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The Association provides training seminars all around the State of Massachusetts on various water and wastewater topics. Most of these seminars are offered free or at a minimal cost to our members. If requested, the Association will arrange special training session just for your system. To register for any of these trainings please contact: Karen Morgan at 1-866-451-8099 Upcoming Trainings:
From Wire to Water
Designed by EPA, this course is aimed at documenting and improving the use of electrical energy at treatment facilities. The student is shown how to breakdown an electric bill into simple forms, then how to use that information to calculate simple payback and cost savings on equipment repairs versus equipment upgrades. Included are system evaluation checklists, standard operating procedures and standard maintenance procedures. A great course for water or wastewater operators, managers and administrative personnel that want to make their excellent operation even better! Easton DPW – Water Division, 417 Bay Rd, South Easton, MA 02375
Tuesday, February 9, 20108:00 AM – 3:00 PM Credit: 6 TCH’s water / 6TCH’s wastewater pending Cost: The class is free FREE, coffee and lunch $10.00 optional Call MassRWA 866-451-8099 to register. Pre registration is required. Please no walk-ins. Instructors: Mike Harrington, USABlueBook, Jack Patch MassRWA Fundamental Principles of Small Ground Water System Operations
Fundamental Principles of Small Ground Water System Operations: This program was designed and written specifically for the small ground system with virtually no treatment except perhaps disinfection. Even the beginning larger water system operator will find this program useful and skill enhancing. Through the use of super computer graphics and slides, visual demonstrations, hands-on, plus a lively interactive verbal presentation, attendees will find this program entertaining and informative. We’ll cover the basics, from well design, common water treatment techniques, distribution, disinfection, residuals measurements, even general regulatory rule compliance like the Coliform, Ground Water, Lead/Copper, Nitrates, are reviewed. How to handle and report violation issues are reviewed as well.Leicester Water Supply District, 124 Pine St. Leicester, MA 01524
Wednesday, February 10, 20108:00 AM – 3:00 PM Credit: 6 TCH’s water Cost: The class is free FREE, coffee and lunch $10.00 optional The class is free FREE, coffee and lunch $10.00 optional The class is free FREE, coffee and lunch $10.00 optional Call MassRWA 866-451-8099 to register. Pre registration is required. Please no walk-ins. Instructors: Mike Harrington, USABlueBook, Jack Patch MassRWA 21st Century Principles of Water/Wastewater Hypochlorite Disinfection and De-chlorination
21st Century Principles of Water/Wastewater Hypochlorite Disinfection and De-chlorination:This program looks at the most common mistakes water/wastewater systems make using Hypochlorite and liquid based De-chlorinating agents. But it does much more….let’s compare and contrast on-site generation, high strength versus low strength hypochlorite. We’ll look at various Sulfite de-chlorination, Vitamin C, Hydrogen Peroxide, and other de-chlorinating methodologies. Learn why it’s so important to measure delivered Hypochlorite/De-chlorinating agent strength and rates of deterioration. Become expert at measuring hypo and dechlorination agents via hydrometers, refractometers, weight measurements and simple chemical tests. Learn how valuable simple pump dose calculations can be too minimize and maximize residuals. And why it’s so important to verify all pump settings via routine calibrations. We’ll also explore handling, safety, and some little-known precautions to take when storing, and using liquid based chlorination and de-chlorination compounds Dalton Fire District, 20 Flansburg Avenue, Dalton MA 01226
Thursday, February 11, 20108:00 AM – 3:00 PM Credit: : 6 TCH’s water / 6TCH’s wastewater pending Cost: Class is free FREE, coffee and lunch $10.00 optional Call MassRWA 866-451-8099 to register. Pre registration is required. Please no walk-ins. Instructors: Mike Harrington, USABlueBook, Jack Patch MassRWA Simplified Water Analysis
This workshop is an introduction to the testing techniques and systems available for water quality measurements in applications including drinking water, wastewater, en-vironmental water, and industrial water. Testing techniques covered in the course in-clude colorimetric chlorine analysis, pH measurement, and turbidity. Along with proper measurement techniques, calibration, verification, and troubleshooting strategies for each parameter will be addressed and good laboratory practices will be emphasized. Participants will improve their lab skills and gain hands-on experience with chlorine, pH, and turbidity testing using portable field and laboratory instruments.Scope: municipal drinking water training, municipal wastewater operator training, in-dustrial laboratory training, chlorine analysis, turbidity analysis, pH analysis Veolia Brockton Water Dept. Rte 36 and D St.
