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Virginia Rural Water Office
2138 Sycamore Avenue
Buena Vista, VA  24416
Phone: (540) 261-7178
Fax: (540) 261-2465

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During the winter months, in the event of inclimate
weather, you should telephone the VRWA Office at (540) 261-7178
to insure that your classes are still being held!

 
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NO CHARGE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES

                                                  Directions

                                                                    to most Training Sites

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                                                NOTICE
                    Water & Wastewater Exam Input Needed

The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DEPOR) would like to evaluate PSI

DPOR contracted a private vendor named PSI to process applications and to administer exams. Negative or Positive
input would be appreciated and should be directed to Sharon Sweet (Director of Examinations) at exams@dpor.virginia.gov
Without your input DPOR cannot make a constructive evaulation of PSI.

 


 

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Membrane Solutions for Regulatory Compliance In Small Communities (6.0 CPE’s) 

AGENDA                  Directions

 Date                              Location                                                                               Rosters 

July 24              Holiday Inn Express - Woodstock, VA                                          Woodstock Class Roster   

August 12          Emporia Fire Department – Emporia, VA                                     Emporia Class Roster

August 13          Essex County School Board Office – Tappahannock, VA           Tappahannock Class Roster

August 14          Warrenton Aquatic & Event Center – Warrenton, VA                Warrenton Class Roster

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  Regulatory Update – Lead & Copper Rule Short-Term Revision

                                            + Groundwater Rule

(4.0 CPE’s)

 Date                  Location                                                                                                    Rosters

July 29              Washington County S.A. Administration Building – Abingdon, VA     Washington Co Class Roster     CLASS IS FULL

July 30              Augusta County Government Center – Staunton, VA                          Augusta Class Roster

July 31              Warrenton Aquatic & Event Center – Warrenton, VA                         WarrentonClassRoster   

               Directions AGENDA                                                                          

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Basic Testing: Turbidity, pH

and Chlorine Disinfection & Safety Class

(8.0 CPE's)

August 20, 2008

Town of New Market
New Market, Virginia 22844

8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Instructors: Nancy Carr & Kenny Reynolds

Virginia Rural Water Association

AGENDA          Location:      New Market Class Roster

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Water Operations Math, Part 1 (7.0 CPE’s)

 

This class will review a few basic terms and mathematic operations before beginning instruction on the types of math problems typically encountered both on Class VI - III certification exams and in actual plant/system operations.  To become familiar with the PSI Certification Exam format, each participant will be given the opportunity see and answer several sample exam questions on shared laptop computers.

When and Where:

August 19, 2008:

Wise County PSA Office (Old Train Depot)
520 East Front Street
Coeburn, VA 24230                                           Coeburn Class Roster
  •                                 Directions                                                                     

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Water Operations Math, Part 2 (7.0 CPE’s)

 

This class will cover the types of math problems typically encountered both on Class III - I certification exams and in actual plant/system operations.  Individuals desiring an extensive review of basic math concepts and formulas should take VRWA’s Water Operations Math, Part 1 before taking this session.   To become familiar with the PSI Certification Exam format, each participant of this session will be given the opportunity see and answer several sample exam questions on shared, laptop computers.

When and Where:

August 20, 2008:

  • Coeburn, VA         Class is Full
Wise County PSA Office (Old Train Depot)
520 East Front Street
Coeburn, VA 24230                                        Coeburn Class Roster   
Agendas & Directions
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Leak Detection – How and Why (7.0 CPE's)

 

Over the course of this 7-hour class, participants will cover the following topics: 

·         Pipe locators and how they work

·         How to improve your line locating ability

·         Leak detectors and how they work

·         What types of equipment are available and how they are best employed

·         Leak detection strategies and tips 

Also: 

·         Financial justification for leak detection (how to make the case to your board or council to fund and support a leak detection program)

·         How to perform water audits (spreadsheet software provided).  Participants are encouraged to bring actual production, production cost, and billing figures for in-class exercises.

When and Where:

                                                            Leak Detection Agenda:

July 29, 2008:

  • Virginia's Eastern Shore
Eastern Shore Community College
29300 Lankford Highway
Melfa, VA 23410                       ESCC Class Roster

July 30, 2008:

  • Williamsburg, VA
James City County Service Authority Offices
107 Tewning Road
Williamsburg, VA 23187       Williamsburg Class Roster

July 31, 2008:

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Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection:  A Multi-Barrier Strategy for Disinfection of Drinking Water

 

Session Description: 

This presentation reviews the application of UV disinfection on potable drinking water supplies.  The theory behind UV disinfection, design consideration, lamp types, pros and cons of low pressure and medium pressure reactors and system operating considerations pertaining to day-to-day operations and maintenance of a UV system . 

Current issues are addressed pertaining to the inactivation of pathogens such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium at UV doses specific to the organism and to the formation of disinfection byproducts (DBPs) such as chloro-organics or bromate formed by chemical disinfectants. Examples of how UV can be used to reduce DBPs will be reviewed.  

The sensitivity of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts to UV, but the resistance of these same organisms to chemical disinfectants, points not only to cost-effective multi- barrier strategies for combining chemical and UV disinfection for pathogen control, but also to effective strategies for dramatic reduction in byproduct formation.   

The use of UV in advanced oxidation with hydrogen peroxide for taste and odor issues as well as the destruction of low molar weight, non-filtered contaminants such as endocrine disrupters, pharmaceuticals and pesticides will be discussed. 

A review of current and upcoming regulations as well as practical UV disinfection applications will be presented.

When and Where:

August 12, 2008:

  • Buena Vista, VA 
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  • 4 CPE's
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    • VRWA Office
    2138 Sycamore Avenue
    Buena Vista, VA 24416                  

      Tentative Agenda                                           Buena Vista Class Roster

                    

August 13, 2008:

  • Abingdon, VA       Class is FULL
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  • 6 CPE's          Agenda will be posted when available
Washington County Service Authority Offices
25122 Regal Drive
Abingdon, VA 24211                             Abingdon Class Roster                 Class is Full               

Directions

                                                                                 

About the Presenter 

 

Terry Keep has a degree in Environmental Biological Science from the University of Western Ontario and holds CEPIT (Canadian Environmental Practitioner In-Training) Certification.  He is the Business Development Manager in Charge of North American Municipal Systems for Trojan Technologies.   His responsibilities include:

  • Educate potential users of ultraviolet water treatment; owners and

  • operators on UV as a tool for regulatory compliance (SWTR, LT2, DBPR1/2)

·         Organize and implement internal and external technical training courses

(day-to-day operations of UV reactor)

·         Participate in regular training programs on new UV technologies,

competing technologies, and complementary technologies

 Updated 7-23

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Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection (8 CPE's)

August 26, 2008

Lynchburg

INSTRUCTORS :

  April Denny of Lynchburg and WADE HILL of Dayton

for VA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION

8 CPEs

agenda                               Lynchburg Directions               Lynchburg Class Roster

Purpose: to understand the importance of cross connection control and to help evaluate application of backflow prevention at your facility.  Hands-on class.

 

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 Posted 6-2-2008

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(540)261-7178
 

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