WATER SYSTEMS SYMPOSIUM
OCTOBER 26-27, 2005
CSU CHICO FARM
311 Nicholas C. Schouten Lane
Chico, CA 95926
Date: ................................... October 26-27, 2005
Registration: ....................... 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Class Time: ......................... 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Free Lunch:....................... 11:45 PM to 1:00 PM
(A complimentary tri-tip lunch will be provided on
both days by CIT Fresno and Durham Pump!)
THIS FREE SYMPOSIUM IS SPONSORED BY:
Durham Pump, Inc.
CSU Chico College of Agriculture
Center for Irrigation Technology, CSU Fresno
California Rural Water Association
CLASS SCHEDULE
All classes qualify for contact hours from CRWA.
Most classes are presented on both days.
SCADA LAB – CSU CHICO (Wednesday only)
(Brad Laffins, SCADA Technician, CSUC)
Overview of SCADA, planning, problems, computers,
considerations, SCADA basics, PLCs and RTUs, sensors,
communications.
STEEL TANK MAINTENANCE
(John Hake, Utility Service Company)
Assessing the condition of your tanks and taking the steps
necessary to bring them up to proper condition.
BACTERIA/WATER SAMPLING CERTIFICATE
(Mark Ellis, BSK Analytical)
General guidelines for water quality sampling, coliform
sampling, coliform rule, sample siting plan, collection of
bacteriological samples, transport, and procedures when
samples are positive for coliform.
WELL DISINFECTION & REHABILITATION FOR
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
(Dave Hansen, Design Water Technologies)
Proper testing and disinfection techniques of well and
pipelines, identifying and testing for bacteria and mineral
scale, history of well rehab and treatment test cases.
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES (Wednesday only)
(Bill Green, Center for Irrigation Technology, CSUF)
Live demo of variable frequency drives.
PUMP EFFICIENCY & MAINTENANCE (Thursday only)
(Bill Green, Center for Irrigation Technology, CSUF)
How to qualify for APEP Program Rebates available to
districts for pump testing and repairs, how to specify and
maintain an efficient pump.
SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ASSESSMENT
(Belinda Green, California Rural Water Association)
Overview of the Source Water Assessment Program,
including protection of your water resources and how this
service can be provided free of charge by CRWA.
REGULATORY UPDATES
(DHS/Drinking Water Branch)
Updates on the latest water regulations.
Directions: From Hwy 99 in Chico take the Park Avenue exit.
Go west on Park Ave. and turn left on Midway. Take the first
right off Midway (Hegan Lane), Go about 1 mile, over the RR
tracks, the farm begins on left. Follow signs to the Pavilion.
LODGING:
Oxford Suites 800-870-7848
Courtyard by Marriott 800-321-2111
Holiday Inn 800-310-2491
Heritage Inn Express 530-343-4527
STATE REVOLVING FUNDS (SRF) UPDATE
(Neil Worthen, California Rural Water Association)
Update on the latest funding sources available to utilities and
how to get started on the process of funding projects.
Doug Davenport, CRWA Representative
A MINI TRADESHOW OF PRODUCTS
AND SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE!
REGISTRATION FORM
WATER SYSTEMS SYMPOSIUM
OCTOBER 26-27, 2005
CHICO, CA
I would like to attend on:
Oct. 26
Oct. 27
Both Days
(Most classes are presented on both days.)
Attendee(s) Name(s): ______________________
________________________________________
Company or Water System Name: ____________
________________________________________
System Address: _________________________
________________________________________
City: ____________________________________
State: _______ Zip: ______________________
Phone: __________________________________
Fax: ____________________________________
FAX TO REGISTER: (916)553-4904 or mail to
CRWA, 1112 I Street, Suite 200, Sacramento,
CA 95814.
We will not confirm registration but we will advise you if
the symposium is full and place you on a waiting list.
For a current list of all CRWA classes check our
website: www.calruralwater.org.
Questions? Call us! 800-833-0322
To help us plan for any special needs, please
call the CRWA office at 800.833.0322 if any
registrant requires special accommodations
for disabilities.