Training Resources

Onsite Wastewater Training Directory: Centers and Programs 2002
Developed by the National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities

This recently updated directory provides a comprehensive overview of onsite wastewater treatment training resources and opportunities. Organized by geographic
region, the directory profiles 31 training centers/programs in the U.S. and Canada. Contact information, funding sources, fees, courses, technologies, and audiences are
described for each center/program. Consultants, assistance providers, engineers, installers, pumpers, public officials, extension agents, students, sanitarians, private citizens, and others interested in the onsite wastewater treatment field will find this directory to be useful.

Item #TRBLGN18 (43-page booklet) $5.65

Training for Onsite Systems Inspectors: Directory of Organizations and Trainers 2002
Developed by the National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities

This recently updated directory provides information about training programs,
trainers, and organizations that are of interest to onsite wastewater system
inspectors. The directory profiles 20 existing and developing state certification
programs for onsite system inspectors and lists 27 trainers and 43 organizations
that can be contacted for further information.

Item #TRBLGN20 (19-page booklet) $4.81

Managing a Small Drinking Water System: Local Officials’ Responsibilities for Providing Safe Drinking Water
Developed by the National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities

This training module provides a brief introduction to help local officials understand their responsibilities for providing safe drinking water, learn that drinking water problems occur but are preventable and resolvable, and become aware of traditional and alternative approaches for treating and managing a drinking water system. Topics covered include: local officials’ responsibilities, potential
drinking water problems, compliance issues, liability issues, and drinking water system management.

Item #TRPMCD41 (Participant Module) $4.95

Managing a Small Drinking Water System: Basics of a Drinking Water System (Video)
Developed by the National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities

This training video will help to familiarize local officials with the basics of a drinking water system, including source water and source water protection issues, the treatment system, and the distribution system. Topics covered include: technical capacity, the need for treatment of water, surface water and groundwater sources,
source water protection, community planning and resources, simple and complex drinking water treatment systems, basic treatment processes, and distribution and
storage systems.

Item #TRPMCD43 (Videotape) $26.80