New Training Modules Added To Ninth Annual Maintenancefest
Due to the overwhelming response from clients, the Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) has added two new training modules to the lineup for the ninth annual Maintenancefest, August 27–28, 2019 in Walkerton, Ontario.
Maintenancefest is a unique hands-on event that allows participants to cycle through six training modules of their choice, earning 1.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) over the course of two days. Planned modules include:
• Backflow and Cross Connection
• Basics of SCADA Programming
Participants work on the Basics of Utility Locates module at the 8th annual Maintenancefest
• Basics of Utility Locates
• Completing Logbook and Logsheet Entries
• Concrete Pressure Pipe Tapping Awareness
• Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
• Jar Testing
• Leak Detection
• Pressure Control Valves
• Unidirectional Flushing
• UV Maintenance
• Well and Well Pump Monitoring
Maintenancefest will run 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. both days, with lunch provided. Register now at wcwc.ca/registration, or contact us at 866-515-0550 or training@wcwc.ca. The cost to register is $455.00 + HST. Space is limited so register today!
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Drinking Water Quality Management Standard Provincial Workshop Proceedings – 2019
The Drinking Water Quality Management (DWQMS) Provincial Workshop is a WCWC course held annually to provide DWQMS representatives with an opportunity to share and discuss their experiences. This forum allows them to share best practices and solutions for challenges encountered during implementation or continued maintenance of a quality management system. The program consists of different facilitators leading sessions on a variety of topics tying into a common theme. The theme for this year’s workshop was ‘Making the Transition’.
The 2019 program is available for viewing below:
Making the Transition
DWQMS Program Status facilitated by Christopher Manning.
Risk Assessment – Thinking Outside the Box facilitated by André Pepin.
Corrective and Preventative Actions facilitated by Janine DeBoer.
Preparing for and Conducting a Transition Audit facilitated by Brigitte Roth.
Best Management Practices facilitated by Christopher Manning.
Emergency Preparedness facilitated by Larry Moore.
Infrastructure Planning facilitated by Ted Joynt.
License Renewals and Leveraging the QMS facilitated by Christopher Manning.
Supporting Documents
Guide to Supporting Information Required for a Municipal Drinking Water License
Pocket Guide: Ontario’s Drinking Water Quality Management Standard
Preparing for and Conducting a Transition Audit – Internal Audit Summary and Checklist
Preparing for and Conducting a Transition Audit – Ishikawa Exercise
Preparing for and Conducting a Transition Audit – DWQMS Element-Based Checklist
Preparing for and Conducting a Transition Audit – DWQMS Process Audit Checksheet
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Drinking Water Quality Management Standard Provincial Workshop Proceedings – 2018
The Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) Provincial Workshop is a WCWC course held annually to provide DWQMS representatives with an opportunity to share and discuss their experiences. This forum allows them to share best practices and solutions for challenges encountered during implementation or continued maintenance of a quality management system. The program consists of different facilitators leading sessions on a variety of topics tying into a common theme. The theme for this year’s workshop was ‘Managing Change’.
The 2018 program is available for viewing below:
Managing Change
DWQMS Program Status facilitated by Christopher Manning and Amanda Boyden.
Standards and Regulatory Change facilitated by Satish Deshpande.
Continual Improvement Case Study facilitated by Christopher Manning and Amanda Boyden.
Effective Steps in Implementing Change facilitated by Brigitte Roth.
Implementing Corrosion Control – Get the Lead Out facilitated by Tony Santos and Brian Jobb.
Preparing for Climate Change facilitated by Ted Joynt.
Preparing for your DWQMS Audit facilitated by Anastasia Hryciw de Reijke and Marco Brunato.
Supporting Documents
City of Thunder Bay Corrosion Control Plan Template
Drinking Water Quality Management Standard Guide
Guidance on Controlling Corrosion in Drinking Water Systems
Preparing Corrosion Control Plans for Drinking Water Systems
Preparing for Climate Change – Extreme Cold & Winter Storms Checklist
Preparing for Climate Change – Extreme Heat Checklist
Preparing for Climate Change – Tornado Checklist
Preparing for Climate Change – Wildfire Checklist
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