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SUMMARY:Training - August 8
DESCRIPTION:(Credit hours have been approved for: Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution and Wastewater Treatment & Collection)\n7:00am-8:00am – Registration\n8:00am-8:15am – Introductions Certification Rule Info: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director/Training Specialist\n8:15am-10:15am – Source Water Protection Plans & Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events: Susan Robbins\, LRWA Source Water Protection Specialist & Tiffany Cravens\, LaDEQ Source Water Protection\n10:15am-11:30am – RG3 Water Metering Applications: Cathy McCarthy\, Louisiana Utilities Supply\, Co.\n11:30am-12:00pm – USDA RUS Loan & Grant Program for Water & Wastewater Systems: Richard Hoffpauir or Corey Young\, USDA RUS\n12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch sponsored by J.H. Wright & Associates\, Glenn Cooper\n1:00pm-2:15pm – Water & Wastewater Pump Fundamentals: Glenn Cooper\, J.H. Wright & Associates\n2:15pm-3:30pm – SCADA Systems Applications: Glenn Cooper\, J.H. Wright & Associates or Matt Crousillac\, Mission Communications\n3:30pm-4:30pm – Water System Security: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director/Training Specialist\n4:30pm – 5:00pm – Questions and Adjournment \nDownload Agenda (PDF)
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/training-august-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130814T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031134
CREATED:20170316T201539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011509Z
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SUMMARY:Training: August 14 - Ruston\, LA
DESCRIPTION:(Credit hours have been approved for: Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution and Wastewater Treatment & Collection)\n7:00am-8:00am – Registration\n8:00am-8:30am – Introductions and Certification Rule: LRWA Staff Member\n8:30am-10:00am – Bug Farms: Ben Humphries\, Delta Process\n10:00am-10:30am – Pump Storage: Ivy Lewis\, Southeastern Tank\n10:30am-1200pm – Basics of Activated Sludge: Dr. Dixie Griffin\n12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch sponsored by Ates Construction\, Alan Ates\n1:00pm-2:00pm – Tier II Reporting & Dig Safe Law Updates: Gene Dunegan\, La State Police Emergency Services Unit\n2:00pm-3:00pm – Hydraulic Modeling: Henry Shuler\, P. E.\, Shuler Consultants\n3:00pm-4:30pm – Asset Management: Ken Terry\, LRWA/USDA Circuit Rider\n4:30pm-5:00pm – Discussion\, Evaluation\, & Adjournment \nDownload Agendas (PDF)
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/training-august-14-ruston-la/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130819T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130819T211500
DTSTAMP:20260405T031134
CREATED:20170316T201539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011301Z
UID:10041159-1376929800-1376946900@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:August 19 - Georgetown\, LA
DESCRIPTION:(Credit hours have been approved for: Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution and Wastewater Treatment & Collection)\n4:30pm-5:00pm – Registration\n5:00pm-6:30pm – Management Practices/Defining Responsibilities: Ken Terry\, LRWA/USDA Circuit Rider\n6:30pm-6:45pm – Break: Snack/Meal sponsored by Government Capital Corporation\, D. C. Greer\n6:45pm-7:15pm – Financial Practices: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director & LRWA/EPA Training Specialist\n7:15pm-8:15pm – State & Federal Regulations for Public Water Systems: Ken Terry\, LRWA/USDA Circuit Rider\n8:15pm-9:15pm – Technical: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director & LRWA/EPA Training Specialist \nDownload Agendas (PDF) \nPlease note that this is a 4 Hour Management Training Course beginning at 5:00 pm \n*Management Training – As outlined in LAC 48: Part V. 7707-7719\n“As a part of meeting the managerial capacity requirements\, all appropriate staff of existing public water systems shall attend a training session provided by the state\, its contractors or the state recognized trainers for board members\, council members/mayors/owners\, etc. Management training for all board members/council members/mayors/owners of existing public water systems will be based on whether their water system has been issued an administrative order\, and/or is on the significant non-complier’s list and/or has had primary MCL violations during the past three years. The department will continue to encourage attendance on a voluntary basis at management training sessions by board members/council members/mayors/owners of other public water sys- tems. Training sessions shall be provided periodically and appropriate parties as noted above will have the opportunity to attend one of the scheduled sessions within six months after the system has been notified that is it being evaluated for technical\, managerial\, and financial capacity.”
