MCWRA Member Symposium – Postponed – State Holiday
The Flint Michigan Legacy – A Case Study
POSTPONED – STATE HOLIDAY
Sorry for the confusion – John Kingsbury
The discounted registration rate underwritten by West Yost Associates
LOCATION: The Ridge Golf Course and Event Center
2020 Golf Course Rd, Auburn, CA 95602, (map)
DATE: MARCH 31 (FRIDAY)
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING: 8:45 a.m.
SYMPOSIUM:9:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
This member regional symposium is an opportunity to educate members on the factors that lead to the Flint Michigan crisis and the lessons learned. Public water systems must always remain committed to drinking water quality. Water quality issues in Michigan brought health concerns to the community, and criminal investigation to the highest levels of state government.
Water districts and agencies in this region provide reliable high-quality treated water to their communities. This on-going commitment requires public water systems to be engaged in a number of measures, including; commitment to corrosion control treatment, aware of distribution system risks, committed to replacement of risks within the distribution system, committed to having licensed operators who are always vigilant to the risks associated with lead, providing opportunities for operations staff to receive training, and having good public outreach with customers.
Speakers from the public sector and state agencies will discuss:
- Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment of Internal Corrosion and Increased Metals Concentrations
- Financial and grants – emergency funding options/grant management/accountability
- Disaster Logistics – Process
- Legal Affairs – Implications for responsible parties (civil/criminal) – protections
- Emergency Proclamations – who/what/how?
- News and Media – Health issues/informing the public/dealing with the media
- Compliance orders – Water Quality issues
- Planning for Prevention Steps
The educational symposium is intended for top county officials from the MCWRA membership; City Council Members, County Supervisors, Board of Directors, General Managers, top management, and technical staff.
This symposium is underwritten and sponsored by:
