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SUMMARY:October 2025 Annual Mini Conference - Attendee/Classroom Registration
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row wpex_bg_overlay=”color” wpex_bg_overlay_color=”#eeee22″ visibility=”hidden”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”]Pre-Registration has ended. If you need to register for a class\, complete the PDF form below the map and bring to the conference with payment.[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row visibility=”hidden”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row visibility=”hidden”][vc_column]24 Hour Technical Class Daily Agendas[vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]4 Hour Management ClassMonday\, October 13th (1pm-5pm)[vc_column_text css=””]LDH approved the 4-Hour Management class for hours.  Approval Course #68782 \nThis is a separate class from the 24-Hour Technical\, and you must complete a separate registration if you wish to attend. \n*Management Training – As outlined in LAC 48: Part V. 7707-7719 \n“As a part of meeting the managerial capacity requirements\, all appropriate staff of existing public water systems shall attend a training session provided by the state\, its contractors\, or the state-recognized trainers for board members\, council members/mayors/owners\, etc. Management training for all board members/council members/mayors/owners of existing public water systems will be based on whether their water system has been issued an administrative order\, and/or is on the significant non-compliers’s list\, and/or has had primary MCL violations during the past three years. The department will continue to encourage attendance voluntarily at management training sessions by board members/council members/mayors/owners of other public water systems. Training sessions shall be provided periodically and appropriate parties as noted above will have the opportunity to attend one of the scheduled sessions within six months after the system has been notified that is it being evaluated for technical\, managerial\, and financial capacity.” \n!!Attention Operators!!!:  For the operator of the water/wastewater system to receive recertification credit hours\, at least one Decision Maker (mayor\, board president\, or council member/board member) from that system must be present. \nPlease remember to scan your name badge both when you enter and leave the classroom. Take a moment to check the screen to ensure that your name appears after scanning. If it does not show up\, please go to the LRWA registration desk for assistance. LRWA is not responsible for ensuring you receive the correct hours if you fail to scan in and out.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]32 Hour Certification Review ClassesMonday\, October 13th (8am-5pm); Tuesday\, October 14th (8am-5pm);\nWednesday\, October 15th (8am-5pm)\, and Thursday\, October 16th (8am-5pm)[vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1738184446495{background-color: #FDFD0300 !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1738184622743{background-color: #FFFFFF00 !important;}”]Water Certification Levels 1 and 2\nProduction\, Treatment\, & DistributionCurtis Davis\, Instructor\nLDH Course Approval #68772[vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Water Certification Level 3 and 4\nProduction\, Treatment\, & DistributionMichael Marler\, Instructor\nLDH Course Approval #68773[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1738184644815{background-color: #F4F40500 !important;}”]Wastewater Certification Level 1 and 2\nCollection & TreatmentScott Finney\, Instructor\nLDH Course Approval #68774[vc_empty_space height=”20px”]Wastewater Certification Level 3 and 4\nCollection & TreatmentVern Breland\, Instructor\nLDH Course Approval #68771[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The LDH Certification Department has approved the 32-Hour Certification Review Classes. \nPlease note that you can only enroll in one class at a time. Classes are held in different classrooms simultaneously from Monday to Thursday\, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. \nThese training courses are intended for individuals preparing for their operator certification exam. The classes will cover either Water (Production\, Treatment\, and Distribution) or Wastewater (Treatment and Collection). Transitioning from one class to another to accumulate hours is no longer permitted. \nIf you only require certification hours\, please register for the 24-Hour Technical Session. Save the 32-Hour classes for those who need a review before taking the exam on Friday. \nPlease remember to attend the Technology Tour/Meet & Greet on Tuesday evening. There will be appetizers in the exhibit hall. \nPlease remember to scan your name badge upon entering and exiting the classroom. After scanning\, take a