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CWEA Member: $85.00
Non-Member: $119.00

3.0 contact hours towards CWEA's ECI,AWTO certifications.

This series includes the following 50 minute webinars. 

Session 1: USEPA Overview of Pretreatment Program
Learning Objectives/Attendee Takeaways: An introduction to the pretreatment program, the applicable regulations, and how these regulations impact States, POTWs, and Industry.  In addition, an update on pretreatment-related guidance, regulations, and training currently on EPA’s calendar.

Learner outcomes: After participating in this session, participants will be able to…
- Contribute knowledgeably to your local pretreatment program
- Compare and correlate the goals of pretreatment at the local, state, and federal levels
- Implement federal requirements to regulate dental discharges"

Session 2: Optimizing Your Pretreatment Compliance Audit Experience: Agency Panel Discussion
Learning Objectives/Attendee Takeaways:
A panel of wastewater agency representatives from small, medium and large pretreatment programs across California will discuss their recent experiences with Pretreatment Compliance Audits (PCAs) conducted by the State Water Resources Control Board. With help from this panel of experts, your next audit will be less stressful and more productive!

Session 3: State Water Board’s Lessons Learned and Common Findings from Pretreatment Compliance Audits
Learning Objectives/Attendee Takeaways:
As part of the 2020-21 Water Resilience Portfolio Budget Change Proposal, the State Water Board secured two positions in the Division of Water Quality to enhance the NPDES Pretreatment Program and develop an Enhanced Pretreatment Program for direct potable reuse. Previously, program support relied on U.S. EPA contractor assistance, which ended in 2022, leaving limited in-house expertise. To address this gap, pretreatment staff are now focused on compliance, developing tools and training programs, and improving data management processes. Learn essential tips to successfully navigate a Pretreatment Compliance Audit (PCA), from effective preparation strategies to confidently participating in the audit process. Gain insights on how to address findings and follow up on your audit report to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.