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/august-19-georgetown-la/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130820T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031134
CREATED:20170316T201539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011240Z
UID:10041160-1376982000-1377018000@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:August 20 - Georgetown\, LA
DESCRIPTION:(Credit hours have been approved for: Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution ONLY)\n7:00am – 8:00am – Registration\n8:00am – 8:15am – Introduction: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director/Training Specialist\n8:15am – 9:45am — Operator Certification: Jim Mooring or Steve Hoss\, DHH Operator Certification Unit\n9:45am – 10:45am — Emergency Preparedness: GOHSEP\, speaker to be determined\n10:45am – 12:00pm — Disinfectant By-products (Stage 1 & 2): Caryn Benjamin\, DHH/OPH Central Office\n12:00pm – 12:30pm – Lunch sponsored by: J.H. Wright & Associates\, John Swope\n12:30pm – 1:00pm — SCADA System Applications: John Swope\, J.H. Wright & Associates\n1:00pm – 2:00pm — Cross Connection Control: Jeremy Harris\, DHH/OPH Central Office\n2:00pm – 3:30pm — Ground Water: Johan Forsman\, DHH/OPH Central Office\n3:30pm – 4:45pm — Ground Water Rule: DHH Region VI Staff\, speaker to be determined\n4:45pm – 5:00pm — Questions and Discussion \nDownload Agendas (PDF)
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/august-20-georgetown-la/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130821T214500
DTSTAMP:20260405T031134
CREATED:20170316T201545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011231Z
UID:10041162-1377104400-1377121500@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:August 21 - Duson\, LA
DESCRIPTION:(Credit hours have been approved for: Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution and Wastewater Treatment & Collection)\n5:00pm-5:30pm – Registration\n5:30pm-7:00pm – Management Practices/Defining Responsibilities: Jean Simon\, LRWA/USDA RUS Wastewater Technician\n7:00pm-7:15pm-Break: Snack/Meal sponsored by Griner Drilling Service\, Rayne\, LA Office\n7:15pm-7:45pm – Financial Practices: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director/Training Specialist\n7:45pm-8:45pm – State & Federal Regulations for Public Water Systems: Jean Simon\, LRWA/USDA RUS Wastewater Technician\n8:45pm-9:45pm – Technical: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director/Training Specialist \nDownload Agenda (PDF) \nPlease note that this is a 4 Hour Management Training Course beginning at 5:00 pm \n*Management Training – As outlined in LAC 48: Part V. 7707-7719\n“As a part of meeting the managerial capacity requirements\, all appropriate staff of existing public water systems shall attend a training session provided by the state\, its contractors or the state recognized trainers for board members\, council members/mayors/owners\, etc. Management training for all board members/council members/mayors/owners of existing public water systems will be based on whether their water system has been issued an administrative order\, and/or is on the significant non-complier’s list and/or has had primary MCL violations during the past three years. The department will continue to encourage attendance on a voluntary basis at management training sessions by board members/council members/mayors/owners of other public water systems. Training sessions shall be provided periodically and appropriate parties as noted above will have the opportunity to attend one of the scheduled sessions within six months after the system has been notified that is it being evaluated for technical\, managerial\, and financial capacity.”
