05/28/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity Refresher
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EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division provides training on cybersecurity basics to water and wastewater utilities to reinforce their foundational understanding of cybersecurity and how it applies to the water sector.
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Website: https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1, Wastewater hours: 1 |
05/29/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity 102
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This course builds upon the EPA WICRD Cyber 101, offering deeper insights into cybersecurity for those with basic knowledge in the field as it applies to Operational Technology (OT). Whether you are an IT professional, business owner, or simply interested in protecting yourself online, this training equips you with practical skills to navigate today’s digital threats.
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Website: https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5, Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
05/29/2025 | Madison, WI |
Water Supply Regulatory Affairs Seminar
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This session offers key updates from the DNR, PSC, AWWA, and ASDWA, along with insights on federal legislation, state budget impacts, and water supply service area planning.
| Wisconsin Section AWWA , Website: https://www.wiawwa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1950767 [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 5.3 |
05/30/2025 | Online, WI |
Portable Sanitation & Extremes - Heat & Warm Weather
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This 90-minute course is designed to assist portable sanitation operators and their teams in dealing with extreme heat and other natural disasters (such as wildfires and drought).
| PSAI, Phone: (952)854-8300, Email: certifications@psai.org, Website: https://www.pathlms.com/psai/courses/105454 [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 1.5 |
06/03/2025 | Online, WI |
Public Service Commission Rate Increase Overview
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LIVE & ONLINE TRAINING: June 3rd 11:45am-12:45pm, Live Location: Lake Hallie Municipal Building. Training designed for Operators, Decision Maker & Clerks. Course is devoted to providing attendees with tips on how to complete the PSC water rate increase process for both a Simplified Rate Case (SRC) and a Conventional Rate Case (CRC).
| RCAP, GLCAP, Website: https://glcap-ohiorcap.webex.com/weblink/register/r3c38689c21765b640c7b307dd0296801 [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1 |
06/03/2025 | Online, WI |
Water Audit Implementation
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LIVE & ONLINE TRAINING: June 3rd 8:00-11:15, Live Location: Lake Hallie Municipal Building. Importance of performing a water audit, covering 5 areas: Water Supplied, Authorized Consumption, Water Losses, System Data & Cost Data. Additionally, attendees will experience a hands-on water audit activity.
| RCAP, GLCAP, Website: https://glcap-ohiorcap.webex.com/weblink/register/r460866fdc5f49faa6b86b682c133c8d8 [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3 |
06/03/2025 | Lake Hallie, WI |
Public Service Commission Rate Increase Overview
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LIVE & ONLINE TRAINING: June 3rd 11:45am-12:45pm, Live Location: Lake Hallie Municipal Building. Training designed for Operators, Decision Maker & Clerks. Course is devoted to providing attendees with tips on how to complete the PSC water rate increase process for both a Simplified Rate Case (SRC) and a Conventional Rate Case (CRC).
| RCAP, GLCAP, Website: https://glcap-ohiorcap.webex.com/weblink/register/r3c38689c21765b640c7b307dd0296801 [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1 |
06/03/2025 | Lake Hallie, WI |
Water Audit Implementation
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LIVE & ONLINE TRAINING: June 3rd 8:00-11:15, Live Location: Lake Hallie Municipal Building. Importance of performing a water audit, covering 5 areas: Water Supplied, Authorized Consumption, Water Losses, System Data & Cost Data. Additionally, attendees will experience a hands-on water audit activity.
| RCAP, GLCAP, Website: https://glcap-ohiorcap.webex.com/weblink/register/r460866fdc5f49faa6b86b682c133c8d8 [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3 |
06/05/2025 | Watertown, WI |
Classic Collection System Seminar (Watertown); Northwoods Collection System Seminar (Marshfield)
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Presentations, case studies, and demonstrations of maintenance, rehabilitation, or system evaluations of sanitary collection system components and safety procedures surrounding those operations.
| Wisconsin Collection System Committee on behalf of CSWEA and WWOA, Website: https://cswea.org/wisconsin/events/upcoming-events/ [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 5.8 |
06/08/2025 | Denver, CO |
2025 AWWA Annual Conference & Exposition
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See detail attached - The American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE) has been held annually for over 130 years. The ACE25 technical program features the latest water information, science, operations insight and more from a vast array of highly qualified presenters.
| American Water Works Association (AWWA), Phone: (800)926-7337, Email: service@awwa.org, Website: http://ace.awwa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Municipal Waterworks hours: 23, Wastewater hours: 23 |
06/09/2025 | Fennimore, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Basic General Wastewater
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The training will cover terminology, influent wastewater, wastewater treatment, biosolids, effluent discharge, safety, and calculations. This class will also prepare attendees to take the Basic General Wastewater exam.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
06/10/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity 103
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EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division provides training aiming to expand cyber knowledge for the water sector. The training will be a continuance of the Cyber Refresher and Cyber 102 trainings.