moment to check the screen to ensure that your name appears. If your name does not show up\, please visit the LRWA registration desk for assistance. LRWA is not responsible for ensuring you receive the correct credit hours if you fail to scan in and out. \nYou can find the Water & Wastewater Need-to-Know information in the Publications section of the Louisiana Department of Health website (Link: La Dept. of Health – Certification Department \nThe instructor will provide a class manual or handout for review and studying during class. You may bring other study materials or manuals as additional study aids. If you wish to purchase the California Manuals\, you can do so directly through the provided links. \nWater Manuals:  http://www.owp.csus.edu/courses/drinking-water.php \nWastewater Manuals:  http://www.owp.csus.edu/courses/wastewater.php[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]24 Hour Technical SessionsTuesday\, October 14th (8:00am-4:00pm) MUST attend the Technology Tour/Meet & Greet for full credit hours;\nWednesday\, October 15th (8:00am-5:00pm)\, and Thursday\, October 16th (8:00am-4:00pm)[vc_column_text css=””]Pending approval for Water and Wastewater hours for all levels by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) for the 24-Hour Technical Sessions. Course #68812. \nThe Technical Sessions are designed for individuals seeking recertification credits in water and/or wastewater management. You can select which session you would like to attend. Topics will cover water\, wastewater\, and management\, with sessions aimed at mayors\, board/council members\, clerks\, and bookkeepers. \nTo receive full credit\, you must attend the Tuesday evening Technology Tour/Meet & Greet from 4:00pm-6:00pm. \nPlease remember to scan your name badge upon entering and exiting the classroom. After scanning\, take a moment to check the screen to ensure your name appears. If your name does not show up\, please visit the LRWA registration desk for assistance. LRWA is not responsible for ensuring you receive the correct credit hours if you fail to scan in and out.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Classroom Registration Includes[vc_column_text css=””]\n\nClassroom admittance/instruction.\nYou cannot register for a 24-hour technical Session and attend a 32-hour Certification Class or 4-hour Management Class without proper registration.  You MUST register for each class individually. The name badge scanning equipment will reveal if you scan into the wrong class when we review the report\, causing you to be billed for additional fees.\nThe 32-hour Certification Class is intended for individuals who need to take the exam on Friday\, not for those seeking recertification hours.\nThe 24-hour Technical Class is designed for those who need recertification hours.\nThe 4-hour Management Class is for decision-makers. Operators can only earn recertification hours if a decision-maker from their organization registers and attends as well.\nSome meals (breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner) will be provided throughout the week (please check the schedule) at the Natchitoches Event Center. Lunches are intended for the classroom\, exhibitor\, and speaker attendees only.\nExhibit Hall admittance.\nClassroom attendees will receive one (1) scannable name badge\, which grants access to the class you are registered for and the Technology Tour/Meet & Greet in the exhibit hall on Tuesday\, beginning at 4:00 pm.\nYou must wear your name badge for all classes and events. Spouse/Guest and children must also have a name badge to enter the exhibit hall and attend the special events.\nSpecially printed name badge to scan (in/out) ALL events to track your Credit Hours. Don’t forget to scan in and out!\n\nAll payments must be received by October 1st.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Cancellation/Refund Policy/No Show[vc_column_text css=””]LRWA will charge a $100 processing fee for ALL cancellations.  Rather than canceling\, consider sending a substitute. \nA written request for cancellation/refund must be received by fax (337-738-5620)\, email (lrwa@lrwa.org)\, or mail before October 1\, 2025. \nNO refunds are issued for cancellations requested after October 1\, 2025. \nLRWA has a new policy for attendees who pre-register but don’t pay. If you send a pre-registration\, do not pay\, and do not attend the conference without calling to cancel\, we will invoice a No Show Administrative charge of $100.  This is because of the expenses we incurred for the registration.  This is like a doctor’s office charging an appointment no-show fee.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]EXAM Application Instructions/Information[vc_column_text css=””]Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) states that pre-approval is REQUIRED for ALL certification exams; therefore pre-application must be submitted to their office at least 30 days or more before the exam date.  