de distribución y cumplir con los planes de muestreo. Finalmente repasaremos el proceso de desinfección y recomendaciones para preparar los archivos del sistema.

🏠 Spring 2026 Virtual HomeSafe Post-Purchase Workshop for Homeowners
2026-03-31 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-07 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 March 31 & April 7. 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.

💧 Online Workshop: Safe Drinking Water Act & Regulatory Overview – 04/01/2026
2026-04-01 08:30 - 12:00 | Online

💧 In-Person Training: Water Loss Training – M36 Workshop for Small Water Utilities (Schenectady, NY)
2026-04-07 08:30 - 17:00 | Rotterdam Elks Lodge, 1152 Curry Road, Schenectady, NY, 12306, United States
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Take your utility’s water loss program from audit to action! This pilot workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to the AWWA M36 methodology, the gold standard for water loss control. Participants will receive expert training on the AWWA free water audit software (version 6). Tailored for small utilities, this course offers the essential tools needed to evaluate system performance and manage water losses after the audit.

💧 In-Person Training: Wastewater Pumps and Controls (White River Junction, VT)
2026-04-09 09:00 - 13:30 | Hartford Town Office, 171 Bridge Street, White River Junction, VT, 05001, United States
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Regulatory changes and uncertainties have been the focus of water systems in recent years, but many core regulations remain intact. Presenters from NYSDOH and RCAP Solutions will review foundational drinking water regulations including the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) and the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) combined with hands-on practice in coliform sampling procedures and pipe material identification.

💧 Online Workshop: PFAS? Are They Present in My Water System? (04/23/2026 | USVI)
2026-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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This online training provides an overview of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including their origins, common sources, and potential health impacts. The training will include experts’ guidance on mitigating PFAS effects, recent scientific developments related to their control, and discussing the EPA Strategic Plan for addressing PFAS, as well as regulatory requirements for Community Public Water Systems (CPWS).

💧 Online Workshop: Rate Setting for Sustainable Utility Operations (ME) – 04/27/2026
2026-04-27 09:00 - 12:30 | Online
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Rate Setting for Sustainable Utility Operations is a training program designed to help systems understand the importance of setting appropriate rates and developing accurate rate structures to deliver sustainable services. The training includes an overview of general utility operations, asset management, and capital improvement costs, as well as the steps needed to develop a rate structure that secures resources for long‑term operation and maintenance. Key steps include collecting data from actual financials, usage, and billing to estimate reserve accounts, base rates, flow rates, and loading. Board members, operators, managers, accounting personnel, and support staff are encouraged to attend.

💧 Online Workshop: Rate Setting for Sustainable Utility Operations (VT) – 04/28/2026
2026-04-28 13:00 - 16:30 | Online

💧 Online Workshop: Rate Setting for Sustainable Utility Operations (NH) – 04/29/2026
2026-04-29 09:00 - 12:30 | Online

💧 Online Workshop: Rate Setting for Sustainable Utility Operations (ME) – 04/30/2026
2026-04-30 13:00 - 16:30 | Online

💧 Online Workshop: Rate Setting for Sustainable Utility Operations (VT) – 05/01/2026
2026-05-01 09:00 - 12:30 | Online

💧 Online Workshop: Excel For Water Operators – Asset Inventory (NY)
2026-05-04 09:30 - 12:50 | Online
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Skills with Excel are some of the most in-demand for operators of drinking water systems. This course will start with basic Excel concepts and expand on them. As the course progresses, each concept will build on the ones before it, as participants develop the skills to build an Asset Inventory worksheet which will automate important processes to save them time.

Participants will need access to a computer with Microsoft Excel installed. They will need to download the course materials and be prepared to work in the training workbook.

💧 Online Workshop: Basic Math for Operators (NJ) – May 2026
2026-05-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-06 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.

💧 Online Workshop: Hydrant Best Practices (MA/CT/RI) – 05/05/2026
2026-05-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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Hydrants are an important feature of a water system’s fire protection, maintenance, and asset management plan. Utilizing best practices for hydrants, this training reviews hydrant basics, firefighting applications, flushing, identification, as well as GIS mapping and data tracking. How do you assess hydrant condition and age? This training draws from experience completing many drinking water asset management projects, working with firefighters, and planning asset replacements.

💧 Online Workshop: Understanding Septic Systems – From Basics to Best Practices (ME/VT/NH | 05/05/2026)
2026-05-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Online
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Learn the basics of how decentralized wastewater systems (septic systems) work and what you can do to keep yours running safely and efficiently. This no-cost, two‑hour training walks homeowners through system components, everyday maintenance tips, common myths, what to do in an emergency, and when advanced treatment technologies may be needed. Whether you’re new to septic ownership or just want a refresher, this session will help you protect your home, your wallet, and your local environment.

💧 Online Workshop: Hydrant Best Practices (MA/CT/RI) – 05/06/2026
2026-05-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Online

💧 Online Workshop: Understanding Septic Systems – From Basics to Best Practices (ME/VT/NH | 05/06/2026)
2026-05-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Online

💧 Online Workshop: Understanding Septic Systems – From Basics to Best Practices (ME/VT/NH | May 6, 2026)
2026-05-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Online

💧 Online Workshop: Hydrant Best Practices (MA/CT/RI) – 05/07/2026
2026-05-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Online

🏠 May 2026 Hybrid First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
2026-05-07 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-14 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-21 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 May 7, 14, & 21. Attendance at all three sessions is required per HUD guidelines.

The first two sessions will be held in-person on May 7 & 14 at our office on 191 May Street, Worcester, MA 01602. Food and refreshments will be provided.

The third session will be held virtually on May 21. 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 Workshop: Control Strategies and Pump Selection (Bangor, ME)
2026-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Everett J. Prescott, Inc., 101 Target Industrial Circle, Bangor, ME, 04401, United States
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This hands-on training is designed for wastewater engineers and operators seeking practical experience with pumping and modern control systems. The course combines classroom instruction with field-based demonstrations using full-scale pump trailers and control trailers to simulate real-world wastewater operations. The demo will dive into the specific use cases for chopper, effluent, and vortex pumps in both water and wastewater systems, explaining the mechanical advantages of each and why certain designs are chosen over others to prevent common operational headaches.

💧 In-Person Workshop: Control Strategies and Pump Selection (Windham, ME)
2026-05-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Champlin Associates, 233 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME, 04062, United States

💧 In-Person Workshop: Control Strategies and Pump Selection (Proctor, VT)
2026-05-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Proctor Wastewater Treatment Facility, 29 Patch Street, Proctor, VT, 05765, United States

💧 Taller en Línea: Conceptos Básicos de la Desinfección y los Subpproductos de la Desinfección para Sistemas Comunitarios – 05/20/2026
2026-05-20 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 las muestras químicas, para saber si su tratamiento está 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.

🏠 June 2026 Virtual HomeSafe Post-Purchase Workshop for Homeowners
2026-06-03 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 June 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 house (but would like to) should take our First-Time Homebuyer workshop. Click here for more information about our workshop offerings.

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