Member fee: $60.00
Non-Member fee: $80.00

Contact Hours:  2.4 contact hours towards CWEA's certifications: TBD 

Stepping into a leadership role can be challenging, especially when your new team includes former peers. This course, "Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow—Navigating your Changing Role," based on Laura Bernstein's acclaimed book, equips you with the skills and confidence to successfully manage the transition from peer to supervisor, ensuring you can confidently embrace your new responsibilities while maintaining strong relationships.

Take aways: 
1. Effective Communication Strategies: Learn how to set clear expectations, give constructive feedback, and inspire your team without losing the camaraderie you’ve built.
2. Boundary Setting Techniques: Discover how to establish professional boundaries that foster respect and authority, without alienating your team.
3. Conflict Resolution Skills: Equip yourself with the tools to handle the unique challenges of managing former peers, turning potential conflicts into opportunities for growth.

Registrants who view the live webinar to see the slides and hear the audio and then enter the correct attention check code (directions below) will receive 2.4 contact hours towards CWEA's certifications, TBD. 

To receive your contact hours for viewing the live webinar, please note the two (2) different attention check codes that will be displayed at two different points during the webinar in the top left or right corner of the presentation for approximately 90 seconds.  Please enter these codes as 1st attention check code – 2nd attention check code (XXXX-XXXX) in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab.  

Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions. It is not possible to receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

Once you have entered the correct attendance check codes, you will be able to create and download an electronic certificate of completion under the "Contents" tab.

Member fee: $20.00
Non-Member fee: $40.00

1.2 contact hours towards CWEA certifications; TBD. 

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) released the ASSP/ANSI Z16.1-2022 Safety and Health Metrics and Performance Measures consensus standard on February 23, 2022. This relatively new standard has incorporated best practices that have developed over the last couple decades that many Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professionals, and professionals in other disciplines have put into practice, defined specific key performance indicators (KPIs), sometimes called key success indicators (KSIs).

This standard also incorporated critical Risk Management (RM) elements that more holistically help align other professional functions within organizations to more broadly develop methods to evaluate and maintain visibility on the health of any organization’s performance. While this standard is focused on EHS, that inclusion of other risk management elements helps align organizational performance in a manner that can be used across the organization.

This session will cover the EHS/Risk Management definitions and indicators, possible approaches that can be considered in their use and some examples that might be employed for capital construction projects.

Registrants who view the live webinar to see the slides and hear the audio and then enter the correct attention check code (directions below) will receive 1.2 contact hours towards CWEA's certifications; TBD 

To receive your contact hours for viewing the live webinar, please note the two (2) different attention check codes that will be displayed at two different points during the webinar in the top left or right corner of the presentation for approximately 90 seconds.  Please enter these codes as 1st attention check code – 2nd attention check code (XXXX-XXXX) in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab.  

Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions. It is not possible to receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

Once you have entered the correct attendance check codes, you will be able to create and download an electronic certificate of completion under the "Contents" tab.

Member fee: $50.00
Non-Member fee: $70.00 

2.4 Contact Hours towards CWEA Certifications: MT & CSM 

This webinar will provide you with the tools to better understand the KSA's (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) to successfully prepare for the Wastewater Math Exam.

Learning Objective(s) - after participating in this session, attendees will be able to:

• Understanding of the “Order of Operation” method of solving math problems.
• How each formula works used on a CWEA test.
• Conversion of Fractions to Decimals.
• Selecting the correct unit of measurement.
• How to read and analyze word problems.
• Conversions and Equivalents used in wastewater math.

Registrants who view the full recording to see the slides and hear the audio will receive 2.4 Contact Hours towards CWEA's MT & CSM certification.  It is not possible receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions.

To receive your contact hours for viewing the recording, please note the two (2) different attention check codes that will be displayed at two different points during the webinar in the top right corner of the presentation for approximately 90 seconds.  Please enter these codes as 1st attention check code – 2nd attention check code (XXXX-XXXX) in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab

Once you have entered the correct attendance check codes, you will be able to create and download an electronic certificate of completion under the "Contents" tab.

