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.

February 25, 2025

7:30am-8:00am – Sign In
8:00am-9:00am — Apprenticeship Program Requirements Overview II
9:00am-10:00am — PPE – Personal Protection Equipment
10:00am-12:00pm — Proper Usage, Calibrating, and Maintenance of Water Quality Testing Apparatus:  David Maxwell, Hach, Co.
12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch on Your Own
1:00pm-3:00pm — Applicable Fittings for Water & Wastewater Lines:  John Gil, Coburn Supply
3:00pm-5:00pm — Math – Calculating Flow & Velocity

February 26, 2025

8:00am-10:00am — Distribution System Mapping – The Basics
10:00am-12:00pm — Asset Identification and Management:  Ken Terry, LRWA
12:00p -1:00pm — Lunch on Your Own
1:00pm-3:00pm — Computer Programs – The Basics
3:00pm-5:00pm — Water and Wastewater Rates and Financing

Instructors will be LRWA staff unless otherwise noted above.

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

A $15 cancellation fee will be applied to refunds requested by February 21st, 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.