NO walk-ins are allowed.  Exam Application can be completed through this link: Operator Certification | La Dept. of Health. \nDEADLINE for LDH EXAM APPLICATIONS to Baton Rouge = September 17th[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]EXAM APPLICATION should be sent to\nLouisiana Department of Health (LDH)\,    Attn: Certification Office\nMail:  P.O. Box 4489\, Bin 10 Box 6\, Baton Rouge\, LA 70821-4489\nFax:   225-342-7494\nEmail: opcert@la.gov \nFor exam questions\, please contact LDH at: \nMain office # 225-342-7508 \nEsteban “Stone” Gonzalez\, MPA – Operator Certification Program Administrator   225-342-7512\nReyna Anderson Duffus\, MBA – State Training Officer   225-342-7507 \nemail at opcert@la.gov[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Click here for LDH Certification website to complete Exam Application” color=”primary” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fldh.la.gov%2Fpage%2F416″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbSUyRm1hcHMlMkZlbWJlZCUzRnBiJTNEJTIxMW0xOCUyMTFtMTIlMjExbTMlMjExZDY3ODQuNTQ1ODM0ODYyMTAzJTIxMmQtOTMuMDkwODE2NzI0NzEzMjIlMjEzZDMxLjc2MzA0MTQ3NDEwMzc5NyUyMTJtMyUyMTFmMCUyMTJmMCUyMTNmMCUyMTNtMiUyMTFpMTAyNCUyMTJpNzY4JTIxNGYxMy4xJTIxM20zJTIxMW0yJTIxMXMweDg2MzA3ZDUwMWQ2YjBjYmIlMjUzQTB4NzNmNDllNGNjYzVjNmIyYiUyMTJzTmF0Y2hpdG9jaGVzJTI1MjBFdmVudHMlMjUyMENlbnRlciUyMTVlMCUyMTNtMiUyMTFzZW4lMjEyc3VzJTIxNHYxNzU1MTIxMDE0MzU0JTIxNW0yJTIxMXNlbiUyMTJzdXMlMjIlMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyMjYwMCUyMiUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyMjQ1MCUyMiUyMHN0eWxlJTNEJTIyYm9yZGVyJTNBMCUzQiUyMiUyMGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbiUzRCUyMiUyMiUyMGxvYWRpbmclM0QlMjJsYXp5JTIyJTIwcmVmZXJyZXJwb2xpY3klM0QlMjJuby1yZWZlcnJlci13aGVuLWRvd25ncmFkZSUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRQ==” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Printable Information[vc_column_text css=””]PDF registration forms: You can click on the PDF form and complete it on your computer\, iPad\, tablet\, or phone. Please avoid handwriting on the PDF forms\, as we often have difficulty reading them. Handwritten forms may be returned due to legibility issues\, which could delay the processing of your registration. If you do not use the online ticket form\, please type your responses.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”]Schedule of EventsClass RegistrationList of Hotels with Discounts24 Hour Technical Sessions Agenda[vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Online Registration/Tickets[vc_column_text css=””]Tickets: To register for classes and pay online using a credit card\, please complete the ticket below. After submitting your ticket\, you will receive a confirmation email at the address provided during checkout. If you do not receive this email\, please check your spam folder. This form can also be used as a receipt for your credit card payment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]ALL PAYMENT/CHECKS MUST BE RECEIVED by October 1st.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row wpex_bg_overlay=”custom” css=”.vc_custom_1755199835698{background-color: #eded00 !important;}” wpex_bg_overlay_color=”#eded00″ visibility=”hidden”][vc_column typography_style=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1657895516871{background-color: #eded00 !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Pre-Registration is CLOSED” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:85|text_align:center” css=”.vc_custom_1681160403464{background-color: #eded00 !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”If you have not registered for the conference and wish to attend you will have to register on-site.” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:50|text_align:center” css=”.vc_custom_1657895426639{background-color: #eded00 !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”The LRWA office will be closing at noon today (Friday) and closed all next week.\nPlease bring registration and payment with you to the conference.” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:30|text_align:center” css=”.vc_custom_1657895431040{background-color: #eded00 !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1759949594889{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}” wpex_bg_overlay=”color” wpex_bg_overlay_color=”#f7f09cfc”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nPRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED \nPlease use the printable PDF forms above and bring them with you to the conference along with payment. \nIf completing the form by hand\, please ensure all information is legible. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/oct-2025-mini-conference/
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