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Building the Capacity of Drinking Water Systems

Program Collaboration Resources and Internet Search Tips

The Metadata Best Practices and Internet Factsheet and Program Collaboration Resource List were developed as the result of a national 2019 Capacity Development and Operator Certification Collaboration workgroup. The documents will assist state and federal Capacity Development and Operator Certification programs in facilitating enhanced collaboration across programs. Since the two programs are closely aligned, collaboration between the programs is essential to their effectiveness.  Additionally, effective use of the Metadata Best Practices and Internet Factsheet will help these programs in seeking new collaboration documents developed and published online.

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