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GLCAP is an equal opportunity provider and employer and does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities.
Great Lakes RCAP is a charter member of the Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated (RCAP) with funding from HHS, USDA and USEPA.
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Contaminants of Concern: Manganese & PFA and Basics of Pressure Management
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Thursday, November 9, 2023 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
This training provides an overview of three topics: Manganese, PFA and Basics of Pressure Management.
In the Manganese portion of the training, topics covered in the workshop include what it is, where it’s found, indicators, regulations, troubleshooting and resources. The purpose is to provide a general knowledge of Manganese.
PFAS contaminants are an emerging concern across the country, and continuing studies are identifying potential health risks associated with these chemicals. This lesson examines the origin, the concerns, and provides information for small systems about protecting public health.
Basics of Pressure Management will answer:
- Why it is important and how do you manage it.
- How it should be managed. Positive and negative impacts.
- How to properly manage it.
The attendees should be taking back to the knowledge of managing rather than reacting to the pressure in their distribution systems.
This training has been applied for 3.5 Municipal Waterworks credit.
This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training/Technical Assistance for Small Public Water Systems to Achieve and Maintain Compliance.
Regional Collaboration
Attention Utility Managers, Board and Council members, DPW directors
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Tuesday, January 16, 2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
This online training is for utility managers, board, and council members, DPW directors, and operators. Systems will learn about the ways in which they can use regionalization as a tool to build technical, managerial, and financial capacity. Materials covered will include: the fundamentals of regionalization, what the process can look like, key data metrics, multiple case studies, and useful tools/resources.
This course has been applied for 3 wastewater and municipal waterworks credit (choose one).
This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training/Technical Assistance for Small Public Water Systems to Achieve and Maintain Compliance.
Controlling Lead in Drinking Water & The Lead and Copper Rule
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Tuesday, January 23, 2024 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Controlling Lead in Drinking Water
This lesson provides an overview of the requirements for addressing lead and copper in drinking water, aimed specifically at small water systems. Topics covered in the workshop include the regulations, corrosion basics, conducting an inventory, monitoring requirements, treatment requirements, public notification requirements and lead service line replacement.
Lead and Copper Rule
This session presented by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will cover LCRR Service line inventory requirements. If information is available, it will also include an update on the Lead & Copper Rule improvements.
This course has been applied for 3 municipal waterworks credit.
This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training/Technical Assistance for Small Public Water Systems to Achieve and Maintain Compliance.
Lead Learning Lab & Controlling Lead in Drinking Water
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Portage Municipal Building | 115 W Pleasant Street | Portage, WI 53901
This training provides an overview of the requirements for addressing lead and copper in drinking water, aimed specifically at small water systems.
Topics covered in the workshop include the regulations, corrosion basics, conducting an inventory, monitoring requirements, treatment requirements, public notification requirements and lead service line replacement.
In addition, the lead learning lab will cover activities including calculating the 90th percentile lead value and context for what this value means, identifying of service line materials as lead, galvanized, or non-lead, properly collecting 1- and 5-liter samples and discuss the implications on the 90th percentile and talking points to discuss sampling results with consumers.
This course has been applied for 4 municipal waterworks credit.
This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training/Technical Assistance for Small Public Water Systems to Achieve and Maintain Compliance.
Controlling Lead in Drinking Water, Lead Service Line Inventory & Project Development
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Tuesday, January 30 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Black River Falls: Ho-Chunk Gaming (Bingo Hall) | W9010 WI-54, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Controlling Lead in Drinking Water
Session provides an overview of the requirements for addressing lead and copper in drinking water, aimed specifically at small water systems. Topics covered in the workshop include the regulations, corrosion basics, conducting an inventory, monitoring requirements, treatment requirements, public notification requirements and lead service line replacement.
Lead Service Line Inventory
During this session we will utilize the Lead Service Line Inventory Template provided by the USEPA. Using the template as a guide to assist in identifying and documenting your water service connections throughout your distribution system. Covering acceptable identification processes as well as best management practices used to identify and document lead service lines.
Project Development
During this session we will dive into the Understanding, Knowing, Learning, Recognizing, Utilizing, Being Aware and the Knowledge to successfully navigate the steps of Developing a Project.
This training will offer 3 Municipal Waterworks credits and 1 Wastewater or Water Credit (choose 4 water credits or 3 water - 1 wastewater credits).
This training was funded and/or carried out as part of the EPA/RCAP Training/Technical Assistance for Small Public Water Systems to Achieve and Maintain Compliance.
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