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Website: https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5, Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
06/10/2025 | Virtual, WI |
The Well Managed Utility– Stakeholder Understanding & Support
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ONLINE TRAINING: June 10th 2025, 9-10AM This training includes a discussion of the meaning of Stakeholder Understanding & Support. Also covering conducting a self-assessment of your utility Stakeholder Understanding & Support and creating an action plan for your utility. Cost: Free, Registration: Required
| RCAP, GLCAP, Website: https://glcap-ohiorcap.webex.com/weblink/register/rabf26398a2d680bd0c93eb1358a1e642 [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Municipal Waterworks hours: 1, Wastewater hours: 1 |
06/10/2025 | Chippewa Falls, WI |
Compliance Sampling For Your Public Water System
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Improper sampling techniques can adversely affect your sample results. Attend this class and learn how to give yourself the best chance of getting accurate results. We will go over the EPA and DNR requirements for drinking water sampling and explain the importance of proper sampling sites and techniques for required monitoring including the paperwork. They include Bacteriological, Lead and Copper, Inorganics, Volatile organics, Synthetic organics, RAD sampling, and Disinfection Byproducts.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 6 |
06/10/2025 | Fennimore, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Sanitary Sewage Collection System
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Operators will learn the terminology that goes with Sanitary Sewage, as well as safety tips. There will be training on components of the collection system as well as record retention, regulations and calculations.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: https://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
06/11/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) Webinar
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EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division demonstrates how to use the Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) to conduct cybersecurity assessments at water and wastewater systems.
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Website: https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 2.5, Wastewater hours: 2.5 |
06/12/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Well Water System Sanitary Survey 101
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The Sanitary Survey OTM/NN session will investigate the various components that make-up a well water sanitary survey. The session will also explore common system deficiencies, solutions, and technology to help operators prepare for a survey, understand the survey, and prevent any issues that may be found during a sanitary survey. Case studies and a 'life in the day' will explore some public water systems through the eyes of the operators by goin through their systems with them.
| Moraine Park Technical College, Phone: (920)924-3449, Email: training@morainepark.edu, Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
06/12/2025 | Fennimore, WI |
Water & Wastewater Essentials
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Operators will learn about phosphorus compliance and rules, adaptive management, trading, & DNR resources, LSL consumer notices & LSL removal outreach grants, aeration treatment, service laterals, & SCADA systems.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 6, Wastewater hours: 6 |
06/16/2025 | Plover, WI |
Advanced Wastewater Exam Review
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This class will cover all parts of the DNR Advanced Wastewater Study Guide to prepare for exam.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Wastewater hours: 12 |
06/17/2025 | Online, WI |
Water Audit & Water Loss Control
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LIVE & ONLINE TRAINING: June 17th 11:45-12:45, Live Location: Lyndon Station Village Hall. Training will focus on the importance of performing a water audit. Breaking down water audit into the 5 areas: Water Supplied, Authorized Consumption, Water Losses, System Data & Cost Data. What data is needed and using the AWWA M36 water audit.
| RCAP, GLCAP, Website: https://www.glcap.org/programs/community-rural-development/rural-community-assistance-program-rcap/live-trainings/ [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1 |
06/17/2025 | Online, WI |
Utility Infrastructure Funding Options & Application Overview
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LIVE & ONLINE TRAINING: June 17th 8:00-11:30 AM, Live Location: Lyndon Station Village Hall. Covers funding options available to water & wastewater utilities for infrastructure projects. Additionally we will cover the USDA-RD and SRF application process.
| RCAP, GLCAP, Website: https://glcap-ohiorcap.webex.com/weblink/register/r21fa4dddacd6d25a71c821381c5ca443 [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3, Wastewater hours: 3 |
06/17/2025 | Lyndon Station, WI |
Water Audit & Water Loss Control
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LIVE & ONLINE TRAINING: June 17th 11:45-12:45, Live Location: Lyndon Station Village Hall. Training will focus on the importance of performing a water audit. Breaking down water audit into the 5 areas: Water Supplied, Authorized Consumption, Water Losses, System Data & Cost Data. What data is needed and using the AWWA M36 water audit.
| RCAP, GLCAP, Website: https://www.glcap.org/programs/community-rural-development/rural-community-assistance-program-rcap/live-trainings/ [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1 |
06/17/2025 | Lyndon Station, WI |
Utility Infrastructure Funding Options & Application Overview
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LIVE & ONLINE TRAINING: June 17th 8:00-11:30 AM, Live Location: Lyndon Station Village Hall. Covers funding options available to water & wastewater utilities for infrastructure projects. Additionally we will cover the USDA-RD and SRF application process.
| RCAP, GLCAP, Website: https://glcap-ohiorcap.webex.com/weblink/register/r21fa4dddacd6d25a71c821381c5ca443 [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3, Wastewater hours: 3 |
06/18/2025 | Oshkosh, WI |
Basic Water Works Mathematics
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This course will introduce the participant to basic math concepts and formulas that are common in the water works industry. The course will discuss water works mathematics used daily in the operation of water works systems. Common formulas, conversion factors, and examples of their use will be thoroughly covered during this course.
