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The Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) recently released its 2020 annual report showcasing its continued commitment to helping rural and tribal communities across the United States. They served over 3.4 million rural and tribal residents in every state and territory in the United States. They also served more than 4,000 water and wastewater systems throughout the year.
RCAP also announced a new partnership with Xylem Watermark and 120Water to provide over 100,000 N95 masks to rural and tribal water, wastewater, and solid waste utilities. They also helped small water systems advance by assisting in implementing new technologies like Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Find out more about RCAP's accomplishments in 2020.
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Asset Management User Group: Asset Management Software
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The WSU Environmental Finance Center will be hosting its second Kansas Asset Management Users Group (virtual) meeting on June 30, 2021, at 10:00 AM Central Time. The session will cover questions such as:
- Should I purchase a software program or use free software?
- What’s the “right” software for my utility?
- If I want to purchase software, how do I decide which to choose?
- Should I hold interviews/demos?
- What will be the on-going relationship with the software vendor?
Register for the event.
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This new innovative tool can be used to track the path of a raindrop from anywhere in the United States! For those who participate in education and outreach activities, in person or online, this might be a fun addition to your toolbox.
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 “More Than Just Dirty” Pathogen Exposures to Workers in the On-Site Industry
Washington Onsite Sewage Association
This 107-slide presentation provides research results on a study conducted to examine pathogen exposures to workers in the on-site industry, discuss the various types of pathogen exposures and health impacts, what kind of personal protective equipment (PPE) is available to on-site workers, and basic hygiene practices to reduce risks from handling human waste.
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 PFAS - What You Need to Know
June 22, 2021, at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time Zone
Virginia Rural Water Association
This webinar will discuss a variety of aspects and present information concerning PFAS and what it means for utilities. Guest presenters will discuss how to communicate with the public about PFAS and how utilities can address public concerns about the pollutant. Participants will learn what PFAS is, where it is found, and its impact on the environment. Further discussion will be had about rules and regulations. Also, learn sampling requirements and how to run a successful PFAS project with a lab.
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UNLEASH HACKS USA: Bringing Life to the Forgotten Side of Lowndes County with Perman Hardy
SDG Talks
This episode of SDG Talks features Perman Hardy, a Lowndes County local that has been fighting for better sanitation in her community for decades. She currently holds the role of board chair for the Lowndes County Unincorporated Wastewater Project and has worked to supply $2.9 million in improvements to wastewater treatment systems in her community.
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Best Tasting Drinking Water Contest 2021
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Can drinking wastewater help us tackle water scarcity issues in the future?
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Posts from WaterOperator.org
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Water Operator Vaccination Update
Vaccination of our essential workers, including water sector professionals, is an important step towards fighting the pandemic.
Screens: An Important First Step in a Wastewater Treatment Plant
Choosing the correct option for a headworks screen is important not only in protecting downstream equipment but also for efficient, effective solids removal.
Increasing Attention to Significant Noncompliance Dischargers
Learn about the EPA National Compliance Initiative for reducing significant noncompliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.
Featured Video: Why Are 96,000,000 Black Balls on This Reservoir?
Learn about the shade ball cover used to reduce bromate formation, water evaporation, algae growth, and chlorination costs at the Los Angeles Reservoir.
Best Practices for In-Person Training During COVID-19
WaterOperator.org has put together "best of" guidelines to help training providers protect operators during the resumption of in-person training opportunities.
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American Falls Mayor Seeks to Raise Awareness on Water Issues After Claiming Award For Best Drinking Water
The Mayor of American Falls became inspired to use her city's recent best-tasting drinking water award to shine light on water conservation issues and the deteriorating municipal water system.
Pennsylvania Volunteers Help Aging Community Water System Adapt to Current Needs
Community Engineering Corps members helped a community in Pennsylvania get their failing drinking water system back up to speed.
Millions Needed for Next Steps to Maintain Local Drinking Water
Fish Creek Water Treatment Plant is seeking millions in funding to help pay for necessary fire fuels mitigation work.
How One Utility In The Mississippi Delta Is Using Teamwork To Keep Faucets Flowing
Black Bayou Water Association works to consolidate small water systems in the Mississippi Delta in an effort to pool the community's resources.
U.S. EPA Approves New Methods For Analyses Under the Safe Drinking Water Act
The U.S. EPA recently approved seventeen alternate test methods for drinking water analyses under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Rural Communities Have Waited Nearly a Decade for Clean Drinking Water Systems
Like many other rural communities in California, El Abode has been experiencing contaminated drinking water for many years.
Water Infrastructure an Investment in Healthy Environment, Economy
This opinion piece talks about how investment in water infrastructure is an investment in sustainable communities.
Biden Budget Includes Plan to Help Poor Buy Flood Insurance
President Biden is working on a new and improved program that would provide $358 million a year to help low-income folks buy flood insurance and protect their homes against flood damage.
What lurks Beneath: A New Answer to More Intense Storms
Cities across the country are looking for new technology that can help them better adapt their water systems to the impending threat of climate change.
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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.
Click here to learn more.
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