Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Update

Review federal and state drinking water regulations and get the latest updates on new rules and emerging issues from a dynamic group of expert speakers.

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Course Details

Course Name: Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Update
Course Code: EO0207WA25
Date of Most Recent Offering: April 2, 9, & 16, 2025

Dates: April 2, 9, & 16, 2025* UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Time: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm EDT UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

*Choose which session(s) you would like to attend when you register – all three, just one, or any combination in between! UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

Location: Online UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Format: Live, instructor-led UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING


Registration Fee: Your registration fee amount will depend on the number of sessions you plan to attend and whether you qualify for an NJLWO or multi-person discount. Click to expand the fee details below. UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

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NJLWO Discount Registration Fees (T, W, VSWS License Holders)

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Registration Closes: April 1, 2025 at 12:00 pm UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

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Payments should be made out to: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Checks and money orders should be mailed to: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Attn: Registration Dept., 102 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
Purchase Orders can be mailed to the address above or electronically sent to registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

Course Overview

The 2025 Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Update course will be held online and compressed into three (3) half-day sessions, designed to give you regulatory and operational information on specific topics. Register for all three sessions, a single session of interest, or any combination in between. Each session will offer 3.33 Training Contact Hours (TCHs) for New Jersey T, W, and VSWS water license holders. Credits are also available for New Jersey Professional Engineers, Health Officers/REHS, and Certified Public Works Managers.

New to online learning? No worries! We are here to help every step of the way, with test/dry run sessions before the class date so you can be sure your “tech” works and you are able to connect. Please note that a unique email address is required for each registrant in order to access the course.

Schedule and Topics

Training Session 1, April 2 – Back to Basics Refresher Water System Components

These training sessions are a perfect opportunity to learn about the Department’s goals and focus areas for 2025. The Department continues to focus on assisting the water sector with challenges they may be facing. It is important to understand the critical components that together protect public health and provide safe drinking water. These training sessions will highlight critical water system components, such as water source, treatment, monitoring, licensed operators, and emergency response.

Training Session 2, April 9 – SDWA 101 with emphasis on Lead & PFAS

The Department continues to celebrate over 50 years of the Safe Drinking Water Act by presenting a refresher on the regulatory requirements that keep our drinking water safe. These sessions will discuss changes and updates to assist with understanding and implementation of the Safe Drinking Water Act. With USEPA’s PFAS Rule and new Lead rules on the horizon, these session will also provide recommendations and updates to prepare the water sector for implementation of the rules.

Training Session 3, April 16 – Highlights of Operations and Maintenance

In 2025, the Department would like to focus on optimization of the water system. This involves conducting assessments of the current operation of the water system and evaluating the measures needed to maintain and improve operation. This session will discuss lessons learned and available resources to assist with operating and maintaining the water system, including financing opportunities. A professional engineer will be discussing distribution system modeling, and the Department will be providing guidance on maintaining water quality within the distribution system. Additionally, the Department continues to work towards updating the Licensed Operator legislation and will provide a status update and overview. In addition, topics to be covered are NJ’s current drought status and Water Supply Plan, Drinking Water Funding opportunities, and Water Quality Accountability Act updates.

Who Should Attend?

This course offers drinking water operators an opportunity to get the latest regulatory and operational information on a variety of topics while earning TCHs. Past participants have included:

  • Chemists
  • Environmental Compliance Managers
  • Environmental Engineers
  • Environmental Health Coordinators
  • Foremen
  • GIS Specialists
  • Health Officers
  • Laboratory Managers and Technicians
  • Operations Supervisors
  • Plant Managers and Operators
  • Project Engineers
  • Public Health Inspectors and Investigators
  • Project Managers
  • Registered Environmental Health Specialists
  • Township Engineers
  • Treatment Process Supervisors
  • Utility Foremen
  • Very Small Water System Operators
  • Water and Sewer Repairmen
  • Water Quality Specialists
  • Water/Sewer Superintendents
  • Water System Distribution Technician

Meet Your Instructor

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Student Reviews

“This program covers a variety of recent or future changes in drinking water regulations. These are vital topics needed to stay informed and, more importantly, compliant.”

– Past Participant

Most useful part of the course: “Interaction and communication with the regulatory agencies.”

– Past Participant

“Everything was useful. I always pick something up from these sessions.”

– Past Participant

Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Update was approved for the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.

The Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Update course is approved for the following credits from professional organizations.

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NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 1 Information Technology, 5 Technical, and 5 Government Contact Hours (total contact hours for attendance at all 3 sessions)

NJ Drinking Water Operators (T/W/VSWS ONLY!): 3.33 TCHs per session (total of 10 TCHs for attendance at all 3 sessions)

  • One Day – Approval #01-052501-10 = 3.33 TCHs
  • Two Days – Approval #01-052502-10 = 6.66 TCHs
  • ALL Three Days – Approval #01-052503-10 = 10 TCHs

NJ Health Officers and Registered Environmental Health Specialists (HO/REHS): Rutgers University, NJAES, Office of Continuing Professional Education has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Health as a provider of NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs). Participants who complete this education program will be awarded 3.0 CEs for 1 day, 6 CEs for 2 days, and 9 CEs for all 3 days.

NJ Professional Engineers: 3.33 NJ PE credits for 1 day, 6.66 NJ PE credits for 2 days, and 10 NJ PE credits for all 3 days

Course Requirements and Policies

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Once you register with OCPE, you will receive an email confirmation from our registration department via email.

This online course will be delivered in Zoom.

Equipment you will need to access this training:

  • Laptop or desktop computers are required for this class
  • Microphone is always suggested but not necessary
  • Speakers and microphone are not necessary as a call-in option is available

A week before the start date of class, you will receive an email from Claudine Oleskin on directions/instructions with more details of the class.  Followed up by a reminder email the day before the start date of the class.

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A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.

  • If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
  • If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
    • Your full name
    • The shared email address that needs to be changed
    • Your unique email address
    • A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions

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Each registrant will be asked provide a photo of him/herself holding their government-issued photo ID. This is required by credit boards so that you may receive credits for participating in this online course.

  • You will receive a reminder email prior to the start of the class with further instructions. Wait to receive these instructions before you attempt to upload your ID.
  • The photo must be clear enough that we can read your name and verify that the person pictured on the ID is in fact the person holding it.
  • After an OCPE staff member reviews the picture and verifies your identity, you will have access to participate in the course when it begins.

x icon with circle around itCancellations and Substitutions

A $75 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.

Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Update, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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Program Coordinator: Pamela Springard-Mayer
848-932-7463
pspring@rutgers.edu

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Administrative Assistant: Claudine Oleskin
848-932-7204
coleskin@njaes.rutgers.edu

For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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