Location | Holiday Inn Rock Island, Quad Cities – 226 17th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201

Description: Many small utilities are faced with challenges, such as limited revenue and aging infrastructure, as they strive to meet the needs of their communities. Attendees will learn about the benefits and core components of asset management and how they can begin creating an asset inventory and an actionable plan to improve the capacity and sustainability of their utility.

Leaning Objectives:

• Identify the 5 core components of asset management
• Develop an inventory of utility components
• Identify critical assets for sustained operations
• Make decisions about how to operate, maintain, repair, and replace those assets
• Set goals for level of service at a sustainable cost

Trainer: Michelle DeHaven, Program Manager, Wichita State University Environmental Finance Center

Cost: Free

TCHs: This training is approved for 5.0 Training Credit Hours for Drinking Water Operators.

Please Note: Coffee and water will be provided at this event, but lunch will be the responsibility of attendees. 

Who Should Attend:

• Managers, owners, and operators of water systems serving less than 10,000 people, or wastewater systems with an average daily flow of less than 1 million gallons
• Decision-makers for water and wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members, and clerks
• Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water and wastewater systems

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