Drinking Water Training for Tribes and Tribal Operators
This website presents a list of training opportunities that may be of interest to Tribes and Tribal operators. Click on your region (or regions near you) below to learn about training opportunities that are available in the upcoming months. Also, click on Online/Correspondence Training Opportunities for a summary of online opportunities available nationwide. If you are a certified operator, check with the organization that certified you to make sure the training you select counts toward your Continuing Education Units. This list includes trainings that are not sponsored by EPA and may have fees associated with them.
There may be training opportunities available that are not listed here. If you are sponsoring an upcoming training event and would like to see it listed here, please email betanzo.elin@epa.gov with the course title, dates, location, website and a short description. This website is updated quarterly.
Online/Correspondence Training Opportunities
Region 1
Region 2
Region 4
Region 5
Region 6
Region 7
Region 8
Region 9
Region 10
360Water.com
For more information, contact 360Water.com at (614) 485-1754 or visit http://www.360water.com/ 
AWWA Online Institute
This web-based training consists of more than 35 self-paced courses in water operations. For more information, contact the American Water Works Association at (800) 926-7337 or visit http://www.awwa.org/Conferences/learning.cfm?ItemNumber=3416&navItemNumber=3415
CEU Plan
Continuing Education for the Environment provides online training solutions. For more information, contact CEU at (352) 754-0503 or visit https://www.ceuplan.com/Default.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1#
CSU Online Courses
All courses are computer-based, delivered over the internet, and include lessons, readings, video clips, animated illustrations, student exercises, and on-line exams. For more information, contact CSU Sacramento Office of Water Programs at (916) 278-6142 or visit
http://www.owp.csus.edu/training/onlinecourses.php
Georgia Rural Water Association
Online training courses for enrichment and recertification credit will be offered.
For more information, contact Georgia Rural Water Association at (770) 358-0221 or visit http://www.grwa.org/grwa_online.html.
Homestudy Basic Water Operations
These courses are designed for new employees working with water systems and involved in the production or distribution of potable water. For more information, contact the Texas Engineering Extension Service at (979) 458-6800 or visit http://www.teex.com/teex.cfm?pageid=training&templateid=14&area=teex&browse=16 course number WWW400
National Research Center for Coal and Energy West Virginia University
An Environmental Training Resources Catalog for Small Communities is available online. For more information, contact National Research Center for Coal and Energy West Virginia University at info@mail.nesc.wvu.edu or visit http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/netcsc/netcsc_catalog.htm
Online Operator Training
Courses in membrane technology, water analysis, distribution, and treatment are offered. For more information, contact The Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association at (866) 923-3600 or visit http://rmwea.360water.com/
Rural Water Association of Utah
For more information contact the Rural Water Association of Utah at (801) 756-5123 or visit http://www.rwau.net/onlinetraining.html
Technical Learning College
Technical Learning College offers continuing education to maintain licenses or certifications. For more information, contact TLC at (480) 705-9315 or visit
http://www.tlch2o.com/Nat_CEU_Courses.htm
Tennessee Association of Utility Districts Online Trainings
TAUD offers a number of training courses. For more information about the online courses contact TAUD at (615) 896-9022, email JohnShadwick@taud.org, or visit http://taud.org/OnLineTraining.htm .
The Center for Training, Research and Education for Environmental Occupations
The Center provides online courses in disinfection, fluoridation, and other drinking water topics. For more information, contact the Center for Training, Research and Education for Environmental Occupations at (352) 392-9570 or visit http://www.treeo.ufl.edu/water/
Water/Wastewater Distance Learning
Courses are available online. For more information contact Rosa-lee Moore, Water Program Advisor, Instructor and Website Technician, at 276-523-2400, ext. 364 or visit http://wateredu.com/
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September 9, 2008
Water System Basics
Middlefield, CT
This course provides straight forward information on the basic regulatory and engineering requirements that all systems must know to be in compliance and keep the water source safe and sanitary.
For more information, contact the Atlantic States Rural Water & Wastewater Association at (860) 889-6373, or online: http://www.asrwwa.org/training/sessions.shtml
September 9, 2008
Water System Basics
Putnam, CT
This course provides straight forward information on the basic regulatory and engineering requirements that all systems must know to be in compliance and keep the water source safe and sanitary.
