RCAP: Small Systems Workshop

May 12, 2022

Virtual

Purpose:

Higher operating costs, regulatory compliance, infrastructure improvements. Managing small water systems is teemed with challenges in providing reliable, safe drinking water to their customers and often with limited resources.  In partnership with USEPA and AWWA’s partner, the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP), NC AWWA-WEA is excited to offer this educational opportunity to help those who manage small systems, learn ways to navigate industry challenges, achieve & maintain compliance to drinking water regulations and avoid costly violations.

Continuing Education:

• WASTEWATER OPERATORS: This course is approved by the NC WPCSOCC for 6 contact hours. Course ID: Pending 
• WATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATORS, DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS, CROSS CONNECTION/BACKFLOW OPERATORS: This course is approved for 6 contact hours by the NCWTFOCB. Course ID: Pending 
• PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS: This course is approved for 6 PDH’s.
• MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGIST: This course is approved for 6 contact hours.

Price:

Free for small systems (serving 10,000 or less)

Registration:

Download printable registration form HERE.

Tentative Topics: 

• RCAP Regulatory Review
• Distribution System Components and the impacts on Water Quality & Public Health
• Controlling Lead and Copper in Drinking Water Systems 
• Source Water Protection