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List of Water Distribution System Workshops


KCM Consulting Services, LLC. has been providing water distribution system training within the state of Arizona for the past eight years and in other parts of the United States for the past sixteen years. The following is a list of the workshops currently offered. The title of each workshop is accompanied by the critical components and/or topics to be discussed during the training sessions. 

Developing  Effective  Standard  Operating  Procedures   

Price: $250 (Click Cart to Checkout)

This one-day workshop offers the importance of developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures for Wastewater and Water Systems presenting the following topics:
•   The Value and Importance of Standard Operating Procedures
•   The Prioritization of System Processes
•   Developing and Implementing Standard Operating Procedures
•   Using Standard Operating Procedures as assessment tools for crews and work teams

When: Wednesday, November 16, 2016    
Where: Marana Municipal Center 
11555 W. Civic Center Drive
2nd floor conference room
Marana, AZ  
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Click below or Call call (602) 920-4524  



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A   Practical  Approach to Wastewater  and
 Water  System   Asset  Management    

Price: $250 (Click Cart to Checkout)

This  one-­‐day  workshop  offers  a  practical  overview  of  the  importance  of  an  assessment  program  for  collection   and  distribution  system  assets
•   The Value of a Collection and/or Distribution System Assessments
•   Evaluating an aging and/or complex infrastructure
•   Considering the impact of transitional customer and employee bases
•   Involving vital responses to regulatory requirements

When:  Wednesday,  December  7,  2016                                                                                                
Where: Marana Municipal Center 
11555 W. Civic Center Drive
2nd floor conference room
Marana, AZ
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Click below or Call call (602) 920-4524

 

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A Proactive Approach for perating and Maintaining PRVs Workshop 

Of all of the seminars, webinars, and workshops that provide fragmented information about how to operate and maintain water distribution system assets, few offer specific information vital to the effective management of PRVs. Some present on the value of these components, some focus exclusively on their maintenance and operation. There are others that present viable options for the rehabilitation and/or replacement of these important assets. This workshop concentrates on the essential procedures necessary to effectively operate, maintain, repair, replace, and troubleshoot PRVs.

This half-day workshop offers information vital to understanding PRVs presenting the following topics:
• The value and importance of PRVs within the water distribution system
• The essential processes necessary for operating and maintaining PRVs
• A mechanism for determining the frequency of required PRV maintenance
• Tools to assist operators in properly evaluating the condition of PRVs
• Assistance to the operator to develop “Best in Class” O & M procedures for PRVs
• Procedures to troubleshoot problems associated with the operation of PRVs
• Processes essential to confirm the reliability of PRVs and their components

This workshop has been approved by the Operator Certification Program Office
(Board approval Number: 17-OM-0257 Approved Training Units: 0.4)
Offered by: KCM Consulting Services, LLC


When: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Where: Platte Canyon Water and Sanitation District
Times: 8:00 am or 1:00 pm (based on enrollment) 8739 W. Coal Mine Ave.
Littleton, CO 80123




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A water main that ruptured after a repair clamp had been used for the initial repair

Managing Main Breaks Field Guide Workshop (under development) - A one-day workshop presenting the following topics:

1. Identifying the various causes of main breaks.

2. Determining the impacts of main breaks.

3. Establishing how main breaks are discovered.

4. The importance of safety in the repair process.

5. Prioritizing and standardizing the repair process.

6. Effectively documenting and using the repair information.

Managing Water Distribution Mains: Their Assessment, Rehab, Repair, and Replacement – A half-day workshop presenting the following topics:

1. Identifying the various water distribution main pipe materials.

2. Prioritizing water mains within the distribution system.

3. Evaluating the pros and cons of each pipe material.

4. Determining critical assessment tools for each pipe material.

5. Establishing an effective assessment approach to water mains.

6. Evaluating when to repair, rehab, and/or replace water mains.

7. Discovering how to appropriately document activities associated with water mains.

A water main break that disrupted traffic
A water main break that blew out at the service connection

A Practical Approach to Water Distribution System Asset Management-A one-day workshop providing a practical overview of the importance of an assessment program for distribution system assets

