Upcoming Classes
September 22 - Drought Response and Water Loss Workshop for Water Utilities (FREE)
LOCATION:
GoToWebinar
MORE INFORMATION:
This workshop is an opportunity for Connecticut’s small water utilities to share challenges, solutions and lessons learned in drought response and water loss control. The workshop provides tools and resources that utilities can use to assess and control water loss and mitigate against drought impacts on water supply. Participants will have the opportunity to identify practical actions that drinking water utilities can take to advance effective drought response and water loss control in their communities.
GoToWebinar
MORE INFORMATION:
- 0.30 CEUs will be available for participation.
- Register via link: register.gotowebinar.com/register/623237690153859339
- Class is 8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- FREE Drought Workshop for Connecticut's Small Water Utilities
This workshop is an opportunity for Connecticut’s small water utilities to share challenges, solutions and lessons learned in drought response and water loss control. The workshop provides tools and resources that utilities can use to assess and control water loss and mitigate against drought impacts on water supply. Participants will have the opportunity to identify practical actions that drinking water utilities can take to advance effective drought response and water loss control in their communities.
September 23 - Drought Response and Water Loss Workshop for Water Utilities (FREE)
LOCATION:
GoToWebinar
MORE INFORMATION:
This workshop is an opportunity for Connecticut’s medium and large water utilities to share challenges, solutions and lessons learned in drought response and water loss control. The workshop provides tools and resources that utilities can use to assess and control water loss and mitigate against drought impacts on water supply.
GoToWebinar
MORE INFORMATION:
- 0.35 CEUs will be available for participation.
- Register via link: register.gotowebinar.com/register/9187702095296252173
- Class is 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- FREE Drought Workshop for Connecticut's Medium and Large Water Utilities
This workshop is an opportunity for Connecticut’s medium and large water utilities to share challenges, solutions and lessons learned in drought response and water loss control. The workshop provides tools and resources that utilities can use to assess and control water loss and mitigate against drought impacts on water supply.
September 23 - PFAS Training (FREE)
LOCATION:
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) aka Foxwoods
350 Trolleyline Boulevard, Ledyard CT 06338
MORE INFORMATION:
Since the 1940s a group of man-made chemicals, perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries and households. By 2015 EPA phased out two of the PFAS compounds and issued a Health Advisory. Connecticut, and other states, are taking measures to address the presence of these contaminants that are found in drinking water supplies and wastewater systems. This presentation will be an overview of the properties of the chemical, its health effects, and the research, the challenges to investigate, monitor, treat and fund this harmful PFAS chemical contamination.
TRAINER BIO:
Diane Johnson, ASRWWA Wastewater Technician
Diane has worked for the Atlantic States Rural Water & Wastewater Association (ASRWWA) for the past 13 years-servicing small rural and tribal wastewater facilities in CT and RI as a Wastewater Technician. Prior to joining ASRWWA she worked over 15 years in private practice as a transportation/structural engineer and as Town Engineer for Narragansett RI. She graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering from UCONN and is a Professional Engineer.
Register by submitting the form below:
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) aka Foxwoods
350 Trolleyline Boulevard, Ledyard CT 06338
MORE INFORMATION:
- 4 TCH CT DPH & DEEP approved for water and wastewater operators.
- Registration begins at 7:30 am
- Class is 7:45 am - 12:15 pm (with two 15 minute breaks)
- Limited to 30 participants
Since the 1940s a group of man-made chemicals, perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries and households. By 2015 EPA phased out two of the PFAS compounds and issued a Health Advisory. Connecticut, and other states, are taking measures to address the presence of these contaminants that are found in drinking water supplies and wastewater systems. This presentation will be an overview of the properties of the chemical, its health effects, and the research, the challenges to investigate, monitor, treat and fund this harmful PFAS chemical contamination.
