WRWA Technology Center

8AM       Common Cross Connections 9AM       Backflow Prevention & Best Practices 10AM    Applicable Codes & CCC Strategy 12PM     Municipal CCC Program Requirements 1PM       How to conduct CCC Residential Surveys 2PM       High Hazard Facilities & Compliance INSTRUCTOR Gary McLaren - HydroCorp Sign-Up Online 

This workshop focuses on addressing two common and serious problems known as backflow and cross connections within a drinking water supply system. Handouts and discussion will cover: Common Cross Connections Backflow Prevention & Best Practices Applicable Codes & CCC Strategy INSTRUCTORS: Gary McLaren - HydroCorp Sign-Up Online  

This training class was designed for entrants, attendants, supervisors, competent person and management personnel. Participants will be able to identify confined spaces, hazards, non-permit and permit-required confined spaces.  This course will comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA Confined Spaces In Construction, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Space Entry and State requirements. Employees who work in or around confined spaces, confined space rescuers, managers responsible for implementing safety and health standards, contractor employees and safety coordinators should attend.…

8:00am - “Working with the PSC to ensure Fair and Reasonable Water Rates – Part 1” Water Program Overview Water Rates 101 10:00am - “Working with the PSC to ensure Fair and Reasonable Water Rates – Part 2” Construction Authorization Requirements Important Water Topics:  Turning Lost Revenue into Revenue;  Lead Service Line Replacements 11:15am - “Customer Service and Collections: Best Practices and Requirements – Part 1” Utility Customer Service Best Practices Responsible Party for Billing: Who is the correct customer…

The State of Wisconsin now requires licensed cross connection control assembly testers to have at least six hours of continuing education credits for renewal after June 30, 2013. Attendees will have an opportunity to get updated on any new regulations and issues for assembly testers. The class will include opportunities to work hands-on with CCC assemblies. TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE: Review of current Dept. of SPS code related to Cross Connection Control Current paperwork requirements for testing Cross Connection Control Assemblies…

WRWA in conjunction with Hydro Corp Inc. will offer a 40 hour course for cross connection control assembly tester certification. This class will give participants the training and examination requirements for a certified back flow equipment tester in Wisconsin. Participants will have an opportunity to work hands-on with assemblies as they learn how to test and repair the devices. This class is open to anyone who is interested in learning how to inspect, test and repair these devices. Gary McLaren…

-Terminology - Influent Wastewater - Wastewater Treatment - Biosolids/Sludge - Processing, Handling, and Land Application - Effluent Discharge - Safety and Regulations Instructors:  Kay Curtin, Jesse Hass (WRWA) Sign-Up Online 

-Theory and Principles - Operation and Maintenance - Monitoring, Process Control, and Troubleshooting - Safety and Regulations Instructors:  Kay Curtin, Jesse Hass (WRWA) Sign-Up Online 

-Chemical Removal Theory & Principles -Operation & Maintenance -Monitoring, Process Control & Troubleshooting -Safety & Regulations -Calculations Instructors:  Kay Curtin, Jesse Hass (WRWA) Sign-Up Online 

This class was designed for water/wastewater, public works, engineers, building inspectors and contractor employees. Participants will be able to identify existing and predictable hazards in excavations and hazardous working conditions which are unsanitary or dangerous. This class will cover OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P Excavations and State requirements. Employees who work in or around excavations should attend. Anyone approaching an excavation (regardless of who created the excavation) must have the training. Attendees will receive a training manual,  a copy of…

-Safety -Sampling -lab Equipment -General Lab Practices -BOD -TSS -Total Phosphorus -Ammonia -Total Residual Chlorine QA/QC Instructors:  Kay Curtin, Jesse Hass (WRWA) Sign-Up Online 

-Principles of Mechanical Sludge handling -Structure and Function -Operation -Maintenance -Monitoring -Troubleshooting -Safety -Calculations Instructors:  Kay Curtin, Jesse Hass (WRWA) Sign-Up Online 

-Chlorination Theory & Principles Operation & Maintenance Safety & Regulations Calculations -Ultraviolet Theory & Principles Operation & Maintenance Safety & Regulations Calculations Instructors:  Kay Curtin, Jesse Hass (WRWA) Sign-Up Online 

Regulations: Regulations from various agencies and levels of government can be confusing and pose a challenge to the success of a water utility if they are not fully understood. Instructors will address the origin of the regulations and give overviews of regulations water utility operators deal with every day. Groundwater Resources: This part of session will cover many of the basics of water and groundwater resources. Understanding the basics of the water cycle and groundwater are essential to the operations…

Well and Pumps: Over 90% of municipal water utilities use groundwater as their source. Having knowledge of wells and pumps is essential to the duties of a water utility operator. This portion of session I will cover the types of wells, and discussion which may be suitable for a municipal water system, well drilling methods, the components of a well, and different pumps that are commonly used in a water system and how they work. Water Treatment: Students attending this…

Distribution Systems: This training session will help familiarize or refresh students with the various components of a water utility distributions system. The discussion will include pipes used for distribution and their pros and cons based on type, locating those pipes, different types of valves found through a system, water meters, hydrants, and storage facilities. Throughout this session there will be hands-on demonstrations of many of these components giving students an opportunity to better understand how they work. Math Basics: This…

Operations and Maintenance: The organization of the day to day operations and the maintenance is an important part of the compliance and success of a water utility. This portion of the series will educate students on what capacity development is and why it is important to the operation of a utility. Maintenance schedules, record keeping, and the importance of mapping will also be covered in the class. Cross Connection Control:   Utilities throughout Wisconsin are required to have a cross connection…