For more information, contact the Atlantic States Rural Water & Wastewater Association at (860) 889-6373, or online: http://www.asrwwa.org/training/sessions.shtml
September 9, 2008
Water System Basics
South Kingstown, RI
This course provides straight forward information on the basic regulatory and engineering requirements that all systems must know to be in compliance and keep the water source safe and sanitary.
For more information, contact the Atlantic States Rural Water & Wastewater Association at (860) 889-6373, or online: http://www.asrwwa.org/training/sessions.shtml
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Ongoing
New York State Operator Certification: Initial Certification and Renewal Courses
This website summarizes training opportunities from multiple different training providers in Region 2: http://www.health.state.ny.us/environmental/water/drinking/operate/training.htm
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September 22 - 26, 2008
Fundamentals of Water Treatment
Humboldt Utilities Office
For more information visit http://www.taud.org/Training/Water.asp
September 23 – 25, 2008
Advanced Water I
DeKalb Co., GA
For more information contact the Georgia Rural Water Association at 770-358-0221 or visit http://grwa.org/pdf/glance_2008.pdf
October 6 – 10, 2008
Basic Water
Helen, GA
For more information contact the Georgia Rural Water Association at 770-358-0221 or visit http://grwa.org/pdf/glance_2008.pdf
October 14, 2008
Cross Connection Renewal Workshop
TAUD Training Station, TN
For more information visit http://www.taud.org/Training/Water.asp
October 15, 2008
Basic Cross Connection Workshop
TAUD Training Station, TN
For more information visit http://www.taud.org/Training/Water.asp
October 20 – 24, 2008
Backflow Testers’ Training
Tifton, GA
For more information contact the Georgia Rural Water Association at 770-358-0221 or visit http://grwa.org/pdf/glance_2008.pdf
October 20 – 24, 2008
Water Laboratory for Analysts & Operators
Henry County, GA
For more information contact the Georgia Rural Water Association at 770-358-0221 or visit http://grwa.org/pdf/glance_2008.pdf
October 21, 2008
Sampling Training For Groundwater, Surface Water and Wastewater
Gainesville, FL
This one-day course teaches the basic concepts and techniques for scientifically valid field sampling, as outlined in DEP's Standard Operating Procedures. Planning, documentation, quality control, equipment considerations, and actual sampling procedures for surface water, wastewater, and groundwater are covered.
For more information contact the Stephanie West at 352-392-9570 x216 or visit http://www.treeo.ufl.edu/course.aspx?p=11&c=2314
October 22, 2008
Sampling Training For Groundwater, Surface Water and Wastewater
Gainesville, FL
This one-day course teaches the basic concepts and techniques for scientifically valid field sampling, as outlined in DEP's Standard Operating Procedures. Planning, documentation, quality control, equipment considerations, and actual sampling procedures for surface water, wastewater, and groundwater are covered.
For more information contact the Stephanie West at 352-392-9570 x216 or visit http://www.treeo.ufl.edu/course.aspx?p=11&c=2314
October 30, 2008
Class IV Water
Athens, GA
For more information contact the Georgia Rural Water Association at 770-358-0221 or visit http://grwa.org/pdf/glance_2008.pdf
November 3 – 4, 2008
Applied Utilities Math
Atlanta, GA
For more information contact the Georgia Rural Water Association at 770-358-0221 or visit http://grwa.org/pdf/glance_2008.pdf
November 12 – 14, 2008
W&WW Utilities Management & Supervision and Management
Helen, GA
For more information contact the Georgia Rural Water Association at 770-358-0221 or visit http://grwa.org/pdf/glance_2008.pdf
November 17 – 21, 2008
Basic Water
Henry County, GA
For more information contact the Georgia Rural Water Association at 770-358-0221 or visit http://grwa.org/pdf/glance_2008.pdf
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NTEC Water Program
The USDA RUS NTEC Water program provides technical assistance and training to tribal public drinking water systems in the following states Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, California, Nevada and Utah, Wisconsin and New Mexico. NTEC also provides services to Navajo chapters, coordinated with the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency from the New Mexico, California/Nevada and Utah regions.
