24TH ANNUAL WATER QUALITY SYMPOSIUM:
“CHALLENGES IN MEETING WATER QUALITY GOALS: THE METALS EDITION”
MAY 4, 2022 - ONLINE VIA ZOOM
REGISTER TODAY!
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Register today for NEWWA’s 24th Annual Water Quality Symposium, taking place virtually via Zoom on May 4, 2022. Participants who attend the full program can earn 3 TCHs (pending state agency approval).
Program Highlights:
- “A Regulatory Update in Emerging Issues, The Revised Lead and Copper Rule and other Inorganic Contaminants” - Andrea Traviglia, P.E., U.S. EPA, Region 1
- "The Revised Lead and Copper Rule: A National Utility Perspective” - Steve Via, American Water Works Association
- “Upgrades to the Groton, CT, Water Treatment Plant for Manganese Control: The Addition of Secondary Manganese Contactors - Planning, Construction, and Operation” - Christopher C. Yannoni, P.E., Stantec Consulting
- “Managing Legacy Manganese in Your Distribution System” - Melinda Friedman, PE., Confluence Engineering Group, LLC
- Small Break-Out Sessions (Q&A/Open Discussion) on the following topics: 1. Regulatory Update/RLCR, 2. Utility Impacts RLCR, 3. Groton, CT, Secondary Manganese Contactors, or 4. Legacy Manganese in Distribution Systems
Click the button below to view the symposium agenda and registration information.
The Water Quality Symposium is coordinated by NEWWA's Filtration Committee. If you are interested in joining the committee, contact Mary Quigley at mquigley@newwa.org. |
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS VIRTUAL PRESENTATION & DISCUSSION
"HOW TO PREVENT BURNOUT AND WIN TODAY AS A HIGH ACHIEVER"
APRIL 28, 2022 AT 12:00 P.M.
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The Young Professionals Committee invites you to attend their virtual lecture and discussion on Thursday, April 28, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Peter C. Atherton, P.E., President and Founder of ActionsProve, LLC, and past NEWEA/NEWWA YP Summit presenter, will deliver the presentation: "How to Prevent Burnout and Win Today as a High Achiever."
Register for free by clicking the button below. First time registering on NEWWA.org? Click here for instructions. Meeting credentials will be provided to registrants before the meeting. |
DRINKING WATER WEEK MATERIALS AVAILABLE |
Get ready for Drinking Water Week, coming up next week from May 1-7! Celebration materials are available to download through AWWA’s website. This year’s theme is “There When You Need It.”
Drinking Water Week materials can be used to engage with consumers, public officials, and media about the reliability of drinking water and the professionals associated with delivering water from collection to consumption. Materials are available in English and Spanish. Children's activities and a children's art contest are also available.
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SOURCE WATER COLLABORATIVE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE |
The new 2022 Source Water Collaborative Co-Chairs, Lynn Thorp of Clean Water Action and Deirdre White of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, are pleased to announce the launch of the new Source Water Collaborative website. Check it out here at the same address and send us your events to populate the calendar.
Some of the changes to the website make it easier to navigate to the key tools and resources, and include turning both the How-to-Collaborate Toolkit and the Agricultural Collaboration Toolkit into .pdfs for easy viewing and printing. These toolkits, along with the maps and summaries of “Collaboratives Near You,” the “Learning Exchange” resources and webinars by topics, and more, are all designed to help federal, state, and local partners work together to implement projects and initiatives that protect the nation’s drinking water sources. State source water programs will find a variety of helpful resources on the website, along with additional information to inform your work with water utilities and local stakeholders.
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VIRTUAL EPA WORKSHOPS ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY AT WATER UTILITIES |
EPA is hosting two, 2-part virtual workshops this summer to engage drinking water and wastewater utilities, water associations, state and federal agencies, and other stakeholders on the current practices, opportunities, and challenges in increasing energy efficiency measures and utilizing renewable energy to increase power resilience at water utilities. Click the buttons below to register.
Energy Efficiency at Water Utilities
June 29-30, 2022 - 12:30pm - 3:30pm EST
This virtual workshop will include presentations and discussions on energy assessments, energy conservation practices, energy efficiency technologies, flexible demand, funding and economic benefits, and opportunities and challenges. Register here.
Renewable Energy at Water Utilities
August 8-9, 2022 - 12:30pm - 3:30pm EST
This virtual workshop will include presentations and discussions on solar power, wind power, batteries, biogas, and combined heat and power, inline/conduit hydropower, economic and resiliency benefits to renewable energy, and opportunities and challenges. Register here.
