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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20130926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20130926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
CREATED:20170316T201601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011109Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
CREATED:20170316T201549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011056Z
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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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
CREATED:20170316T201725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011044Z
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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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131022T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131022T211500
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
CREATED:20170316T201602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011018Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131023T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
CREATED:20170316T201549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T011002Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131202
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131104T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131106T173000
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131105T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
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:20260531T073510
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:20260531T073510
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:20260531T073510
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:20260531T073510
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
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:20260531T073510
CREATED:20170316T201602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010546Z
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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:20260531T073510
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131129T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131130T000000
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
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:20260531T073510
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131202
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131206
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
CREATED:20170316T201558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010454Z
UID:10041181-1385856000-1386287999@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:TEST FOR authorize.net
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/test-for-authorize-net/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
CREATED:20170316T201554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010438Z
UID:10041174-1386057600-1386349200@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:December 3-6 - Backflow Prevention Program Administrator Certificate Course - Kinder
DESCRIPTION:LRWA/IAPMO BPI Backflow Program Administrator Certification Course\nFee $600 per student\nDecember 3 thru 6\, 2013\nWayne Fontenot Training Center (LRWA Office)\, 1325 3rd Ave\n(Hwy 190 E)\, Kinder\, 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. \n  \n 
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/december-3-6-backflow-prevention-program-administrator-certificate-course-kinder/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131204T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131204T211500
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
CREATED:20170316T201602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010419Z
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SUMMARY:December 4 - Abbeville - Management Training
DESCRIPTION:LRWA/DHH-OPH Capacity Development Management Training5:00pm-6:30pm – Management Practices/Defining Responsibilities:  Jean Simon\, LRWA/USDA RUS Wastewater Technician\n6:30pm-6:45pm – Break: Snack/Meal sponsored by Griner Drilling\, Rayne\n6:45pm-7:15pm – Financial Practices: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director\n7:15pm-8:15pm -State & Federal Regulations for Public Water Systems: Jean Simon\, LRWA/USDA RUS Wastewater Technician\n8:15pm-9:15pm – Technical: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA Deputy Director\nTraining has been approved for 4 hours of credit all categories of both water and wastewater.\nTraining Session Agenda
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/december-4-abbeville-management-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
CREATED:20170316T201617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010354Z
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SUMMARY:DHH Emergency Rule Seminars
DESCRIPTION:DHH is sponsoring several workshops to allow water systems to come in and work on their plans and submit the final plans electronically. The calendar below indicates where these workshops are being held. Water systems must bring a distribution system schematic indicating sources\, treatment plants\, and storage facilities\, a list of sample sites with a 911 street address and/or GPS coordinates\, and service area boundaries.  Click here to view DHH web page regarding the Emergency Rule in Response to Naegleria fowleri Amoeba Detections\nClick here to access DHH PWS Monitoring Plan Portal\nClick on the location below to schedule an appointment. Baton Rouge Map. \nDECEMBER 2013 \nMonday\nTuesday\nWednesday\nThursday\nFriday \n2\n3\n4\n5\n6 \n9Baton Rouge Slidell (map)\n10Baton Rouge Pineville (map)\n11Baton Rouge West Monroe (map) Zachary (map)\n12Baton Rouge Duson (map)\n13Baton Rouge Shreveport (map) \n16Baton Rouge Many (map)\n17Baton Rouge Slidell (map)\n18Baton Rouge Franklin (map) Lake Charles (map)\n19Baton Rouge Kinder (map)Hammond (map)\n20Baton Rouge \n23Baton Rouge\n24\n25Christmas\n26Baton Rouge\n27Baton Rouge \n30Baton Rouge\n31 \n  \nImplementation Assistance Emergency Rule FAQ \nTechnical Assistance Providers – The following technical assistance providers are available to help answer questions regarding the emergency rule and provide assistance with submitting your updated TCR and chlorine residual monitoring plans.  To send a request for assistance\, click on the providers’ name below. \nLouisiana Rural Water Association\nThornton\, Musso\, & Bellemin\, Inc. \nDHH Approved Chlorine Residual Forms \nDaily Chlorine Residual at Entry Point Form\nDaily Chlorine Residual at Maximum Residence Time (MRT)\nMonthly Chlorine Residual at Additional Monitoring Sites \nRegional Contact Map