For more information contact Ron Thomson, NTEC Water Program Director at 916-208-0070 or visit the NTEC website at www.ntec.org/water.htm
Vermilion Community College - Small Systems Water Training
Ely, MN
VCC's Water Resources program offers science-based, entry level skill training.
For more information contact Mary Klein at VCC at 800-657-3609, 218-365-2247, m.klein@vcc.edu or visit http://www.vcc.edu/
St. Cloud Technical College - Small Systems Water Training
St. Cloud, MN
For more information contact Leah Terwey 320-308-5213, LTerwey@sctc.edu or visit http://www.sctc.edu/cgi-bin/catalog/showCourses.pl?subj=WETT&ref=descriptions
September 10, 2008
Water Operation & Maintenance
Zumbrota, MN
For more information contact the Georgia Rural Water Association at 770-358-0221 or visit http://grwa.org/pdf/glance_2008.pdf
September 17 - 19, 2008
Water Certification Refresher & Exam
St. Cloud, MN
For more information contact the Georgia Rural Water Association at 770-358-0221 or visit http://grwa.org/pdf/glance_2008.pdf
October 14, 2008
Water O&M
Chokio, MN
For more information contact the Minnesota Rural Water Association at 218-685-5197, mrwa@mrwa.com or visit http://mrwa.com/trainingcalendar.htm#MRWA_Water_Training
October 21, 2008
Winterizing Your Water System
Northfield, MN
For more information contact the Minnesota Rural Water Association at 218-685-5197, mrwa@mrwa.com or visit http://mrwa.com/trainingcalendar.htm#MRWA_Water_Training
October 21, 2008
Winterizing Your Water System
St. Cloud, MN
For more information contact the Minnesota Rural Water Association at 218-685-5197, mrwa@mrwa.com or visit http://mrwa.com/trainingcalendar.htm#MRWA_Water_Training
November 19, 2008
Water O&M
Waite Park, MN
For more information contact the Minnesota Rural Water Association at 218-685-5197, mrwa@mrwa.com or visit http://mrwa.com/trainingcalendar.htm#MRWA_Water_Training
December 10, 2008
Water O&M
Biwabik, MN
For more information contact the Minnesota Rural Water Association at 218-685-5197, mrwa@mrwa.com or visit http://mrwa.com/trainingcalendar.htm#MRWA_Water_Training
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NTEC Water Program
The USDA RUS NTEC Water program provides technical assistance and training to tribal public drinking water systems in the following states Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, California, Nevada and Utah, Wisconsin and New Mexico. NTEC also provides services to Navajo chapters, coordinated with the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency from the New Mexico, California/Nevada and Utah regions.
For more information contact Ron Thomson, NTEC Water Program Director at 916-208-0070 or visit the NTEC website at http://www.ntec.org/water.htm
Texas Engineering Extension Service
Offers a variety of water courses. For more information contact the Texas Engineering Extension Service at 877-833-9638, 979-458-6800 or visit
http://teex.com/teex.cfm?pageid=training&templateid=14&area=teex&browse=16
September 26 -27, 2008
Running Your Water System as a Business
Santa Fe, NM
The goal of this workshop is to provide information to help small, rural water systems deliver safe, reliable drinking water to their customers and how to properly manage a water system for long-term viability.
For more information contact the Rural Community Assistance Corporation at (916) 447-2854 or visithttp://www.rcac.org/doc.aspx?58
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Environmental Resource Center at Crowder College
Missouri
The Environmental Resource Center is a Missouri State Training Center for the training of personnel involved in the operation, maintenance and management of water quality facilities.
For more information call 800-848-8726, email asweet@crowder.edu or visit http://erc.crowder.edu/offcampus.html
September 9 - 10, 2008
Small Water Systems, Operation and Maintenance
Newton, KS
This is a two-day workshop. The workshop will focus on small potable water systems and small waste water systems. The topics covered will include: basic regulations, operations, and responsibilities of the small systems water operator.