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/august-21-duson-la/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130822T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031134
CREATED:20170316T201545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011210Z
UID:10041163-1377154800-1377190800@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:August 22 - Duson\, LA
DESCRIPTION:(Credit hours have been approved for: Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution and Wastewater Treatment & Collection)\n7:00am-8:00am – Registration\n8:00am-8:15am – Introductions: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director/Training Specialist\n8:15am-9:00am – Coastal Subsidence: Brett Bayard\, Mader Engineering\n9:00am-12:00pm – Control Valve Applications to Improve System Operations: Frank Smith\, Pipe Tech\, Inc.\n12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch sponsored by Pipe Tech\, Inc\, Frank Smith\n1:00pm-2:00pm – Control Valve Applications to Improve System Operations: Frank Smith\, Pipe Tech\, Inc.\n2:00pm-3:00pm – Ice Pigging of Water & Wastewater Lines: Tommy Angelle & Tommy Angelle\, Jr\, Utility Service Company\n3:00pm-4:30pm – DHH/OPH Plan Submittal and Review Requirements: Chris Soileau\, DHH/OPH District 4 Engineer\n4:30pm – 5:00pm – Questions and Adjournment \nDownload Agenda (PDF)
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/august-22-duson-la/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130901
DTSTAMP:20260405T031134
CREATED:20170316T201539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011205Z
UID:10041157-1377734400-1377993599@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:CEU Online Registration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/ceu-online-registration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130909T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130909T211500
DTSTAMP:20260405T031134
CREATED:20170316T201545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011152Z
UID:10041165-1378744200-1378761300@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:September 9 - Arnaudville\, LA
DESCRIPTION:(Credit hours have been approved for: Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution and Wastewater Treatment & Collection)\n4:30pm-5:00pm – Registration \n5:00pm-6:30pm – Management Practices/Defining Responsibilities:Jean Simon\, LRWA/USDA Wastewater Tech \n6:30pm-6:45pm – Break: Snack/Meal sponsored by Coburn Supply\, Opelousas\, LA \n6:45pm-7:15pm – Financial Practices: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director & LRWA/EPA Training Specialist \n7:15pm-8:15pm – State & Federal Regulations for Public Water Systems:Jean Simon\, LRWA/USDA Wastewater Tech \n8:15pm-9:15pm – Technical:Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director & LRWA/EPA Training Specialist \nPlease note that this is a 4 Hour Management Training Course beginning at 5:00 pm \nDownload PDF Agendas \n*Management Training – As outlined in LAC 48: Part V. 7707-7719 “As a part of meeting the managerial capacity requirements\, all appropriate staff of existing public water systems shall attend a training session provided by the state\, its contractors or the state recognized trainers for board members\, council members/mayors/owners\, etc. Management training for all board members/council members/mayors/owners of existing public water systems will be based on whether their water system has been issued an administrative order\, and/or is on the significant non-complier’s list and/or has had primary MCL violations during the past three years. The department will continue to encourage attendance on a voluntary basis at management training sessions by board members/council members/mayors/owners of other public water sys- tems. Training sessions shall be provided periodically and appropriate parties as noted above will have the opportunity to attend one of the scheduled sessions within six months after the system has been notified that is it being evaluated for technical\, managerial\, and financial capacity.” \n 
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/september-9-arnaudville-la/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130911T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031134
CREATED:20170316T201545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011143Z
UID:10041166-1378882800-1378918800@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:September 11 - Pineville\, LA
DESCRIPTION:(Credit hours have been approved for:  Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution and Wastewater Treatment & Collection)7:00am-8:00am – Registration\n8:00am-10:00am – SCADA Systems: Matt Crousillac\, Mission Communications\n10:00am-11:00am – Proper Pump Selection: Matt Jones\, Thomas Pump\n11:00am-11:30am – What’s the Best Aeration for my System: Fred Johnson\, Johnson Equipment Company\n11:30am-1200pm – Mixing Water Storage Tanks to Reduce DBPs\, Maintain Chlorine Residual\, and Prevent Stagnation: Fred Johnson\, Johnson Equipment Company\n12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch sponsored by Johnson Equipment\, Fred Johnson\n1:00pm-2:00pm – Mapping and Recordkeeping: Susan Robbins\, LRWA/USDA Source Water Protection Specialist\n2:00pm-3:00pm – Leak Detection and Energy Savings: Gil Harrison\, LRWA/DEQ Energy Technician\n3:00pm-4:30pm – Rates and Budgeting: Ken Terry\, LRWA/USDA Circuit Rider\n4:30pm-5:00pm – Discussion\, Evaluation\, & Adjournment \nDownload PDF Agendas \n  \n 