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/dhh-emergency-rule-seminars/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140109T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
CREATED:20170316T201602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010347Z
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SUMMARY:January 09 - Bernice
DESCRIPTION:Bernice Methodist Church\, 202 8th St\, Bernice\, LA\nJanuary 9\, 2014\n(Credit hours have been approved for: Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution and Wastewater Treatment & Collection) \n7:00am-8:00am – Registration8:00am-8:30am – Introduction & Certification Rule: Ken Terry\, LRWA/USDA Wastewater Technician8:30am-10:00am – Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs): Butch Cross\, Ruben Castillo & David Wilson\, Toshiba10:00am-12:00pm – Pump Fundamentals & Troubleshooting: Keith Walsh\, PE\, J. H. Wright & Associates12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch sponsored by: Ates Construction\, Alan Ates1:00pm-2:30pm – SCADA Applications forWater & Wastewater Systems: Matt Crousillac\, Mission Communications2:30pm-3:30pm – Low Pressure Sewer Pump Fundamentals: Keith McHale\, E-one3:30pm-4:30pm – Mapping & Recordkeeping: Susan Robbins\, LRWA Source Water Protection Specialist4:30pm-5:00pm — Questions and Evaluations\nClick here to Download Agenda
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/january-09-bernice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
CREATED:20170316T201617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010327Z
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SUMMARY:January 13-17 - Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester 40 hr Training & Certificate Exam - Metairie\, LA
DESCRIPTION:LRWA/IAPMO BPI Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester\n40 hr Training & Certificate Exam\nFee $750 per student\nJanuary 13 – 17\, 2014\nUnited Association Local 60\, 3514 N I-10 Service Road\, Metairie\, LA 70002\nApproved for State Continuing Education\nClick Here to Register On-Line\nClick Here to Download Registration Form\nCourse Description\nLength: 40 hours CEU: 4.0 At this forty (40) hour training\, participants will be presented with the guidelines used for acceptable practices of testing backflow prevention devices. The participants will also learn the principles of cross-connection control and the methods and devices used to prevent backflow of undesirable substances into water distribution and plumbing systems carrying potable water. Upon completion of the course\, the participants will receive sufficient information and skills to pass the American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) Examination. On the last day of the training the certification examination will be administered. This consists of a written examination and a hands-on examination. The exam for an initial tester certification consists of 100 questions. Presently\, the initial certification candidate must demonstrate the field test procedure for a reduced pressure principle assembly\, double check valve assembly\, pressure vacuum breaker assembly\, and spill-resistant vacuum breakers without notes or assistance. – Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification pre-requisite: Five years of industry-related experience. \n  \n 
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/january-13-17-backflow-prevention-assembly-tester-40-hr-training-certificate-exam-metairie-la/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140114T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
CREATED:20170316T201613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010308Z
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SUMMARY:January 14 - Erwinville
DESCRIPTION:Erwinville Community Center\, 5110 Rougon Rd\, Erwinville\, LAJanuary 14\, 2014\n(Credit hours have been approved for: Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution and Wastewater Treatment & Collection) \n7:00am-8:00am – Registration8:00am-8:15am — Introduction and Certification Rule: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA/USDA Circuit Rider & LRWA Deputy Director8:15am-9:00am — Safe Drinking Water Act: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA/USDA Circuit Rider & LRWA Deputy Director9:00am-10:00am — Source Water Protection Planning: Susan Robbins\, LRWA/USDA FSA Source Water Protection Specialist10:00am-11:00am — Residential Meter Applications: Tim Leger\, HD Supply Waterworks11:00am-12:00pm — Utility Damage Prevention: Brent Saltzman: La One Call 811Damage Prevention Manager12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch sponsored by: HD Supply Waterworks\, Tim Leger1:00pm-2:00pm — Commercial/Large Meter Applications: Tim Leger\, HD Supply Waterworks2:00pm-3:15pm — Pump Application & Maintenance: David Stelly\, Griner Drilling Services and Steve Ulrich\, Franklin Electric Motors & Pumps3:15pm-4:30pm — Water & Wastewater Daily Operations: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA/USDA Circuit Rider & LRWA Deputy Director4:30pm-5:00pm — Questions and Adjournment\nClick here to Download Agenda
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/january-14-erwinville/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140122T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140122T211500
