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

May 20, 2026

7:30am-8:00am — Sign In
8:00am-8:30am — Apprenticeship Program Progress Updates
8:30am-10:00am — Cybersecurity Basics:  NRWA Training
10:00am-12:00pm — Emerging Contaminants
12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch on Your Own
1:00pm-3:00pm — Sewer Treatment Plant Types
3:00pm-5:00pm — Part 13 State Sanitary Code,  Sewer

May 21, 2026

8:00am-10:00am — Developing Policies and Procedures
10:00am-11:00pm — Work Ethics for Water Operators
11:00pm-12:00pm — Math Review
12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch on your own
1:00pm-4:00pm — Leak Detection & Sewer Inflow/Infiltration Training with Equipment
4:00pm-5:00pm — Safe Handling of Chlorine:  NRWA Training

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 April 16th, no refunds will be granted thereafter. 

Rather than cancel, consider sending a substitute.