Complimentary (discount applied at checkout)

No Contact Hours Offered.  

This webinar is for those who are interested in volunteering on a local section committee but want more information before making the commitment.  This panel of local section leaders will share their experiences and answer your questions. Come and see what volunteering for a CWEA Local Section is all about!

1. How do you volunteer
2. How do you start up your local section committee
3. Where do you find local section resources
4. Options for giving contact hours for in-person and Webinar trainings
5. Webinar Setup

CWEA Members: $25.00
Non-Members: $35.00

1.2 Contact Hours Towards CWEA Certifications: CSM, MT.

In 2019, IEUA first deployed two satellite sewer monitoring units to provide real-time, low-cost monitoring at sites that historically had encountered blockage issues across the collection system. The data collected allowed IEUA to identify potential blockages before an overflow occurred. IEUA has since expanded their satellite sewer monitoring program to 25 units which have saved at least four spills; thereby protecting public health and the environment, preserving overall authority resources, and preventing asset degradation.

Due to current conservation measures in southern California and the recent change in water usage put into effect from Senate Bill 1157 (2022), GPCD (gallons per capita per day) is being reduced from 55 to 42 by 2030. With the reduction of flow and ongoing population growth, there has been an increase in solids in the system and unpleasant odors from increased hydrogen sulfide (H2S). IEUA will be deploying two more units which will provide real-time, low-cost H2S monitoring at sites experiencing issues across the collection system.

Additionally, a fats, oils, and grease (FOG) build-up was identified at one of the monitored sites which allowed IEUA to run a successful marketing campaign to the area residents educating them about the importance of disposing FOG into the trash rather than down the drain. IEUA is also able to monitor industrial flows into the system utilizing the sewer monitoring units.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to understand the use of satellite sewer monitoring for blockage prevention.
Upon completion, participants will be able to understand the use of sewer monitoring to meet regulation challenges.
Upon completion, participants will be able to understand how sewer monitoring has influenced community engagement.

Registrants who view the live webinar to see the slides and hear the audio and then enter the correct attention check code (directions below) will receive 1.2 contact hours towards CWEA's certifications: CSM, MT. 

To receive your contact hours for viewing the live webinar, please note the two (2) different attention check codes that will be displayed at two different points during the webinar in the top left or right corner of the presentation for approximately 90 seconds.  Please enter these codes as 1st attention check code – 2nd attention check code (XXXX-XXXX) in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab.  

Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions. It is not possible to receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

Once you have entered the correct attendance check codes, you will be able to create and download an electronic certificate of completion under the "Contents" tab.

Member fee: $50.00
Non-Member fee: $70.00 

2.4 Contact Hours towards CWEA Certifications: MT 

This webinar will provide you with the tools to better understand the KSA's (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) to successfully prepare for the Mechanical Technologist Grades I & II Exams.

Learning Objective(s) - after participating in this session, attendees will be able to:

• List the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) included in the Mechanical Technologist Grade 2 exam. 
• Practice basic math formulas needed for the Mechanical Technologist Grade 2 exam. 
• Describe the material they will need to study for the Mechanical Technologist Grade 2 exam. 
• Cover key terms and definitions related to the mechanical field in wastewater.

Photo by Adobe stock.

Registrants who view the full recording to see the slides and hear the audio will receive 2.4 Contact Hours towards CWEA's MT certification.  It is not possible receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions.

To receive your contact hours for viewing the recording, please note the two (2) different attention check codes that will be displayed at two different points during the webinar in the top right corner of the presentation for approximately 90 seconds.  Please enter these codes as 1st attention check code – 2nd attention check code (XXXX-XXXX) in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab

Once you have entered the correct attendance check codes, you will be able to create and download an electronic certificate of completion under the "Contents" tab.