TRAINER BIO:
Diane Johnson, ASRWWA Wastewater Technician
Diane has worked for the Atlantic States Rural Water & Wastewater Association (ASRWWA) for the past 13 years-servicing small rural and tribal wastewater facilities in CT and RI as a Wastewater Technician. Prior to joining ASRWWA she worked over 15 years in private practice as a transportation/structural engineer and as Town Engineer for Narragansett RI. She graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering from UCONN and is a Professional Engineer.
Register by submitting the form below:
September 30 - PFAS Training (FREE)
LOCATION:
Winsted Volunteer Fire Department Station 1
27 Elm Street, Winsted, CT 06098
MORE INFORMATION:
Since the 1940s a group of man-made chemicals, perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries and households. By 2015 EPA phased out two of the PFAS compounds and issued a Health Advisory. Connecticut, and other states, are taking measures to address the presence of these contaminants that are found in drinking water supplies and wastewater systems. This presentation will be an overview of the properties of the chemical, its health effects, and the research, the challenges to investigate, monitor, treat and fund this harmful PFAS chemical contamination.
TRAINER BIO:
Diane Johnson, ASRWWA Wastewater Technician
Diane has worked for the Atlantic States Rural Water & Wastewater Association (ASRWWA) for the past 13 years-servicing small rural and tribal wastewater facilities in CT and RI as a Wastewater Technician. Prior to joining ASRWWA she worked over 15 years in private practice as a transportation/structural engineer and as Town Engineer for Narragansett RI. She graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering from UCONN and is a Professional Engineer.
Register by submitting the form below:
Winsted Volunteer Fire Department Station 1
27 Elm Street, Winsted, CT 06098
MORE INFORMATION:
- 4 TCH CT DPH & DEEP approved for water and wastewater operators.
- Registration begins at 7:30 am
- Class is 7:45 am - 12:15 pm (with two 15 minute breaks)
- Limited to 30 participants
Since the 1940s a group of man-made chemicals, perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries and households. By 2015 EPA phased out two of the PFAS compounds and issued a Health Advisory. Connecticut, and other states, are taking measures to address the presence of these contaminants that are found in drinking water supplies and wastewater systems. This presentation will be an overview of the properties of the chemical, its health effects, and the research, the challenges to investigate, monitor, treat and fund this harmful PFAS chemical contamination.
TRAINER BIO:
Diane Johnson, ASRWWA Wastewater Technician
Diane has worked for the Atlantic States Rural Water & Wastewater Association (ASRWWA) for the past 13 years-servicing small rural and tribal wastewater facilities in CT and RI as a Wastewater Technician. Prior to joining ASRWWA she worked over 15 years in private practice as a transportation/structural engineer and as Town Engineer for Narragansett RI. She graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering from UCONN and is a Professional Engineer.
Register by submitting the form below:
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Individuals registered for any of ASRWWA's training classes or seminars will be charged the class fee, if applicable, if we have not received notice of cancellation 48-hours prior to the class start time. Anyone contacting ASRWWA to cancel enrollment in a class will receive a cancellation number. In the event of an emergency, which would prevent attendance, please contact Atlantic States at asrwwa@asrwwa.org as soon as possible with the details.
CONSENT TO USE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES:
Registration and attendance at, or participation in, ASRWWA meetings, trainings, and other seminars constitutes an agreement by the attendee to ASRWWA's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the attendee's image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audio tapes of such events and activities.
Individuals registered for any of ASRWWA's training classes or seminars will be charged the class fee, if applicable, if we have not received notice of cancellation 48-hours prior to the class start time. Anyone contacting ASRWWA to cancel enrollment in a class will receive a cancellation number. In the event of an emergency, which would prevent attendance, please contact Atlantic States at asrwwa@asrwwa.org as soon as possible with the details.
CONSENT TO USE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES:
Registration and attendance at, or participation in, ASRWWA meetings, trainings, and other seminars constitutes an agreement by the attendee to ASRWWA's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the attendee's image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audio tapes of such events and activities.