| Moraine Park Technical College, Phone: (920)924-3449, Email: training@morainepark.edu, Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
06/18/2025 | Oshkosh, WI |
Pumps: Centrifugal and Positive Displacement
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This course will cover the varying types of pumps utilized by water work systems. Centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps will be discussed. Pump discussion will include types, options, parts, ancillary equipment requirements and uses.
| Moraine Park Technical College, Phone: (920)924-3449, Email: training@morainepark.edu, Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
06/18/2025 | Madison, WI |
Activated Sludge Microscopy Course
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This will be a hands-on training class where wastewater operators can bring in samples of mixed liquor and perform microscopic analysis. We will cover microscope maintenance, slide preparation, identification techniques, staining procedures, and troubleshooting treatment issues.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association , Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
06/18/2025 | Horicon, WI |
Compliance Sampling For Your Public Water System
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Improper sampling techniques can adversely affect your sample results. Attend this class and learn how to give yourself the best chance of getting accurate results. We will go over the EPA and DNR requirements for drinking water sampling and explain the importance of proper sampling sites and techniques for required monitoring including the paperwork. They include Bacteriological, Lead and Copper, Inorganics, Volatile organics, Synthetic organics, RAD sampling, and Disinfection Byproducts.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 6 |
06/23/2025 | Green Bay, WI |
Basic General Wastewater
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A 5 day class going over notes, math, and the DNR study guide to prepare the students for the DNR certification exam.
| Wastewater Training Solutions, Phone: (608)770-5144, Email: dtomaro@yahoo.com, Website: http://wastewatertrainingsolutions.com [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Wastewater hours: 30 |
06/23/2025 | Almena, WI |
Incinerator Operator Certification Training
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This training will provide classroom instruction preparing a student for the WDNR Solid Waste Incinerator Operator Certification Exam. The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire / Barron County will provide a four day training session covering pertinent information regarding combustion of MSW. Portions of this training may be utilized as operator refresher training.
| University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire - Barron County / Barron County Waste to Energy Facility, Phone: (715)637-6881, Email: brent.bohn@co.barron.wi.us | Multiday event, Incinerator hours: 4 |
06/24/2025 | Plover, WI |
Excavation “Competent Person” Safety Training
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This training class was designed for employees, supervisors and management personnel. Participants will identify trench accidents,
what is an excavation, competent person, soils and pressure, types of failures, cave-in hazards, general requirements, hazardous atmospheres and protective systems.
| Advanced Safety Technology, Inc. Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Website: https://www.wrwa.org/ [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 6, Landfill hours: 6, Wastewater Safety hours: 6, Waterworks Safety hours: 6 |
06/25/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Waterworks Certification Training: Zeolite Softening (Subclass Z) Exam Review
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This training course will help prepare new operators to become licensed and will also help as a great refresher for experienced operators. We will discuss the principle, structure, and function of zeolite softening. We will also cover operation and maintenance of zeolite softening equipment. We will conclude the training with safety and calculations.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: https://www.wrwa.org/ [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3 |
06/26/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Waterworks: VOC Removal Exam Review
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This class will cover the DNR study guide for VOC Removal. Attendees will learn principle, structure, and function of VOCs. O&M, monitoring & troubleshooting, safety & calculations.
| WI Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3 |
06/26/2025 | Plover, WI |
2025 OTM/NN Exam Review
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Attendees will become familiar with the “Small Water System Operator Certification Manual.” Attendees will learn information that will assist them to prepare to take the small (OTM & NN) water system operator certification exam to become a Certified Operator. This class will cover all areas of operation and maintenance of a small water system including the hydrologic cycle, water chemistry, water system regulations, water contamination & treatment and water system components.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 4 |
06/27/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Sewer Cleaning 102
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Sewer Cleaning 102 will provide an overview of basic systems and professional wastewater management. Courses will cover historical contexts as well as current practices. Equipment selections and maintenance techniques will be explored along with best practices.
| Nezat Training and Consulting Inc., Phone: (832)524-3710, Email: rachael@nezat.com, Website: https://www.nezat.com/sewer-cleaning-102 [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 7 |
06/30/2025 | Plover, WI |
Wastewater Lab Exam Review
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This training will cover the material found in the DNR Laboratory Study Guide to help prepare for operator lab certification.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
07/07/2025 | Plover, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Basic General Wastewater
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The training will cover terminology, influent wastewater, wastewater treatment, biosolids, effluent discharge, safety, and calculations. This class will also prepare attendees to take the Basic General Wastewater exam.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
07/08/2025 | Plover, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Sanitary Sewage Collection System
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Operators will learn the terminology that goes with Sanitary Sewage, as well as safety tips. There will be training on components of the collection system as well as record retention, regulations and calculations.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: https://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
07/09/2025 | Online, WI |
CSWEA Operator Training - Fundamentals of Preliminary & Primary Treatment
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| CSWEA, Email: info@cswea.org, Website: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3223272658970864469 [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
07/09/2025 | Plover, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Suspended Growth Processes and Nutrient Removal - Total Phosphorus
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They will learn theories and principles of suspended growth, while also learning the operation, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting in an Activated Sludge plant. The afternoon will then have the nutrient removal portion.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
07/10/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Emerging Groundwater and Well Contaminants: PFAS and Others
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This course was developed to cover the issue of emerging contaminants in drinking water systems. This course is intended for municipal small water system operators, "other than municipal" (OTM) community water system operators, or non–transient non–community (NN) water system operators. Attendants will receive an overview of emerging contaminants, system sampling for these compounds, basic laboratory analysis overview, and treatment options should you detect them.
