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SUMMARY:💧 In-Person Training: Water Distribution System Management for Small Water Utilities (North Conway\, NH)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nMaintenance 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.
URL:https://www.rcapsolutions.org/event/in-person-training-water-distribution-system-management-for-small-water-utilities-north-conway-nh/
LOCATION:North Conway Water Precinct\, 104 Sawmill Lane\, North Conway\, NH\, 03860\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Environmental,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T173000
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SUMMARY:🏠  November 2024 Hybrid First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nIn 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.\n\nPlease 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nTickets are first come\, first served. Limited seats are available. Join our mailing list and receive upcoming training notices by clicking here.
URL:https://www.rcapsolutions.org/event/november-2024-hybrid-first-time-homebuyer-workshop/2024-11-12/
LOCATION:RCAP Solutions\, 191 May Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Housing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000
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SUMMARY:💧 Basic Math for Operators (MA/CT/RI) – November 13\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n \nMath 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.
URL:https://www.rcapsolutions.org/event/basic-math-for-operators-ma-ct-ri-november-13-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community & Environmental,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T083000
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SUMMARY:💧 In-Person Training: Water Distribution System Management for Small Water Utilities (Pembroke\, NH)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nMaintenance 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.
URL:https://www.rcapsolutions.org/event/in-person-training-water-distribution-system-management-for-small-water-utilities-pembroke-nh/
LOCATION:Edward Cross Training Complex\, 722 Riverwood Drive\, Pembroke\, NH\, 03275\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Environmental,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T200000
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SUMMARY:💧 Rate Setting for Capital Improvements (VT) – November 14 & 21\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n \nRate 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.
URL:https://www.rcapsolutions.org/event/rate-setting-for-capital-improvements-vt-november-14-21-2024/2024-11-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community & Environmental,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T173000
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SUMMARY:🏠  November 2024 Hybrid First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nIn 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.\n\nPlease 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nTickets are first come\, first served. Limited seats are available. Join our mailing list and receive upcoming training notices by clicking here.
URL:https://www.rcapsolutions.org/event/november-2024-hybrid-first-time-homebuyer-workshop/2024-11-19/
LOCATION:RCAP Solutions\, 191 May Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Housing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T080000
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SUMMARY:💧 Adiestramiento en Línea: Informacion Basica Sobre PFAS y el Plan Estrategico de EPA (PR)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n \nEn 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.
URL:https://www.rcapsolutions.org/event/adiestramiento-en-linea-informacion-basica-sobre-pfas-y-el-plan-estrategico-de-epa-pr/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community & Environmental,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T003500Z
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SUMMARY:💧 Wastewater Characterization + Sludge Dewatering (USVI)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n \nPresentation 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.\n \nPresentation 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.
URL:https://www.rcapsolutions.org/event/wastewater-characterization-sludge-dewatering-usvi/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community & Environmental,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T143000
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SUMMARY:💧 In-Person Training: Safety & Health Program Self-Evaluation for Small Wastewater Utilities (Franklin\, NH)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nThis 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.\n\nBring 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.
URL:https://www.rcapsolutions.org/event/in-person-training-safety-health-program-self-evaluation-for-small-wastewater-utilities-nh/
LOCATION:Franklin Training Center\, 528 River Street\, Franklin\, NH\, 03235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community & Environmental,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071019
CREATED:20241009T182737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T182737Z
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SUMMARY:💧 Rate Setting for Capital Improvements (VT) – November 14 & 21\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n \nRate 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.
URL:https://www.rcapsolutions.org/event/rate-setting-for-capital-improvements-vt-november-14-21-2024/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community & Environmental,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T071019
CREATED:20240608T005147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T005147Z
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SUMMARY:🏠  November 2024 Hybrid First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nIn 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.\n\nPlease 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nTickets are first come\, first served. Limited seats are available. Join our mailing list and receive upcoming training notices by clicking here.
URL:https://www.rcapsolutions.org/event/november-2024-hybrid-first-time-homebuyer-workshop/2024-11-26/
LOCATION:RCAP Solutions\, 191 May Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Housing
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