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Technical trainings include regulations, water loss, water well technology, SCADA/control systems, treatment, distribution system water quality, distribution systems, pipeline condition assessment, pipelines, asset management, cross connection, construction, maintenance, advanced water treatment and more.
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LCRI Tap Sampling
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn the updated requirements for tap sampling in the LCRI.
4-Log Virus Inactivation Through Chlorine Disinfection
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn how to achieve 4-log virus inactivation through chlorine disinfection.
A Golden State of Mind Sustainably Tackling PFAS with GAC Filtration & Reactivation Ryan
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn about the GAC reactivation process and how PFAS compounds are removed from the spent GAC and mineralized, allowing for reuse of the reactivated GAC media.
Manganese Regulatory Update
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn the requirements associated with exceeding these revised health-based levels.
AWWA Manual M77 Condition Assessment of Water Mains Addresses Ultrasonic Inspection Technologies – A Review
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn about ultrasonic testing of metal water to understand its condition related to internal and external corrosion and to determine the need for rehabilitation or replacement.
Beyond Mapping Leveraging GIS to Strengthen Redundancy and Resilience
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn how to transform GIS data into actionable intelligence that drives optimized maintenance, reduces risk, and enhances system resiliency.
Beyond Measurements - Tracking Well Performance Data
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn how accurate well performance data collection and recordkeeping can be used to assess well conditions, support maintenance decisions, and extend the useful lifespan of groundwater wells.
Briones Reservoir Hypolimnetic Oxygenation Project Innovative In-Reservoir Management for Emerging Water Quality Challenges
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn how EBMUD is tackling water quality challenges in Briones Reservoir through a hypolimnetic oxygenation system designed to reduce internal nutrient loading and improve raw water conditions. The session highlights the multicriteria evaluation of management alternatives and the technical factors that guided the selection and configuration of Speece cone technology.
Built in the Field A Collaborative Approach to Workplace Safety
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn: how incident reports and field safety observations are used to identify trends and drive improvements at water agencies, at least two direct benefits to their crew of accurate and complete incident reporting, and three ways to actively participate in their agency's safety program beyond mandatory reporting.
Confidence in Jar Testing Results for Plant Application
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn the basic concept of jar testing and analysis to determine optimum coagulant and dose as it relates to filterability and dissolved organic carbon reduction.
Data Driven Maintenance
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Open to download resource.
Introduce five key maintenance strategies as a framework for designing maintenance operations
Discuss real-world examples of when each maintenance strategy is best applied
Introduce advanced analytics solutions including artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications
Drinking Water Fluoridation – Recent Updates & the Role of Operators and Managers
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn the regulatory reporting requirements for submitting surface water treatment monthly reports to DDW.
Drone Reservoir Sampling Program
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn how the drone sampling program began, what the challenges are, and how results compared to amphibious vehicle entries into the reservoir.
Filter Surveillance
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn the basics physical and analytical tests involved in conducting filter surveillance for gravity and pressure media filters.
Generative AI for Operations and Maintenance in Water Utilities
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn what Generative AI is and how it applies specifically to water utility operations and maintenance.
Improving SCADA Situational Awareness
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn how SCADA situational awareness optimizes operational performance and reliability in critical infrastructure systems. Topics include understanding the key components of SCADA systems and the factors that influence operator situational awareness, identifying common challenges and vulnerabilities that reduce situational awareness in industrial control environments, applying design principles for human–machine interfaces (HMI) that enhance data interpretation and decision-making, implement strategies for alarm management and operational process that reduce cognitive overload and improve response times, and evaluating how enhanced situational awareness contributes to operational efficiency and resilience.
Ion Exchange 101
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn what ion exchange media is and how it works. This session provides a clear and accessible overview of ion exchange media, covering its fundamental principles, operational variables, and key challenges. Attendees will learn how ion exchange works, how influent water composition and competitive ions impact resin performance, and how foulants can affect system efficiency. The discussion will address scenarios where fouling and operational issues are more likely, and will include a review of the AWWA B-104-24 Ion Exchange Standard for Single-Use Trace Contaminants.
Leveraging AMI Data to Develop District Metered Areas (DMAs)
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn how developing complex District Metered Areas (DMAs) can help their agencies more effectively identify revenue and water losses, moving away from the traditional ‘needle in a haystack’ approach.”
Leveraging your Storage Tanks and Reservoirs to Improve Water Quality
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn about distribution system water quality, pre-cursors impacting chlorine/chloramine residual, nitrification, DBP control and how they can mitigate degradation within their system
Membrane Replacement
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn about the process of planning and preparing for replacing RO membranes, including troubleshooting, performing membrane autopsies, and performance monitoring.
Monthly NTU CT Report to DDW - How to Do it Right
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn the regulatory reporting requirements for submitting surface water treatment monthly reports to DDW.
No-Cost Turnkey Trainings for Agencies Partnering with SoCalGas × CalWEP
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn how to leverage the SoCalGas × CalWEP training partnership to save staff time, strengthen outreach, and even prepare for AB 1572 implementation.
