In the Main - A technical assistance newsletter for Public Water Suppliers
August 2009

For more information on these seminars call Michele Murch of MWWA at 978-263-1388

Asbestos Cement Pipe Removal - What You Need to Know in Any Situation

Course ID # MWWA 09-009  -  2.0 TCH

• How to handle asbestos pipe when emergency situations arise
• What needs to be done during a planned removal of asbestos pipe
• What your utility may face when encountering asbestos removal situations
• What costs are you looking at incurring for removal

Location: Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, Route 140, Princeton, MA

Date: Thursday, August 27, 2009

Time: 8:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Distribution System Flushing, Hydrant Flow Testing, and Distribution System Maintenance

Course ID # MWWA 95-008 - 3.0 TCH

• Benefits and implementation procedures
• System characteristics
• Program design
• The purpose of flow tests
• Field testing equipment
• Site selection criteria and test methods
• Hydrant test flow procedures and calculations

Location: Falulah Water Filtration Facility, 1200 Rindge Road, Fitchburg, MA

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009

Time: 8:30am - 12:15pm

Operator Certification Exam Review Seminar; Treatment 1 & 2 and Distribution 1 & 2

Course ID # MWWA 08-004 - 6.0 TCH

The seminar will include group sessions in the morning covering topics such as regulations, math, disinfection, and safety. Groups will split in the afternoon into distribution and treatment classifications presenting topics specific to that discipline followed by a question and answer session. 

Location: MassDEP Northeast Regional Office, 205B Lowell St., Wilmington, MA

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

OSHA Overview Focusing on Portable Power Tool Safety and Electrical Hazard Recognition

Course ID # MWWA 02-006 - 3.0 TCHs

• Common tool hazards and potential defects
• OSHA's basic requirements for tools
• Employer's responsibilities
• Common electrical hazards
• Control of hazardous energy
• Current OSHA standards

Location: Sharon Community Center, 1 Community Center Dr., Sharon, MA

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

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Is SRF Financing for You?

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Self Assess Your Emergency Response

Ground Water Rule Questions & Answers

Financial Assistance for Local Water Conservation

MWWA Meeting & Education Seminars

Consultant's Chemical Checklist

Patrick Administration Honors 25 Public Water Systems

Changes to the Total Coliform Rule