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: EO0220WA22
Date of Most Recent Offering: May 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2022

Dates: TBD*
Time: TBD EDT (Log in time: TBD EDT)

*Choose which session(s) you would like to attend when you register – all four, just one, or any combination in between!

Location: Online
Format: Live, instructor-led


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.

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Standard Registration Fee for All 4 Sessions: $TBD per person

50% discount available to T/W/VSWS License Holders only! Please specify which session(s) you will be attending when you register.

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NJLWO Registration Fee for 2 Sessions: $TBD per person

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NJLWO Registration Fee for All 4 Sessions: $TBD per person

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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 2022 Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Update course will be held online and offer four (4) half-day sessions, designed to give you regulatory and operational information on specific topics. Register for all four sessions, a single session of interest, or any combination in between. Each session will offer 2.5 Training Contact Hours (TCHs) for New Jersey T, W, and VSWS license holders. Credits are also available for New Jersey Professional Engineers, Health Officers/REHS, and Certified Public Works Managers.

New for 2022! In a change this year, municipalities, utilities, consulting/engineering firms, or other organizations will have the option to “host” a group of attendees at their facility. As in the past, individuals would register on their own; the organization hosting the group will need to appoint a “proctor” for the group who will verify/certify the attendance status of the individuals who participated at their location. Group members will still need to submit ID, course evaluations, credit surveys, and such on their own at the completion of each session in order to receive credit.

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

Session One, May 5 – SDWA Compliance in the Field and Office

Specific topics will include:

  • Staying Updated with Water Supply
  • Compliance Forms Overview
  • Returning to Compliance
  • Compliance Challenges
  • RTCR Level 2 Assessments and Ground Water Rule
Session Two, May 12 – Asset Management, Resiliency, and Emergency Response

Specific topics will include:

  • Climate Change Resiliency
  • Water Emergencies
  • Water Audit
  • Cybersecurity
  • Water Quality Accountability Act and Asset Management
Session Three, May 19 – Everything You Need to Know About the Lead and Copper Rule

Specific topics will include:

  • Lead Service Line Replacement Plans and Funding
  • Lead and Copper Requirements Update
  • Water Quality Parameters Compliance
  • Newark Lead Service Line Replacement
  • Public Education and Notification
Session Four, May 26 – Contaminants of Emerging Concern

Specific topics will include:

  • Consumer Confidence Reports
  • DWSRF and Funding
  • PFAS and UCMR 5
  • 1,4-Dioxane
  • Cyanotoxins and HABs

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:

  • Environmental Compliance Managers
  • Foremen
  • Laboratory Managers and Technicians
  • Operations Supervisors
  • Plant Managers
  • Project Engineers
  • Project Managers
  • Registered Environmental Health Specialists
  • Senior Chemists
  • Treatment Process Supervisors
  • Water Quality Specialists
  • Water/Sewer Superintendents

Meet Your Instructor

More information coming soon!

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

“I found the whole program to be interesting and useful to our water system.”

– 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): 1.25 Technical, 1.25 Government, and 0.25 Information Technology Contact Hours per session (5 Technical, 5 Government, and 1 Information Technology credit total for attending all 4 sessions)

NJ Drinking Water Operators ONLY: 2.5 TCHs per session (10 TCHs total for attending all 4 sessions)

  • One Day: Approval # 01-042101-10
  • Two Days: Approval # 01-042102-10
  • Three Days: Approval # 01-042103-10
  • ALL FOUR DAYS: Approval # 01-042105-10

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 participate in this education program will be awarded 3.0 NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs) per session (11.00 CEs total for attending all 4 sessions).

NJ Professional Engineers: 2.5 Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) Credits per session (10 CPC credits total for attending all 4 sessions)

Course Requirements and Policies

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This online course will be delivered via Rutgers Canvas learning management system and Zoom.

Equipment you will need to access this training:

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

Once you register with OCPE, you will receive an email from “Rutgers University Canvas” saying, “Click here to finish the registration process,” to create your new account in the Canvas Virtual Platform. If you do not see this message in your inbox, please check your junk/spam folder. The course shell will not open until a week before the start date of class. You will receive an email from Claudine Oleskin with directions and more details for 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.
  • 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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Assistant Director: Carol Broccoli
848-932-7207
carolbr@njaes.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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