Description

Join us for 3 FREE training sessions: 

Session 1: Water Loss Auditing 

Register for Session 1 (October 11)

Session 2: Metering and Billing 

Register for Session 2 (November 1)

Session 3: Leakage Management

Register for Session 3 (November 15)

This training is being organized by RCAP Solutions, the PA Department of Environmental Protection, the Pennsylvania Section of the American Water Works Association, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. 

Course Description:  

Nationwide, an estimated six billion gallons per day of water is taken from water resources and never reaches the customer; this is enough water to supply the drinking water needs of the ten largest US cities. Many communities drinking water systems in PA deliver water to customers through aging distribution systems; withdrawing, treating, and supplying water for which they may not be fully receiving revenue. To help PA water utilities address this growing issue, the organizers are presenting a three-part instructional training series on water loss management for water operators, water managers, water authority personnel, engineers, and water system board members.  

Session 1: Water Loss Auditing 

Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 8:30 am – 3:45pm ~ 5.5 Water Contact Hours 

Hands-on Training in Water Loss Auditing using the AWWA Free Water Audit Software (DEP ID# 7307)

• Learn about the basic components of non-revenue water, including leakage.

• Use the AWWA Free Water Audit Software (Excel Spreadsheet to identify the nature and extent of water loss.

• Learn the value of the water audit for developing a cost-effective water loss control program.

* For Session 1, attendees should bring a laptop computer with the AWWA Free Water Audit Software downloaded (If you do not have a laptop, you will be able to share). The Software can be downloaded from:

AWWA Water Audit Software LINK

Session 2: Metering and Billing

Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 8:30 am – 3:45pm ~ 5.5 Water Contact Hours

Controlling Water Utility Apparent Losses in Customer Metering and Billing Operations (DEP ID# 7328)

• Learn the importance of metering and billing operations for your water loss control program.

• Learn ways to estimate apparent losses and recover lost revenue through accurate metering and billing.

Session 3: Leakage Management

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 8:30 am – 3:45pm ~ 5.5 Water Contact Hours

Fundamentals of Leakage and Pressure Management for Water Utilities (DEP ID# 7374)

• Learn tools you can use to analyze system leakage.

• Learn the importance of system pressure in leakage reduction.

• Learn how to systematically reduce water loss through leakage reduction and pressure management.

Additional Information 

Instructor: George Kunkel, P.E is an Outreach Assistance Provider with the PA Department of Environmental Protection.  Mr. Kunkel has over 40 years of water industry experience and was formerly the water loss control program manager for the City of Philadelphia Water Department. He currently chairs the sub-committee that publishes the AWWA M36 guidance manual Water Audits and Loss Control Programs and is a co-author of the AWWA Free Water Audit Software. 

Fee: No charge for training sessions  

Lunch on your own: bring bag lunch/drink or purchase at nearby restaurants 

Free parking available  

To Register: Register for any or all of the 3 Sessions by clicking the links above.

Please Note: These are standalone workshops, so you may attend one, two, or all three days. However, if you have not conducted a water audit at your utility, we highly recommend attending the Water Auditing on October 11th session first. 

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! SPOTS ARE FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. (REGISTRATION PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO STAFF OF WATER UTILITIES) 

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