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

August 19, 2026

7:30am-8:00am — Sign In
8:00am-8:30am — Apprenticeship Program Progress Updates
8:30am-10:30am — Pump Stations and Lift Stations Operations, NRWA
10:30am-12:00pm — Energy Efficiency in the Water and WW Industry, NRWA
12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch on Your Own
1:00pm-3:00pm — Basic Troubleshooting in WW, NRWA
3:00pm-5:00pm — Flow & Head Concepts, LRWA

August 20, 2026

8:00am-10:00am — Foundations of WW Treatment, NRWA
10:00am-12:00pm — Basic Biological Principals for WW Treatment, LRWA
12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch on your own
1:00pm-5:00pm — WW Treatment Processes, NRWA

Instructors for this training will be LRWA staff, 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 August 14th, no refunds will be granted thereafter. 

Rather than cancel, consider sending a substitute.