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SUMMARY:Understanding the PFAS Regulatory Framework: What to Know and Watch For
DESCRIPTION:PFAS regulations are rapidly evolving at the federal and state levels\, creating new compliance challenges and financial pressures for water systems across the country. Small and mid-sized utilities\, in particular\, must navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape while managing limited resources. Understanding what’s required now – and what’s on the horizon – is critical to protecting both public health and system sustainability. \nThis one-hour webinar will break down the current PFAS regulatory framework\, highlight key compliance risks and monitoring requirements\, and explore practical\, cost-effective strategies for managing PFAS-related obligations. The session is designed for utility managers\, public works directors\, finance and grant administrators\, and organizations focused on safe drinking water who are looking to stay informed on regulatory developments and plan effectively for the future. \nPresenters: \n– Carolyn Berndt\, Legislative Director for Sustainability on the Federal Advocacy team at the National League of Cities (NLC) \n– Charlotte Mitchell\, Associate Legislative Director for Environment\, Energy and Land Use policy at National Association of Counties (NACo) \n– Alexis Lan\, Physical Scientist and Policy Analyst in the Office of Water\, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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SUMMARY:Wastewater Treatment Primary Sedimentation and Solids Removal
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a comprehensive overview of primary treatment\, the essential solids separation stage in wastewater treatment. This one-hour webinar is designed for wastewater operators\, utility board members\, and municipal decision-makers seeking to understand how primary sedimentation reduces organic loading and protects downstream biological processes. \nWe’ll cover the fundamental principles of gravity settling\, typical primary clarifier configurations and equipment\, key operational parameters and performance monitoring\, and routine maintenance practices. You’ll learn how effective primary treatment improves overall plant efficiency and contributes to regulatory compliance. Whether you’re new to wastewater operations\, managing day-to-day operations or overseeing infrastructure investments\, you’ll gain practical insights into this crucial treatment stage. \nPresenter: James Markham\, Research Engineer at the Southwest Environmental Finance Center
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/wastewater-treatment-primary-sedimentation-and-solids-removal/
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SUMMARY:The Benefits of Internships for Wastewater Systems
DESCRIPTION:The webinar will explore why establishing an internship program can be highly beneficial for utilities. We will share practical ways to fund internships\, where to find potential interns\, and the types of tasks they can support to ease supervisory workloads. We’ll also cover strategies for helping interns transition into full time roles. By the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n• Explain the benefits of establishing an internship program within a utility organization. \n• Identify multiple funding options for supporting internship positions. \n• Locate effective sources for recruiting qualified intern candidates. \n• Describe meaningful tasks interns can perform to support supervisors and enhance operational efficiency. \n• Outline strategies that help interns successfully transition into full-time utility roles. \n• Understand how internship programs contribute to long-term workforce development and build a pipeline of future talent. \nPresenter: Shannon Hazelton\, Program Manager\, The Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/the-benefits-of-internships-for-wastewater-systems/
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SUMMARY:Finding a Unicorn! Small Wastewater System Funding Series: Federal Procurement
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on federal standards for acquiring goods and services with public funds. This session will also cover the competitive bid process\, OMB procurement requirements and contracting public works projects. \nLearning Objectives: \n• Understand threshold requirements for procurement using federal funds and process for adhering to federal standards \n• Review procurement documentation requirements \n• Understand contract terms for vendors providing goods and services with federal grants \n• Review of Build American\, Buy America and Davis Bacon Act for public works projects \nPresenters: Kathleen Kirkpatrick\, Senior Associate and Tamira Jones\, Federal Grants Officer\, Capacity Collaborative
URL:https://waterprogramportal.org/event/finding-a-unicorn-small-wastewater-system-funding-series-federal-procurement/
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SUMMARY:Headworks: The Start to Wastewater Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one-hour essential overview of headworks—the critical first line of defense in wastewater treatment facilities. This one-hour webinar is designed for wastewater operators\, utility board members\, and municipal decision-makers seeking to understand how headworks systems protect and support treatment facilities. \nWe’ll cover the essential components found in headworks (screens\, grit removal\, and flow measurement)\, explore common operational and maintenance considerations\, and explain how effective headworks performance impacts the entire treatment process. Whether you’re hands-on in daily operations or making strategic decisions about your utility’s infrastructure\, you’ll gain practical knowledge about this vital preliminary treatment stage and its role in protecting downstream equipment and ensuring regulatory compliance. \nPresenter: James Markham\, Research Engineer at the Southwest Environmental Finance Center
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