| Moraine Park Technical College, Phone: (920)924-3449, Email: training@morainepark.edu, Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
07/22/2025 | Cumberland, WI |
Practical Training for Water & Wastewater Ops
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Operators will learn operation, components, and troubleshooting and work on a live hydrant. Waterworks pipe repair & live demo: When and when not to use a repair clamp and then when to move to a repair coupling. Energy efficient aeration treatment, troubleshooting of check valves and phosphorus testing.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 6, Wastewater hours: 6 |
07/23/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Well Water System Sanitary Survey 101
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The Sanitary Survey OTM/NN session will investigate the various components that make-up a well water sanitary survey. The session will also explore common system deficiencies, solutions, and technology to help operators prepare for a survey, understand the survey, and prevent any issues that may be found during a sanitary survey. Case studies and a 'life in the day' will explore some public water systems through the eyes of the operators by goin through their systems with them.
| Moraine Park Technical College, Phone: (920)924-3449, Email: training@morainepark.edu, Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
07/24/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Securing the Flow: Cyber & Physical Protection for Water & Wastewater Utilities
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Best Practices & Resources Overview and mission of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), protecting critical infrastructure, protecting remote operating systems, protecting confidential information, communicating emergencies to stakeholders, de-escalation techniques for dealing with disgruntled utility customers, signage options for restricted areas, cyber resiliency, resources available to the public from CISA.
| WI Rural Water Association & CISA, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3, Wastewater hours: 3 |
07/25/2025 | Marshfield, WI |
Classic Collection System Seminar (Watertown); Northwoods Collection System Seminar (Marshfield)
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Presentations, case studies, and demonstrations of maintenance, rehabilitation, or system evaluations of sanitary collection system components and safety procedures surrounding those operations.
| Wisconsin Collection System Committee on behalf of CSWEA and WWOA, Website: https://cswea.org/wisconsin/events/upcoming-events/ [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 5.8 |
07/26/2025 | Myrtle Beach , SC |
2025 South Atlantic Jubilee Day 1
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Offered on Day 1 of the South Atlantic Jubilee are 24 sessions plus a hands on workshop on how to size a large horsepower VFD . Session topics include how to elevate your business, equipment financing basics, how to work smarter and get more done, responding to flooded wells and more. See website for details.
| South Atlantic Well Drillers, Phone: (855)987-7469, Email: dkelly@executiveoffice.org, Website: https://www.jubileewatershow.com/ [exit DNR] | Heat Exchange Driller hours: 6, Heat Exchange Rig Operator hours: 6, Pump Installer hours: 6, Water Well Driller hours: 6, Water Well Rig Operator hours: 6 |
07/27/2025 | Myrtle Beach , SC |
2025 South Atlantic Jubilee Day 2
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Offered on Day 2 of the South Atlantic Jubilee are 7 sessions plus a hands on workshop on how to size a large horsepower VFD . Session topics include casing advancement, grouting and sealing, understanding stray voltage, and state of U.S. Water Well Industry Report. See website for details.
| South Atlantic Well Drillers, Phone: (855)987-7469, Email: dkelly@executiveoffice.org, Website: https://www.jubileewatershow.com/ [exit DNR] | Heat Exchange Driller hours: 2, Heat Exchange Rig Operator hours: 2, Pump Installer hours: 3, Water Well Driller hours: 3, Water Well Rig Operator hours: 3 |
07/28/2025 | Virutal, WI |
Wastewater Reporting: Filling out Forms
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Operators will learn about important wastewater forms and how to fill them out. The forms will include: Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES), Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR), Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR), Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET), General Sludge Management, Sludge Characteristics, Land Application Reports, Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO)/ Treatment Facility Overflow (TFO), etc.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 3 |
07/28/2025 | Myrtle Beach , SC |
2025 South Atlantic Jubilee Day 3
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Offered on Day 3 of the South Atlantic Jubilee is Keynote speaker Willie Robertson from Duck Dynasty. Succession planning for your legacy business, how to instill work ethic in the younger generation, the importance of trade skills, family members working together and how to overcome those challenges. See website for more details.
