| From | Until | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 AM | 09:00 AM | Risk and Resilience Assesments and Emergency Response Plans This session will provide water and wastewater operators with practical guidance on assessing system risks and vulnerabilities, strengthening resilience measures, and implementing effective emergency response plans to maintain service continuity and protect public health during disruptions. Jon Lowe/ ARWA |
| 09:00 AM | 10:00 AM | ADEM Operation Certification Online Portal This session will guide water and wastewater operators through the setup and navigation of the new ADEM Operator Certification Online Portal, including account creation, profile management, certification tracking, CEH reporting, and accessing key features to maintain compliance. Jon Lowe/ ARWA |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Alabama 811 This session will familiarize water and wastewater operators with Alabama 811 procedures, including how to respond to locate requests, properly mark underground utilities, comply with one-call regulations, and help prevent excavation damage to water and wastewater infrastructure. Kim Covan/ 811 |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Cybersecurity This session will equip water and wastewater operators with practical knowledge of cybersecurity threats to utility systems, including common vulnerabilities in SCADA and network environments, basic protective measures, incident recognition, and response steps to safeguard critical infrastructure and maintain reliable service. CISA |
| 12:00 PM | 01:00 PM | Lunch On Your Own |
| 01:00 PM | 04:00 PM | VFD Operation and Maintenance Join us for an informative Continuing Education Hours (CEH) class focused on Pumps, Controls, and VariableFrequency Drives (VFDs) in water and wastewater operations. This course will cover pump fundamentals, systemcontrols, troubleshooting techniques, and the proper application of VFD technology to improve efficiency andreliability. Participants will gain practical knowledge to optimize system performance, reduce energy costs, andenhance daily operations. Chad Martin/ Mayer Electric |

Jon Lowe
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