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/september-11-pineville-la/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130919T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031134
CREATED:20170316T201549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011127Z
UID:10041167-1379574000-1379610000@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:September 19 - Iowa\, LA
DESCRIPTION:(Credit hours have been approved for: Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution and Wastewater Treatment & Collection)7:00am-8:00am — Registration\n8:00am-8:30am — Introduction and Certification Rule: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director & LRWA/EPA Training Specialist\n8:30am-10:00am — Disinfection by Products Monitoring & Sampling Information: Myron Jones\, C&L Aqua Professionals\n10:00am-12:00n — Chlorine Applications and Handling Procedures: Greg Goleman\, C&L Aqua Professionals\n12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch sponsored by: C&L Aqua Professionals\n1:00pm – 2:00pm — Recycling Backwash Water: Claude Swope\, Houston River WW Dist #11 Calcasieu Parish\n2:00pm – 3:00pm — Source Water Protection Plans: Susan Robbins\, LRWA Source Water Protection Specialist\n3:00pm — 4:30pm — Improving Your Image and Your System’s Image: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director/Training Specialist \n4:30pm – 5:00pm – Questions and Adjournment \nDownload PDF Agendas \n  \n 
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/september-19-iowa-la/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130924T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031134
CREATED:20170316T201549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011122Z
UID:10041168-1380006000-1380042000@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:September 24 - Winnsboro\, LA
DESCRIPTION:(Credit hours have been approved for: Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution and Wastewater Treatment & Collection)7:00am-8:00am — Registration\n8:00am-8:15am — Introduction and Certification Rule: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director & LRWA/EPA Training Specialist\n8:15am-8:45am — SDWA Rule Information: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director & LRWA/EPA Training Specialist\n8:45am-10:00am — Sanitary Surveys and Chlorine Residual Monitoring: Todd Jones\, DHH/OPH Region 8 Engineer\n10:00am-12:00pm — SCADA Applications forWater & Wastewater Systems: Matt Crousillac\, Missions Communications\n12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch sponsored by: J.H. Wright & Associates\, Inc\n1:00pm-2:00pm — Proper Pump/Pump Application: Ken Goard\, Weir Specialty Pumps\n2:00pm-3:00pm — Pump Fundamentals & Troubleshooting: Keith Walsh P.E.\, JH Wright & Associates\n3:00pm-4:30pm – Decentralized Water & Wastewater Systems: Tom Petty P.G.\, R.E.H.S.\, Quanics Engineering Water Solutions\n4:30pm – 5:00pm – Questions and Adjournment \nDownload PDF Agendas \n 
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/september-24-winnsboro-la/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031134
CREATED:20170316T201601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011109Z
UID:10041182-1380189600-1380196800@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:September 26-USDA Smart Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of USDA Rural Development\, LRWA would like to advise our members of an upcoming Smart Rural Communities meeting to be held @ the Pineville Community Center\, 708 Main St.\, Pineville\, LA on Thursday\, September 26\, 2013 from 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon. Smart Rural Communities is an endeavor designed to utilize funding opportunities throughout rural communities in Louisiana to achieve lasting results in areas of broadband deployment\, health care\, and business and economic development through programs such as: \nRural Utilities Service Broadband Loan Program \nRural Utilities Service Community Connect Grant Program \nRural Utilities Service Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program \nRural Development Business\, Cooperative\, and Energy Programs \nRural Development Community Programs \nFor more information please click here for USDA Smart Rural Communities Meeting notice.
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/september-26-usda-smart-rural-communities/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031134
CREATED:20170316T201549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011056Z
UID:10041169-1381219200-1381510800@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:October 8-11 - Backflow Prevention Program Administrator Certificate Course - Winnfield
DESCRIPTION:LRWA/IAPMO BPI Backflow Program Administrator Certification Course\nFee $600 per student\nOctober 8 thru 11\, 2013\nAllen Building\, 104 West Main\, Winnfield\, La\nCourse has been approved for 30 hrs for CEU\nClick Here to Register\nClick here for Course Overview\nCourse Length: 32 hours CEU: 3.2 This certification course; provides the necessary training and testing for individuals seeking  certification as a Backflow Prevention Program Administrator. The course consists of thirty two (32) hours of training culminating in a fifty (50)  question examination and a 25 question practical examination. During the training portion of the course participants can expect to discuss the basics of  hydraulic pertaining to backflow prevention systems and components\, safety\, cross-connection control containment surveys\, product identification and  performance\, elements of a cross-connection control program\, and proper terminology.
