How BCWWA. Can Be Of Help! - Small Water Users Association of BC

How BCWWA.
BCWWA
Can Be Of Help!
BC Water and Waste Association - Fall 2006
Outline
What and who is BCWWA?
What does BCWWA do?
What does the SWS Committee do?
How we can help you with learning
what you need to know? Opportunities!
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In case you were wondering…
What is the
BC Water & Waste
Association?
What is BCWWA?
BCWWA is a non-profit association
dedicated to:
Safeguarding public health and the
environment through the sharing of skills,
knowledge, and experience in the water
and wastewater industries.
Who is the BCWWA?
3500+ Water Professionals
Voices of the sector & examples:
Owners-Managers – Operators, Managers
Service Providers – Plumbers, Testers
Consultants - Suppliers - Manufacturers
Provincial and Federal Agencies
– Health, Environment, Community Services
What Does BCWWA do?
Communication of Ideas
Watermark, Website – forum…
Technology Transfer
Seminars / Conferences
Forum for Discussion of Issues
Workshops / Seminars
Education and Training
Courses / Best Management Practices
Sample:
Magazine
Samples:
Best Management Practices
BMP’s have been developed for:
Cross Connection Control
Uni-Directional Flushing
Deterioration and Inspection of Water
Distribution Systems
Losses in Transmission/Distribution
Samples:
Best Management Practices (cont.)
Chlorine Disinfection and Monitoring
Online Turbidity Monitoring/Reporting
Emergency Response Planning
Developing a Water Distribution System
Renewal Plan
What Does the
SWS Committee Do?
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SWS Committee - Conference
SWS Committee – Website
SWS Committee
- Forum
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SWS Award
SWS Award
http://www.bcwwa.org/about/awards/ind
ex.php
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SWS Committee as Umbrella
SWS Committee brings together many
organizations such as:
Coastal Water Suppliers Association
Small Water Users Association of BC
Water Supply Association of BC
Sustainable Infrastructure Society
Government Agencies
And more!
Learning Opportunities:
About The SWS Operators Course
& Others
SWS – Operators Course:
Objectives
Aid participants in learning sufficient technical
knowledge about a small water system (SWS)
- so you don’t kill yourself – or your clients!!!
Motivate and build an operator’s confidence to
continue to learn and know when to seek additional
resources
Encourage operators to find peers with similar
systems and to network at the course
Promote a sense of professionalism and
responsibility no matter what the size of the system
Why Is The SWS Course Important?
Prepares
Operators
To
More effectively operate and maintain
small water systems
Write parts of the SWS exam
- For the EOCP certification
Comply with the requirements - Of the
Drinking Water Protection Regulation
Helps
Operators
To
Reduce your risks - And prevent costly
situations and liability problems
Build Relationships – So you know who
to call when you have a question
Course Details
Course Type Face-to-face support
Length
2 days
Write EOCP exam if
qualified
Cost
$395
Includes mailing
material beforehand
Location
Throughout the province, on
request
SWS Operator Course Modules
Day 1
Day 2
1. Foundations
2. Water Sources Surface Water
3. Water Sources –
Wells
4. Water Treatment
5. Distributions
Systems
6. Disinfection
7. Safety
8. Monitoring
9 Appurtenances
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Part of a Set of Courses!
Other BCWWA courses:
Bulk Water Delivery (Water Hauling)
Set of Operator Certificates:
Small Wastewater Systems;
Water Distribution; Water Treatment;
Wastewater Collection; Wastewater Treatment
In the works:
Managing a Small Water System
Source to Tap – Sampling
Unidirectional Flushing
Managing SWS
Support from Community Services
Beginning work this fall – available in 2007
2 day course with a range of topics to be firmed up,
such as:
Regulations/Policy –What you need to know
Operation Planning
Business planning
Communications with community/water users, e.g.
Valuing quality water, role of community members, notices & alerts
Resources and Troubleshooting
Interested in
any of courses?
Ask for contact sheet!
In Summary:
BCWWA Resources & Support
Access to industry leading expertise and
resource material.
Draw on a pool of trained instructors who are all
experienced operators including circuit riders
Upgrade & update course regularly –
e.g. building a graphics library of different
operations
Respond to requests for courses!
For more information
Registration for courses:
Cindy Bressler
Training & Education Coordinator
604-433-4389 ext. 221
[email protected]
Requests for courses:
Madeleine Butschler
Director, Training & Education
604-433-4389 ex. 229 [email protected]
See BCWWA Website at: http://www.bcwwa.org
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Wrap-up
Ideas?
Thoughts?
Questions?
!!!THANK YOU!!!
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Choosing Knowledge Exchange
Opportunities for You!