2021 Drinking Water Source Protection Virtual Conference
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) will hold its 2021 Drinking Water Source Protection Virtual Conference on Wednesday May 19 (9:00am-2:30pm) and Thursday, May 20 (9:00am-3:00pm) online. This year’s conference will feature roundtable discussions and presentations on:
- Climate impacts affecting public water systems such as drought and flooding, and how to manage, adapt or mitigate these impacts.
- Results of a statewide public health study concerning human exposure to metals, pesticides and emerging contaminants found in drinking water.
- Examples of how to use federal and state dollars to conserve critical water supply lands.
- Public education: The keys to ensuring your message is compelling and effective.
….and more interesting source protection topics!
The conference fee is $35. Attending both days can result in 10 Technical Credit Hours earned toward the NH Water Works Operator Certification Program. Instructions from NHDES will be sent directly to registered operators regarding how to earn credit online.
REGISTER at the American Ground Water Trust website: www.agwt.org (click on “Events”)
Registration questions? Contact Andrew Stone at AGWT: astone@agwt.org or 603-228-5444.
Other questions? Contact Pierce Rigrod at NHDES: pierce.rigrod@des.nh.gov or 603-271-0688.