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2022 NEWWA AWARDS - SUBMIT A NOMINATION
DEADLINE: JULY 1
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Consider making an award nomination today! Visit the NEWWA Awards webpage for a complete list of awards and nomination forms. The majority of NEWWA award nominations are due July 1 and recipients are recognized at the NEWWA Annual Conference in September. Contact Mary Quigley with questions. |
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AWWA: PREPARE NOW FOR PRIORITY SOURCE WATER AREA UPDATES |
Water utilities are encouraged to start contacting the offices of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to express interest in participating in updating priority areas for source water protection efforts. For the last several years, NRCS has initiated an internal process to update priority source water areas beginning in early summer and ending early fall. We expect them to begin that process again this summer and engage with stakeholders at the state level.
The first contact is generally the NRCS state conservationist, then the state technical committee and any relevant subcommittees or local groups. The 2018 Farm Bill required NRCS to identify priority source water protection areas for each state. The agency administers funding for agricultural conservation practices that are designed to address resource concerns, including those related to water quality, quantity, and source water protection. NRCS is required to assure that 10 percent of conservation spending helps address protection of sources of drinking water. See AWWA’s whiteboard animation on USDA source water protection opportunities here.
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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR THE 29TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
MAY 16, 2022 - RED TAIL GOLF CLUB, DEVENS, MA
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Register today for the 29th Annual Golf Classic, May 16, 2022, at the Red Tail Golf Club in Devens, MA. This year will again offer an option of medal play (own ball) and team scramble format. Join us for a great day on the course!
Sponsorship opportunities are available. If you have any questions regarding the tournament, please contact Katelyn Todesco. |
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FEATURED EVENTS AND COURSES |
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Coming to a training center or computer near you... |
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Questions about in person or virtual training? Contact Mary Keating at mkeating@newwa.org.
NEWWA's new database and online portal, Community Hub, is LIVE and ready to serve our members. The online registration upgrade is complete, offering a more intuitive and user-friendly way to register for training and events. Click on the button below for step-by-step instructions of how to log in to NEWWA's Community Hub, manage your profile, register online, and view and download your credit hours and certification materials.
PLEASE READ THE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS LINKED BELOW BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO LOG IN TO THE SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME.
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IN PERSON: EFFECTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT |
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Water utility and organization managers are responsible for managing and coordinating work processes and resources to have the greatest overall impact on a project’s success. This course will focus on communication and relationship management as a means to have greater control, creativity, and innovation around project management challenges. The instructor will explore strategies, present tools, and discuss the importance of good performance coaching with a focus on providing practical and relevant examples that students will then be able to implement at their utility/organization.
April 28, 2022
NEWWA Training Center
Holliston, MA
$190 Member Discount/ $240 Full Price
0.6 CEUs
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IN PERSON: EXCAVATION SAFETY: ARE YOU A COMPETENT PERSON? |
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OSHA's excavation standard states that a competent person is: "one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings, or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees and has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them." This course covers the OSHA requirements that state a competent person have specific training in and knowledge about soil analysis, use of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, excavation site safety, and hazard recognition. The course will also cover the daily inspections requirement and the need for inspection personnel to be trained in the OSHA regulations.
May 2-3, 2022
NEWWA Training Center
Holliston, MA
$390
1.2 CEUs
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IN PERSON: HANDS-ON BACKHOE AND FRONT-END LOADER OPERATOR TRAINING |
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This course will provide aspiring equipment operators (backhoe and front-end loader) with practical, classroom-based instruction coupled with thorough, hands-on skills training. Classroom sessions will cover machine and operating principles; trenching and excavating; and special safety considerations. Hands-on field training will utilize actual equipment and incorporate extensive, individualized instruction. Each registrant will have ample opportunity to train on each piece of equipment with close supervision to help develop specific skills varying from performing pre-operational inspections to loading and trenching. Class size is limited to optimize the learning experience.
May 4 or 5, 2022
NEWWA Training Center
Holliston, MA
$390 Training Only / $465 Training & Exam
0.7 CEUs
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ONLINE: OPERATIONAL IMPACTS ON AT-THE-TAP LEAD CONCENTRATIONS |
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This class is designed to serve anyone who is responsible for pumping drinking water in their public drinking water system including operators, maintenance personnel, managers, trustees and other drinking water system personnel. This introductory course is for those who wish to learn the basics of corrosion control, specifically with how it relates to lead in drinking water. Superintendents as well as operators would benefit from this basic knowledge.
Online Course
May 12, 2022
$140 Member Discount / $190 Full Price
3 TCHs
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IN PERSON: THE FIRST TIME SUPERVISOR |
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If you're a first-time supervisor, two questions have probably already come to mind: just what is supervision and how do I go about it? Being a supervisor can challenge and reward you. Specific skill sets will help you make the transition from front-line worker to effective supervisor. You'll learn and practice key communication and work-management skills, as well as how to manage time. You'll also learn specific skills for your new position such as how to report upwards to your supervisor using the four key element model, how to give effective feedback using the 3-F model, how to use different strategies to motivate your staff, and how to delegate effectively.