| South Atlantic Well Drillers, Phone: (855)987-7469, Email: dkelly@executiveoffice.org, Website: https://www.jubileewatershow.com/ [exit DNR] | Heat Exchange Driller hours: 1, Heat Exchange Rig Operator hours: 1, Pump Installer hours: 1, Water Well Driller hours: 1, Water Well Rig Operator hours: 1 |
07/29/2025 | St. Paul, MN |
Sewage Sludge Incineration Conference
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This conference is focused to benefit the utilities who own and operate SSIs and will cover advanced topics on these facilities. The “classroom” portion of the conference agenda has been tailored to address common questions raised by both fluid bed and multiple hearth-based SSI utilities on what it takes to keep facilities operating or transition to a new incineration technology. The “tour” day offers attendees the opportunity to visit two different facilities.
| CSWEA, Phone: (847)276-8473, Email: info@cswea.org, Website: https://cswea.wufoo.com/forms/2025-sewage-sludge-incineration-conference/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Incinerator hours: 4.8, Wastewater hours: 5.8 |
07/29/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Well Disinfection
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So you have bacteria in your system? How did the bacteria get there? How can we get rid of it? What are the options for disinfection? The basics of well chlorination and a discussion of the factors influencing the success of well disinfection will be examined. Results from resent research and advanced chlorination techniques will be discussed.
| Moraine Park Technical College, Phone: (920)924-3449, Email: training@morainepark.edu, Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
08/06/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Lead and Copper Sampling, Monitoring Procedures and Requirements
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This course is to be developed to cover all aspects of lead and copper sampling, and in particular provide Small water system operators who work at an "other than municipal" (OTM) community water system or a non–transient non–community (NN) water system, with updated lead and copper sampling, monitoring procedures, and requirements, as well as the opportunity to earn continuing education credits.
| Moraine Park Technical College, Phone: (920)924-3449, Email: training@morainepark.edu, Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
08/06/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity Refresher
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EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division provides training on cybersecurity basics to water and wastewater utilities to reinforce their foundational understanding of cybersecurity and how it applies to the water sector.
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Website: https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1, Wastewater hours: 1 |
08/06/2025 | Virutal , WI |
Lagoon Management, Maintenance, Phosphorus, and Upgrade
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Operators will learn proper lagoon management & maintenance, lagoon phosphorus treatment methods, and navigating a lagoon-based WWTP upgrade.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 3 |
08/12/2025 | Antigo, WI |
Pumps: Centrifugal and Positive Displacement
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This course will cover the varying types of pumps utilized by water work systems. Centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps will be discussed. Pump discussion will include types, options, parts, ancillary equipment requirements and uses.
| Moraine Park Technical College, Phone: (920)924-3449, Email: training@morainepark.edu, Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
08/12/2025 | Weston, WI |
CSWEA Industrial Pretreatment Seminar
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WI Section CSWEA offers a 1 day training session geared towards Pretreatment professionals. It covers information on Industrial Sampling, Working with Industrial Dischargers, PFAS, Updates from the DNR Pretreatment Coordinator, Combined Wastestream Formula and Flow Weighted Averages, and Small and Large Group Discussion.
| Central States (CSWEA)- WI Section, Website: https://cswea.org/upcoming-events [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 5.5 |
08/12/2025 | Mauston, WI |
Water & Wastewater Utility Assets & Infrastructure
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Operators will learn operation, components, and troubleshooting and work on a live hydrant. Asset management for your drinking water system, wastewater system and plant management, anatomy of a service lateral, and application and troubleshooting of check valves.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 6, Wastewater hours: 2 |
08/12/2025 | Antigo, WI |
Basic Water Works Mathematics
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This course will introduce the participant to basic math concepts and formulas that are common in the water works industry. The course will discuss water works mathematics used daily in the operation of water works systems. Common formulas, conversion factors, and examples of their use will be thoroughly covered during this course.
| Moraine Park Technical College, Phone: (920)924-3449, Email: training@morainepark.edu, Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
08/13/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity 102
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This course builds upon the EPA WICRD Cyber 101, offering deeper insights into cybersecurity for those with basic knowledge in the field as it applies to Operational Technology (OT). Whether you are an IT professional, business owner, or simply interested in protecting yourself online, this training equips you with practical skills to navigate today’s digital threats.
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Website: https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5, Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
08/14/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Emerging Groundwater and Well Contaminants: PFAS and Others
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This course was developed to cover the issue of emerging contaminants in drinking water systems. This course is intended for municipal small water system operators, "other than municipal" (OTM) community water system operators, or non–transient non–community (NN) water system operators. Attendants will receive an overview of emerging contaminants, system sampling for these compounds, basic laboratory analysis overview, and treatment options should you detect them.
| Moraine Park Technical College, Phone: (920)924-3449, Email: training@morainepark.edu, Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
08/18/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Well Disinfection
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So you have bacteria in your system? How did the bacteria get there? How can we get rid of it? What are the options for disinfection? The basics of well chlorination and a discussion of the factors influencing the success of well disinfection will be examined. Results from resent research and advanced chlorination techniques will be discussed.
| Moraine Park Technical College, Phone: (920)924-3449, Email: training@morainepark.edu, Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
08/21/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity 103
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EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division provides training aiming to expand cyber knowledge for the water sector. The training will be a continuance of the Cyber Refresher and Cyber 102 trainings.