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/october-8-11-backflow-prevention-program-administrator-certificate-course-winnfield/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031134
CREATED:20170316T201725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011044Z
UID:10041323-1381737600-1382029200@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:October 14-17\, 32 Hr Certification Training-Kinder\, LA
DESCRIPTION:Please be advised that our 32 hr Water & Wastewater Certification Class has reached it’s capacity.  Please contact our office if you have any questions.
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/october-14-17-32-hr-certification-training-kinder-la-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031135
CREATED:20170316T201545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011023Z
UID:10041164-1381737600-1382029200@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:October 14-17\, 32 Hr Certification Training-Kinder\, LA
DESCRIPTION:Please be advised that our 32 hr Water & Wastewater Certification Class has reached it’s capacity.  Please contact our office if you have any questions.
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/october-14-17-32-hr-certification-training-kinder-la/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131022T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131022T211500
DTSTAMP:20260405T031135
CREATED:20170316T201602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011018Z
UID:10041183-1382459400-1382476500@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:October 22-Minden-Management Training
DESCRIPTION:October 22\, 2013-Civic Center\, 520 Broadway\, Minden\, LA (Management Training)(Credit hours have been approved for: Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution and Wastewater Treatment & Collection)\n4:30pm-5:00pm – Registration \n5:00pm-6:30pm – Management Practices/Defining Responsibilities: Ken Terry\, LRWA/USDA Wastewater Tech \n6:30pm-6:45pm – Break: Snack/Meal sponsored by Utility Technology Services \n6:45pm-7:00pm – Meter Reading Solutions: Darin Coker\, Utility Technology Services \n7:00pm-7:45pm – Financial Practices: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director \n7:45pm-8:30pm – State & Federal Regulations for Public Water Systems: Ken Terry\, LRWA/USDA Wastewater Tech \n8:30pm-9:15pm – Technical: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director \nPlease note that this is a 4 Hour Management Training Course beginning at 5:00 pm \n*Management Training – As outlined in LAC 48: Part V. 7707-7719“  As a part of meeting the managerial capacity requirements\, all appropriate staff of existing public water systems shall attend a training session provided by the state\, its contractors or the state recognized trainers for board members\, council members/mayors/owners\, etc. Management training for all board members/council members/mayors/owners of existing public water systems will be based on whether their water system has been issued an administrative order\, and/or is on the significant non-complier’s list and/or has had primary MCL violations during the past three years. The department will continue to encourage attendance on a voluntary basis at management training sessions by board members/council members/mayors/owners of other public water systems. Training sessions shall be provided periodically and appropriate parties as noted above will have the opportunity to attend one of the scheduled sessions within six months after the system has been notified that is it being evaluated for technical\, managerial\, and financial capacity.”