1. The Value of a Distribution System Assessments.

2. Evaluating an aging and/or complex infrastructure.

3. Considering the impact of transitional customer and employee bases.

4. Involving vital responses to regulatory requirements.

5. Considering customer concerns and feedback.

6. Changing the approach of managing infrastructure.

7. Assisting the utility in developing “best in class” maintenance activities.

8. Using system assessments to aid in the Capital Improvement Program.

9. Confirming the reliability of components.

Determining the Effectiveness of Water Distribution Field Crews- A one-day workshop designed to assist water distribution system managers and supervisors in the evaluation of their field work crews and teams presenting the following topics:

1. Evaluating existing service levels.

2. Determining effective service levels based on system goals.

3. Coordinating the levels of service with the existing processes of crews and work teams.

4. Identifying desired operation and maintenance.standards.

5. Evaluating the productivity of crews and work teams against the established standards.

6. Developing effective improvement plans for crews and work teams.

7. Establishing how to consistently document the effectiveness of field crews and work teams.

Morgan taking a measurement of the depth to a water main after a break
A sink hole

Developing Effective Standard Operating Procedures for Water Distribution Systems-A one-day workshop proving the importance of developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures for Water Distribution Systems presenting the following topics:

1. The Value and Importance of Standard Operating Procedures.

2. The Prioritization of Distribution System Processes.

3. Developing and Implementing Standard Operating Procedures.

4. Using Standard Operating Procedures as assessment tools for crews and work teams.

5. Using SOPs to identify improvement opportunities and to enhance productivity.



The Value of Effective Emergency Response Planning-A one-day workshop discussing the value of having established emergency response plans for the various types of emergencies presenting the following topics:

1. The Importance of Emergency Response Plans for Water Distribution Systems.

2. The Types of Water Distribution System Emergencies.

3. Developing Effective Emergency Response Plans for Distribution System Assets.

A water distribution system leak adjacent to a surge tank

A Proactive Approach to Operating and Maintaining PRVs-A half-day workshop discussing the realities of how to effectively operate and maintain pressure reducing valves presenting the following topics:

1. The Value and Importance of Effectively Operating and Maintaining PRVs.

2. The Processes Essential for Appropriately Operating PRVs.

3. The Keys to Troubleshooting PRVs.

4. Choosing the right PRV rehab, repair, and/or replacement option.

Getting the full value from your Water Distribution System Valves-A half-day workshop with a focus on the value of water distribution system valves presenting the following topics:

1. Determining how to prioritize water distribution system valves.

2. Identifying an effective assessment approach to valves.

3. Establishing an effective maintenance, repair, and replacement schedule for system valves.

4. Documenting the valve operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement effort to benefit the utility.

A large diameter valve removed from the system
A water main installation project in progress

Effectively Maintaining Water Distribution Systems-A two-day workshop identifying the value and importance of appropriately managing water distribution system programs presenting the following topics:

1. The importance of water distribution system programs.

2. The process of developing effective programs.

3. Assessing the condition of distribution system assets.

4. Establishing effective schedules for the maintenance, operation, repair, and/or replacement of critical distribution system assets.

5. Coordinating and responding to regulatory agencies.

6. Appropriately documenting the efforts of work teams.

Each of these workshops is equipped with small group discussion exercises intended to appropriately engage the participants to demonstrate their competence in the subject matter presented. Some of the topics within the workshops overlap and can be modified based on the desires and needs of the requesting agency.


Initial assessments and discussions are recommended to identify the following:

1. The specific needs of the requesting agency.

2. The knowledge level and expertise of the crews, work teams, and processes.

3. The identification of internal subject matter experts to assist in the development of identified procedures as necessary.

4. The procedures necessary to assist the requesting agency to achieve their desired level of operation.


ABOUT US

KCM Consulting Services, LLC has been providing the following services since 2000. Aiding municipal agencies in the use of Vulnerability Assessment processes and the development of Emergency Response Plans for water and wastewater systems. 

Assisting water providers and municipal agencies in the evaluation of existing infrastructure to develop programs for the enhancement, effective operation, and maintenance of these systems. 

Providing technical direction in the selection of rehabilitation/replacement options for 2, 5, 10, and 20-year Capital Improvement Programs.

Directing the development of training and evaluation programs for employees to progress from entry-level positions to more skilled ones in the water and wastewater industries.

Developing evaluation programs to assist in the determination and enhancement of the cost-effectiveness of the installation of pipe by construction crews.

Providing direction for the establishment of training and evaluation programs for water/wastewater construction equipment operators to advance from trainees to more skilled employees.

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