Editor:
I’ve been a water treatment/distribution educator for almost 30 years and have a Grade 5 (t5).
I would be honored to provide specific training for the IWD staff. I’ve lived in Idyllwild for two years.
Dr. Jim Gates
Idyllwild
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Editor:
I’ve been a water treatment/distribution educator for almost 30 years and have a Grade 5 (t5).
I would be honored to provide specific training for the IWD staff. I’ve lived in Idyllwild for two years.
Dr. Jim Gates
Idyllwild
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