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SUMMARY:Applied Math for Operators
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7:45am – 12:30pm     Place: 70 Romano Vineyard Way – North Kingstown\, RI     TCH(s): 4 (RI DOH)\nCost: Free                            Instructor: Matt Young / Hugo Deascentis Jr. \n  \nALL wastewater and/or water professionals-operators\, maintenance\, and management personnel will benefit from taking this training. This training is planned for those who work in the wastewater and/or water industry. It covers basic math skills and methods for solving math-related problems that are associated with the daily operation of these utility systems. This 4-hour class will also prepare those who are planning to take the exam with typical test problems and test taking tips. The following math items will be covered: \n• Basic math fundamentals and functions such as units\, operations\, symbols\, exponents\,\nrounding\, averages\, and percentage\n• Area\, Volume\, Temperature\, Velocity\, Flow\, Detention Time\, Pressure\, and Horsepower\nconversions and calculations\n• The POUNDS FORMULA and all things associated with it – the Davidson Pie\, doses\,\nconcentrations\, F/M ratios and plant efficiencies. \nThroughout the training there will be MANY problems and instruction on how to approach problems on the licensing exams. By the end of this class the participant will be proficient with the Formula Sheet\, the Calculator\, the Davidson Pie\, the Arithmetic and Geometric Means\, and recognize what 7.48\, 1440\, .433 and 8.34 are-among other facts. \nPlease bring a calculator to the training.
URL:https://rirwa.org/event/applied-math-for-operators/
LOCATION:70 Romano Vineyard Way Conference Room\, North Kingstown\, RI\, 02852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Young":MAILTO:myoung@rirwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230504T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230505T170000
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SUMMARY:RIRWA Annual Conference & Golf Tournament - May 4th & 5th
DESCRIPTION:I am very pleased to inform you of our upcoming Annual Conference to be held on May 4th & 5th. We will be hosting our first annual RIRWA golf tournament on the 4th followed by our Annual Conference to close out the week. Below you will see attached both flyers and registration forms for both events. If there are any additional questions or inquiries of any kind regarding these events\, please as always\, feel free to contact us at any time. We look forward to seeing you there! \nAnnual Conference Flyer & Attendee Registration \nAnnual Conference Vendor Registration \nGolf Tournament Flyer \nGolf Tournament Registration \n 
URL:https://rirwa.org/event/annual-conference/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Public,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T230909
CREATED:20230212T231142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T231142Z
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SUMMARY:Drinking Water Sampling Procedures
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7:45am – 12:30pm     Place: 70 Romano Vineyard Way – North Kingstown\, RI     TCH(s): 4 (RI DOH) \nCost: Free     Instructor: Matt Young \n  \nAll drinking water and/or water professionals – operators\, maintenance\, and management personnel will benefit from taking this training. This training is planned for those who work in the drinking water and/or water industry. It covers basic sampling procedures and methods for properly collecting samples that are associated with the daily operation of public water systems. This 4-hour class will also provide an explanation of why and how proper sampling techniques and procedures are important to keep public water systems compliant for all required analytical testing.
URL:https://rirwa.org/event/drinking-water-sampling-procedures-2/
LOCATION:70 Romano Vineyard Way Conference Room\, North Kingstown\, RI\, 02852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Young":MAILTO:myoung@rirwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230223T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T230909
CREATED:20221205T224548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T224854Z
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SUMMARY:Hazard Communication and Emergency Response for Community Water Systems
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7:45am – 12:30pm     Place: 95 Cripe Street – North Kingstown\, RI     CEU(s): 0.4 \nCost: Free     Instructor: Matt Young \n  \nThe 2018 revisions to the Emergency Planning and Right to Know Act via the America’s Water Infrastructure Act requires Community Water Systems to be notified of any reportable release of an EPCRA hazardous substance or a CERCLA hazardous substance and have access to EPCRA Tier II information. Tier II Facilities are required to report to DEM on an annual basis on hazardous substances stored at their facilities. The EPA requires Community Water Systems to submit Emergency Response Plans under AWIA. With a collaboration of state agencies\, a plan of developing an SOP to promptly notify systems in the event of a releases and help systems plan in case of a release. Tier II facilities will be identified to CWS and know where their source waters are in relation to sources of hazardous substances.
URL:https://rirwa.org/event/hazard-communication-and-emergency-response-for-community-water-systems-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Public,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Young":MAILTO:myoung@rirwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221130T074500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221130T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T230909
CREATED:20221124T143500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T155457Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Contaminants
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7:45am – 12:30pm      Place : 70 Romano Vineyard Way        CEUs: 0.4 \nCost: Free        Instructor: Matt Young \nEmerging contaminants are synthetic or naturally occurring chemicals or any microorganisms that are not commonly monitored in the environment\, but have the potential to enter the environment and cause known or suspected adverse ecological and/or human health effects. Emerging contaminants\, or contaminants of emerging concern\, can refer to many different kinds of chemicals\, including medicines\, personal care or household cleaning products\, lawn care and agricultural products. According to EPA\, an emerging contaminant is a chemical or material characterized by a perceived\, potential\, or real threat to human health or the environment or by a lack of published health standards. This is a four hour training course to discuss these contaminants and their affect on drinking water and wastewater.
URL:https://rirwa.org/event/emerging-contaminants-5/
LOCATION:70 Romano Vineyard Way Conference Room\, North Kingstown\, RI\, 02852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Young":MAILTO:myoung@rirwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221006T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221006T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T230909
CREATED:20220912T164208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T112044Z
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SUMMARY:Advancements in Water Meters and Meter Reading Technology
DESCRIPTION:Time: 8:00am – 12:30pm      Place : 70 Romano Vineyard Way        TCHs: 4.0 \nCost: $95 for Members or $150 for Non-Members        Instructor: Ian Kasowitz \nMetering water usage is not only essential to securing revenue for the system to operate with\, but recent advancements in metering technology have made it possible to indicate to operators and their systems if there are any abnormal conditions in their distributions. This class provides valuable information on these advancements and many other topics related to metering. \nPlease arrive by 7:45am for registration as well as complimentary coffee and donuts. Lunch will also be provided.
URL:https://rirwa.org/event/advancements-in-water-meters-and-meter-reading-technology/
LOCATION:70 Romano Vineyard Way Conference Room\, North Kingstown\, RI\, 02852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Folco":MAILTO:jfolco@rirwa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTSTAMP:20260517T230909
CREATED:20211025T201643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220320T151310Z
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SUMMARY:RIRWA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome all Rhode Island water and wastewater systems and industry professionals to attend our annual conference! There will be a trade show\, TCH approved trainings\, lunch\, networking opportunities and\, of course\, the Best Tasting Water in Rhode Island Competition! \nPlease see the registration flyer below for more details on the event and registration information for both attendees and exhibitors for the trade show. \nAny questions please direct to jfolco@rirwa.org. \n  \n    \n 
URL:https://rirwa.org/event/rirwa-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Quonset “O” Club\, 200 Lt James Brown Rd.\, North Kingstown\, RI\, 02852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211202T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T230909
CREATED:20211025T201457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T171703Z
UID:1737-1638435600-1638446400@rirwa.org
SUMMARY:RIRWA Inaugural Water Rally and Mini Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:View 2021 Water Rally Flyer \n \nRegister as Attendee \nRegister as Vendor
URL:https://rirwa.org/event/inaugural-rirwa-best-tasting-water-competition-and-mini-trade-show/
LOCATION:Quonset “O” Club\, 200 Lt James Brown Rd.\, North Kingstown\, RI\, 02852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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