Description

This course will cover topics to help you understand techniques to understand your system, manage your assets, and plan for capital improvements. The class will begin by discussing Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which can help you and your staff on a variety of critical tasks: tracking fieldwork with real-time data collection, analyzing system vulnerabilities, comparing with local run-off and hydrology, and prioritizing and managing assets for replacement. This section will include demonstration of a database that is actively in development and discuss several current and hypothetical uses.

The second section of the class will focus on asset management, including why it is important to the proper operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems. The presentation will include a demonstration of a spreadsheet-based program that can assist system operators to determine the most effective allocation of funds for system maintenance.

The final section of the class will focus on how to get your rate funded capital approved by starting with the end in mind. This workshop will focus on developing risk-based capital improvement plans, relying upon the asset management approach to managing priorities, engage stakeholders and ultimately obtain their approval to fund these critical needs.

3 Management Wastewater TCHs pending approval in ME* and 3 Wastewater TCHs approved in CT and MA.
*Also pending approval for drinking water operators in Maine.

To avoid late registration fee, please register no later than November 11, 2025. Registrations received after this time will be charged a $15 late fee. A confirmation email will be sent to the registration email provided.

Presented by JETCC. Maine JETCC is a program managed by NEIWPCC through a contract with Maine DEP.

Cancellations: Seven days’ notice is required IN WRITING (mailed, faxed, or emailed to maine@neiwpcc.org) for you to cancel at no cost. Cancellations received after this time will be charged $50. Registrants who do not cancel and who fail to show are responsible for full payment.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION FEE DETAILS: This training may be available to you at half-price due to funding available through the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce. However, you must apply for this funding before the start of the program. For more information on this funding opportunity, visit the Center’s website here or contact Edward Wright at https://www.mccs.me.edu/workforce-training/ or contact ewright@mccs.me.edu or (207) 227-2603.