Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1472
Course Name
Protecting Public Drinking Water: Source Water Protection Solutions
Contact Hours
3.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
Primary Contact
Joel Jordan
jjordan@prwa.com
8143539302 Ext. 201
Website
Description
During 2003-2005, Pa public water suppliers received a Source Water Assessment Program Report (SWAP) from DEP enabling water suppliers to evaluate contaminant risks to raw water sources (both groundwater and surface water). Attendees will learn benefits of the multiple barrier approach to protect public health, and reduce treatment costs. Attendees will also learn the SPA recommended five-step process to implement a community-based management protection plan. This workshop will aso highlight examples of protection plans across Pennsylvania and where to find sources of technical and financial support, including DEP's Source Water Protection Grants. Attendees will aso receive a Source Water Protection Toolkit.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
*Basics of Source Water Protection *Safe Drinking Water Act Review and SWAP *5 Step Process to Source Water Protection *Technical-SWP Toolkit *Available Resources *Course Assessment
Target Audience
Operators, managers, governing board members, local government officials
Training Format
Classroom