RCAP Solutions

💧 PFAS in Drinking Water: From Contamination to Compliance – Online (NH)
2025-11-06 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
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This training provides a comprehensive overview of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and their impact on drinking water systems. Participants will learn about PFAS sources and release pathways, best practices for sampling and analysis, and current treatment technologies. The session will also cover key federal and state regulatory updates, available funding opportunities, and practical steps for moving from detection to compliance. Designed for water utility professionals, regulators, and environmental practitioners, this training will equip attendees with the knowledge and resources to effectively manage PFAS challenges in their communities.

💧 PFAS in Drinking Water: From Contamination to Compliance – In-Person (Biddeford, ME)
2025-11-05 09:00 - 13:30 | Saco River Drinking Water Resource Center, 16 Waterworks Drive, Biddeford, ME, 04005, United States

💧 PFAS in Drinking Water: From Contamination to Compliance – In-Person (Bangor, ME)
2025-11-04 09:00 - 13:30 | Eastern Maine Community College Rangeley Hall, 268 Sylvan Road, Bangor, ME, 04401, United States

💧 PFAS in Drinking Water: From Contamination to Compliance – In-Person (Houlton, ME)
2025-11-03 09:00 - 13:30 | Houlton Elks Lodge, 86 Main Street, Houlton, ME, 04730, United States

🏠 Cornerstone Bank/RCAP Solutions Event: Free In-Person Homebuyer Workshop (10/30/2025)
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:30 | 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 Thursday, October 30 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 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 October 30, 2025. Valid for applications dated on or after October 30, 2025, through May 31, 2026. Speak with a Mortgage Loan Officer for details. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Only one (1) coupon per mortgage application allowed.

🏠 October 2025 Virtual Financial Capability Workshop
2025-10-28 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!

🏠 October 2025 Hybrid First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
2025-10-16 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-09 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-02 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 October 2, 9, & 16. Attendance at all three sessions is required per HUD guidelines.

The first two sessions will be held in-person on October 2 & 9 at our office on 191 May Street, Worcester, MA 01602. Food and refreshments will be provided.

The third session will be held virtually on October 16 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.

💧 Disaster Planning and Preparation – In-Person (Lyndonville, VT)
2025-10-10 09:00 - 13:30 | Lyndonville Public Safety Building, 316 Main Street, Lyndonville, VT, 05851, United States
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Disaster Planning and Preparation is a training that has been designed to provide systems of all sizes with an understanding of the importance of disaster planning and preparation for their water and wastewater systems. The training will include a description of what a disaster is, how it can affect systems, and steps that can be taken to prepare for potential disasters, including an overview of Risk and Resiliency Assessments and Emergency Response Plans.

💧 Disaster Planning and Preparation – In-Person (Peterborough, NH)
2025-10-09 09:00 - 13:30 | Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord Street, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States

💧 Disaster Planning and Preparation – In-Person (Biddeford, ME)
2025-10-08 09:00 - 13:30 | Saco River Drinking Water Resource Center, 16 Waterworks Drive, Biddeford, ME, 04005, United States

💧 Disaster Planning and Preparation – In-Person (Bangor, ME)
2025-10-07 09:00 - 13:30 | Eastern Maine Community College Rangeley Hall, 268 Sylvan Road, Bangor, ME, 04401, United States

💧 Disaster Planning and Preparation – In-Person (Houlton, ME)
2025-10-06 09:00 - 13:30 | Houlton Elks Lodge, 86 Main Street, Houlton, ME, 04730, United States

🏠 September 2025 Virtual HomeSafe Post-Purchase Workshop for Homeowners
2025-09-30 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-23 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 September 23 & 30. 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: Development of Budgets and Rates for Community Wastewater Systems in Vermont – 09/24/2025
2025-09-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
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When you are developing a new community decentralized wastewater system, typically you are focused on all the alternatives for the “capital” portion of the project with your professional consultants – the nuts and bolts to build the infrastructure and how to find the funding to pay for it. As this part of the planning process becomes clearer, you need to think about and review what the total costs to provide this essential service to your customers, including operations, management, debt, and savings for the future. This session will provide some advice on the process to set up a budget with limited information and develop a fee/rate structure that provides a basis for your potential customer’s question what’s it going to cost? before they commit to connect to the system.

This training is intended for active and potential board members, volunteer task force members, managers, and administrative staff, and wastewater operators.

🏠 September 2025 Hybrid First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
2025-09-18 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-11 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-04 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 September 4, 11, & 18. Attendance at all three sessions is required per HUD guidelines.

The first two sessions will be held in-person on September 4 & 11 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 18 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.