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
CREATED:20170316T201620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010300Z
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SUMMARY:January 22 - Mansfield
DESCRIPTION:Clista Calhoun Center\, 101 College St\, Mansfield\, LA\nJanuary 22\, 2014\n(Credit hours have been approved for: Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution and Wastewater Treatment & Collection) \n4:30pm-5:00pm – Registration5:00pm-6:30pm – Management Practices/Defining Responsibilities: Ken Terry\, LRWA/USDA Wastewater Technician6:30pm-6:45pm – Break: Snack/Meal sponsored by Shuler Engineering Services\, Henry Shuler6:45pm-7:00pm – System Design Comments: Henry Shuler\, Shuler Engineering Services7:00pm-7:45pm – Financial Practices: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA/USDA Circuit Rider & LRWA Deputy Director7:45pm-8:30pm – State & Federal Regulations for Public Water Systems: Ken Terry\, LRWA/USDA Wastewater Technician8:30pm-9:15pm – Technical: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA/USDA Circuit Rider & 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 \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 thestate\, its contractors or the state recognized trainers for board members\, council members/mayors/owners\, etc. Management training for all board members/councilmembers/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 thesignificant 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 voluntarybasis at management training sessions by board members/council members/mayors/owners of other public water systems. Training sessions shall be providedperiodically and appropriate parties as noted above will have the opportunity to attend one of the scheduled sessions within six months after the system has beennotified that is it being evaluated for technical\, managerial\, and financial capacity.”\nClick here to Download Agenda
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/january-22-mansfield/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140123T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
CREATED:20170316T201613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010247Z
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SUMMARY:January 23 - Mansfield
DESCRIPTION:Clista Calhoun Center\, 101 College St\, Mansfield\, LAJanuary 23\, 2014\n(Credit hours have been approved for: Water Production\, Treatment & Distribution ONLY)7:00am-8:00am — Registration8:00am-8:15am – Introductions: Rusty Reeves\, LRWA/USDA Circuit Rider & LRWA Deputy Director8:15am-9:15am – Fluoride:DHH/OPH\, speaker to be determined9:15am-10:30am — Disinfection/Disinfectant (Stage 1 & 2): Caryn Benjamin\, DHH/OPH Central Office10:30am-11:15am — Consumer Confidence Reports: Sean Nolan\, DHH/OPH Central Office11:15am-12:00pm — Communications: McDonald Volentine\, DHH/OPH Central Office12:00pm-12:30pm- Lunch sponsored by: GE Power & Water — Water & Process Technologies12:30pm-1:00pm — TOC Monitoring & D/DBP Compliance: Sean Burke\, GE Power & Water — Water & Process Technologies1:00pm-1:30pm — Chemical Sampling: Caryn Benjamin\, DHH/OPH Central Office1:30pm-2:30pm — Lead and Copper: Sean Nolan\, DHH/OPH Central Office2:30pm-3:30pm – Enforcement: McDonald Volentine\, DHH/OPH Central Office3:30pm-4:45pm — Sanitary Surveys: DHH/OPH Regional Staff\, speaker to be determined4:45pm-5:00pm — Questions and Discussion\nClick here to Download Agenda
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/january-23-mansfield/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140129T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T073510
CREATED:20170316T201624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T010234Z
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SUMMARY:40 Hour Water Certification Training Levels 1 & 2-Baker\, LA\, Beginning Jan 29\, 2014
DESCRIPTION:Baker Workforce Development Center\, 3262 Baker Blvd\, Baker\, LADates for Class & Exam\nJanuary 29\, 2014 – 8am-5pm\nJanuary 30\, 2014 – 8am-5pm\nFebruary 6\, 2014 – 8am-5pm\nFebruary 12\, 2014 – 8am-5pm\nFebruary 13\, 2014 – 8am-5pm\nClick Here to Download Registration Form or\nScroll Down to Register On-Line \nFebruary 14\, 2014 – Closed Exam\n**** Deadline to submit Application to take Exam is January 15\, 2014****\n@ DHH Central Office\, 628 North 4th Street\, Baton Rouge\, Rm 118 \nFee $350 until January 22nd\nFee – $400 after January 22nd\nFee DOES include training manual. Fee DOES NOT include cost of exams.Accepted forms of payment: check\, money order\, cash or credit card ($5 processing fee on credit card payments)\nRegister today! Class size is limited to 25!\nPlease read and follow instructions carefully for Attending Course and\nTaking Closed Exam\n1. MUST complete and submit Application for Operator Certification Exams by January 15\, 2014 to be eligible to take closed exam.\nSubmit to La Dept of Health & Hospitals\, Certification Office\, P O Box 4489\, Baton Rouge\, LA 70821.\nApplication for Operator Certification Exams can be found:\na. at www.lrwa.org by clicking on the heading “Training and Events” and then clicking on “DHH Operator Certification Information”\nb. by calling LRWA Office to have the form faxed to you\n2. MUST download  and submit registration form along with payment by January 22\, 2014 or go to www.lrwa.org to register for training course. If registering by mail\, Submit to LRWA\, Attn: 40 Hr Certification Training\, P O Box 180\, Kinder\, LA 70648.\nPlease indicate if you are attending class to take the exam or for certification credit hours only.\nFor questions please call: 800-256-2591 or 337-738-2896\n$75 Processing Fee on all Cancellations; No Refunds 1 week prior to class
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/40-hour-water-certification-training-levels-1-2-baker-la-beginning-jan-29-2014/
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