2016 September Basic Waterworks Workshop 

Tuesday September 20th starting at 8 AM

at the Lynden City Annex in

Lynden, WA

A one-day presentation of some of the basic elements, terminology, regulations and concepts involved in operating a water utility.  This workshop is aimed at new frontline employees, office staff and others who would benefit from an understanding of the basic concepts and terminology used in the water supply industry.  Topics include:

• Overview of Water Systems
• Regulations and Contaminants
• Water Sources
• Hydrology & Hydraulics
• Treatment & Disinfection
• Water Quality Monitoring
• Water Quality Protection Practices
• Construction & Maintenance
• Disaster Response
• Optional Lynden WTP Tour!!

Instructors will be:

Ravyn Whitewolf,  P.E. - Public Works Director, City of Blaine

Peg Wendling - Water Quality Technical Supervisor, City of Bellingham

Jeff Lundt P.E., - King County WTD

0.6 CEUs Basic Waterworks presentation (APPROVED!)

0.7 CEUs Basic Waterworks presentation + Lynden WTP Tour (Pending)

Cost is $73 for AWWA & WEF members and $98 for non-members.  If you or your utility are AWWA or WEF members you qualify for member rates.  Lunch and refreshments are included.  $20 surcharge for registering after Monday September 12th.  Registration closes Thursday September 15th.

Scholarships for small utilities and students - To encourage participation from small utilities (<500 connections) two scholarships for small system operators are available. To receive the small system scholarship, please register and pay the registration fee.  Indicate on the form the name of your utility and number of connections.  If your registration is one of the first two received, your registration fee will be refunded following completion of the workshop.  First Come - First Served.

To encourage students attending college, university and technical programs that are majoring in a water related field, scholarships will be made available to all student attendees.  To be eligible for a student scholarship please name your institution, click "Pay by check" and phone or email Jeff Lundt (contact information in the left column).

Cancellation Policy - If a registrant is unable to attend the workshop and a substitute within the organization can attend, please contact Jeff Lundt at jeff.lundt@kingcounty.gov to update the information.  If unable to attend or send a substitute contact the above at least one week before the workshop for a refund (minus a $10 processing fee).  Refunds after that time will not be given. 

If the workshop is cancelled due to lack of registration or another reason, full refunds will be given.

Please note that the on-line registration system requires a unique email address for each registrant.  If you do not have a work or home email call Jeff Lundt (206/477-5582) for a work-around.

For more information contact us at the email or phone shown on the left. 

Thanks for your time and attention.

Other NWWA Training Events for 2016

Strategic Communication for Water Quality Issues, Wednesday September 14, 2016 - Brightwater Environmental Education Center, Woodinville WA

Water Treatment, October 20, 2016 - Alderwood Water & Wastewater District, Lynnwood WA

Emergency Preparedness, Date and location TBD

See the subsection Webpage for updates on dates and other training