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2026 TriCounties CWEA Annual Past Presidents’ Golf Tournament

Dear Vendors, Members, and Volunteers,

Our Tri-Counties Section (TCS) Annual Past Presidents’ Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026 at River Ridge Golf Club in Oxnard, CA.  Vendor Sponsorships will be available.  A Tri-Tip Banquet Lunch, Awards, and door Prize opportunity  will be included with participation.

 

Check here for more details coming soon!

 

Thank you for your continued support of our local CWEA Tri-Counties Section.

Tri-Counties Section Board of Directors and Committee Chairs

Contact Chris Boddy

Golf Tournament Chair

[email protected]

 (619)869-6249 with any questions.

2026 TriCounties CWEA March Workshop

Dear Members and Volunteers,

Our Tri-Counties Section (TCS) September Workshop and Training Seminar will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the City of San Luis Obispo’s Corporation Yard. Choose from multiple wastewater training sessions and earn up to 4 contact hours valid for CWEA TCP certificate renewal.  And with this first workshop of 2026, we’re helping even more with many excellent class presentations and topic discussions.

A tour of SLO’s WWTP will be offered, as well as many vendor interaction opportunities.   To qualify, workshop attendees will visit the participating vendors’ booths, learn what products they offer, have the exhibitor initial your signature form, then place the completed form into the designated box. The drawing will start on site at 2:10 p.m.

 

Visit our CWEA TCS Website for this upcoming workshop and future events.

Thank you for your continued support of our local CWEA Tri-Counties Section.

Tri-Counties Section Board of Directors and Committee Chairs

2026 March Workshop Registration Link and Details!!!!!

2026 March Workshop Class Program

Contact Ryan Beech

WWC System Supervisor

City of San Luis Obispo

[email protected] 

with any questions.

Our Newsletter... The Gravity Flowline

HOT off the (Digital) Presses!!!!

The TriCounties CWEA Presents its Newsletter, The Gravity Flowline:

2025 June Gravity Flowline

2025 March Gravity Flowline

2024 Oct Nov- Gravity Flowline Newsletter

March 2026 Gravity Flowline

 

For questions/comments, and article submission please contact:

Baylie Martinez:   [email protected]

LOCAL SECTION EVENT

Local Section Job Opportunity

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The Carpinteria Sanitary District is seeking a motivated and resourceful individuals to fill  open positions within the District’s Wastewater Operations department.  We will consider State certified wastewater treatment plant operators with current Grade 3 or higher.  The ideal candidate will possess an Advanced Water Treatment (AWT) Operator certification through CA-NV AWWA and CWEA.

Opportunities for advancement and professional development are available, as the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP) is in the construction phase.  This project includes a 1.2 MGD advanced water treatment facility located at the District’s existing treatment plant site.  The selected candidate will be a key ground floor participant in this exciting potable reuse project.

Generally, wastewater treatment plant operator responsibilities include monitoring wastewater treatment plant processes, maintaining and repairing equipment and systems, performing routine laboratory tests, and other key tasks necessary to operate a state of the art wastewater treatment facility.  Availability for periodic “on-call” duty is mandatory.

Possession of a valid California driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED is required.  All applicants must possess Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification from the State Water Resources Control Board at a level commensurate with the assigned position. The successful candidate must also pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical and background check.

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ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNITION

Annual Salary Range:

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician: $105,200 to $127,871

The Carpinteria Sanitary District is seeking a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to help operate and maintain the advanced electrical, instrumentation, automation, and SCADA systems that support our wastewater collection, treatment, and recycled water facilities. The position’s responsibilities include maintaining electrical systems, PLCs, VFDs, telemetry, analyzers, and process instrumentation used throughout the District’s facilities.

This is your opportunity to join a team that is leading the way to sustainability and resource recovery. The District is embarking on a landmark project to purify all its treated wastewater for indirect potable reuse. We are now in the construction phase of the Carpinteria Advanced Purification Project (CAPP), a project that includes a state of the art 1.3 MGD advanced water treatment facility to be located at the existing plant site. The selected candidate will be a key ground floor participant in this exciting potable reuse project.

Overview of Responsibilities
In a small agency setting, the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician will maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems (up to 480V), motor control centers, variable frequency drives, PLCs and SCADA systems, industrial instrumentation, telemetry and communications systems. The position will support operation of existing wastewater treatment facilities, remote lift stations and the new advanced water purification facility. The position includes key participation in capital projects from development through construction.

Possession of a valid California driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED is required.  It is desired that applicants have the following certificates: CWEA Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Grade I+, ISA CCST, NFPA 70E, CPR/First Aid, Confined Space, Forklift. The successful candidate must also pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical and background check.

Qualified candidates should complete a District application and drop off or mail to:

Carpinteria Sanitary District
5300 Sixth St.
Carpinteria, CA 93013

Or apply by:

Fax: 805-684-7213
Email: [email protected]

Now Hiring Multiple Positions

 

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Employers:  If you have a job posting that you would like to share, please email Mary Thompson @ [email protected]

View the full list of TriCounties Section Board members!

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