This training involves knowledge of the very basics required of water and wastewater operations specialists.  It is designed for those just starting out or desiring to get into the water and/or wastewater industry.

August 26, 2025
7:30am-8:00am — Registration
8:00am-9:00am — Apprenticeship Program Requirements Overview V: Rusty Reeves, LRWA
9:00am-12:00pm — Leak Detection & Sewer Inflow/Infiltration Training: Dewayne Paul, Phyl Domingue, & Colby Isom, LRWA Energy Conservation Program
12:00pm-1:00pm — Provided
1:00pm-3:00pm — Emergency Response Planning/Preparations: Amy Fontenot, LRWA/EPA Training Specialist
3:00pm-5:00pm — Part 12 State Sanitary Code – Water:  Rusty Reeves, LRWA

 August 27, 2025
8:00am-10:00am — Part 13 State Sanitary Code – Sewer:  Ken Terry, LRWA/DEQ BILs Program
10:00am-12:00pm — Sewer Treatment Plant Types and Applications:  Kenneth Trent, LRWA USDA Wastewater Program
12:00pm-1:00pm — Provided
1:00pm-3:00pm — Water Production/Water Loss Tracking:  Rusty Reeves, LRWA
3:00pm- 5:00pm — Developing Policies & Procedures:  Rusty Reeves, LRWA

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

A $15 cancellation fee will be applied to refunds requested by August 22nd, no refunds will be granted thereafter.  Rather than cancel, consider sending a substitute.

This training 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.