Training Sessions for the Drinking Water Unit of EPA Region 8 Regarding Best Practices and Procedures

Training Sessions for the Drinking Water Unit of EPA Region 8 Regarding Best Practices and Procedures

In the realm of drinking water system operations, Wyoming has been abuzz with presentations and discussions at various conferences over the past few years. Here's a roundup of some key presentations and their topics:

1. Lead Service Line Inventory Templates - Erica Wenzel shared insights at the WYDEQ EPA Conference for operator training in the fall of 2023.
2. Nitrate & Nitrite Rule for Transient Non-Community Water Systems - Pragati Sharma enlightened audiences at the Water and Wastewater Quality Pollution and Control Association (WWQ PCA) Conference in October 2024.
3. Lead and Copper Sample Site Tiering and Tap Sample Site Plan - Bolor Bertelmann presented this topic at the WARWS conference.
4. Small Public Water System Knowledge Retention Tool - Seth Tourney discussed this at the WARWS Conference held in Casper, Wyoming in April 2018.
5. Sanitary Survey: How to Prepare for a Sanitary Survey - Kyle St Clair provided guidance at the Wyoming Association of Rural Water Systems (WARWS) mini conference in July 2025.
6. Health Effects of Lead on Children - This presentation offered a detailed description of the health impacts on children.
7. AWIA Risk Assessments and Emergency Response Plans - Kyle St. Clair (EPA Region 8 Water Security Coordinator) discussed these important topics at the WARWS Conference held in Cheyenne, Wyoming in September 2019.
8. Chemical Phase II/V Rules Regulations - Kendra Morrison presented this at the Wyoming Association of Rural Water Systems' 2025 Spring Operator Training Conference held in Casper in April 2025.
9. Consumer Confidence Report Rule (CCR) Presentation - This was presented by Bailey Smith and Judy Bloom at the WARWS conference held in the spring of 2023. Contact information updated March 2025.
10. Revised Total Coliform Rule and Triggered Ground Water Rule for All Water Systems in Wyoming and on Tribal Lands in EPA Region 8 - Jamie Harris discussed this at the WWQ PCA Conference held on October 23, 2024.
11. Lead & Copper Rule Presentation - Chelsea Ransom shared her knowledge at the Wyoming Association of Rural Water Systems (WARWS) virtual mini-conference on December 14, 2021.
12. Surface Water Treatment Rules Training - Jake Crosby presented this at the WWQ-PCA Conference held in October of 2023.
13. DBP2: Overview of the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts (DBPRs) for Drinking Water - Bailey Smith discussed this at the WARWS mini conference in July 2025.
14. Lead Service Line Inventory Regulatory Compliance Training - This training was delivered at the WARWS conference.
15. Safe Drinking Water Act Through Time Presentation - Kyle St. Clair presented this at several WARWS Conferences held in Jackson, Cody, and Casper, Wyoming in April of 2019.
16. National Primary Drinking Water Regulations Radionuclides Rule - Kim Le presented this at the WARWS conference held in Casper in the spring of 2024.
17. Nitrate and Nitrite Rule Training Presentation - Bailey Smith shared her insights at the WARWS Conference held in April of 2023.
18. Consumer Confidence Report Rule Requirements - This was presented by the CCR Rule Manager at the Midwest Assistance Program virtual operator training in May 2025.
19. Pretreatment Rule and PFAS - Al Garcia discussed this at the WYDEQ EPA Conference for operator training in the fall of 2023.
20. LCR Post ALE: Lead and Copper Rule: Action Level Exceedances - Chelsea Ransom presented this at the Wyoming Association of Rural Water Systems (WARWS) mini conference in July 2025.

While a direct search for Wyoming-specific updates in rules and regulations from 2023 to 2025 did not yield specific conference summaries or rule changes, relevant information from related sources suggests that Wyoming's drinking water system operations may be influenced by EPA regulatory updates in data reporting, risk-based treatment standards, and water reuse guidelines from recent years.

For more detailed Wyoming-focused updates, consulting Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) publications or conference proceedings specific to state water authorities might be necessary.

1. The impact of air pollution on surface water and drinking water was not a prominent topic in the conferences, but science and environmental-science presentations may have touched upon it.
2. In discussions about financial management, technology, and infrastructure development for the drinking water system, land resources and waste disposal may have been mentioned, as these are crucial factors.
3. Presentations on regulations such as the Lead Service Line Inventory Templates, Lead and Copper Sample Site Tiering, and Lead Service Line Inventory Regulatory Compliance Training were aimed at enforcing stricter rules for lead contamination in the drinking water system.
4. TheRevised Total Coliform Rule and Triggered Ground Water Rule for All Water Systems in Wyoming and on Tribal Lands in EPA Region 8, the Pretreatment Rule and PFAS, and the Lead & Copper Rule Presentation all highlighted the importance of protecting surface water and groundwater from pollutants.
5. Additionally, discussions on the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations Radionuclides Rule, DBP2: Overview of the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts (DBPRs) for Drinking Water, and the Chemical Phase II/V Rules Regulations addressed concerns about contaminants in drinking water beyond just lead.
6. To ensure the safety and quality of drinking water in Wyoming, operator training conferences focused on topics such as Sanitary Survey: How to Prepare for a Sanitary Survey, Surface Water Treatment Rules Training, and the Nitrate & Nitrite Rule for Transient Non-Community Water Systems.

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