The Sewer Operations & Maintenance Academy (SOMA) subscription is a year-round training and resource program designed to strengthen sanitary sewer system operations and maintenance across public agencies, while directly supporting individual agency and insurance pool core objectives: loss prevention, claims reduction, and regulatory compliance.
11 live online classes every year focused on regulatory compliance, risk management, documentation, oversight responsibilities, spill response decision-making, and defensibility.
11 live online classes every year focused on practical sewer system operations and maintenance, spill response, field documentation, and practices that reduce sewer spills, backups and property damage.
Curated tools, guidance, and reference materials to support sewer system operations, regulatory compliance, and spill prevention and response. Resources can be used alongside training to reinforce best practices and help staff stay current with evolving requirements.
How to Run a Collection System for Managers and Supervisors
Developing a Lower Lateral Program
Work Planning and Scheduling
Developing a Condition Assessment Program for All Assets
Maintenance Strategies to Keep your Infrastructure from Failing
Sewer Backup Response Plan: Best Practices for Your SERP
Audits and Annual Reports: Aligning Priorities with State Water Board Mandates
Sewer Ordinance Considerations
Strategies to Develop a Culture of Employee Engagement
Emerging Technology: Transforming Collection System Performance Through Real-Time Monitoring and Data-Driven Strategies
Emerging Technology: Clean Lines, Clean Systems: Mastering Sewer Nozzle Cleaning
Collection System 101
Easement Maintenance - Ensure Access to Your Sewer Facilities
Source Control for the Collection System Worker
Selecting the Best Nozzle/Attachment for Cleaning Pipes
Plugging Sewers
Combo Unit Operation for Safety and Efficiency
Are You Ready for Bypass Pumping?
Manhole Inspections and Rehabilitation
The Ultimate Collection System Operator
Lift Station Condition Assessment
What to Say and Not to Say to a Resident Following a Sewer Backup
Compliance doesn't have to mean starting from scratch. SOMA's resource library puts the regulations, references, and resources your team needs in one place — curated, organized, and ready when you are.Use them to build your own policies, prepare for reporting, and document a proactive approach to risk control.
State requirements governing sewer system operation, spill reporting, and collection-system management, linked directly to the issuing authorities.
Best-practice materials on backflow devices, maintenance strategies, and prevention planning to reduce backups before they happen.
Recorded webinars, technical guides, and supporting documents to reinforce training and day-to-day practice.
Whichever subscriptions you provide your employees, it is all managed from one dashboard — one login, one training calendar, one set of records.
Assign and track requirements by topic, department, job title, or individual — not just by course assignment.
Instructor-led sessions and on-demand training options, accessible from any device, no software to install.
Renewal reminders and expiration tracking for CPR, confined space entry, operator licenses, and more so important credentials never fall through the cracks.
Audit-ready training history for every employee, pulled in seconds when a regulator or claim adjuster asks. Download certificates individually or in bulk.
Store agency policies, procedures, forms, and other training resources in one secure location for easy employee access.
Create and track in-house classes, meetings, tailgates, and other training events alongside TrainingLink-delivered training.
Assign required training to individuals or groups, set due dates, and automatically track completion and overdue assignments.
Get direct help from the TrainingLink team with live chat, email support, and an extensive knowledgebase.
Individual classes can be purchased for $99 per class for the 8 classes, providing a flexible option for more limited training needs.
Register NowUnlimited staff access to every live session, year-round with no per-seat fees for subscribed employees.
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Contact UsChoose from multiple training package options and combine programs to fit your members’ needs while maximizing value. Contact us to discuss available bundles and pricing.
Managing Partner, DKF Solutions Group, LLC
dpatzer@dkfsolutions.com
(707) 373-9709
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