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Website: https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5, Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
08/26/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Distribution Certification
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Provides skills and knowledge to effectively operate a potable water distribution system. Students explore regulations, chemistry, system components, cross-connections, mathematics and laboratory work. This course also addresses the WDNR Classification D certification objective for those who desire information necessary to achieve this certification.
| Moraine Park Technical College, Phone: (800)472-4554, Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/water-wastewater-courses-and-certification/wisconsin-water-operator-certification-training-courses/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Municipal Waterworks hours: 12 |
08/28/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) Webinar
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EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division demonstrates how to use the Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) to conduct cybersecurity assessments at water and wastewater systems.
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Website: https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 2.5, Wastewater hours: 2.5 |
09/02/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Iron, Zeolite, and VOC Certification
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Provides information and procedures necessary to treat water with excessive levels of calcium and magnesium. Addresses mineral source, treatment options, mechanisms of cation exchange and laboratory control. Designed for students already having experience at a treatment facility who are seeking WDNR certification.
| Moraine Park Technical College, Phone: (800)472-4554, Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Municipal Waterworks hours: 12 |
09/03/2025 | Superior , WI |
WET testing and Superior Wastewater Talk & Tour
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Attendees will tour the WET testing lab and learn about culturing the organisms, WET testing basics and what happens when you fail. Retests and TRE (toxicity reduction evaluations) and TIEs (toxicity identification evaluations. The afternoon session is on Planning for the Future: Sustainable Sewer & Storm Water Solutions at the Superior WWTF where they will take a tour & see treatment upgrades.
| WI Rural Water Association, Environmental Consulting and Testing, Inc., Superior WWTF, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
09/04/2025 | Plover, WI |
WRWA WATER WELL DRILLING AND RIG OPERATIONS TRAINING
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Well drillers and rig operators training will include WDNR program updates, NR811 & NR812, Wisconsin geology, well rehab, proper chlorination & well disinfection, proper well pH balance, fowling indications, and specific capacity.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: brenda@wrwa.org, Website: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar/ [exit DNR] | Heat Exchange Driller hours: 4, Heat Exchange Rig Operator hours: 4, Pump Installer hours: 6, Water Well Driller hours: 6, Water Well Rig Operator hours: 6 |
09/09/2025 | Madison, WI |
Groundwater Supply and Distribution Certification
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Provides environmental and treatment information necessary to operate a potable groundwater well system. Basic distribution system design and component use also will be detailed. Students make operational assessments of a groundwater treatment plant based on established industry criteria.
| Moraine Park Technical College, Phone: (800)472-4554, Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/water-wastewater-courses-and-certification/wisconsin-water-operator-certification-training-courses/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Municipal Waterworks hours: 36 |
09/11/2025 | Virtual, WI |
WRWA 3-hour CCC Assembly Tester Refresher Online Class 101
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The training will cover backflow prevention methods, different types of cross connection control assemblies, operation and maintenance of cross connection control assemblies, and code requirements for testing cross connection control assemblies.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: https://www.wrwa.org/ [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3 |
09/16/2025 | Virtual, WI |
2025 OTM/NN Exam Review
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Attendees will become familiar with the “Small Water System Operator Certification Manual.” Attendees will learn information that will assist them to prepare to take the small (OTM & NN) water system operator certification exam to become a Certified Operator. This class will cover all areas of operation and maintenance of a small water system including the hydrologic cycle, water chemistry, water system regulations, water contamination & treatment and water system components.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 4 |
09/17/2025 | Online, WI |
Regional Collaboration
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ONLINE TRAINING: 9/17/25, 9-12:30 PM. Learn ways to use regionalization as a tool to build technical, managerial, & financial capacity. Topics covered: the fundamentals of regionalization, what the process can look like, key data metrics, cost of production analysis, multiple case studies, & useful tools/resources. Cost: Free
| RCAP, GLCAP, Website: https://glcap-ohiorcap.webex.com/weblink/register/rd9f9891f8e6b61efe9c13acdb245634e [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3, Wastewater hours: 3 |
09/18/2025 | Virtual, WI |
WRWA 3-Hour CCC Assembly Tester Refresher Online Class 102
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The training will cover pressure differential gauge calibration and maintenance, common scenarios for repair and troubleshooting, assessing installations prior to testing, and test data management.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: https://www.wrwa.org/ [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3 |
09/18/2025 | Rice Lake, WI |
Northwest Region Ops to Ops
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This hands-on training involves guided tours of three unique wastewater treatment facilities, each demonstrating a different approach to biological treatment and solids handling/disposal. Participants will gain insight into new technologies, operational strategies, and process control methods by observing real-world applications in action.
| WWOA, Website: https://www.wwoa.org/ [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
09/23/2025 | West Bend, WI |
Surface Water Certification
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Provides information and procedures necessary to treat water with excessive levels of calcium and magnesium. Addresses mineral source, treatment options, mechanisms of cation exchange and laboratory control. Designed for students already having experience at a treatment facility who are seeking WDNR certification.
