Flint Water Crisis: Drinking Water Training

This training offers firsthand insight into the Flint Water Crisis—translating its failures into actionable, experience-based instruction to help regulators and public water system operators strengthen drinking water safety, public health protections, and infrastructure resilience.

Chicago, IL

Open source: No

**Description:** The [Flint Drinking Water Training](https://ephillc.com/flint-drinking-water-training/) (FDWT)[ ](https://ephillc.com/flint-drinking-water-training/)is a specialized **online capacity-building training program** for **federal and state governments**, local governments, public water systems, and regulatory professionals. Developed and led by **Anthony Ross**, former EPA Flint Emergency Coordinator and founder of **[Environmental & Public Health International](https://ephillc.com/)**, this training offers firsthand insight into the Flint Water Crisis—translating its failures into actionable, experience-based instruction to help **regulators and public water system operators** strengthen drinking water safety, public health protections, and [infrastructure resilience](https://ephillc.com/lead-service-line-replacements/). FDWT helps participants detect early-warning signs of problems, reinforce Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) compliance, and implement safeguards that protect public health. While this is a paid training, it is tailored for mission-aligned institutions and agencies committed to proactive, practical leadership in public water system management—incorporating lessons learned from the Flint Water Crisis. Attendance is intentionally limited to ensure a highly engaging and interactive learning experience. **Key Features:** - Led by Anthony Ross, EPA’s Flint Emergency Coordinator during the water crisis - Emphasizes real-world strategies to prevent systemic public water system failures - Covers lead contamination, corrosion control, public water system governance, and regulatory response - Discusses the Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak and its implications - Encourages community-centered, prevention-first approaches to drinking water safety - Aligns with federal goals to improve drinking water quality and long-term infrastructure investment - Delivered fully online with live instruction and opportunities for engagement **What You Will Learn:** - How to recognize the failure points that triggered the Flint Water Crisis - How to detect early-warning signs of problems before they escalate - How to strengthen system resilience and prevent public health emergencies - How to improve coordination across government agencies - How to apply Flint-informed insights to strengthen day-to-day operations **Ideal Participants:** - Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulators and program staff - Public Water System operators and technical specialists - Local, state, and federal government officials - Emergency managers and infrastructure planners - Environmental and public health professionals **Related Materials:** - _[Flint Water Crisis: Lessons Learned](https://ephillc.com/flint-water-crisis-lessons-training/)_[ Training Brochure](https://ephillc.com/flint-water-crisis-lessons-training/) - _[Flint Water Crisis: From Crisis to Recovery](https://ephillc.com/flint-water-crisis-recovery-training/)_[ Training Brochure](https://ephillc.com/flint-water-crisis-recovery-training/) - [Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator (LSLRCC)](https://ephillc.com/lead-service-line-replacement-cost-calculator/)