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/october-22-minden-management-training/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131023T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031135
CREATED:20170316T201549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011002Z
UID:10041170-1382511600-1382547600@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:October 23 - Minden
DESCRIPTION:October 23\, 2013-Civic Center\, 520 Broadway\, Minden\, LA(Credit hours have been approved for: Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution ONLY)\n7:00am-8:00 am — Registration\n8:00am-8:15am – Introductions: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director\n8:15am-9:15am – Fluoride:DHH/OPH Staff\n9:15am-10:30am — Disinfection/Disinfectant (Stage 1 & 2): Caryn Benjamin\, DHH/OPH Central Office\n10:30am-11:15am — Consumer Confidence Reports: Sean Nolan\, DHH/OPH Central Office\n11:15am-12:00pm – Communications: McDonald Volentine\, DHH/OPH Central Office\n12:00pm-12:30pm — Lunch sponsored by Continental Drilling & Service\, Inc.\n12:30pm-1:00pm — WaterWell Operation & Maintenance Practices: Larry Laborde\, Continental Drilling & Service\, Inc.\n1:00pm-1:30pm — Chemical Sampling: Caryn Benjamin\, DHH/OPH Central Office\n1:30pm-2:30pm — Lead and Copper: Sean Nolan\, DHH/OPH Central Office\n2:30pm-3:30pm – Enforcement: McDonald Volentine\, DHH/OPH Central Office\n3:30pm-4:45pm — Sanitary Surveys: DHH/OPH Region VII Staff\, to be determined\n4:45pm-5:00pm — Questions and Discussion \n  \n 
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/october-23-minden/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131202
DTSTAMP:20260405T031135
CREATED:20170316T201613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T140247Z
UID:10041197-1383004800-1385942399@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:LRWA Going GREEN
DESCRIPTION:LRWA is going GREEN to help our environment.  Please choose below which items you would like to receive via email.\nThank you for Going Paperless!! \nLRWA Going GREEN Registration
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/lrwa-going-green/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131104T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131106T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031135
CREATED:20170316T201558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010934Z
UID:10041180-1383577200-1383759000@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Operator Expo Exhibitor Registration
DESCRIPTION:Exhibitor Set-up/Registration Monday\, 11-4-13\, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM and Tuesday\, 11-5-13\, 7AM to 8AM.
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/3rd-annual-operator-expo-exhibitor-registration/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131105T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031135
CREATED:20170316T201558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010928Z
UID:10041178-1383634800-1383768000@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Operator Expo Registration (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:LRWA regretfully informs you that our Annual EXPO (November 5 & 6\, 2013) has been canceled.  We apologize for this inconvenience; we know that many of you were counting on attending to get needed certification credit hours.  Please view our training schedule for the remainder of 2013.
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/3rd-annual-operator-expo-registration-cancelled/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031135
CREATED:20170316T201549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010907Z
UID:10041171-1383638400-1383757200@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:November 4-5 - Alexandria
DESCRIPTION:LRWA Operator EXPO\, November 4-5\, Alexandria\, LA\nRegistration information will be posted soon\, please check back!
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/november-4-5-alexandria/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031135
CREATED:20170316T201558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010847Z
UID:10041177-1384156800-1384448400@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:November 11-14\, 32 Hr Certification Training - Shreveport\, LA
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training November 11-14\, 2013\n32 Hour Water levels 1 & 2 and 32 Hour Wastewater levels 1 & 2\nBill Cockrell facility\na Shreveport Public Assistance and Recreation (SPAR) Facility\n4109 Pines Road\, Shreveport\, LA 71119\nClosed Exam on November 15\, 2013\nBill Cockrell facility\nThese training courses are being provided for those interested in becoming certified or advancing certification levels in Water (Production\, Treatment and Distribution) or Wastewater (Treatment and Collection)\nCourses have been approved by Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals\nRegister Today!! Seating is Limited\nThere has never been a better opportunity to become certified or advance your level of certification!!!\nOnline Registration\nOR\nRegistration Form (PDF)\nOn-line Registration for this training session will be available soon!\nhttps://lrwa.org/events/november-11-14-32-hr-certification-training-shreveport-la-2/
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/november-11-14-32-hr-certification-training-shreveport-la/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031135
