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.

June 17, 2025

7:30am-8:00am – Sign In
8:00am-10:00am — Workplace Safety – Requirements and Applicable Equipment
10:00am-12:00pm — Pipe Types, Applications and Identification Process
12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch provided by: Lafayette Winwater Works
1:00am-3:00pm — Distribution System Valve Types
3:00pm-5:00pm — Piping Installation, Proper Repair Couplings and Restraint Practices

June 18, 2025

 8:00am-10:00am — Proper Procedures for Installing Service Taps and Large Taps
10:00am-12:00pm — Hand and Power Tool Demonstrations
12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch provided by: Lafayette Winwater Works
1:00pm-3:00pm — Backflow Prevention Valve Applications & Maintenance
3:00pm-5:00pm — Overview & Review Test – Rusty Reeves, LRWA Deputy Director

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

A $15 cancellation fee will be applied to refunds requested by June 13th, 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.