Day 1: Tues. 8/1/23 - Distribution System Infrastructure & Water Quality

8/1/2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

At the completion of the SDWA Workshop Introduction lesson, participants should have the ability to:

• Describe vital components of a distribution system, and how they can impact water quality
• Identify potential areas of water quality concern in your system, and consider ways to improve them
• Identify and describe what different water quality parameters tell us about distribution system water quality
• Describe and apply key practices for managing water age and quality during storage
  
   

Day 3: Thurs. 8/3/23 - Main Breaks & Cross Connections / Arsenic Rule Compliance

8/3/2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

At the completion of this lesson, participants should have the ability to:

• Preserve water quality when responding to a water main break
• Explain the difference between proactive and reactive responses
• Define what a cross connection is, and recognize its occurrence 
• Explain how cross-connections can impact public health
• Describe requirements for cross-connection control
• Outline emergency responses for backflow events
  
   

• Describe the importance of the Arsenic Rule in protecting public health

• Determine if a water system is in compliance with the rule
• Use proper technique to collect a sample for arsenic testing. 
• Communicate arsenic-related information to customers 
• Evaluate options for attaining compliance
• Access technical and funding guidance