CREATED:20170316T201558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010854Z
UID:10041179-1384156800-1384448400@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:November 11-14\, 32 Hr Certification Training-Shreveport\, LA
DESCRIPTION:We have reopeaned enrollment for this session\, there are a limited # of seats available\, please contact our office if you have any questions.\nCertification Training\nNovember 11-14\, 2013\n32 Hour Water levels 1 & 2 and 32 Hour Wastewater levels 1 & 2\nBill Cockrell facility\na Shreveport Public Assistance and Recreation (SPAR) Facility\n4109 Pines Road\, Shreveport\, LA 71119\nClosed Exam on November 15\, 2013\nBill Cockrell facility \n 
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/november-11-14-32-hr-certification-training-shreveport-la-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131113T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031135
CREATED:20170316T201554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010834Z
UID:10041172-1384326000-1384362000@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:November 13 - Bayou Vista
DESCRIPTION:Community Center\, 1333 Belleview St\, Bayou Vista\, LA\n7:00am-8:00am – Registration8:00am-8:15am – Introduction: Ken Terry\, LRWA/USDA Wastewater Technician8:15am-10:00am – Field Analysis forWater & Wastewater: Peter Strimple\, Severn Trent Services10:00am-12:00pm – Sampling Procedures forWater and Wastewater: Peter Strimple\, Severn Trent Services12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch sponsored by Severn Trent Services1:00pm-2:30pm – Tier II Reporting & Dig Safe Law Updates: Gene Dunegan\, La State Police Emergency Services Unit2:30pm-4:30pm – Record Keeping forWater and Wastewater Systems: Peter Stimple\, Severn Trent Services4:30pm-5:00pm – Questions and Evaluations(Credit hours have been approved for: Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution and Wastewater Treatment & Collection)Download Agenda
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/november-13-bayou-vista/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031135
CREATED:20170316T201616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010821Z
UID:10041201-1384365600-1384365600@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:November 13 - Webinar - LA Standards Part 3 & 6 TSS Water Committee Forum
DESCRIPTION:Louisiana Standards Part 3 & 6 TSS Water Committee ForumThe Louisiana Standards Part 3 & 6 TSS Water Committee Forum will be hosted via webinar on November 13th and all interested parties are invited to attend.  More information regarding the Louisiana Standards for Water Works Construction\, Operation and Maintenance is provided below. \nJoin us for a Webinar on November 13 \nSpace is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/857332690 \nLouisiana Standards Part 3 & 6 TSS Water Committee Forum Part 3- Greg Gorden Part 6- Jeffery Duplantis \nTitle:\nLouisiana Standards Part 3 & 6 TSS Water Committee Forum \nDate:\nWednesday\, November 13\, 2013 \nTime:\n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST \nAfter registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. System Requirements PC-based attendees\, Required: Windows® 8\, 7\, Vista\, XP or 2003 Server Mac®-based attendees\, Required: Mac OS® X 10.6 or newer Mobile attendees\, Required: iPhone®\, iPad®\, Android™ phone or Android tablet \nLouisiana Standards for Water Works Construction\, Operation and MaintenancePursuant to Act No. 292 of the Louisiana State Legislature\, the Louisiana Standards for Water Works Construction\, Operation and Maintenance Committee was formed to develop a new set of Louisiana-specific standards for the design\, operation and maintenance of Louisiana’s water systems.To begin its work the Committee voted to start with the Ten State Standards Recommended Standards for Water Works and work off its main sections:Part 1 Submission of PlansPart 2 General Design \nPart 3 Source Development \nPart 4 Treatment \nPart 5 Chemical Application \nPart 6 Pumping Facilities \nPart 7 Finished Water Storage \nPart 8 Distribution System Piping and Appurtenances \nPart 9 Waste Residuals \nPart 10 Backflow Prevention \nPart 11 Forward \nTo get feedback from the public\, each committee member is spear heading a forum for each specific part. It is the Committee’s intent to solicit comments from interested parties in advance of the meeting at which the specific part is to be discussed and subsequently acted upon. The tentative meeting schedule with sections to be discussed can be found at www.dhh.la.gov/watercommittee \nWe will also distribute Ten States Standards to the interested parties across the State through their representative organizations. In addition to the mass distribution\, webinars may be held and will be announced through these same representative organizations and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Office of Public Health. \nThe Parts to be addressed during the November forum will be Parts 3 & 6. Interested persons are encouraged to prepare their comments and submit them no later than Tuesday\, November 12 to watercommittee@la.gov with the specific part in the subject line (ex. Subj: Part 3: Source Development). All submitted emails\, comments\, and documents will be deemed “public records” pursuant to La. R.S. 44:1 et seq. Meetings/webinars will be held for each section. Locations and times will be announced. \nInterested parties can also review Act 292 and follow the Committees efforts at: www.dhh.la.gov/watercommittee