💧 Upcoming Online Webinar: Climate Resiliency and Emergency Preparedness for Private Wells
2025-09-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
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This free, one-hour webinar is intended for private well owners, water professionals, public health officials, and other stakeholders interested in protecting private water systems. As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, it’s essential to understand how these changes can impact private wells and groundwater quality.

The session will cover the effects of climate-related hazards such as flooding and drought, strategies to improve well resiliency, and how to prepare for water-related emergencies. Attendees will gain practical tips on well maintenance, risk reduction, and emergency planning, along with resources to support long-term water security.

💧 Online Workshop: GIS for Water Operations (NY) – 09/17/2025
2025-09-17 09:00 - 12:20 | Online
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RCAP Solutions presents an interactive online workshop for small system water operators. Is your small system in need of accurate, reliable maps of your assets? Do you want to enhance your GIS program with real-world operations and maintenance (O&M) tools? Join us for a hands-on, 3-hour workshop where you’ll work with the latest GIS software, GPS equipment, and digital survey tools to create, manage, and share accurate system maps.

💧 Online Workshop: GIS for Water Operations (ME/VT/NH) – 09/16/2025
2025-09-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Online

💧 Upcoming Online Webinar: Private Wells – Professionals, Stakeholders, and Well Owners (NH)
2025-09-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
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According to New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES), 46% of New Hampshire residents rely on private water wells for their drinking water. Well maintenance and water quality is the responsibility of homeowners. RCAP Solutions and Edgewater Strategies want to help well owners, professionals, and stakeholders have the resources and information needed to ensure the availability of clean drinking water. Join us for this complimentary, informative webinar discussing well construction, common problems with wells, extreme weather impacts, and available resources for private well owners and professionals.

🍕 American Flatbread Benefit Bake – Dine to Support RCAP Solutions (09/02/2025)
2025-09-02 16:30 - 20:30 | American Flatbread Worcester, 85 Green Street, Worcester, MA, 01604, United States
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RCAP Solutions is proud to partner with American Flatbread Worcester for a Benefit Bake on Tuesday, September 2, from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the restaurant, located on 85 Green Street, Worcester, MA. This special evening will support our Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, with a portion of the night’s flatbread pizza sales donated directly to our organization.

During the fundraising event, each flatbread sold will benefit RCAP Solutions and our FSS Program, which is a 5-year program that provides supportive counseling, financial education, and credit success workshops to housing choice voucher holders and project-based voucher recipients who dream of a brighter future for themselves and their families.

Guests will have the opportunity to visit RCAP Solutions’ informational table to learn more about our organization’s work and impact. The evening will also feature a raffle for some exciting prizes, with all proceeds also supporting RCAP Solutions and the FSS Program.

Located in the historic birthplace of candlepin bowling, American Flatbread Worcester offers a unique dining experience that combines wood-fired flatbreads made with thoughtfully sourced ingredients and ten candlepin bowling lanes. Guests can enjoy full-service dining right at the lanes, making it the perfect setting for a fun and meaningful night out.

Join us on Tuesday, September 2, from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM for a night of delicious flatbread pizza, community engagement, and the opportunity to uplift families as they work toward lasting financial stability and achieving their long-term goals.

💧 Online Workshop: Hydrant Assessments for Asset Management (CT) – 08/27/2025
2025-08-27 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.

💧 Online Workshop: Rate Setting for Capital Improvements (ME) – 08/26/2025
2025-08-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Online
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Rate Setting for Capital Improvements is a training designed to provide systems of all sizes with an understanding of the importance of rate setting in funding 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.

💧 Enhancing Board Members' Financial Understanding and Decision-Making (PA) – 08/25/2025
2025-08-25 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.

Participants will engage in a blended learning approach that include a mix of hand-on activities and virtual presentations. This interactive format ensures that board members not only understand the theory behind their responsibilities but also apply this knowledge in practical scenarios.

💧 Online Workshop: Hydrant Assessments for Asset Management (MA/RI) – 08/20/2025
2025-08-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Online

💧 Online Workshop: Large Building and Small Systems Water Quality Issues – Legionella, Lead, and Coliform (NH)
2025-08-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
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Overview of operator challenges with seasonal systems and large buildings, whether they are independent or from larger municipal systems. In this course, we will explore the concerns related to stagnant water in the plumbing of large buildings, such as hospitals, hotels, and schools, as well as in seasonal plumbing, including camps and other settings. This training will focus on the most recent information from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to manage Legionella outbreaks and to reduce Lead exposure. The final section of the training will focus on coliform control and sampling. Improper coliform sample collection remains a common cause of false-positive results, necessitating repeated sampling. This process not only consumes additional time, effort, and resources but also risks unnecessary MCL violations and subsequent corrective actions. The US Environmental Protection Agency provides this workshop funding and has been approved by NHDES for 3 TCHs for water system operators.
