Spring 2023 Basic Waterworks Workshop

Tuesday April 18th starting at 7:30 AM

OnLine via Zoom

Presented by the Northwest Washington Subsection, PNWS-AWWA

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

Instructors will be:

Peg Wendling, City of Bellingham

Kenny Packard, HDR

Dave Muto, SPU (retired)

Jeff Lundt, KCWTD

0.6 CEUs Basic Waterworks presentation (APPROVED ID, OR & WA!)

Cost is $120 for AWWA, WEF & PNCWA members and $200 for non-members.  If you or your utility are AWWA, WEF or PNCWA members you qualify for member rates. 

Scholarships for small utilities - To encourage participation from small utilities (<1,000 connections) four 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 four received, your registration fee will be refunded following completion of the workshop.  Reciept of payment marks your spot in line.  First Come - First Served.

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 2023 (virtual unless noted)

Emergency Preparendess Workshop, May,2023

Western Washington Regional Short School & Trade Show - Live in Lynnwood, or online June 6 & 7

Pump Station O&M - Fall 2023

See the subsection Webpage for updates on dates and other training