RCAP Solutions

🏠 September 2024 Virtual HomeSafe Post-Purchase Workshop for Homeowners
2024-09-25 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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 18 & 25. 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.

💧 Two-Day Activated Sludge Workshop (Greensburg, PA)
2024-10-01 08:30 - 16:00, 2024-10-02 08:30 - 16:00 | Westmoreland Conservation District, 218 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA, 15601, United States
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This was developed as a preparatory course for the activated sludge certification exam as well as a refresher for certified wastewater operators. Operators will be engaged in active classroom discussion as well as small group exercises. Operators will be provided, in advance of the training dates, with vocabulary and other training material. Successful students will familiarize themselves with this material before the classroom training.

The agenda includes the following; interactive instruction and handouts explaining the activated sludge process, exam taking skills and practice, math drills, general knowledge review, concept reinforcement, confidence building, homework, and a supportive learning environment.

This is a two-part instructional training taking place on Tuesday, October 1 and Wednesday, October 2 from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (check-in begins at 8:00 AM on both days) at Westmoreland Conservation District, 218 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA 15601.

All attendees should bring a calculator, notebook, and pen or pencil. Lunch will not be served but may be ordered in by individuals or groups.

🏠 Cornerstone Bank/RCAP Solutions Event: Free In-Person Homebuyer Workshop (10/09/2024)
2024-10-09 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, October 9 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.*

Parking Directions: English | Spanish

*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 9, 2024. Valid for applications dated on or after October 9, 2024, through May 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.

🏠 October 2024 Hybrid First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
2024-10-15 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-10-22 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-10-29 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 15, 22, & 29. Attendance at all three sessions is required per HUD guidelines.

The first two sessions will be held in-person on October 15 & 22 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 29 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: Water Distribution System Management for Small Water Utilities (North Conway, NH)
2024-11-07 08:30 - 13:00 | North Conway Water Precinct, 104 Sawmill Lane, North Conway, NH, 03860, United States
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Maintenance and upkeep of water distribution systems is particularly challenging for small water utilities with volunteer staff and recurring repairs needed for aged, undersized piping that is common in many of our small systems. This training will build on the recently completed Service Line Inventories (prepared for the new LCR Revisions) to assist systems with updating their Record Drawings, monitoring water use data for timely leak repairs, performing oversight of water infrastructure improvements, and accessing funding assistance. Bring your laptops for hands-on assistance or use RCAP’s training laptops provided as part of the training. Workshop funding is provided by the US Environmental Protection Agency and has been approved by NHDES for 4 TCHs for water system operators.

🏠 November 2024 Hybrid First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
2024-11-12 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-19 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-26 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 November 12, 19, & 26. Attendance at all three sessions is required per HUD guidelines.

The first two sessions will be held in-person on November 12 & 19 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 26 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.

💧 Basic Math for Operators (MA/CT/RI) – November 13, 2024
2024-11-13 12:00 - 15:00 | 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.

💧 In-Person Training: Water Distribution System Management for Small Water Utilities (Pembroke, NH)
2024-11-14 08:30 - 13:00 | Edward Cross Training Complex, 722 Riverwood Drive, Pembroke, NH, 03275, United States

💧 Rate Setting for Capital Improvements (VT) – November 14 & 21, 2024
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
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Rate Setting for Capital Improvements is a training that has been designed to provide systems of all sizes with an understanding of the importance of rate setting to fund 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. Board members, operators, managers, accounting personnel and support staff are encouraged to join.

💧 Adiestramiento en Línea: Informacion Basica Sobre PFAS y el Plan Estrategico de EPA (PR)
2024-11-20 08:00 - 11:00 | Online
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En este adiestramiento explicaremos que son las sustancias perfluoroalquiladas y polifluoroalquiladas (PFAS, por sus siglas en inglés), como surgieron, donde se pueden encontrar, sus posibles efectos a la salud, recomendaciones de los expertos para reducir sus efectos y los adelantos científicos en el proceso de manejar su control. Hablaremos del Plan Estratégico de EPA para abordar las PFAS y el muestreo de PFAS que realizará el Departamento de Salud en los Sistemas Públicos de Agua Potable Non PRASA.

💧 Wastewater Characterization + Sludge Dewatering (USVI)
2024-11-21 08:00 - 11:00 | Online
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Presentation 1: Wastewater Characterization, The First Step to Understand What We Work with and How To Handle It – This presentation raises awareness of the importance of waste characterization. Knowing and understanding wastewater characteristics is the starting point and the baseline for any treatment process, operation, process control and troubleshooting. Topics include: (1.) reviewing chemical, physical a biological characteristic, (2.) Typical practices, such as a “first step”, daily operations, or troubleshooting a problem in a WWTP, and (3.) Presents some practical examples. This presentation will give operators and TAPs an edge to better recognize problems in a wastewater treatment plant and select and suggest the best options for a solution.

