Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series
Free drinking water-focused webinars typically held on the last Tuesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 pm ET with an optional Q&A session from 3:00-3:30 pm ET.
EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD) and Office of Water (OW) host this webinar series to communicate the latest information on solutions for challenges facing small drinking water systems. This forum allows EPA to communicate directly with the states to provide training and foster collaboration and dissemination of information. This, in turn, provides states with information and resources needed to communicate the latest scientific advancements and current guidance to their small systems. It also provides an opportunity for states to share information with each other.
April 27, 2021 Webinar
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Presentation 1: Flood Resilience for Small Water and Wastewater Systems. This presentation will provide information that can help small utilities evaluate the flooding threat, identify vulnerable assets and consequences, and select effective mitigation strategies and financing options. (Presentation by David Goldbloom-Helzner, EPA's OW)
Presentation 2: Seasonal Noncommunity Water Systems—Regulatory Challenges, Requirements, and Case Studies from Minnesota. Seasonal groundwater systems and surface water systems are two types of noncommunity public water systems that face certain challenges based on their increased risk to the drinking water supply, and therefore have additional rule requirements. This presentation will focus on these challenges and requirements and will also provide example case studies. (Presentation by Nate Karp, Eric Freihammer, Ernie Jorgensen, Minnesota Department of Health)
About the Presenters
David Goldbloom-Helzner. David has 33 years of experience in helping critical infrastructures prepare for and respond to disasters. For the last 12 years, he has been with EPA’s Office of Water, Water Security Division developing tools to help water and wastewater utilities become more resilient to flooding and other natural disasters, to apply for federal disaster funding, and to be trained in the incident command system.
Nate Harp. Nate is an engineer with the Minnesota Department of Health specializing in surface water treatment processes for noncommunity public water systems. His roles include conducting sanitary surveys, responding to contamination events, and reviewing water system construction plans. He has bachelor degrees in chemistry and biochemistry, and a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota.
Eric Freihammer. Eric is a registered environmental health sanitarian with the Minnesota Department of Health, Drinking Water Protection section, Noncommunity Public Water Supply Unit. He is also a licensed water and wastewater operator. Eric received his B.S. in environmental studies from St. Cloud State University. He has also studied abroad at Southern Cross University in Australia and holds an A.A.S in water environment technology.
Ernie Jorgensen. Ernie a public health sanitarian the Minnesota Department of Health, Drinking Water Protection section, Noncommunity Public Water Supply Unit. He holds a B.S. in geoscience from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and an A.A.S in water quality science and in watershed sciences from Vermilion Community College in Ely, Minnesota.
2021 Schedule
Webinar dates and topics are subject to change.
| Date | Topic |
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| May 25, 2021 | Harmful Algal Blooms and Algal Toxins |
| June 29, 2021 | Tribal Community Water Systems |
| July 27, 2021 | Drinking Water Microbes 102 (see Microbes 101 webinar recording-May 19, 2020Exit) |
| August 30-September 2, 2021 | 18th Annual EPA Drinking Water (Virtual) Workshop |
| October 26, 2021 | Aging Infrastructure |
| November 2021 | No webinar scheduled |
| December 2021 | No webinar scheduled |
Past Webinar Recordings
Recordings of past webinars are available below and are being hosted on EPA's YouTube channel. Certificates cannot be provided for watching the webinar recordings.
