Submitting a coaching request has never been easier!

The water sector is more engaged now than ever before. With evolving regulations and emerging contaminants, the way we treat and distribute safe drinking water is constantly transforming. Water system owners and operators are expected to stay informed in real time as new technologies are implemented and new findings arise. Public Water Systems throughout Colorado each have varying capabilities and challenges to meet the changing compliance standards and keep up with the daily operations and maintenance. To take action in aiding systems and continuing compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Colorado Department of Public Health’s Water Quality Control Division offers free customized coaching and assistance through the Local Assistance Unit (LAU). This program provides technical assistance to public water systems that request support using the new WQCD Coaching Request Form. 

*Please Note: There is a new google form link to submit a coaching request. The previous formsite link is no longer available and will redirect you to the current form linked above.    

Who should submit a Coaching Request form?

If you are a water system administrator, operator, owner, or decision maker seeking assistance to increase your Technical, Managerial and Financial (TMF) capacities our coaches are available. TMF topics LAU coaches specialize in include: 

• Meeting and understanding regulatory compliance 
• Water resource management
• System organization and planning
• Operator certification
• Asset management and Operations and Maintenance Planning 
• Navigating grant and loan application and implementation

Specific examples of coaching requests that can be submitted include:

• Drinking water systems seeking additional support within the water sector.
• New or current system owners needing help hiring and defining roles and responsibilities for an Operator In Responsible Charge.
• Systems encountering enforcement order requirements.
• Assistance with public notices.
• Navigating backflow or storage tank plan requirements.
• Support creating and managing a sampling schedule.
• Preparing for or responding to a Sanitary Survey
• Capital improvement plans, emergency response plans or monitoring plan assistance.
• Guidance on submitting documents, the CDPHE website, and identifying funding opportunities.

The Local Assistance Unit encourages the use of this valuable service provided throughout the state of Colorado for public water systems. Coaches offer compliance courses, direct assistance, onsite visits and arrange plans to help systems achieve or maintain compliance. Whether in a small rural town or a larger municipality, our goal remains to upkeep the culture of health and ensure communities have access to safe, reliable drinking water.

• To learn more about how the LAU can support your system visit the Aquatalk article: How can the Local Assistance unit help you?
• To learn more about TMF capacity please visit the Aquatalk article: Capacity– why is it important, and what can I do about it?

Ready to get started? Submit a WQCD Coaching Request form here for tailored coaching sessions specific to your system's needs. 

➽Priscila Lopez,  Excellence Coach