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

May 27, 2026

7:30am-8:00am — Sign In
8:00am-8:30am — Apprenticeship Program Progress Updates
8:30am-10:30am — O & M Manual Development
10:30am-12:00pm -– Water Quality Analysis via Taste Test
12:00pm-1:00pm –- Lunch on Your Own
1:00pm-3:00pm — Confined Space Safety: NRWA Training
3:00pm-5:00pm — Safe Handling of Chlorine: -NRWA Training

May 28, 2026

8:00am–10:00am — Sustainable Practices in Wastewater Collection: NRWA Training
10:00am-12:00pm — Math Review
12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch on your own
1:00pm-3:00pm — Asset Management Plan Development
3:00pm-5:00pm — Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG): NRWA Training

Instructors will be Amy Fontenot, Ken Terry and other 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 24th, no refunds will be granted thereafter. 

Rather than cancel, consider sending a substitute.