For more information contact Salina Area Technical College at 785-309-3100 or visit http://www.salinatech.com/environmentaltech.htm
October 22 – 23, 2008
Water Distribution
Olathe, KS
This class covers information to improve the working knowledge of water plant operators, distribution personnel, utility supervisors, and other agents of public and private water systems. The focus of the class is to enhance water treatment plant operation, system maintenance and the administration of water systems.
For more information contact Fort Scott Community College at 1-800-TRI-FSCC or visit http://fortscott.edu/academics/programs/ewt/workshops.asp
November 4 - 5, 2008
Disinfection Through Chlorination
Wellington, KS
This workshop covers topics such as chlorine facts, design, equipment, testing, chloramines, CT Values, and more.
For more information contact Salina Area Technical College at 785-309-3100 or visit http://www.salinatech.com/environmentaltech.htm
November 5 -6, 2008
Small Water System
Chetopa, KS
For more information contact Fort Scott Community College at 1-800-TRI-FSCC or visit http://fortscott.edu/academics/programs/ewt/workshops.asp
December 17 - 18, 2008
District Water School
Emporia, KS
For more information contact Fort Scott Community College at 1-800-TRI-FSCC or visit http://fortscott.edu/academics/programs/ewt/workshops.asp
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August 25 – December 18, 2008
Distribution Systems
Casper College, WY
This class is an introduction to the basics of distribution system operation and maintenance and key system components. Topics covered include storage, cross connections, water quality, regulations, chlorination, piping, meter, pumps, hydrants, and safety.
For more information, contract the Casper College at (800) 442-2963 or online: http://nw4.caspercollege.edu/adultstudents/programs/trades/environ/water_.quality.html
August 25 – December 18, 2008
Water Treatment Plant Operation I
Casper College, WY
This course is an introduction to the basics of water treatment plant operation and key system components. Other topics include water sources, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, Safe Drinking Water Act rules and regulations, fluoridation and iron and manganese removal.
For more information, contract the Casper College at (800) 442-2963 or online: http://nw4.caspercollege.edu/adultstudents/programs/trades/environ/water_.quality.html
September 4, 2008
Hydrants/Valves/Waterworks Brass
Lamar, CO
For more information contact the Colorado Rural Water Association at 719-545-6748, email craw@comcast.net or visit http://crwa.net/crwa/docs/training/trainingsched.php
September 8 -12, 2008
Level II X-Conn Certification
Orem, UT
For more information contact the Rural Water Association of Utah at 801-756-5123, email Ellen Copfer at ecopfer@rwau.net or visit http://www.rwau.net/training.html
September 8 - 13, 2008
CCC and Backflow Prevention
Pueblo West, CO
For more information contact the Colorado Rural Water Association at 719-545-6748, email craw@comcast.net or visit http://crwa.net/crwa/docs/training/trainingsched.php
September 9, 2008
Safety and Security for Water and Wastewater Systems
Sterling, CO
For more information contact the Colorado Rural Water Association at 719-545-6748, email craw@comcast.net or visit http://crwa.net/crwa/docs/training/trainingsched.php
September 13, 2008
Source Water Protection
Moab, UT
This Source Water Protection (SWP) training will provide resources on SWP, including policy background, lesions learned, tools and discussion on implementing SWP plans in Moab and the surrounding areas.
For more information contact the Rural Community Assistance Corporation at (916) 447-2854 or visit http://www.rcac.org/doc.aspx?58
September 15 - 19, 2008
Level II X-Conn Certification
St. George, UT
For more information contact the Rural Water Association of Utah at 801-756-5123, email Ellen Copfer at ecopfer@rwau.net or visit http://www.rwau.net/training.html
September 16 - 19, 2008
Operator Training and Certification Review (Water)
Pueblo West, CO
For more information contact the Colorado Rural Water Association at 719-545-6748, email craw@comcast.net or visit http://crwa.net/crwa/docs/training/trainingsched.php
September 17 - 19, 2008
Level II X-Conn Recertification
St. George, UT
For more information contact the Rural Water Association of Utah at 801-756-5123, email Ellen Copfer at ecopfer@rwau.net or visit http://www.rwau.net/training.html
September 25, 2008
Irrigation
North Salt Lake, UT
For more information contact the Rural Water Association of Utah at 801-756-5123, email Ellen Copfer at ecopfer@rwau.net or visit http://www.rwau.net/training.html
October 6 - 11, 2008
Fall Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester’s & Refresher Course
Billings, MT
This 5-day course plus a 6th day for ABPA Exam will be comprised of lectures and guided exercises in web lab that provides understanding of the field testing methods.
