This MPCA Smart Salting Certification Training is an opportunity to learn more efficient water softening best practices (BMPs). We take a comprehensive look at ways to optimize home and commercial water softeners to reduce salt use, save money and protect Minnesota's waters.
The learning environment for this class is an interactive online format. Instructors will teach online in real-time. Participants will interact with instructors and other participants through live chats, polls, and class discussion using the WebEx platform. We require attendees to actively participate in the online interactive class in addition to passing the online test to receive certification.
Who should attend?
- Water softening professionals
- Plumbers
- Water treatment professionals
- Those implementing water softening rebate programs
What you'll learn:
- Environmental impacts of chloride
- Sources of chloride
- Review of water softening basics
- Water softening efficiency
- How to optimize water softeners
- Other efficiency improvements
Earn the MPCA Smart Salting for Water Softening certification by taking the online test at the end of training and be listed on the MPCA Smart Salting webpage.
Training questions? Contact the MPCA Smart Salting Training Program smartsalting.pca@state.mn.us.
This training is hosted by Alexandria Lakes Area Sanitary District and the MPCA Chloride Reduction Program. Funding is provided by MPCA through the Clean Water Fund.
