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SUMMARY:September 21-24\, 2026 - Ruston- Water 1&2 or Wastewater 1&2 Certification Training Review
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]READ ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGEWe provide a complete explanation for the Class Registration and Exam Application process[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Course Approvals PendingRuston Civic Center401 North Trenton Street\nRuston\, LA 71270CLASS Registration Deadline is September 16\, 2026\, at noon! \nSEATING IS LIMITED[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″]32 Hour Water Level 1 & 2 Class\nVern Breland\, Instructor\nCourse Approval #69160[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″]32 Hour Wastewater Level 1 & 2 Class\nScott Finney\, Instructor\nCourse Approval #69079[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column]CLASS Registration InformationLDH approval PENDING[vc_column_text font_family=”Georgia\, serif”]Register early\, as seating is limited. LRWA will not reserve seats without payment. Registration will close once the seating limit is reached. \nYou may only enroll in one class at a time\, as they are held in different classrooms simultaneously from Monday to Thursday\, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. A certification class is REQUIRED to take the exam on Friday. \nThese training courses are designed for individuals who need to take their operator certification exam to become certified. The classes review either Water (Production\, Treatment\, and Distribution) or Wastewater (Treatment and Collection). \nIf you are attending solely to obtain certification hours\, the registration cost remains the same\, with no discount for attending fewer than four days. Participants will receive only the approved hours for the specific class for which they are registered and may not switch between classes to accumulate both water and wastewater hours. \nPlease note that if you are attending for credit hours only\, you may be removed from the class if demand increases for individuals who need to take the operator certification exam. Priority seating will be given to those taking the exam. \nYou can find the Water & Wastewater Need-to-Know information in the Publications section of the Louisiana Department of Health website (Link: https://ldh.la.gov/page/416) \nThe instructor will provide a class manual or handout for review and study during the class. Participants may also bring additional study materials or manuals for reference. \nIf you wish to purchase the California Manuals\, you may do so directly through the provided links below: \nWater Manuals: https://www.owp.csus.edu/operator-training/courses/correspondence-courses/drinking-water-courses/ \nWastewater Manuals: https://www.owp.csus.edu/operator-training/courses/correspondence-courses/wastewater-courses/ \nStudents are responsible for their meals. \nPlease remember to make your hotel reservations\, if needed\, as LRWA does not offer discounted room rates.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1737041661965{background-color: #EFCBCB !important;}” wpex_bg_overlay=”color” wpex_bg_overlay_color=”#eded8ad4″][vc_column]Certification Class Cancellation/Refund Policy[vc_column_text]There is a $100 processing fee for ALL cancellations. Instead of canceling\, you may consider sending a substitute or transferring to the next LRWA certification class in 2026. Our last certification class will be the Mini Conference (October). Please note that the price will increase\, and you will be responsible for paying the difference. \nNo refunds will be issued for cancellations made within one week of the class.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]Please note: LRWA Training Sessions are a "Fire Arm Free Zone"[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column]EXAM Application Instructions/Information[vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Friday\, September 25\, 2026Ruston Civic Center\n401 North Trenton Street\nRuston\, LA 71270[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text font_family=”Georgia\, serif”]\nThe Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) requires pre-approval for all certification exams. Applicants must submit their exam application to the LDH at least 30 days before the exam date. \nFirst-time applicants must apply using the paper application. Existing operators may complete the online form. \nEXAM APPLICATION must 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  (recommend this option) \nFor exam questions\, contact LDH at 225-342-7508 \nEsteban “Stone” Gonzalez\, MPA – Operator Certification Program Administrator\nReyna Anderson Duffus\, MBA – State Training Officer[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text font_family=”Georgia\, serif”]The links provided below are only for applying to take the exam through LDH. You must also register separately with LRWA for the class\, as the exam and class are two different components. Registering for an LRWA class does not automatically permit you to take the exam\, and applying for the exam does not register you for the LRWA class.[/vc_column_text]Online Exam Application - For existing operators only!PDF Exam Application - first time applicants.  Type directly in the blanks on computer\, smart phone\, etc. then save form so it can be email to LDH.  Doing this allows LDH personnel to read information clearly versus handwritten.[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Exam Applications and Class Registrations are two different things” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%23ff1000″][vc_custom_heading text=”EXAM Application = LDH in Baton Rouge\nCLASS Registration = LRWA in Kinder” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%23003ef9″][vc_custom_heading text=”Online CLASS registration/ticket located below” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%23ff0000″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Class and Exam Location” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23dd0000″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ruston Civic Center\n401 North Trenton Street\nRuston\, LA 71270″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23000000″][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_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”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” gap=”0px” css_animation=”none” wpex_bg_overlay=”color” wpex_bg_overlay_color=”#eded8ad4″][vc_column]Classes for Water Level 1 and 2 have reached full capacity.\nIf you would like to be added to the waiting list\, please call the office.[vc_empty_space height=”12px”]CLASS Registration Options[vc_column_text font_family=”Georgia\, serif”]Make checks or money orders payable to\nLa Rural Water Association; Facility Training; PO Box 180; Kinder\, LA 70648 \nWe accept credit card payments (Visa\, MasterCard\, American Express\, and Discover).\nA 4% surcharge is applied to all credit card purchases. \nYou may email lrwa@lrwa.org[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”]**PDF Registration Forms**[vc_column_text font_family=”Georgia\, serif”]\nYou may click on the PDF form to complete it electronically on your computer\, iPad\, tablet\, or phone. Please do not handwrite on the PDF forms\, as handwritten submissions may be difficult to read\, may be returned\, and can delay processing. If you choose not to use the online ticket form\, please ensure all information on the PDF is typed. \nPlease remember to include payment with your form\, as registrations will not be processed until payment is received. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”]**Tickets**[vc_column_text font_family=”Georgia\, serif”]To register for class(es) and pay online with a credit card\, please complete the ticket form below. Once you submit the form\, you will receive a confirmation email at the address you provided during checkout. If you don’t see the email\, please check your spam folder. This form serves as your receipt for the credit card payment.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”]Water Level 1 & 2 Class has reached maximun capacity for seating\,\nIf you wish to be placed on a waiting list please call the office.[vc_empty_space height=”20px”]PAYMENT REQUIRED prior to attending class.[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]\nRegistration is now closed; the deadline was Wednesday\, October 16\, 2026.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/september-21-24-2026-ruston-water-12-or-wastewater-12-certification-training-review/
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