6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Mountain Time or 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Pacific Time
Board & Council Training - Carey & Online
This course is intended to assist with the financial, managerial and operational effectiveness of drinking water and wastewater systems. The information presented is based off of the US Department of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) policies along with regulations outlined in state code by the Idaho Administrative Procedure Act (IDAPA). The intent is to give elected officials or appointed board members an overview of regulations and requirements they must follow as they manage their community water and wastewater systems.
Subjects covered include: Open Meeting Laws and Requirements, Safe Drinking Water Act, American Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA), Lead and Copper Rule Revision, Emerging Contaminants, 5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitor Rule (UCMR5), Planning for the Future, Common Challenges; Operator Requirements.
During 2025, this training will be offered online and in-person at the following locations: City of Carey (1/8), City of Moyie Springs (3/13), Salmon River Meadows Mutual Water (9/13), and City of Fairfield (11/17). This is excellent training for board members, council members, clerks, public works directors, operators, and supervisors.
Instructor: Chris Johnson, City of Bellevue
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.2 Drinking Water/Wastewater
Cost: Free
(phone: (208) 343-7001)