Now Chromium is Regulated Too How do I Treat Lessons from Five Utilities
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn the current California regulatory requirements for hexavalent chromium, including the MCL and associated compliance deadlines, pros and cons of the Best Available Technologies (BATs) currently approved by California for Cr(VI) treatment, lessons learned from a full-scale chromium removal facility that has been in continuous operation since 2017, including performance, O&M, and lifecycle costs, comparative results from pilot testing at four California sites, illustrating how site specific conditions affect technology selection and design, and practical guidance for planning, designing, and constructing treatment facilities to achieve compliance reliably and cost-effectively
Obtaining AWTO 3-5 Certification
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn about the path to AWTO certification. It will cover the application process, and provide an overview of topics and technologies found on the exam. It will also cover current educational options that may help with certification.
Oh My Aquifer! Tackling Seawater Intrusion, 1,2,3-TCP, Chromium-6, and More – A Coastal Community’s Water Quality Program
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn: A comprehensive water quality program that addresses multiple contaminants, strategies for interdepartmental collaboration to strengthen sampling, monitoring, and treatment efforts, practical approaches for managing seawater intrusion, 1,2,3-TCP, and Chromium-6 in coastal groundwater supplies, and best practices for collecting, processing, and communicating water quality data to regulators and the public.
Pipeline Condition Assessment Importance and Technologies
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn about technologies—ranging from acoustic monitoring and pressure transient analysis to advanced inline inspection tools
Profiling Water Treatment Plants for Microplastics Removal
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn the practical challenges associated with assessing microplastics removal in drinking water treatment plants, including sample variability, sampling practices, and analytical techniques.
Pumpology, VT Pump Curves & Thrust
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn how to read Vertical Turbine Pump Curves, calculate thrust, & proper pump adjustment.
Rehabilitation and Redevelopment of Newly Constructed Wells
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn about rehabilitation, redevelopment, and testing of a newly constructed water supply well suffering from extreme performance degradation with a year of becoming operational.
Saving money using Line Stops, Hot Taps, Valve Insertions, & Pipe Freezing
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn the basics of Line Stopping, Hot Tapping, Valve Insertions, and Pipe Freezing and how they save money.
Quantitative Flow Profiling to Evaluate Aquifer Properties in a Well
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn the fundamental principles behind well and aquifer evaluation using vertical profiling of water flow.
Setting the Standard Anaheim’s Role in America’s Largest PFAS Treatment Program
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn how the City of Anaheim Public Utilities (APU) responded to stringent PFAS regulations by implementing a $125 million design-build program to construct nine groundwater treatment plants. The session will explore how APU restored 80% of its drinking water supply from local groundwater sources, reduced reliance on costly imported water, and achieved PFAS removal below detection limits. Attendees will gain insights into the technical execution, stakeholder coordination, and adaptive operational strategies used to integrate multiple treatment facilities into a live distribution system. The presentation will also share operational performance data, lessons learned, and scalable approaches for utilities facing similar PFAS compliance challenges.
Smart Tanks Distribuiton System-Based Water Treatment
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn the conditions that generate THMs in distribution systems and the physical/chemical nature of THMs
AWTF Monitoring and Sampling
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn practical strategies for standardizing monitoring and sampling programs to improve compliance management, reduce sampling and reporting errors, strengthen data quality, and support efficient coordination between operations, laboratories, and regulatory requirements.
Teamwork That Flows Addressing Reservoir Water Quality The Collaborative Way
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn how shared decision making improves risk management during construction, strengthens cross functional relationships, and enables staff to collaboratively address complex system challenges—ultimately resulting in better operational outcomes and improved service to the community.
Training That Sticks: Building Operator Readiness for Water Treatment Performance and Compliance
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn how to design a treatment-focused training plan that supports both certification preparation and day-to-day operational performance.
Troubleshooting Advanced Treatment Plant Process and Operations to Address Water Quality Compliance Issues
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn about the steps taken to troubleshoot a water quality compliance challenge at a full-scale treatment plant utilizing fundamentals and technology.
Understanding Pressure Data
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn how to identify and recognize pressure data patterns and correlate them to events, and how that data can be used to show the source or impact to the distribution system in real-time.
Unveiling a Business Intelligence (BI) Solution to Support Proactive Asset Lifecycle Investment
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn how to integrate GIS and CMMS data into a practical BI workflow and apply risk-based prioritization for asset management.
Why Operators Are Critical to Digital Master Planning
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn how operators play a critical role in digital master planning from identifying process inefficiencies, data discrepancies, and aligning cross-departmental priorities to ensuring scalability, adoption, and measurable business value. Because operators work directly with day-to-day system operations, they are uniquely positioned to help turn a utility’s digital strategy into long-term operational success and shaping capital planning priorities.
Seismic resistant PVCO pipe
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn the evolution of PVC and PVCO pipe technology, defines how PVCO's molecular orientation sets it apart, and explains its performance advantages in seismic municipal water applications, with particular attention to EPA seismic design guidelines and how the industry classifies pipe materials. Drawing on published reports, collegiate studies, post-earthquake surveys, and case studies, the session reviews PVCO's seismic resilience and closes with practical guidance on installation practices and earthquake response protocols for seismically active zones.
From Field to Dashboard: Operator-Led Asset Condition Assessment
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn how operator-led condition assessments can be transformed into a scalable, technology-driven program that improves maintenance planning, reduces unplanned failures, and gives O&M staff a direct role in shaping capital improvement decisions.
Case Study: Releasing and Exercising Seized Valves in 3 Water Distribution Systems
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn how this new technology releases seized valves.
Cyber Security for Operations
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Open to download resource.
Participants in this session will learn to be more aware of every day actions that affect the security of the plant computer systems