This course provides an overview of key challenges and solutions in modern wastewater management, with a focus on emerging contaminants, financing strategies, and long-term system sustainability. Participants will explore the sources, risks, and treatment approaches for contaminants of emerging concern, including PFAS and pharmaceuticals. The course also examines funding mechanisms, asset management, and financial planning tools to support resilient infrastructure. Emphasis is placed on practical strategies utilities can use to maintain compliance, protect public health, and ensure sustainable operations in a changing regulatory and environmental landscape.
This class will be presented in a Hybrid format, meaning it will be held both onsite and online. Click 'Register' below and choose your preference.
| From | Until | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Emerging Contaminants Impacting Wastewater Systems This class session examines emerging contaminants in wastewater, including PFAS, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and endocrine-disrupting compounds, and their impacts on environmental and public health. Students will explore how these contaminants enter wastewater systems and why conventional treatment processes often fail to remove them. The session also introduces advanced treatment technologies and discusses current regulatory challenges and management strategies.
TBD |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Lunch On Your Own |
| 12:00 PM | 02:00 PM | CWSRF Application Workshop
This class session provides a practical overview of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) application process, focusing on how utilities can successfully access funding for wastewater and infrastructure projects. Participants will learn key components of the application, including eligibility requirements, project prioritization, financial documentation, and timelines. The session also highlights common pitfalls and offers guidance on preparing competitive, complete applications to improve funding outcomes. TBD |
| 02:00 PM | 04:00 PM | Asset Management and Rate Analysis
This class session introduces the fundamentals of asset management and rate analysis for water and wastewater utilities, emphasizing long-term financial sustainability and system reliability. Participants will learn how to inventory and assess assets, prioritize maintenance and replacement, and align these needs with revenue requirements. The session also covers how to develop equitable and defensible rate structures that support ongoing operations, capital improvements, and regulatory compliance. TBD |
Rob White
Class Moderator