Surface Water Treatment Operations Symposium Part 2 of 2 110420-2

2 CA Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded.

This course Surface Water Treatment Operations Symposium Workshop is now offered as an online two-part series, and is recommended to take both parts on the same day.  Part 1 will take place from 10:00am to 12:00pm and Part 2 will take place from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.  Please follow the link below to register.  Please click here if you would like to register for part 1.

All surface waters are assumed to be contaminated, or have the potential to be contaminated, with microbial pathogens. This highlights the importance of consistent and reliable surface water treatment plant operations to provide safe drinking water. The SWTR sets minimum standards for the removal and inactivation of certain microbial contaminants.

As the title implies, this learning event is a step up from the basics—it is intended to go “beyond the basics” and delve into more complex aspects of surface water operations. This event will explore the intersection between the obligations of the SWTR and the technologies & operations needed to meet these requirements.

This training provides surface water treatment plant operators with a comprehensive knowledge of the history, evolution, and requirements of the Surface Water Treatment Rule (SWTR). This training will focus on the monitoring required to comply with the SWTR and ensure the delivery of safe drinking water. The SWTR protects public water systems from pathogenic microbial contaminants. Knowledge of the monitoring required to comply with the SWTR is an essential skill to the operation of surface water treatment plants.

At the completion of the online learning event, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the evolution of the Surface Water Treatment Rule from 1977 to 2012.

2. Describe the term “treatment technique” and the reasons for its use in lieu of MCLs for the regulated pathogens.

3. Describe removal and disinfection standards for meeting the SWTR Treatment Technique standards.

4. Explain the 10 monitoring requirements under the Surface Water Treatment Rule.

5. Describe the importance of timely and accurate reporting of monitoring data.

This learning event is designed for the practicing operators, managers and board members of water systems that that use surface water supplies.

For registration questions, contact us at: registration@rcac.org• (916) 447-9832 ext. 1429

 ©2020. This document was prepared using funds under Agreement 18-019-550 with the California State Water Resources Control Board; the total Agreement is for $3,971,380 and will produce multiple documents and training events over the span of the multi-year contract.