| Moraine Park Technical College, Phone: (800)472-4554, Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/water-wastewater-courses-and-certification/wisconsin-water-operator-certification-training-courses/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Municipal Waterworks hours: 18 |
09/23/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Lab
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A 2 day class going over notes, and the DNR study guide to prepare the students for the DNR certification exam.
| Wastewater Training Solutions, Phone: (608)770-5144, Email: dtomaro@yahoo.com, Website: http://wastewatertrainingsolutions.com [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Wastewater hours: 12 |
09/24/2025 | Plover, WI |
Waterworks Certification Training: Drinking Water Treatment and Distribution
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This training course will help prepare new operators to become licensed and will also help as a great refresher for experienced operators. The morning session will cover the various components of a water utility distribution system including pipes, pumps, valves, and storage reservoirs. The afternoon session will cover the basics of drinking water treatment including water chemistry, disinfection strategies, disinfection byproducts, corrosion control, fluoridation, and filtration.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 6 |
09/25/2025 | Bloomer, WI |
Northwest Region Ops to Ops
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This hands-on training involves guided tours of three unique wastewater treatment facilities, each demonstrating a different approach to biological treatment and solids handling/disposal. Participants will gain insight into new technologies, operational strategies, and process control methods by observing real-world applications in action.
| WWOA, Website: https://www.wwoa.org/ [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
09/25/2025 | Chetek, WI |
Northwest Region Ops to Ops
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This hands-on training involves guided tours of three unique wastewater treatment facilities, each demonstrating a different approach to biological treatment and solids handling/disposal. Participants will gain insight into new technologies, operational strategies, and process control methods by observing real-world applications in action.
| WWOA, Website: https://www.wwoa.org/ [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
09/29/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Basic General Wastewater
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A 5 day class going over notes, math, and the DNR study guide to prepare the students for the DNR certification exam.
| Wastewater Training Solutions, Phone: (608)770-5144, Email: dtomaro@yahoo.com, Website: http://wastewatertrainingsolutions.com [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Wastewater hours: 30 |
09/29/2025 | Plover, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Basic General Wastewater
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The training will cover terminology, influent wastewater, wastewater treatment, biosolids, effluent discharge, safety, and calculations. This class will also prepare attendees to take the Basic General Wastewater exam.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
09/30/2025 | Plover, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Sanitary Sewage Collection System
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Operators will learn the terminology that goes with Sanitary Sewage, as well as safety tips. There will be training on components of the collection system as well as record retention, regulations and calculations.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: https://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
09/30/2025 | Chippewa Falls, WI |
Groundwater Supply and Distribution Certification
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Provides environmental and treatment information necessary to operate a potable groundwater well system. Basic distribution system design and component use also will be detailed. Students make operational assessments of a groundwater treatment plant based on established industry criteria.
| Moraine Park Technical College, Phone: (800)472-4554, Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/water-wastewater-courses-and-certification/wisconsin-water-operator-certification-training-courses/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Municipal Waterworks hours: 36 |
10/01/2025 | Virtual, WI |
The Fundamentals of Asset Management
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ONLINE TRAINING: 10/01/25, 9-12:30 PM. Learn ways to plan for repair and replacement of your system's major components by using asset management. Topics covered: the fundamentals of asset management, minimizing cost while providing desired level of service, creating an asset inventory.
| RCAP, GLCAP, Website: https://glcap-ohiorcap.webex.com/weblink/register/rcd15a8196f9f76fd13cd36a1ea97e70d [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3, Wastewater hours: 3 |
10/01/2025 | Plover, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Suspended Growth Processes and Nutrient Removal - Total Phosphorus
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They will learn theories and principles of suspended growth, while also learning the operation, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting in an Activated Sludge plant. The afternoon will then have the nutrient removal portion.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
10/02/2025 | Plover, WI |
Biological Solids and Sludges - Handling, Processing, and Reuse
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The training will cover theory and principles of biosolids and sludges, operation and maintenance, monitoring, process control, troubleshooting, residuals management, safety, and calculations.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 6, Wastewater hours: 6 |
10/07/2025 | Virtual, WI |
2025 OTM/NN Exam Review
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Attendees will become familiar with the “Small Water System Operator Certification Manual.” Attendees will learn information that will assist them to prepare to take the small (OTM & NN) water system operator certification exam to become a Certified Operator. This class will cover all areas of operation and maintenance of a small water system including the hydrologic cycle, water chemistry, water system regulations, water contamination & treatment and water system components.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 4 |
10/07/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Collection System
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A 2 day class going over notes, math and the DNR study guide to prepare the students for the DNR certification exam.