This course is for drinking water professionals who are entering into a supervisory or management role at their utility or organization and who need to build the basic skills needed to be an effective supervisor. Those who are currently managers will find this course a beneficial review as well.
May 18, 2022
NEWWA Training Center
Holliston, MA
$190 Member Discount/ $240 Full Price
0.6 CEUs
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IN PERSON: ELECTRICITY, MOTORS AND EMERGENCY GENERATORS |
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This course is for those who wish to understand the basic concepts of electricity as well as the operation and maintenance of electrical motors, emergency generators, and other related equipment. Beginning with an overview of how electricity is generated, delivered, and received into a typical commercial building, concepts of electrical safety and lockout/tagout will be presented. Additional topics covered include a review of the tools used to measure the proper delivery of electrical power; a review of commonly used motors and other equipment for proper operations; a description of recommended maintenance; and an overview of electrical issues related to the use, operation, and maintenance of emergency electrical generators.
Water utility operations professionals who deal directly with their system's motors and pumps as well as other operation and maintenance workers will find this course of interest. Those front- line management professionals who directly supervise this critical component of water distribution and treatment systems will also find this program useful.
May 18, 2022
Regional Water Authority
New Haven, CT
$190 Member Discount / $240 Full Price
0.6 CEUs
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IN PERSON: OSHA CONFINED SPACE SAFETY |
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This course will help participants gain insight into the importance of developing and implementing a confined space safety program at their own utility or organization. More than 200 persons die each year in confined spaces. These deaths are preventable if confined space entry procedures, required by OSHA regulations, are followed. This course will also have a special safety equipment demonstration session. Specific content includes: an introduction to regulations, training requirements, examples, categories, and hazards of confined spaces; toxic atmospheres as well as testing and monitoring; lockout tagout; permits; and duties of those working in the confined space.
May 19, 2022
NEWWA Training Center
Holliston, MA
$190 Member Discount / $240 Full Price
0.6 CEUs
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ONLINE: SELECTION, APPLICATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER SYSTEM VALVES |
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This course will present information on the application and selection of different mainline and specialty water system valves; review advantages and disadvantages of several valve types; and present proper procedures for inspecting, testing, and maintaining these mainline valves. Participants will have an opportunity to examine valve fundamentals of the different types of valves, their methods of operation, and component parts of each valve type. You will examine gate, butterfly, check, and other valve types and review the inspection process of new gate valves before installation.
Online Course
June 2, 2022
$140 Member Discount/ $190 Full Price
3 TCHs
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IN PERSON: BASICS OF PUMPS, PUMPING AND PUMP HYDRAULICS |
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This course will help participants develop an understanding of how pumps operate and how to keep them in top operating condition. Beginning with the explanation of component parts, terminology, pump types, and a basic orientation to hydraulics, sound operation and maintenance procedures will be presented throughout the day with an eye towards improving pumping results. Course goals include increased participant awareness of preventative maintenance procedures as well as troubleshooting skills.
Water utility operations professionals who deal directly with their system's pumps and their operation will find this course of interest. Front-line managers who directly supervise this critical component will also find this course useful.
June 7, 2022
MDC Training Center
Hartford, CT
$190 Member Discount / $240 Full Price
0.6 CEUs
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IN PERSON: HAZARD COMMUNICATION USING OSHA REQUIRED GHS SAFETY DATA SHEETS, SPILLS, & PPE |
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This course will help participants learn how to protect themselves from most environmental hazards. Beginning with an overview of toxicology, the course will then cover the revised OSHA Hazard Communication Act (including the new GHS labeling requirements), and explain the revised Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to allow students to understand the chemicals used in the drinking water profession and how to respond to chemical spills. The instructor will also demonstrate various types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The PPE discussion will include chemical handling with eye, face, foot, and hand protection as well as a presentation of standards for head and hearing protection.
June 8, 2022
NEWWA Training Center
Holliston, MA
$190 Member Discount / $240 Full Price
0.6 CEUs
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ONLINE: HOW TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE FRONT LINE CUSTOMER SERVICE |
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Providing effective customer service as a front-line employee can be both challenging and rewarding. Whether you are behind a desk or part of a field crew, you may find yourself dealing with the public on a regular basis. To serve customers effectively, you need to communicate, manage conflict, problem solve, and be a professional representative of your utility or organization. Effective customer service can go miles toward building and maintaining positive relationships between the public and municipal or private employees. Through the use of lecture, case studies, and small-group activities participants will identify specific strategies that can be immediately applied to their next customer service interaction.