CWEA Members: $30.00
Non-Members: $40.00 

1.2 Contact Hours Towards CWEA Certifications: LAB 

Ion Chromatography (IC) is an instrument that can be used to detect a wide variety of analytes with one analytical process for aqueous matrices, and is commonly used for the analysis of anions (i.e., chloride, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, sulfate) by EPA 300.1. This webinar will provide a basic overview of the IC for those studying for their CWEA Grades 2, 3, or 4 Laboratory Analyst Certification and more advanced operational tips and troubleshooting techniques for laboratory staff currently operating an IC.

Learning Objectives:

1. IC instrument theory 
2. Calibrating the IC 
3. Interpreting IC results/peaks 
4. Basic IC troubleshooting

Registrants who view the live webinar to see the slides and hear the audio and then enter the correct attention check code (directions below) will receive 1.2 contact hours towards CWEA's certification: LAB.  

To receive your contact hours for viewing the live webinar, please note the two (2) different attention check codes that will be displayed at two different points during the webinar in the top left or right corner of the presentation for approximately 90 seconds.  Please enter these codes as 1st attention check code – 2nd attention check code (XXXX-XXXX) in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab.  

Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions. It is not possible to receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

Once you have entered the correct attendance check codes, you will be able to create and download an electronic certificate of completion under the "Contents" tab.

CWEA Members: $25.00
Non-Members: $35.00

1.2 Contact Hours ALL Towards CWEA Certifications

OSHA leaves a big hole in Confined Space Entry curriculum. It's Gas Monitor Competence Training!

CSE training by itself leaves workers ill equipped to use a gas monitor and with a false sense of security. Every brand of gas monitor is different. It is absolutely necessary for workers to understand the varied buttons, alarm settings, lights and sounds, sensors, pump speeds, etc., in order to know what to do and not do when facing the very real danger of entering a confined space.

This 45 min presentation includes:
An overview of Gas Monitor Competence Training
How Gas Monitor Competence Training completes Confined Space Entry training
How Gas Monitor Competence Training differs among gas monitor brands
How training practices differ among manufacturers, distributors, government, and users
Why OSHA Confined Space Entry Training does not include Gas Monitor Competence Training
Ways to ensure more complete training for confined space workers

Three Takeaways:
Get insights on how to help your workers become knowledgeable, confident, and safe with their gas monitors.
Learn what prevents OSHA, manufacturers, and distributors from providing gas detector training and how to fill this gap.
See why Gas Monitor Competence Training is the difference between “compliant” and “safe”.

Agenda:
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. - Safety training presentation
1:45 - 2:00 p.m. - Safety Committee Update (everyone is welcome)

Registrants who view the live webinar to see the slides and hear the audio and then enter the correct attention check code (directions below) will receive 1.2 contact hours towards ALL CWEA's certifications. 

To receive your contact hours for viewing the live webinar, please note the two (2) different attention check codes that will be displayed at two different points during the webinar in the top left or right corner of the presentation for approximately 90 seconds.  Please enter these codes as 1st attention check code – 2nd attention check code (XXXX-XXXX) in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab.  

Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions. It is not possible to receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

Once you have entered the correct attendance check codes, you will be able to create and download an electronic certificate of completion under the "Contents" tab.

CWEA Members: $20.00
Non-Members $30.00
CWEA Contact Hours: 1.0 contact hours towards CWEA Certifications: LAB, AWTO

Growing concerns associated with contaminants of emerging concerns (CECs) (especially PFAS), greenhouse gas emissions, and regulations have begun to limit the end-use alternatives for biosolids. In response to these pressures, biosolids producers are considering new and innovative treatment options that require a new perspective to the historical understanding of biosolids treatment and end-use. Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) has embarked to seek a new technology, Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) to diversify their end products from water reclamation facilities (WRRFs). OC San teamed with 374Water that is collaborated Hazen and Sawyer, and Merrell Brothers to demonstrate this technology at their site. SCWO is a promising technology that converts organic material (biosolids) to inert gases, minerals and water. Water above 374°C and 22.1 MPa becomes supercritical, a special state where organic solubility increases, and oxidation processes are accelerated.