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| Date | Topic and Presenter(s) |
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| February 23, 2021 | Lead and Copper Presenters: Lisa Christ, Ann Lausier, and Iliriana Mushkolaj, EPA Office of Water and Simoni Triantafyllidou and Darren Lytle, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| November 17, 2020 | AWIA and Creating Resilient Water Utilities Presenters: Charlene Kormondy and Curt Baranowski, EPA Office of Water |
| October 27, 2020 | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Presenters: David G. Wahman, EPA Office of Research and Development and José Rodriguez and James Brown, EPA Region 6 |
| September 29, 2020 | Wildfires and Resulting Impacts to Water Bodies Used as Drinking Water Sources Presenters: Alex Chow and Tanju Karanfil, Clemson University and Joseph Kasprzyk and Fernando Rosario-Ortiz, University of Colorado Boulder |
| August 31 - September 1, 2020 | Live Broadcasts from the 17th Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop |
| July 28, 2020 | AWIA Risk and Resilience Check List and AWIA Lessons Learned Presenters: Lauren Wisniewski, EPA Office of Water and Chris Wells, RCAP |
| May 19, 2020 | Drinking Water Microbes 101 Presenters: Laura Boczek, EPA Office of Research and Development and Jennifer Best EPA Office of Water |
| March 31, 2020 | Drinking Water Regulations 101 and Best Practices for Training Utilities Presenters: Ryan Albert, EPA Office of Water and Sherry Loos, Great Lakes Community Action Partnership |
| February 25, 2020 | Drinking Water Tools for Small Systems Presenters: Edward Moriarty, Matt Reed, and Sarah Bradbury, EPA Office of Water |
| January 28, 2020 | Legionella Management and Treatment Presenters: Ken Rotert, EPA Office of Water and Maura Donohue, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| November 19, 2019 | Risk Assessments, Emergency Response, and Resiliency Presenters: Nushat Dyson and Chrissy Dangel, EPA Office of Water |
| October 29, 2019 | Funding Opportunities: Farm Bill and Drinking Water Infrastructure Grant Program Presenters: Dallas Shattuck and Alyssa Edwards, EPA Office of Water |
| September 25, 2019 | Live Broadcast from the 16th Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop
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| September 24, 2019 | Live Broadcasts from the 16th Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop
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| August 27, 2019 | Increasing Analytical Laboratory Preparedness Presenters: Heather Arvanaghi, EPA Region 3 and George Gardenier, EPA Office of Water |
| June 25, 2019 | Sanitary Surveys Presenters: Deborah Vacs Renwick, EPA Office of Water and Lucio Ternieden, Indiana Department of Environmental Management |
| May 21, 2019 | Harmful Algal Blooms and Algal Toxin Treatment Presenters: Nicholas Dugan and Joel Allen, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| April 30, 2019 | Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Rule and Simultaneous Compliance Presenters: Brooke Porter, James Hogan, and Michael Finn, EPA Office of Water |
| March 26, 2019 | Lead Management in Homes and Buildings Presenters: Mike Desantis, Jennifer Tully, and Michelle Latham, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| February 26, 2019 | Treatment Technologies for Removing Chemicals of Concern Presenters: Thomas Speth, EPA Office of Research and Development and Brian Bernados, California EPA |
| November 27, 2018 | Tribal and Very Small Systems Presenters: Marleah Makpiaq LaBelle, National Tribal Water Center and Craig Patterson, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| September 25, 2018 | Droughts and Flooding Presenter: Jeff Fencil, EPA Office of Water |
| August 29, 2018 | Live Broadcast from the 15th Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop
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| August 28, 2018 | Live Broadcasts from the 15th Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop
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| July 31, 2018 | Tank Management/Distribution System Optimization Presenters: Darren Lytle, and Jonathan Burkhardt, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| June 26, 2018 | Source Water Protection 101 and Collaboration Presenters: Kara Goodwin and Bo Williams, EPA Office of Water and Kim Swan, Clackamas River Water Providers |
| June 5, 2018 | Conventional Treatment Options for Harmful Algal Blooms Presenters: Tom Waters, EPA Office of Water and Nick Dugan, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| April 24, 2018 | Simultaneous Compliance: Considerations for Adjusting Treatment Presenters: Thomas Sorg, EPA Office of Research and Development and Michael Finn, EPA Office of Water |
| March 27, 2018 | Water Security and Resiliency: Emergency Response Presenters: Latisha Mapp, EPA Office of Water and Sarah Taft, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| February 27, 2018 | Small Systems Funding Presenters: Nick Chamberlain, EPA Office of Water and Cheryl Francis and Steve Saulnier, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| January 30, 2018 | Alternative Disinfection: Dichlor & Trichlor Presenters: David Wahman, EPA Office of Research and Development and Ying-Ying Macauley, Utah Department of Environmental Quality |
| December 12, 2017 | State Acceptance of UV Disinfection Technologies Presenters: Derek Losh, EPA Office of Water and Jeffrey Adams, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| November 28, 2017 | Lead in Schools and Selecting Lead Free Plumbing Products Presenters: Victoria Banks, EPA Office of Water and Michelle Latham, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| September 26, 2017 | Decision Support Methodology for Small Systems to Evaluate and Select Treatment Technologies Presenters: Chad Seidel and Pablo Cornejo, California State University-Chico |
