Water Audit Validator Review and Energy Eff- Hybrid-Rockport, IN

Course Description:

Water Audit Validator Review:

This class will guide participants step by step through the process of completing a water audit from start to finish. Attendees will learn who should be involved in the audit, what data each participant provides, and how to interpret the validity grading. The session will also cover best practices for recording clear notes, identifying areas within the system to address accountable water, and troubleshooting common issues. A mock audit will be conducted to demonstrate how to correct errors that may arise from insufficient or incomplete data, giving operators practical tools to apply in their own systems.

Energy Efficiency:

This course provides water and wastewater professionals with an introduction to energy efficiency principles and the value of conducting utility energy audits. Participants will learn how energy is 
consumed throughout treatment and distribution/collection systems, identify common sources of energy loss, and review practical strategies for reducing operating costs while maintaining system 
performance and regulatory compliance. The session will also discuss the components of an energy assessment, opportunities for equipment and operational improvements, available funding resources, 
and how energy management can support long-term asset management and utility sustainability. 

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the key personnel and data sources involved in a water audit.
• Interpret and apply validity grading to audit results.
• Record clear and accurate notes to support findings.
• Recognize and address areas in the system that impact accountable water.
• Troubleshoot and resolve errors during the audit process through hands-on practice.

Energy Efficiency:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

•  Identify the primary sources of energy consumption within water and wastewater utility 
  operations.
•   Explain the purpose and benefits of conducting a utility energy audit.
•   Recognize common operational and equipment-related opportunities to improve energy efficiency.
•   Describe how pump optimization, motor efficiency, and operational changes can reduce energy 
  costs.
•   Interpret basic energy usage information and understand how utility rate structures can impact 
  operating expenses.
•   Discuss the role of energy management in asset management, capital improvement planning, and 
  long-term utility sustainability.
•   Identify available technical assistance and funding opportunities to support energy efficiency 
  projects.

Instructor: Chad Reynolds and Tara Terrell - AIRW