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/november-13-webinar-la-standards-part-3-6-tss-water-committee-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131118T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131118T211500
DTSTAMP:20260405T031135
CREATED:20170316T201602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010546Z
UID:10041184-1384791300-1384809300@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:November 18-Baker-Management Training
DESCRIPTION:Municipal Center\, 3325 Groom Rd\, Baker\, LA\n4:30pm-5:00pm – Registration5:00pm-6:30pm – Management Practices/Defining Responsibilities: Jean Simon\, LRWA/USDA Wastewater Technician6:30pm-6:45pm – Break: Snack/Meal sponsored by Southeastern Tank\, Inc\, Ivy Lewis6:45pm-7:00pm – Water Storage Tank Solutions: Ivy Lewis\, Southeastern Tank\, Inc.7:00pm-7:45pm – Financial Practices: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director7:45pm-8:30pm – State & Federal Regulations for Public Water Systems: Jean Simon\, LRWA/USDA Wastewater Technician8:30pm-9:15pm – Technical: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director Please note that this is a 4 Hour Management Training Course beginning at 5:00 pm \n*Management Training – As outlined in LAC 48: Part V. 7707-7719 “As a part of meeting the managerial capacity requirements\, all appropriate staff of existing public water systems shall attend a training session provided by the state\, its contractors or the state recognized trainers for board members\, council members/mayors/owners\, etc. Management training for all board members/council members/mayors/owners of existing public water systems will be based on whether their water system has been issued an administrative order\, and/or is on the significant non-complier’s list and/or has had primary MCL violations during the past three years. The department will continue to encourage attendance on a voluntary basis at management training sessions by board members/council members/mayors/owners of other public water systems. Training sessions shall be provided periodically and appropriate parties as noted above will have the opportunity to attend one of the scheduled sessions within six months after the system has been notified that is it being evaluated for technical\, managerial\, and financial capacity.”(Credit hours have been approved for: Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution and Wastewater Treatment & Collection) \nDownload Agenda \n 
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/november-18-baker-management-training/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131119T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031135
CREATED:20170316T201554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010528Z
UID:10041173-1384844400-1384880400@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:November 19 - Baker-Approved for Water Credit Hours ONLY
DESCRIPTION:Municipal Center\, 3325 Groom Rd\, Baker\, LA7:00am- 8:00am – Registration8:00am-8:15am – Introduction: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director8:15am-9:45am – Operator Certification: Jim Mooring\, DHH Operator Certification Unit9:45am-10:45am – Emergency Preparedness: GOHSEP\, speaker to be determined10:45am-12:00pm – Disinfectant By-products (Stage 1 & 2): Caryn Benjamin\, DHH/OPH Central Office12:00pm-12:30pm – Lunch sponsored by Louisiana Utility Supply – Baton Rouge\, Marshall Harris12:30pm-1:00pm – Water Meter Applications: Marshall Harris\, Louisiana Utility Supply1:00pm-2:00pm – Cross Connection Control: Jeremy Harris\, DHH/OPH Central Office2:00pm-3:30pm – Ground Water: Johan Forsman\, DHH/OPH Central Office3:30pm-4:45pm – Ground Water Rule: DHH Region II Staff\, speaker to be determined4:45pm-5:00pm – Questions and Discussion \n(Credit hours have been approved for: Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution ONLY) Download Agenda
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/november-19-baker-approved-for-water-credit-hours-only/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131129T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131130T000000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031135
CREATED:20170316T201617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010523Z
UID:10041203-1385683200-1385769600@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:Test Event for Dana
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/test-event-for-dana/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131130T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131212T000000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031135
CREATED:20170316T201620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010510Z
UID:10041206-1385769600-1386806400@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:Test Event for Dana 2
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/test-event-for-dana-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131202
DTSTAMP:20260405T031135
CREATED:20170316T201708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T140447Z
UID:10041291-1385856000-1385942399@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:Water and/or Wastewater System Membership Online Enrollment
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/water-andor-wastewater-system-membership-online-enrollment/
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