Webinars for Water and Wastewater Utility Operators and Leaders
April 2022 - The EPA is hosting free webinars for water and wastewater utility operators and leaders serving tribes and small communities on April 20, April 27, and May 4 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. CDT.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is sponsoring three online webinars to discuss:
- effective asset management strategies
- setting utility rates
- staff retention
- maintaining wastewater lagoons and onsite septic systems
This webinar series will use presentations, case studies, and breakout group discussions to discuss how best to operate, maintain, and manage small utilities.
Note: Not all listed training is approved for TCEQ Occupational Licensing Continuing Education (CE) credit. Contact the training provider, EPA, or EPA subcontractor offering the training to verify if the course(s) can count toward CE credits for renewing a TCEQ occupational license.
Webinar Topics and Dates
- April 20, 2022: Asset Management – Planning for the Future
- April 27, 2022: Finding and Retaining Good Leaders and Staff
- May 4, 2022: Wastewater Lagoons and Onsite Septic Systems
For details on these webinars, see the EPA flyer Operation and Maintenance (O&M), and Management training
How to Register
Register to attend the webinars at the following registration webpages:
- Asset Management – Planning for the Future (link removed)
- Finding and Retaining Good Leaders and Staff (link removed)
- Wastewater Lagoons and Onsite Septic Systems (link removed)
Additional Free Wastewater Operator Training
For other free webinars also see offerings by WaterOperator.org including:
April 13, 2022: Functional Exercise - Emergency Response in Extreme Weather
The Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign support WaterOperator.org with funding from the EPA.