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2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN <br /> MAY 2026/FINAL DRAFT/CAROLLO <br /> Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper Training Program <br /> Since 2018, MWDOC and the City have offered free QWEL certification classes designed for landscape <br /> professionals. Classes are open to any city staff, professional landscaper, water district employee, or <br /> maintenance personnel that would like to become a Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper.The QWEL <br /> certification program provides 20 hours of instruction on water efficient areas of expertise such as local <br /> water supply, sustainable landscaping, soil types, irrigation systems, and maintenance, as well as irrigation <br /> controller scheduling and programing. QWEL has received recognition from EPA WaterSense for <br /> continued promotion of water use efficiency.To earn the QWEL certification, class participants must <br /> demonstrate their ability to perform an irrigation audit as well as pass the QWEL exam. Successful <br /> graduates will be listed as a certified professional on the WaterSense website, as well as on MWDOC's <br /> landscape resources page, to encourage turf removal participants or those making any landscape <br /> improvements to hire a QWEL-certified professional. <br /> Started in December 2020, a hybrid version of QWEL is available in conjunction with the California <br /> Landscape Contractors Association's Water Management Certification Program. This joint effort allows <br /> landscape industry an opportunity to obtain two nationally recognized EPA WaterSense Professional <br /> Certifications with one course and one written test.This option is offered through MET. <br /> t" Annual Youth Water <br /> P11111 Coll <br /> March 21.1d . <br /> 10 <br /> W MIN <br /> Hosted by <br /> ��S I WATER <br /> Figure 9.1 Tenth Annual Youth Water Poster Contest Flyer <br /> CITY OF SANTA ANA 9-9 <br />