For more information contact the Montana Environmental Training Center at 406-265-3763, metc@msun.edu or visit http://mrws.org/trainingstuff/2008TrainingCalander.pdf
October 14 - 16, 2008
Safety in Water Quality Systems
Casper College, WY
This class is an introduction to safety issues that affect water quality system operators. Topics covered include hazard communication, blood borne pathogens, chemical safety, respiratory protection, lockout-tag out, and general safety practices.
For more information, contract the Casper College at (800) 442-2963 or online: http://nw4.caspercollege.edu/adultstudents/programs/trades/environ/water_.quality.html
October 19 - 24, 2008
CCC and Backflow Prevention
Cortez, CO
For more information contact the Colorado Rural Water Association at 719-545-6748, email craw@comcast.net or visit http://crwa.net/crwa/docs/training/trainingsched.php
October 21, 2008
National Park Service Utility Operator Workshop
West Yellowstone, MT
This workshop will cover a variety of topics that relate to small systems, both ground & surface water.
For more information contact the Montana Environmental Training Center at 406-265-3763, metc@msun.edu or visit http://mrws.org/trainingstuff/2008TrainingCalander.pdf
October 22, 2008
National Park Service Utility Operator Workshop
West Yellowstone, MT
This workshop will cover a variety of topics that relate to small systems, both ground & surface water.
For more information contact the Montana Environmental Training Center at 406-265-3763, metc@msun.edu or visit http://mrws.org/trainingstuff/2008TrainingCalander.pdf
October 23, 2008
National Park Service Utility Operator Workshop
West Yellowstone, MT
This workshop will cover a variety of topics that relate to small systems, both ground & surface water.
For more information contact the Montana Environmental Training Center at 406-265-3763, metc@msun.edu or visit http://mrws.org/trainingstuff/2008TrainingCalander.pdf
October 29 - 30, 2008
METC Surface Water Treatment Training
West Yellowstone, MT
This training session will cover a variety of surface water topics to include an update on rules and regulations pertinent to surface water systems.
For more information contact the Montana Environmental Training Center at 406-265-3763, metc@msun.edu or visit http://mrws.org/trainingstuff/2008TrainingCalander.pdf
November 3 -7, 2008
ASSE Cross Connection Tester Certification
Casper College, WY
This class is designed to prepare for the American Society of Sanitary Engineers backflow tester’s certification test. Topics covered include an overview of cross connection programs, hydraulic principles, test gauges, parts and terminology, applications and installations, ASSE test procedures for all devices, troubleshooting, and test failures and causes.
For more information, contract the Casper College at (800) 442-2963 or online: http://nw4.caspercollege.edu/adultstudents/programs/trades/environ/water_.quality.html
November 13, 2008
Safety in Water Quality Systems
Casper College, WY
This class is an introduction to safety issues that affect water quality system operators. Topics covered include hazard communication, blood borne pathogens, chemical safety, respiratory protection, lockout-tag out, and general safety practices.
For more information, contract the Casper College at (800) 442-2963 or online: http://nw4.caspercollege.edu/adultstudents/programs/trades/environ/water_.quality.html
November 13, 2008
Coagulation/Flocculation/Filtration
Glenwood Springs, CO
For more information contact the Colorado Rural Water Association at 719-545-6748, email craw@comcast.net or visit http://crwa.net/crwa/docs/training/trainingsched.php
November 17 – 19, 2008
Level II X-Conn Recertification
Orem, UT
For more information contact the Rural Water Association of Utah at 801-756-5123, email Ellen Copfer at ecopfer@rwau.net or visit http://www.rwau.net/training.html
December 3 -5, 2008
Level II X-Conn Recertification
Orem, UT
For more information contact the Rural Water Association of Utah at 801-756-5123, email Ellen Copfer at ecopfer@rwau.net or visit http://www.rwau.net/training.html
December 8 - 12, 2008
Level II X-Conn Recertification
Orem, UT
For more information contact the Rural Water Association of Utah at 801-756-5123, email Ellen Copfer at ecopfer@rwau.net or visit http://www.rwau.net/training.html
December 10, 2008
Pumps Workshop
HAVRE/MSU-Northern, MT
This one-day seminar will focus on the hydraulic principles of pumping water. Operation of lift stations and other pump systems will be discussed and operators will learn about the best maintenance practices.
