Register Today For Michigan Water And Wastewater Professionals Week Webinars!

Water is one of our most valuable resources in Michigan and necessary to sustain life. Governor Gretchen Whitmer officially designated the week of December 12-18, 2022, as Water and Wastewater Professional Workforce Week to recognize the important role these critical water professionals have played in keeping the water running through our pipes each day. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is hosting four webinars during this week. Join us as we celebrate those responsible for ensuring safe and reliable water to Michigan residents and treating our wastewater in order to protect our lakes, rivers, and streams.

All webinars will be recorded, but to obtain Continuing Education Credits (CECs) you will need to attend the live webinars and answer the poll questions conducted in each webinar.

December 12, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Drinking water sampling procedures & sampling plans: Getting it correct the first time!

Learn about tools to help with compliance sampling for several required sampling parameters in the Safe Drinking Water Act (Ex. Bacti, VOC’s, etc.) The training will incorporate sampling tips, chain of custody items, and completing sampling forms.

This webinar has been approved for 0.1 CECs in the “Technical” category for drinking water operators.

December 13, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
MiEHDWIS Training for Drinking Water Operators

This training will focus on introducing operators to the Michigan Environmental Health and Drinking Water Information System (MiEHDWIS) which is a new web-based application used by EGLE'S Drinking Water and Environmental Health Division programs, including both community and noncommunity water supplies. We will discuss electronic submissions of reports and other documents and walk you through all the components of the new system.

This webinar has been approved for 0.1 CECs in the “Technical” category for drinking water operators.

December 14, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Panel discussion: Bringing the “future” water workforce into your community

In this panel discussion, hear about ways we can increase the number of new operators into the workforce and inspire the next generation of water professionals. The content will include EGLE speakers, water operators, and leaders from water and wastewater technology programs in the State of Michigan. Join us and be prepared to hit the books!

This webinar has been approved for 0.1 CECs in the “Other” category for both drinking water and wastewater operators.

December 15, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Increasing resiliency: Cybersecurity best practices

Webinar attendees will learn about common threats and scams, good password hygiene practices, phishing email tips, and safe practices for connectivity. We will discuss recent events that took place in municipal systems.

This webinar has been approved for 0.1 CECs in the “Other” category for both drinking water and wastewater operators.