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Newsletter #133 for February 2025 |
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Enhanced Nutrient Removal and Harmful Algal Bloom Control Resources
February 25, 2025 | 10:00 AM CST
WaterOperator.org
In this webinar participants will discover some of the most helpful resources for enhanced nutrient removal and harmful algal bloom control and learn how to use our search tools at WaterOperator.org to find additional resources and training events.
This continues our webinar series covering topics relevant to wastewater operators, including funding, asset management, compliance, and water quality.
Certificates of attendance will be delivered upon request. Check with your certification body for acceptance criteria.
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The Tribal Drinking Water conference will take place on April 21-24, 2025, in Reno, Nevada at the Grand Sierra Resort & Hotel.
Protecting drinking water quality and ensuring a sufficient supply are complex responsibilities. Tribal utilities must have the financial stability, managerial competence and technical skills to address their immediate and projected drinking water needs and protect community health and well-being in a sustainable manner. They must make decisions on operating costs, aging infrastructure, and much more on a daily basis.
Join your colleagues, EPA and RCAC for this live, interactive event, to learn new skills, gain information, earn contact hours, network, and of course have a little fun!
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Tap Talk Season 5 is here!
We’re pleased to share that season 5 of our podcast, Tap Talk: Drinking Water in Rural America, has returned! We have a host of fascinating guests lined up for this season. Don’t miss out on these exciting conversations covering a wide range of water industry issues.
Listen at Tap Talk’s website or find it on your favorite podcast app. Subscribe to Tap Talk wherever you get your podcasts today!
The first episode of Season 5 is featured below: |
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Tap Talk Episode 49
Bringing Water to All With Water Well Wish
In the premiere episode of our fifth season, Steve and Jennifer welcome Terry Morse to Tap Talk. Terry is the CEO of the National Ground Water Association, as well as its charitable arm, The Groundwater Foundation. Last year, the foundation launched Water Well Wish, an endeavor to make sure that every American has access to clean, safe water by funding the construction of wells for families in need. Steve, Jennifer, and Terry discuss the success of Water Well Wish and the commitment of the groundwater industry to bringing water to everyone who needs it. |
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Securing the Human Right to Water on Tribal Lands - Part 1 |
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"On May 11, 2022, Bidtah Becker (CalEPA) and Heather Tanana (University of Utah) led a discussion on tribal water rights, including access, infrastructure, and quality. They explored historical barriers, recent progress, and new funding opportunities from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and how to make water access a reality for Indigenous communities. Moderated by Iris Stewart-Frey and Clare Pace, this event was co-organized by the Northern California University-Community Network for Environmental Justice and the Initiative's Water & Climate Justice Program."
Find more videos on Environmental Justice & the Common Good Initiative's YouTube channel. |
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Securing the Human Right to Water on Tribal Lands - Part 2
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"On June 9, 2022, James Muller (Bay Area Disadvantaged Community and Tribal Partners Project) and Alexander Tavizon (California Indian Environmental Alliance) presented preliminary findings on the Bay Area Integrated Regional Water Management Program, focusing on Indigenous perspectives on water equity and justice. A panel discussion followed with Gregg Castro (Culture Director for the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone), Kanyon “Coyote Woman” Sayers-Roods (Two Spirit Indigenous leader and Co-Founder of Kanyon Konsulting LLC), and Charlie Toledo (Director of the Suscol Intertribal Council). Moderated by Iris Stewart-Frey and Clare Pace, this event was co-organized by the Northern California University-Community Network for Environmental Justice and the Initiative's Water & Climate Justice Program."
Find more videos on Environmental Justice & the Common Good Initiative's YouTube channel.
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2025 Conference from The Private Well Class |
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Our sister site, PrivateWellClass.org, has announced their upcoming in-person conference!
The Private Well Conference has been the first of its kind to bring together the private well community to share experiences, further strengthen outreach programs, and increase our overall understanding of private well and private well owner issues.
- What: The Private Well Conference is returning in 2025 as an in-person event.
- When: Tuesday, May 20 - Thursday, May 22, 2025.
- Who: This conference is specifically for practitioners, private well professionals, EHPs, sanitarians, lab personnel, well drillers, cooperative extension, researchers, and other stakeholders.
- Where: Bloomington, IL at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.
- How: Registration will open soon!
Please spread the word to anyone you know who may benefit from attending this valuable conference.
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Featured Events for Tribal Water Systems |
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Working with Tribal Utilities
February 18, 2025 | 1:00 PM EST
Rural Community Assistance Partnership
This free training is in reference to what it means to work with a Tribal Nation; some of the do's and the don'ts when working with Tribal Utilities. Presenters will cover some history with the Tribes of the Great Lakes area, some historical issues they have dealt with, and current environmental issues they are still facing today. Additionally, presenters will cover what it means to Tribal people working with water and what the importance of water means to them culturally as a people.
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Advanced Controls and Troubleshooting for Operators
March 4, 2025 | Fairbanks, AK
Indian Health Service
This free course is designed as a follow up course to “Electrical Controls” and will focus on water and wastewater pumping system troubleshooting. Special emphasis will be placed on topics excluded from most introductory courses, including power quality issues, field evaluation of control panels, ladder schematic analysis, data interpretation, logic diagrams interpretation, programmable logic controls, electronic starters, and variable frequency drives. This course uses fully functioning water and wastewater equipment in a classroom/laboratory environment allowing experienced instructors to simulate real world problems for student evaluations.
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Wastewater Collection Systems, Pumping, and Lagoon Training
March 11, 2025 | Fort Defiance, AZ
Indian Health Service
This free course provides operational knowledge of basic lagoon chemistry, process control, and lift stations. It also covers safety procedures, troubleshooting collection system operations and maintenance [O&M], and an overview of sewer mains and force mains. This course relies heavily on hands-on activities and classroom participation to enable operators to apply troubleshooting techniques and employ long-term O&M practices to optimize the longevity of their wastewater facilities. |
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Recent Blog Posts at WaterOperator.org |
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The Impact of Winter Weather on Water Systems
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Groundwater & Well Care for Public Water Systems is a free online course from WaterOperator.org. Certificates are provided and the course is currently pre-approved for 2 hours continuing education credit in a number of states.
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