Water Research Webinar Series
‘The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Office of Research and Development hosts this webinar series to share current research activities and results. Through innovative science and engineering, USEPA’s researchers are developing cost-effective, sustainable solutions to 21st century complex water issues. (USEPA, 2021)’
Free webinars typically held every other month from 2:00-3:00 pm ET.
Past Webinar Recordings
Property Values and Water Quality: Supporting Decisions with the Hedonic Model (November 18, 2020)
Health Effects Associated with Harmful Algal Blooms and Algal Toxins (October 28, 2020)
Wildfires and Resulting Impacts to Water Bodies Used as Drinking Water Sources (September 29, 2020)
Water Reuse for Agricultural Purposes (July 29, 2020)
EPA Expands Research on COVID-19 in the Environment—Homeland Security Research Webinar Series (May 27, 2020)
Water Treatment Modeling Tools for Removing PFAS and Other Contaminants (April 29, 2020)
Research to Support and Implement Recreational Water Quality Criteria (February 26, 2020)
Geospatial Patterns of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in U.S. Rivers and Streams (August 28, 2019)
Early Detection of Algal Blooms in U.S. Freshwater Systems: CyAN Mobile App (July 24, 2019)
Multi-Source Remote Sensing for Assessment and Management of Surface Waters (May 22, 2019)
Methods and Guidance for Sampling and Analyzing for PFAS in Environmental Media (November 28, 2018)
Water Reuse and Reclaimed Water (October 31, 2018)
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Small Systems Webinar Series
‘The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Office of Research and Development and Office of Water host this webinar series to communicate the latest information on solutions for challenges facing small drinking water systems. (USEPA, 2021)’
Free drinking water-focused webinars typically held on the last Tuesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 pm ET.
Past Webinar Recordings
AWIA and Creating Resilient Water Utilities (November 17, 2020)
Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts (October 27, 2020)
Wildfires and Resulting Impacts to Water Bodies Used as Drinking Water Sources (September 29, 2020)
17th Annual EPA Drinking Water Virtual Workshop (August 31, 2020)
- In-Depth Training T1: Sanitary Surveys–Filtration and Disinfection
- In-Depth Training T3: Distribution System and Treatment Models
- Session 2A – Monitoring & Distribution I: Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts
- Session 2B–Source & Treatment I: Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances PFAS
- Session 3A – Monitoring & Distribution II: Pathogens and Disinfection
- Session 3B – Source & Treatment II: Source Water Quality and Protection
- Session 4A – Monitoring & Distribution III: Corrosion and Lead
- Session 4B – Source & Treatment III: Extremely Small Systems
- Session 5A – Monitoring & Distribution IV: Water Quality Changes
- Session 5B – Source & Treatment IV: Contaminant Removal
- Session 7A – Monitoring & Distribution V: Methods and Analytics
- Session 7B – Source & Treatment V: Managing Contaminants
- Session 8A–Monitoring & Distribution VI: Distribution System Best Practices
- Session 8B – Source & Treatment VI: Implementing Innovative Treatments
AWIA Risk and Resilience Check List and AWIA Lessons Learned (July 28, 2020)
Drinking Water Microbes 101 (May 19, 2020)
Drinking Water Regulations 101 and Best Practices for Training Utilities (March 31, 2020)
Drinking Water Tools for Small Systems (February 25, 2020)
Legionella Management and Treatment (January 28, 2020)
Risk Assessment, Emergency Response, and Developing Emergency Repose Plans (November 19, 2019)
16th Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop (September 24, 2019)
- Session 8A – Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs)
- Session 3B: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
- Session 4A: Water Quality Changes Regional Perspective on Planning Source or Treatment Changes
- Session 5A: Pathogens and Disinfection Nitrification Action Plans and Monitoring
Increasing Analytical Laboratory Preparedness (August 27, 2019)
Sanitary Surveys (June 25, 2019)
Harmful Algal Blooms and Algal Toxin Treatment (May 21, 2019)
Lead Management in Homes and Buildings (March 26, 2019)
Treatment Technologies for Removing Chemicals of Concern (February 26, 2019)
Tribal and Very Small Systems (November 27, 2018)
Droughts and Flooding (September 25, 2018)
15th Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop (August 28, 2018)
- Session 9A: Pathogens and Biofilm
- Session 3B: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Efforts, Perspective, and Treatment
- Session 4B: Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) Implementation
Tank Management/Distribution System Optimization (July 31, 2018)
Source Water Protection (June 26, 2018)
Conventional Treatment Options for Harmful Algal Blooms (June 5, 2018)
Simultaneous Compliance: Considerations for Adjusting Treatment (April 24, 2018)
Water Security and Resiliency (March 27, 2018)
Alternative Disinfection: Dichlor & Trichlor (January 30, 2018)
Lead in Schools and Selecting Lead Free Plumbing Products (November 28, 2017)
Treatment and Control for Manganese and Iron (August 29, 2017)
Water Loss and Distribution System Infrastructure: Leak Detection and Cost Savings (July 25, 2017)
Harmful Algal Blooms: Treatment, Risk Communications Toolbox, and Management Plans (June 27, 2017)
Water Security and Resiliency (April 25, 2017)
Source Water Protection (March 28, 2017)
Removal of Inorganic Contaminants of Interest: Strontium and Nitrates (February 28, 2017)
Disinfection Residuals (January 31, 2017)
Legionella Control in Large Building Water Systems (October 25, 2016)
Perfluorinated Chemicals: Analytics, Occurrence, and Treatment (September 27, 2016)
Removal of Multiple Contaminants: Biological Treatment and Ion Exchange (August 30, 2016)
Lead and Copper: Sampling and Water Quality Challenges (July 26, 2016)
Disinfection Byproducts: Regulatory Issues and Solutions (June 14, 2016)
Point of Use/Point of Entry (POU/POE) Treatment Devices (March 29, 2016)
Consumer Confidence Reports: Electronic Delivery and Best Practices (February 23, 2016)
Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water (December 15, 2015)
Treatability Database, Cost Models, and Other Tools for Water Systems (November 24, 2015)
Decentralized High-Rate Wastewater Treatment of Peak Wet Weather Flows (October 27, 2015)
Corrosion Control for Drinking Water Systems (July 28, 2015)
Biological and Microbial Aspects of Septic System Pollution (June 30, 2015)
Current Water Treatment and Distribution System Optimization for Cyanotoxins (May 26, 2015)
Understanding End Water Quality in Hospitals and Other Large Buildings (April 28, 2015)
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Workforce Management & Knowledge Retention
These resources provide information on workforce management at your utility. A great portion of the water workforce is set to retire in coming years, affecting knowledge retention in utilities. This post is collecting strategies and tools to help utilities implement knowledge retention and workforce management programs.
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Crisis Overstated? Knowledge Gaps and the Aging Water Workforce
From Typewriters to Tablets: A Rapidly Changing Workforce and Workplace
Knowledge retention: A guide for utilities
Workforce Planning: Recruiting and Retaining Employees for your Water System
Webinars
Competency Model Development and Application to Meet Water Utility Workforce Needs
Participatory Ergonomics to Reduce Injuries in Water and Wastewater Employees
Strategies for Workforce Management and Knowledge Retention at Water Utilities
Workforce Sustainability – Strategies for Partnership in Workforce Planning and Development
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