For more information contact the Montana Environmental Training Center at 406-265-3763, metc@msun.edu or visit http://mrws.org/trainingstuff/2008TrainingCalander.pdf
December 11, 2008
Coagulation/Flocculation/Filtration
Glenwood Springs, CO
For more information contact the Colorado Rural Water Association at 719-545-6748, email craw@comcast.net or visit http://crwa.net/crwa/docs/training/trainingsched.php
December 15 - 17, 2008
Level II X-Conn Recertification
Orem, UT
For more information contact the Rural Water Association of Utah at 801-756-5123, email Ellen Copfer at ecopfer@rwau.net or visit http://www.rwau.net/training.html
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Intertribal Council of Arizona Tribal Water Systems Work Group
The Tribal Water Systems Program offers Operator Certification Training and Examinations and other training classes for skill development. For more information on the Tribal Water Systems Work Groupcontact Deborah Patton, Water Quality Program Administrator or Elaine Wilson, Environmental Quality Programs Director at (602) 258-4822 or visit http://www.itcaonline.com/tws/trainingevents.html
University of Southern California Foundation for Cross Connection Control and Hydaulic Research
University of Southern California offers training courses and certification. For more information visit http://www.usc.edu/dept/fccchr/education.html
NTEC Water Program
The USDA RUS NTEC Water program provides technical assistance and training to tribal public drinking water systems in the following states Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, California, Nevada and Utah, Wisconsin and New Mexico. NTEC also provides services to Navajo chapters, coordinated with the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency from the New Mexico, California/Nevada and Utah regions. For more information contact Ron Thomson, NTEC Water Program Director at 916-208-0070 or visit the NTEC website at http://www.ntec.org/water.htm
September 8 – November 10, 2008 (Mondays)
Introduction Water Distribution
Chico, CA
For more information, contact the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association at: (909) 481-7200, or online: http://ca-nv-awwa.org/CA-NV/calendar/
September 9 – October 14, 2008 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Introduction Water Distribution
Commerce, CA
For more information, contact the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association at: (909) 481-7200, or online: http://ca-nv-awwa.org/CA-NV/calendar/
September 17, 2008
Navigating the New Water Works Standards
South Lake Tahoe, CA
For more information contact the Rural Community Assistance Corporation at (916) 447-2854 or visit http://www.rcac.org/doc.aspx?58
September 16 – November 18, 2008 (Tuesdays)
Introduction Water Distribution
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
For more information, contact the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association at: (909) 481-7200, or online: http://ca-nv-awwa.org/CA-NV/calendar/
September 18, 2008
Disinfection and the Disinfection By-Products Rule Workshop
El Dorado Hills, CA
This workshop will cover the most common drinking water disinfectants used by public drinking water systems and the potential for each of these disinfectants to create disinfection by-products.
For more information contact the Rural Community Assistance Corporation at (916) 447-2854 or visit http://www.rcac.org/doc.aspx?58
September 23, 2008
Pathogen and Nuisance Organisms in Drinking Water Workshop
Bishop, CA
Topics covered in this workshop include: problematic organisms in water production, treatment, distribution and storage.
For more information contact the Rural Community Assistance Corporation at (916) 447-2854 or visit http://www.rcac.org/doc.aspx?58
September 29 – October 3, 2008 (Monday to Friday)
Backflow Course
Sacramento, CA
For more information, contact the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association at: (909) 481-7200, or online: http://ca-nv-awwa.org/CA-NV/calendar/
October 7 – November 6, 2008 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Intermediate Water Distribution
Pleasanton, CA
For more information, contact the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association at: (909) 481-7200, or online: http://ca-nv-awwa.org/CA-NV/calendar/
October 22, 2008
The Groundwater Rule
Paso Robles, CA
This workshop will cover the requirements of EPA’s new Groundwater Rule.