Presentation 2: Sludge Dewatering, Need to Know Concepts for Operators – This presentation offers an overview of “need to know” concepts for operators and taps to understand and control a sludge dewatering process. Start with the right foot, control your sludge handling costs and process efficiency. This section helps participants to understand how sludge characteristics, dewatering process and disposal destination influence sludge handling procedures. Review use of dewatering chemical products, mechanisms, and typical process control. Main topics include Sludge characteristics, Dewatering- dispose solids not water, and Process control & testing. It’s not just wishing to have an efficient sludge handling process; you must work it! The presentation is focused in a technical and practical manner to make it useful to operators and technical assistance providers.

💧 In-Person Training: Safety & Health Program Self-Evaluation for Small Wastewater Utilities (Franklin, NH)
2024-11-21 08:30 - 14:30 | Franklin Training Center, 528 River Street, Franklin, NH, 03235, United States
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This workshop has been designed to assist water utilities to assess your wastewater utility performance by developing SMART safety goals, enhance staff participation and training, identifying hazards, reviewing your safety protocols and evaluation activities.

Bring your laptops for firsthand assistance or use RCAP’s training laptops provided as part of the training. Workshop funding is provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and has been approved by NHDES for 5 TCHs for wastewater system operators.

💧 Rate Setting for Capital Improvements – In-Person (Waterville, ME)
2024-12-04 08:30 - 13:30 | Kennebec Water District, 131 Drummond Ave, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
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Rate Setting for Capital Improvements is a training that has been designed to provide systems of all sizes with an understanding of the importance of rate setting to fund 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.

💧 Rate Setting for Capital Improvements – In-Person (Biddeford, ME)
2024-12-05 08:30 - 13:30 | Saco River Drinking Water Resource Center, 16 Waterworks Drive, Biddeford, ME, 04005, United States

💧 Resilience – Is Capacity Development a Key Piece for Small Water Systems?
2024-12-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
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The purpose of this webinar is to highlight the critical role that Capacity Development plays in the resilience of community water systems. The presentation discusses the importance of promoting capacity development and the main concepts related to this effort. In addition, experiences are shared with the impact on the communities in the technical, administrative, and financial areas, from their daily operations as well as in times of urgent need, like after natural disasters. Tropical storms, hurricanes, and earthquakes are common and typical threats all year long in the Caribbean and now all around the world. Finally, suggestions and recommendations are provided that might facilitate the process of assisting a community to develop its capacity. This webinar is funded under RCAP’s EPA NPA 1 23-25 grant.

The presenter of this webinar will be Carmen Yolanda Montañez Velázquez, Community Specialist, RCAP Solutions Caribbean.

💧 Basic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators (PA) – January 7 & 8, 2025
2025-01-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-08 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. There are 7 modules that cover math basics including fractions and decimals, conversion factors, percentages, area and volume, and solving equations. The final module consists of practice problems. RCAP Solutions, with funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is offering this free online training for small-system wastewater and water operators. Please note this course is over two days – both days must be attended to receive credit.

💧 In-Person Training: Lead and Water Quality Learning Lab (NY)
2025-01-23 08:15 - 14:15 | Saugerties American Legion Post 72, 30 John Street, Saugerties, 12477, United States
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At this IN-PERSON, hands-on course, participants will:

Practice correct sampling techniques for total coliform bacteria
Evaluate coliform sample collection sites
Learn to recognize lead, copper and galvanized service lines in the field
Develop and use talking points to discuss lead with customers
Review highlights of 2024 regulatory updates, the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI)
Practice 5th liter lead sampling techniques and troubleshooting calculations
Identify and overcome challenges in identifying unknown service line materials
Improve lead service line-related data management skills and procedures
Develop and use talking points to discuss lead with customers

This workshop is pending approval by NYSDOH for 5 contact hours for water operators. THIS WORKSHOP IS IN-PERSON!

💧 Asset Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities (PA) – February 4 & 5, 2025
2025-02-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
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This two day training was developed by RCAP Solutions to help water and wastewater utilities learn about Asset Management Programs, Develop a Capital Budget, Conduct Maintenance Scheduling and Budgeting, Implement an Asset Management Plan and Conduct Program Review.

🏠 February 2025 Virtual Financial Capability Workshop
2025-02-04 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!

💧 Basic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators (NY) – February 11 & 13, 2025
2025-02-11 09:00 - 11:15 | Online

💧 In-Person Workshop: Basic Math for Operators (MA/CT/RI) – February 11, 2025
2025-02-11 09:30 - 12:30 | Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA, 01001, United States
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This session begins with a review of basic concepts, followed by practical exercises to apply them to simple problems. Math is essential in drinking water and wastewater operations and can be challenging, but this course will help build confidence and skills. There will be a pre-test, quizzes, and a post-test. Be prepared for plenty of practice – bring paper, pencil, and a calculator.

💧 In-Person Workshop: Safe Drinking Water Act Overview (MA/CT/RI) – February 11, 2025
2025-02-11 13:30 - 16:30 | Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA, 01001, United States
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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. The regulatory history is lengthy and covers many aspects to providing quality drinking water. This course will cover regulatory history, current and recent changes to drinking water regulations. This training is also for potential water operators, managers, and board members.
