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Welcome to the PVC Pipe Association's online webinar training series. Our webinars offer educational and informative workshops on an on-going basis to support the use of PVC piping in water and wastewater systems. Webinars include examples of how PVC pipe has benefited utilities across North America.
We also provide customized webinars on the design, specification and installation of PVC pipe for water and sewer projects. Let us know if you would like us to organize a webinar for your organization by emailing info@unibell.org.
*Note for PVC Pipe Association webinars offering Professional Development Hours (PDHs): Continuing education requirements for professional engineering licenses may differ from state to state. The final authority to approve PDHs, courses and credits and other ways to earn credits rests with each state licensing board. Individuals are advised to contact their respective state licensing boards regarding their continuing education requirements for professional engineering licensure.
Ideal for Water Utilities and Engineering Consultants
While PVC pipe is the most widely installed pipe material for water and sewer infrastructure, competing pipe products will often make claims to put doubt in the minds of utility and consulting engineers. Many such claims are either false or without proper context. When engineers do not know the facts, they are unable to undertake a proper material evaluation. This webinar will address many of the common false claims and misconceptions that have been put out by competitors. Not only will facts and independent, third-party studies be presented, but this presentation will also draw from 60 years of experience from utilities across North America that have used PVC water and sewer pipe. More than 40,000 utilities in the United States and Canada use PVC pipe today. This 60-minute webinar will cover the following topics:
To view the background information for this webinar, please see the following links:
Group pricing is available for teams of 10 or more. Please reach out to info@unibell.org for more information.
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Central Standard Time PDHs: 1 Price: $99.00
Ideal for Sewer Utility Engineers, Installation and Maintenance Staff, Consulting Engineers, and Contractors
Welcome to the PVC Pipe Association’s (PVCPA) municipal case study series, featuring leading utility and waterworks experts presenting on important topics. The fifth webinar in our series will examine two studies where PVC pipe was selected to address corrosion issues and improve pipeline operation. Buried infrastructure represents approximately 70% of total capital assets for a utility which is why water pipeline decisions are increasingly being driven by data, performance evaluation, and long-term system planning. These case studies demonstrate how utilities can proactively assess material performance in the field, evaluate trends, and make informed decisions to improve their standards and practices. Jordan Rae Hillman, Chief Data Officer at JXN Water will discuss how lack of capital investment and neglect of infrastructure led to the 2022 water crisis in Jackson, MS. As a result, through a court order, the EPA mandated changes in utility management and oversight in the City of Jackson. Part of the solution to the failing water system was to identify all the issues and then address the most critical. One example is the emergency replacement of a corroding water pipeline at a major junction of four transmission lines and valves that restored system function. Jackson traditionally used only iron piping and is now transitioning to PVC pipe. Shaun Pietig, P.E., General Manager and CEO at WaterOne, will discuss how to use operational data, cross-department collaboration, and forward-looking planning to enhance long-term pipeline performance, reliability, and system resilience. As the public water utility serving 18 municipalities in Johnson County, KS, WaterOne originally adopted ductile iron pipe (DIP) with the expectation of a 100-year service life. The utility identified early performance concerns with DIP and responded by making a change. Field data revealed premature corrosion in the region’s highly corrosive soils – even with the use of polyethylene encasement (polywrap). As a result, the engineering team conducted a comprehensive analysis of pipe performance, engaged with its field crews, and implemented a strategic shift to PVC as the new standard pipe material nearly two decades ago. Three Key Takeaways for Attendees:
Featured Presenters: Jordan Rae Hillman is Chief Data Officer at JXN Water (Jackson, MS) where she uses data-driven decision-making to help keep the water system stabilized. Jordan was Chief Operation Officer from September 2022 to August 2024 and Interim Director of Public Works at JXN Water during Jackson's water crisis, leading emergency response efforts and negotiating the federal order that appointed third-party manager JXN Water for the City's water system. Previously, Ms. Hillman served as Director of Planning for the City of Jackson and Community Development Director for Brandon, MS. She has more than 15 years of experience in planning and design, asset management, systems design, GIS, policy development, and collaborative planning. Shaun Pietig, P.E., is General Manager and CEO at WaterOne, a public water utility serving 18 municipalities in Johnson County, Kansas. She reports to the Governing Board and is responsible for the daily administration of the utility's operations, personnel, and financial affairs. Ms. Pietig joined WaterOne in 2007 as a Project Engineer and later served as Infrastructure Planner and Asset Manager, Lead Engineer, Manager of Distribution Engineering, and Director of the Distribution Division. She had previous experience as a Design Engineer and Project Manager at a consulting engineering firm. Shaun holds board and leadership positions dedicated to asset planning, asset renewal, sustainability, and management of water treatment and distribution systems with numerous national and regional organizations and associations.
This two-part, one-hour webinar will cover the following topics:
To view the background information for this webinar, please click on the following links:
Additional resources available online also for review:
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Central Standard Time PDHs: 1 Price: $99.00
Ideal for Water and Sewer Utility Engineers, Contractors, Inspectors, Engineering Consultants and Developers
This training webinar by PVC Pipe Association (PVCPA) staff will provide the most up-to-date information available on installation practices for gasketed PVC water and sewer pipes and fittings as well as answer frequently asked questions. Properly installed pipelines ensure best performance and maximum design life for underground infrastructure.
FREE Contractor's Guide for All Participants
The reference book for this educational seminar is the new Contractor's Guide, which is the most concise, authoritative publication available for the installation of gasketed-joint PVC pipes and fittings. Webinar registrants will be mailed a FREE copy. Written and sponsored by PVCPA, the guide comes complete with practical tables and figures that helps users to be more effective and efficient at installing PVC piping systems, reducing potential pipeline problems and helping to ensure optimum system performance. It can also serve as a reference document prior to undertaking a pipeline project.
Recommended for Local Underground Pipeline Installation Contractors
It is highly recommended that local water and sewer pipe installation contractors participate in this training seminar. Utilities are encouraged to forward this email to their local underground pipeline contractors and have them register. The Contractor's Guide is also useful to utility crews involved in installation or maintenance of PVC water or sewer systems. The easy-to-use, "reversible book" format provides two valuable guides in one and assists readers to quickly access the information they are seeking.
The 60-minute webinar will cover the following topics:
To view the background information, please click on the following links:
Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Central Standard Time PDHs: 1 Price: $99.00
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