For more information contact the Rural Community Assistance Corporation at (916) 447-2854 or visit http://www.rcac.org/doc.aspx?58
October 23, 2008
Sanitary Survey and Water Tank Maintenance
San Luis Obispo, CA
This workshop covers identifying and correcting sanitary survey deficiencies to provide an additional layer of public health protection. The second half of this workshop covers water tank maintenance.
For more information contact the Rural Community Assistance Corporation at (916) 447-2854 or visit http://www.rcac.org/doc.aspx?58
November 3 – 7, 2008 (Monday to Friday)
Backflow Course
San Jose, CA
For more information, contact the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association at: (909) 481-7200, or online: http://ca-nv-awwa.org/CA-NV/calendar/
November 5 – 6, 2008
Water Treatment Operator Certification
Lemoore, CA
For more information contact the Rural Community Assistance Corporation at (916) 447-2854 or visithttp://www.rcac.org/doc.aspx?58
November 17 – 21, 2008 (Monday to Friday)
Backflow Course
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
For more information, contact the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association at: (909) 481-7200, or online: http://ca-nv-awwa.org/CA-NV/calendar/
December 4, 2008
Navigating the New Water Works Standards
Santa Clarita, CA
For more information contact the Rural Community Assistance Corporation at (916) 447-2854 or visit http://www.rcac.org/doc.aspx?58
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NTEC Water Program
The USDA RUS NTEC Water program provides technical assistance and training to tribal public drinking water systems in the following states Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, California, Nevada and Utah, Wisconsin and New Mexico. NTEC also provides services to Navajo chapters, coordinated with the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency from the New Mexico, California/Nevada and Utah regions. For more information contact Ron Thomson, NTEC Water Program Director at 916-208-0070 or visit the NTEC website at http://www.ntec.org/water.htm
State of Alaska – Operator Training and Certification Program
The Operator Training and Certification Program develops training programs, administers examinations and certifies operators of community water and wastewater systems.
For more information contact Kerry Lindley, Program Manager at 907-465-5143 or visit http://dec.state.ak.us/water/opcert/index.htm
September 25, 2008
Water Hydraulics
Everett, WA
For more information, contact Evergreen Rural Water of WA at (800) 272-5981, or online at: http://www.erwow.org/training/index.htm
October 14 - 15, 2008
Water Treatment Seminar
Fairbanks, AK
For more information contact Angie Monteleone at 907-561-977, email awwma@gci.net or visit http://www.uas.alaska.edu/attac/calendar.html
October 15, 2008
Basics Course for Small Public Water Systems
Liberty Lake, WA
For more information, contact Evergreen Rural Water of WA at (800) 272-5981, or online at: http://www.erwow.org/training/index.htm
October 17, 2008
Basics Course for Small Public Water Systems
Ellensburg, WA
For more information, contact Evergreen Rural Water of WA at (800) 272-5981, or online at: http://www.erwow.org/training/index.htm
November 7, 2008
Basics Course for Small Public Water Systems
Yelm, WA
For more information, contact Evergreen Rural Water of WA at (800) 272-5981, or online at: http://www.erwow.org/training/index.htm
November 13 - 15, 2008
Water Distribution System Field Operations I
Kotzebue, AK
This hands-on course teaches operators repair techniques and operating characteristics of common water and sewer equipment including valves, hydrants, piping, and pressure regulators.
For more information visit:
http://www.ehsc.ihs.gov/index.cfm?module=class&clID=210&qs=module%3Dclasses%26catID%3D0
December 9 - 11, 2008
Basic Electrical
Fairbanks, AK
For more information contact Angie Monteleone at 907-561-977, email awwma@gci.net or visit http://www.uas.alaska.edu/attac/calendar.html
December 11 -13, 2008
Water Distribution System Field Operations I
Kotzebue, AK
This hands-on course teaches operators repair techniques and operating characteristics of common water and sewer equipment including valves, hydrants, piping, and pressure regulators.
For more information visit:
http://www.ehsc.ihs.gov/index.cfm?module=class&clID=210&qs=module%3Dclasses%26catID%3D0
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