| August 29, 2017 | Treatment and Control for Manganese and Iron Presenters: Lili Wang, EPA Office of Water and Darren Lytle, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| July 25, 2017 | Water Loss and Distribution System Infrastructure: Leak Detection and Cost Savings Presenters: John Brutz, FlowNetworx and John C. Matthews, Louisiana Tech University |
| June 27, 2017 | Harmful Algal Blooms: Treatment, Risk Communications Toolbox, and Management Plans Presenters: Nicholas Dugan, EPA Office of Research and Development and Hannah Holsinger, EPA Office of Water |
| May 30, 2017 | Water Systems Partnerships Presenters: Ellen Tariquinio, EPA Office of Water and Chad Fisher, California EPA |
| April 25, 2017 | Water Security and Resiliency: Framework, Models, and Tools Presenters: Jeffrey Fencil, EPA Office of Water and Regan Murray, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| March 28, 2017 | Source Water Protection: Resources, Analytical Tools, and Ecological and Economic Modeling Presenters: James Williams, EPA Office of Water and James Price, Matt Heberling, and Chris Nietch, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| February 28, 2017 | Removal of Inorganic Contaminants of Interest: Strontium and Nitrates Presenters: Darren Lytle, EPA Office of Research and Development and Eugene Leung, California EPA |
| January 31, 2017 | Disinfection Residuals Presenters: Jonathan Pressman, EPA Office of Research and Development and Matthew Alexander, EPA Office of Water |
| December 13, 2016 | Approaches to Technology Approval Presenters: Steve Wilson, University of Illinois WINSSS Center and Bill Hogrewe, Rural Community Assistance Partnership-DeRisk Center |
| October 25, 2016 | Legionella Control in Large Building Water Systems Presenters: César Cordero, EPA Office of Water and Jessica Smith, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
| September 27, 2016 | Perfluorinated Chemicals: Analytics, Occurrence, and Treatment Presenters: Thomas Speth, Jody Shoemaker, and Marc Mills, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| August 30, 2016 | Removal of Multiple Contaminants: Biological Treatment and Ion Exchange Presenters: Treavor Boyer, Arizona State University and Nicholas Dugan, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| July 26, 2016 | Lead and Copper: Sampling and Water Quality Challenges Presenters: Edward Viveiros, EPA Office of Water and Darren Lytle, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| June 14, 2016 | Disinfection Byproducts: Regulatory Issues and Solutions Presenters: Michael Finn, EPA Office of Water and Jolyn Leslie, Washington State Department of Health |
| May 31, 2016 | Responding to Harmful Algal Blooms, Optimization Guidelines, and Sampling for Utilities Presenters: Nicholas Dugan, EPA Office of Research and Development and Heather Raymond, Ohio EPA |
| March 29, 2016 | Point of Use/Point of Entry (POU/POE) Treatment Devices Presenters: Craig Patterson, EPA Office of Research and Development and Cynthia Klevens, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services |
| February 23, 2016 | Consumer Confidence Reports: Electronic Delivery and Best Practices Presenters: Jamie Harris and Adrienne Harris, EPA Office of Water |
| February 2, 2016 | Uranium Standards in Drinking Water and Removal Technologies Research at Small Community Water Systems Presenters: Samuel Hernandez, EPA Office of Water and Thomas Sorg, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| December 15, 2015 | Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Presenters: Michael Schock and Michelle Latham, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| November 24, 2015 | Treatability Database, Cost Models, and Other Tools for Water Systems Presenters: Thomas Speth and David Wahman, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| October 27, 2015 | Decentralized High-Rate Wastewater Treatment of Peak Wet Weather Flows Presenters: Kevin Weiss, EPA Office of Water and Daniel Murray, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| September 29, 2015 | UV Disinfections Systems – Treatment of Groundwater for Small/Medium Sized Water Utilities Presenters: Michael Finn, EPA Office of Water and Jeffrey Adams EPA’s Office of Research and Development |
| August 18, 2015 | Distribution Operation Options for Small Systems to Address Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs) Presenters: Jonathan Pressman, EPA Office of Research and Development and Alison Dugan, EPA Office of Water |
| July 28, 2015 | Corrosion Control for Drinking Water Systems Presenters: Michael Schock, EPA Office of Research and Development and Brian D'Amico, EPA Office of Water |
| June 30, 2015 | Biological and Microbial Aspects of Septic System Pollution Presenters: Orin Shanks, EPA Office of Research and Development and Alfonso Blanco, EPA Office of Water |
| May 26, 2015 | Current Water Treatment and Distribution System Optimization for Cyanotoxins Presenters: Lili Wang, EPA Office of Water and Nicholas Dugan, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| April 28, 2015 | Understanding End Water Quality in Hospitals and Other Large Buildings Presenters: Presenters: César Cordero, EPA Office of Water and Mark Rodgers, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| March 31, 2015 | Small Water System Alternatives – Media and Membrane Filtration for Small Communities and Households Presenters: Michael Finn, EPA Office of Water and Craig Patterson, EPA Office of Research and Development |
| February 24, 2015 | Innovative Biological Treatment for Small Water Systems: Ammonia, Nitrites, and Nitrates Presenters: Darren Lytle, EPA Office of Research and Development and Michael Muse, EPA Office of Water |
| January 27, 2015 | Research and Implementation of Arsenic Removal Technologies at Small Community Water Systems Presenters: Jamie Harris, EPA Office of Water and Thomas Sorg, EPA Office of Research and Development |