This training involves knowledge of the very basics required of water and wastewater operations specialists. It is free to those who are currently enrolled in the LRWA/NRWA Apprenticeship Program.  For all others, the fee for this training is $200 for both days or $125 for one day.  Space is limited to 20 attendees total, including apprentices.

Year 1 Apprentice Training

April 20, 2026

7:30am-8:00am — Sign In
8:00am-9:00am — Apprenticeship Program Progress Updates
9:00am-11:00am — Apprenticeship Ethics Training
10:00am-12:00pm — Apprenticeship Harassment Training
12:00pm-1:00pm — On Your Own
1:00pm-3:00pm — Water Sampling
3:00pm- 5:00pm — Emergency Preparedness

April 21, 2026

8:00am-10:00am – Hydrological Cycle & Artesian Water Wells
10:00am-12:00pm – Distribution System Valve Applications & Maintenance
12:00pm-1:00pm – On Your Own
1:00pm-3:00pm – Cost of Water
3:00pm-5:00pm – Trenching & Shoring Practices

Instructors for this training will be Rusty Reeves, LRWA Deputy Director, unless otherwise noted.

Please note:   LRWA Training Sessions are a “Fire Arm Free Zone”

A $15 cancellation fee will be applied to refunds requested by April 16th, no refunds will be granted thereafter. 

Rather than cancel, consider sending a substitute.