December 3, 2009On the Pembroke / Halifax Line, Halifax,MA 02338 8:30 am to 2:00 pm Lunch included Credit: 5 TCH will be awarded to those who attend 100% of the course Cost: Fee $125 Pre registration is required. Please no walk-ins. Course size will be limited to the first 30 people who sign Registration: http://www.hach.com/technical-training. All Registrations must go through Hach. Introduction to Chlorine Analysis
This workshop is designed to teach proper analytical techniques for the analysis of chlorine in water . Analytical technologies covered in the workshop will be colorimetry, and testing parameters associated with chlorine analysis. The course objectives will be met by presenting test theory, incorporating practical applications of analytical techniques with 'hands-on' experience with testing systems. Atten-dees will receive a Pocket Colorimeter II kit, reagents, standards, and apparatus to thoroughly check chlorine levels so that they can prove the answers they get.Attendees will receive a Pocket Colorimeter II kit, reagents, standards, and apparatus to thoroughly check chlorine levels so that they can prove the answers they get. Lynn Water Treatment Plant, 390 Parkland Ave., Lynn, MA 01905
December 1, 20098:30 am to 2:00 pm Lunch included Credit: 5 TCH will be awarded to those who attend 100% of the course Cost: Fee: $350 with Instrument $100 without Instrument Pre registration is required. Please no walk-ins. Course size will be limited to the first 30 people who sign up. Registration must be through Hach. Registration: http://www.hach.com/technical-training Water Meter Sizing and Installation
9:00 A.M. Introduction Jack Patch Mass RWA 9:15 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Water Accounting, Proper Meter Selection, Sizing and Installation by Bruce Lackey Badger Meter Inc. 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. - noontime Sizing and Installation (continued) Automated Meter Reading Bruce Lackey Badger Meter Inc. West Newbury Town Hall 381 Main St.
November 10 & November 12, 2009West Newbury Massachusetts November 10,2009 Easton DPW, Water Div., 417 Bay Rd South Easton Massachusetts November 12, 2009 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Registration at 8:30 A.M. Credit: 3.0 TCH's per class Cost: No Charge Registration: Call MassRWA (413) 498-5779 or email kmorgan@massrwa.org to register. Pre registration is required. Please no walk-ins. Course size will be limited to the first 30 people who sign up VSS Operator Training
VSS-Grade 1- D1- PREP CLASS for DRINKING WATER CERTIFICATION EXAMMassachusetts Rural Water Association will be offering a class for anyone interested in preparing to take the VSS or Grade 1 Drinking Water Exams to become a Certified Operator in the Treatment and/or Distribution of Drinking Water in Massachusetts. From 8:30 a.m. to noontime. Coffee and Sign in beginning at 8:00 a.m. 3 TCHs will be awarded to all attendees The Class is offered free of charge, however, space is limited so pre-registration is required. Please contact Karen Morgan at 866-451-8099 for registration information. MassRWA Office 168 Main Street Suite 2 Northfield Massachusetts 8:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Credit: 3 TCH Cost: No Cost Call MassRWA 413-498-5779 Drinking Water Operators Exam:
Exam Application Information:
The Division of Professional Licensure is now working with ABC and AMP to deliver new testing procedures. The exam procedure will now involve the use of computerized exams offered throughout the year at many designated locations in each region. These procedures are developed to make the exams more convenient for potential operators and to reduce the cost for the exams. PCS has been notified to no longer accept drinking water exam applications.
Note: If you have passed the November 2007 exam you have six months to apply for certification with PCS. After 6 months you must re-exam. Exam Application Process:
Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP) will schedule candidates for examination; the exams will be administered at AMP locations; and candidates will receive their exam score and diagnostic report following completion of exam. In order to apply to take exams please go to www.goamp.com and follow the link for Massachusetts Board of Certification of Operators of Drinking Water Supply Facilities.You may also schedule an exam by phone by calling AMP at 1-800-345-6559.
Applications for licensure will be given to candidates who pass the exam at the exam site. Fees:
** Each examinee will pay $97.00 every time they take the exam, even those who do not pass and choose to retake the exam. |
Event Highlight 2009 Fall Trifecta
New Location Hosted by: Northfield Mountain Pumped
Storage Facility
and Northfield Country Club Northfield, MA 01360 Wednesday September 9th, 2009
Training & Barbecue
State Rural Water Taste Test
Go to Down Load Page to Download Trifecta 2009 Registration
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