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 2 Apprentice Training

February 23, 2026

7:30am-8:00am – Sign In
8:00am-9:00am – Apprenticeship Program Requirements Overview
9:00am-10:00am — Data Based Decisions Based on Operational and Financial Records
10:00am-12:00pm – The Ten Key Elements of Effective Utility Management
12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch on Your Own
1:00pm-3:00pm — LA 811 Updates
3:00pm-5:00pm – Generator & Emergency Equipment Maintenance

February 24, 2026

8:00am-9:00am – LDH Accountability Rule History & Guidelines:  LDH District 3 Staff
9:00am-10:00am – Issuing & Rescinding Boil Advisories:  LDH District 3 Staff
10:00am-11:00am — Chlorine residual dosing and calculations:  LDH District 3 Staff
11:00am-12:00pm – LDH Wastewater Permitting and Inspections:  LDH District 3 Staff
12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch on Your Own
1:00pm-3:00pm — System Awareness – Repairing the Obvious
3:00pm- 5:00pm – Water and Wastewater Rates and Financing

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 February 19th, no refunds will be granted thereafter. 

Rather than cancel, consider sending a substitute.