| Wastewater Training Solutions, Phone: (608)770-5144, Email: dtomaro@yahoo.com, Website: http://wastewatertrainingsolutions.com [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Wastewater hours: 12 |
10/08/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Basic General Wastewater
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The training will cover terminology, influent wastewater, wastewater treatment, biosolids, effluent discharge, safety, and calculations. This class will also prepare attendees to take the Basic General Wastewater exam.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
10/09/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Waterworks Certification Training: Iron & Manganese Removal Exam Review
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This training course will help prepare new operators to become licensed and will also help as a great refresher for experienced operators. We will cover the principle, structure, and function of iron and manganese removal. We will also cover operation and maintenance as well as monitoring and troubleshooting. We will conclude the training with safety and calculations.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: https://www.wrwa.org/ [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3 |
10/14/2025 | La Crosse, WI |
2025 Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association Annual Conference
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This conference will take place over 4 days. There will be a variety of technical educational opportunities for attendees including vendor equipment demonstrations, industry professional led classes, and workshops
| Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association, Phone: (414)908-4950, Email: customercare@wwoa.org, Website: http://wwoa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Municipal Waterworks hours: 3, Wastewater hours: 3 |
10/14/2025 | Green Bay, WI |
Groundwater Supply and Distribution Certification
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Provides environmental and treatment information necessary to operate a potable groundwater well system. Basic distribution system design and component use also will be detailed. Students make operational assessments of a groundwater treatment plant based on established industry criteria.
| Moraine Park Technical College, Phone: (800)472-4554, Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/water-wastewater-courses-and-certification/wisconsin-water-operator-certification-training-courses/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Municipal Waterworks hours: 36 |
10/15/2025 | La Crosse, WI |
2025 Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association Annual Conference
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This conference will take place over 4 days. There will be a variety of technical educational opportunities for attendees including vendor equipment demonstrations, industry professional led classes, and workshops
| Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association, Phone: (414)908-4950, Email: customercare@wwoa.org, Website: http://wwoa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Municipal Waterworks hours: 5.5, Wastewater hours: 5.5 |
10/16/2025 | La Crosse, WI |
2025 WWOA Annual Conference Operator Competition - AVAILABLE ONLY FOR COMPETITORS/JUDGES
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This conference will take place over 4 days. There will be a variety of technical educational opportunities for attendees including vendor equipment demonstrations, industry professional led classes, and workshops
| Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association, Phone: (414)908-4950, Email: customercare@wwoa.org, Website: http://wwoa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Municipal Waterworks hours: 2, Wastewater hours: 2 |
10/16/2025 | La Crosse, WI |
2025 Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association Annual Conference
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This conference will take place over 4 days. There will be a variety of technical educational opportunities for attendees including vendor equipment demonstrations, industry professional led classes, and workshops
| Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association, Phone: (414)908-4950, Email: customercare@wwoa.org, Website: http://wwoa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Municipal Waterworks hours: 5, Wastewater hours: 5 |
10/17/2025 | La Crosse, WI |
2025 Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association Annual Conference
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This conference will take place over 4 days. There will be a variety of technical educational opportunities for attendees including vendor equipment demonstrations, industry professional led classes, and workshops
| Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association, Phone: (414)908-4950, Email: customercare@wwoa.org, Website: http://wwoa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Municipal Waterworks hours: 2, Wastewater hours: 2 |
10/20/2025 | Plover, WI |
WRWA Cross Connection Control Assembly Tester Certification Course
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This is a hands-on 40-hour course that will take an advanced look into cross connection controls. Training topics will include backflow prevention, cross connection control programs, hands-on repair of assemblies, and state regulations pertaining to cross connections. Class attendees will become certified to test cross connection control assemblies in the State of Wisconsin.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association, Phone: (715)344-7778, Email: wrwa@wrwa.org, Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Municipal Waterworks hours: 40 |
10/28/2025 | Chippewa Falls, WI |
Iron, Zeolite, and VOC Certification
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Provides information and procedures necessary to treat water with excessive levels of calcium and magnesium. Addresses mineral source, treatment options, mechanisms of cation exchange and laboratory control. Designed for students already having experience at a treatment facility who are seeking WDNR certification.
| Moraine Park Technical College, Phone: (800)472-4554, Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event, Municipal Waterworks hours: 12 |
11/05/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity Refresher
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EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division provides training on cybersecurity basics to water and wastewater utilities to reinforce their foundational understanding of cybersecurity and how it applies to the water sector.
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Website: https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1, Wastewater hours: 1 |
11/12/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity 102
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This course builds upon the EPA WICRD Cyber 101, offering deeper insights into cybersecurity for those with basic knowledge in the field as it applies to Operational Technology (OT). Whether you are an IT professional, business owner, or simply interested in protecting yourself online, this training equips you with practical skills to navigate today’s digital threats.
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Website: https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5, Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
11/18/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity 103
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EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division provides training aiming to expand cyber knowledge for the water sector. The training will be a continuance of the Cyber Refresher and Cyber 102 trainings.
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Website: https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5, Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
11/19/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) Webinar
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EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division demonstrates how to use the Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) to conduct cybersecurity assessments at water and wastewater systems.
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Website: https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 2.5, Wastewater hours: 2.5 |