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Controlling Cyanobacteria & Cyanotoxins - CA

Free Small System Operator Training for Systems Serving a Population of 10,000 Persons or Fewer
Online registration for this webinar closes on October 18.

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Description:
Cyanobacteria, formerly referred to as blue-algae, are found naturally in lakes, rivers, ponds and other surface waters.  When certain conditions exist, such as in warm water containing an abundance of nutrients, they can rapidly form harmful algal blooms (HABs).  Some HABs are capable of producing toxins, called cyanotoxins, which can pose health risks to humans and animals through drinking water and recreational water exposure.  Additionally, HABs can create taste and odor problems in drinking water, which do not have adverse human health impacts but can create an earthy and musty taste and smell.

The purpose of this learning event is to provide operators of small water systems with a basic knowledge of the causes, health effects and treatment of cyanobacteria and their associated endotoxins in drinking water.  Contaminants related to algal blooms are a relatively new area of concern for water systems using surface supplies.

Participants will learn:
  • Basic information about cyanobacteria and the toxins associated with these organisms
  • Information about Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) providing an understanding of the characteristics and conditions of that result in HABs; including California's HAB Incident Reporting Map
  • An overview of the treatment technologies for the removal of cyanotoxins in the drinking water treatment plant; including a framework for the management of cyanotoxins in a drinking water supply

The recommended audience includes operators, managers and board members of water systems that use surface water supplies.

This webinar is 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on October 20.
Instructor: Jim McVeigh, RCAC, Drinking Water Specialist

Jim McVeigh has more than 45 years of experience in the operation and management of water utilities.  Jim holds certifications as a Grade 5 California Water Treatment Operator, Grade 4 California Water Distribution Operator, Grade 4 Hawaii Water Treatment Operator, Grade 4 Hawaii Water Distribution Operator and is a Certified Environmental Trainer.  He recently retired as the senior water operations supervisor running the City of San Diego's Otay Water Treatment Plant.  Jim holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry and biology, a master's degree in organizational management and has extensive training in drinking water quality issues.



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When
10/20/2022
Where
10:00 AM To 12:00 PM ONLINE WEBINAR
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Requests for refunds and transfers must be made in writing and are subject to the following conditions: Full refund of fee paid (minus 25% handling fee) will be issued for cancellations received more than 15 days prior to class start date. All fees are non-refundable thereafter. Transfers are based on availability. No transfer requests will be authorized if they are not received more than 15 days prior to class start date. A 100% refund or credit of your registration fee will be issued if a class is canceled by the Section.

Transfer Policy

Requests for transfers must be made in writing and are subject to the following conditions: Transfers are based on availability.  No transfer requests will be authorized if they are not received more than 15 days prior to class start date.