SCWO has been recently shown to destroy hazardous substances such as halogenated compounds including poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Studies showed a greater than 99% reduction of the total PFAS identified in a targeted compound analysis, including perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) (Krause et al, 2022). As a destructive technology, SCWO is proposed as an alternative to incineration and other combustion processes and could be a permanent solution for PFAS-laden biosolids or solid matrices. However, additional investigation of reaction byproducts: water, solids and air emissions need to be conducted for a complete assessment of SCWO’s potential as a safe and effective technology.

OC San is located in South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and an air permit is required for this demonstration project. The research team, including OC San (a Utility), 374Water (a private firm-technology provider), Hazen and Sawyer (a consulting firm), Yorke Engineering (permitting support), Alliance Testing (a source testing firm) worked together to develop a rigorous test plan and granted a research permit to implement SCWO at Plant 1. This presentation will focus on the technology and design details, and provide the steps taken to implement this technology at OC San. The information will benefit utilities that seeks sustainable solution for their biosolids management considering recent end-use restrictions."

Learning Objectives:
Define supercritical water oxidation process and list the advantages/disadvantages of this innovative technology
Describe the steps to take to implement SCWO
Identify the testing necessary to permit SCWO facility."

Registrants who view the live webinar to see the slides and hear the audio and then enter the correct attention check code (directions below)1.0  contact hours towards CWEA's Contact Hours. LAB,  AWTO

To receive your contact hours for viewing the live webinar, please note the one (1) attention check code that will be displayed during the webinar in the top left or right corner of the presentation for approximately 90 seconds.  Please enter this code in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab.  

Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions. It is not possible to receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

Once you have entered the correct attendance check code, you will be able to create and download an electronic "Certificate of Completion" under the "Contents" tab.

Cost: Complimentary 
No Contact Hours Offered

In California WRRFs are facing uncertainty with their current land application programs related to anticipated PFAS regulations. In addition, with the diversion of organics from landfills by SB 1383 the main strategy is co-digestion followed by composting to produce a Class A biosolids for beneficial use. However, with the emerging challenges related to PFAS, the composting part of this strategy may be impacted as it does not provide any PFAS treatment. On the other hand, drying produces Class A biosolids and is required upstream of advanced thermal processes for PFAS treatment including pyrolysis and gasification. Drying the dewatered digestate rather than composting provides an opportunity to limit the impacts of anticipated PFAS biosolids regulations.

This presentation will cover three thermal drying case studies that will benefit utility managers, operation and maintenance practitioners, and engineers by providing:
• a highlight of the thermal drying sizing, technology selection, and dried product characteristics,
• system integration with existing WRRFs including sludge conditioning,
• the lessons learned including equipment procurement, staffing, and challenges in operation from previous thermal drying designs., and
• integration insights for future pyrolysis/gasification PFAS treatment.

Attendee Takeaways:

Conduct thermal drying sizing, technology selection, and describe the dried product characteristics.
Understand system integration with existing and future solids treatment.
Define project delivery and operations based upon lessons learned from thermal drying case studies."

NO CONTACT HOURS OFFERED FOR THIS WEBINAR

To receive your contact hours for viewing the live webinar, please note the one (1) attention check code that will be displayed during the webinar in the top left or right corner of the presentation for approximately 90 seconds.  Please enter this code in the Attention Check Code component under the "Contents" tab.  

Please note, all user activity of CWEA certification holders on the Online Wastewater Education Network is subject to the CWEA Code of Ethics standards for professional conduct and ethics. Certification holders should receive credit for a training only once within the same contact hour period. Any attempt to undermine the certification process may be subject to ethics procedures and possible sanctions. It is not possible to receive contact hours for both attending the live webinar and viewing the recording.  

Once you have entered the correct attendance check code, you will be able to create and download an electronic "Certificate of Completion" under the "Contents" tab.