Online Course
June 22, 2022
$140 Member Discount / $190 Full Price
3.0 TCHs
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IN PERSON: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSPECTORS/TESTERS RECERTIFICATION REVIEW |
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This course blends refresher information with hands-on testing and covers key areas of cross connection and backflow prevention control. It also incorporates a thorough hands-on review of testing procedures on various devices from different manufacturers. Students may opt to take just this course, just the practical exam, or both the course and exam (although the course is recommended for anyone wishing to take the practical exam).
May 9, 2022
Onondaga County Water Authority
Syracuse, NY
$435 Training & Exam/ $235 Training /$200 Exam Only
0.4 CEUs
May 31, 2022
Fire University
Penns Grove, NJ
$435 Training & Exam/ $235 Training /$200 Exam Only
0.4 CEUs
June 6, 2022
Holiday Inn Newington
Newington, CT
$435 Training & Exam/ $235 Training /$200 Exam Only
0.4 CEUs
June 13, 2022
Town of Colonie Latham Water District
Latham, NY
$435 Training & Exam/ $235 Training /$200 Exam Only
0.4 CEUs
June 15, 2022
NEWWA Training Center
Holliston, MA
$435 Training & Exam/ $235 Training /$200 Exam Only
0.4 CEUs
July 18, 2022
NEWWA Training Center
Holliston, MA
$435 Training & Exam/ $235 Training /$200 Exam Only
0.4 CEUs
September 13, 2022
York Water Company
York, PA
$435 Training & Exam/ $235 Training /$200 Exam Only
0.4 CEUs
September 26, 2022
NEWWA Training Center
Holliston, MA
$435 Training & Exam/ $235 Training /$200 Exam Only
0.4 CEUs
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IN PERSON: BACKFLOW TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSPECTORS |
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This course will help students understand cross connection control and provide them with the knowledge to test backflow prevention devices. Written and practical exams for students to become a NEWWA-certified Backflow Prevention Device Inspector/Tester are given on the last day of the course. Classroom and hands-on instruction will cover cross connections and their health hazards; backflow and its many types; how to test three types of backflow prevention devices; how to choose the appropriate device for a facility; troubleshooting; and regulations and codes. Note that NEWWA certification is universally accepted (except with Aqua America in Pennsylvania), however, some states such as Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York require their own certification, separate from the NEWWA certification. This will be discussed during the course.
May 10-13, 2022
Onondaga County Water Authority
Syracuse, NY
$825
2.0 CEUs
June 1-4, 2022
Fire University
Penns Grove, NJ
$825
2.0 CEUs
June 14-17, 2022
Town of Colonie Latham Water District
Latham, NY
$825
2.0 CEUs
September 13, 2022
York Water Company
York, PA
$825
2.0 CEUs
September 27, 2022
NEWWA Training Center
Holliston, MA
$725
2.0 CEUs
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ONLINE: 3 HOUR BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TESTER RECERTIFICATION |
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This Online course is a 3 hour (3 TCHs) refresher of backflow prevention device testing procedures. This course will cover key areas of cross connection and backflow prevention control. Due to COVID-19, the NEWWA Board of Certification has temporary reduced the CEUs required for the renewal of NEWWA BPAT Certification from 0.6 CEUs to 0.3 CEUs. This course has not been approved by NYDOH.
This online recertification course will renew your license for 2 years. If you are looking for a 3 year renewal you will need to take an in-person class.
For folks taking the exam, please note that this course will run over 3 hours and end at approximately 2:00 PM.
Online Course
May 17, 2022
$190 full price/$140 member discount training only
$390 full price/$340 member discount training & online exam
3 TCHs
Note this course has not been approved by NYDOH.
Online Course
June 14, 2022
$190 full price/$140 member discount training only
$390 full price/$340 member discount training & online exam
3 TCHs
Note this course has not been approved by NYDOH.
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IN PERSON: CROSS-CONNECTIONS SURVEYOR TRAINING |
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This course will allow students to learn the professional skills required to become a NEWWA Certified Cross Connection Control Surveyor. This course includes both classroom-based as well as field instruction and a written examination. Topics covered include terminology; where to look for cross connections; how to assess the degree of hazards; how to set up a cross connection control action plan and conduct a survey; how to review drawings and plans; the roles of the public water system, plumbing inspectors, states, local government, and others; how to utilize the six methods of protecting a cross connection; a review of the basic hydraulics of backflow and devices; and how to complete the common survey report forms. Each participant will receive a copy of the "AWWA Manual (M14), Recommended Practice for Backflow Prevention," pertinent plumbing code information by state, sample survey sheets, and other handouts such as segments of as-built drawings and plans.
May 31-June 2, 2022
NEWWA Training Center
Holliston, MA
$560 Member Discount / $610 Full Price
1.7 CEUs
July 12-14, 2022
NEWWA Training Center
Holliston, MA
$560 Member Discount / $610 Full Price
1.7 CEUs
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About NEWWA
Our vision is to inspire excellence in the drinking water profession, public confidence in tap water, and water resource stewardship.
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