The Trust has presented this education workshop program in Connecticut, Florida, New Hampshire, New York, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. The workshop will provide a unique opportunity for specialists involved with water supply and public health in Massachusetts to learn about important technical and regulatory issues relating to drinking water, public health, ground water protection, well construction and water systems. The complete aquifer to tap picture in one workshop. Massachusetts' ground water is an important water supply source for homes, communities, schools and many other users such as shops, restaurants, campgrounds, etc. There are more than one-quarter million private wells in the state, and ground water will always be an important and viable water source for Massachusetts citizens, industry and agriculture.
Many different specialists are involved in providing and maintaining safe drinking water.
Even though most professionals work independently, success results from a team effort. This workshop will bring you up to speed with the whole spectrum of technical issues that lie behind providing safe and reliable drinking water. The better you understand the whole the more effective you can be in providing your part of the vital service of safe water supply. Town Officials, Regulators, Health Professionals - Many town regulations, codes and ordinances are based on drinking water related health concerns. This workshop will provide you with an overview of ground water, wells and water systems.