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Water and Wastewater Professionals Workforce Week puts focus on people who ensure clean and sustainable water supplies in Michigan
December 09, 2024
This week, Water and Wastewater Professionals Workforce Week is putting a spotlight on the people who work in the drinking water and wastewater industries.
Michigan has thousands of certified operators and other water professionals who work silently behind the scenes to keep the tap flowing and your toilets flushing. The United States Department of Labor’s, Bureau of Labor Statistics, has projected that 8.2 percent of existing water operators will need to be replaced annually between 2016 and 2026.
Michigan’s water industry is essential to the health and success of our state, and offers a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities in the following fields:
- Engineering
- Biology
- Finance
- Chemistry
- Business Administration
- Communications
- Trade Skills
- And many other high-demand occupations
Join EGLE as it spotlights the role of water and wastewater professionals in promoting clean and sustainable water supplies, while drawing attention to career opportunities in the water industry and increasing awareness of all the different skills required to protect Michigan’s water resources.
EGLE is hosting the following three webinars starting tomorrow:
Emergency Management Considerations for Water Utilities
December 10, 10:00 to 11:15 a.m.
This webinar presentation will cover considerations for water utilities regarding emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. Topics will include a deeper dive into proper emergency planning, how your preparations can impact local emergency management programs, mutual aid and emergency management program support, and how to report an emergency to EGLE.
This webinar is approved for 0.1 CECs in the technical category for drinking water operators and 0.1 CECs in the managerial category for municipal wastewater operators.
Cyber Incident Response and Resilience for the Water Sector
December 11, 10 to 11:15 a.m.
This webinar presentation will introduce cyber incident scenarios and response planning including tools you can use.
This webinar is approved for 0.1 CECs in the technical category for drinking water operators and 0.1 CECs in the managerial category for municipal wastewater operators.
NPDES and Groundwater Facility Compliance Tips
December 12, 10 to 11:15 a.m.
This webinar presentation will include a review of the most common wastewater discharge permit compliance issues observed at both groundwater and surface water discharge facilities. The cause, associated permit language, and tips for avoiding these common issues will be discussed.
This webinar is approved for 0.1 CECs in the other category for drinking water operators and 0.1 CECs in the managerial category for municipal wastewater operators.
Head over to the Michigan Water and Wastewater Professionals Week web page to learn more.
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