| 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 | Online, WI |
CSWEA Webinar Series: Using WIFIA Financing to Accelerate Water Infrastructure Projects
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This session provides an overview of the WIFIA program and describes WIFIA's water infrastructure-related eligibilities and priorities. Additionally, we will discuss the benefits and flexibilities of WIFIA financing.
| CSWEA,
Website: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2766865384115583839 [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 1 |
| 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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See attached
| 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 |
| 07/23/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Incorporating Supply Chain Resilience in RRAs & ERPs
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Community water systems serving more than 3,300 people are required to prepare or revise and certify risk and resilience assessments (RRAs) and emergency response plans (ERPs) to the U.S. EPA by specified deadlines every five years. Natural hazards or malevolent acts have the potential to disrupt the chemical supply chain in a way that could impair water system function. In this webinar, EPA will provide examples of how utilities could address supply chain considerations in their RRA and ERP.
| EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division ,
Website: https://gdit.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/_qcpqV7aTCW5Bc9nPHLnEg#/registration [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1 |
| 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 |
| 07/24/2025 | 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 07/31/2025 | Owen, WI |
Northwest Region Summer Meeting
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This hands-on field training provides practical experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of two critical utility components: submersible lift station pumps and municipal fire hydrants. The morning session will focus on pulling pumps, performing oil changes, and inspecting wear components such as impellers and seals. The afternoon session will cover disassembly and internal maintenance of hydrants, including gasket replacement and lubrication.
| WWOA,
Website: https://www.wwoa.org/ [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3,
Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 08/05/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Session 1: Staying Afloat – Retaining a Motivated and Knowledgeable Workforce
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Employee retention is one of the most pressing challenges facing water utilities today. This session explores proven strategies for keeping your workforce engaged, supported, and motivated—from recognition and feedback to improving workplace culture, and setting competitive pay. Join us to discover new strategies and practical ideas that can be applied with any team.
| Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center,
Phone: (517)881-5225,
Email: cgcrew@syr.edu,
Website: http://www.efcnetwork.org [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5,
Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 08/06/2025 | 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 |
| 08/07/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Session 2: Pipe Dreams – Succession Planning for the Future of Your Utility
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In the second session of our Water Workforce Wins series, we’ll explore how utilities can assess workforce capacity, identify skill gaps, and build a leadership pipeline that supports long-term service continuity. Participants will learn practical tools to document institutional knowledge, analyze workforce competencies, and develop learning plans that prepare the next generation of staff.
| Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center,
Phone: (517)881-5225,
Email: cgcrew@syr.edu,
Website: http://www.efcnetwork.org [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5,
Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
| 08/12/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Session 3: Tapping into Talent – Recruitment & Messaging to Attract New Personnel
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The third session in our Water Workforce Wins series focuses on practical strategies to reach and recruit new candidates into water careers, with an emphasis on messaging that resonates across generations and backgrounds. Participants will explore what motivates different audiences to enter the water sector, how to craft compelling and inclusive recruitment materials, and where to share opportunities to maximize visibility.
| Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center,
Phone: (517)881-5225,
Email: cgcrew@syr.edu,
Website: http://www.efcnetwork.org [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5,
Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
| 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 |
| 08/13/2025 | 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 |
Session 4: Turning the Tide – Convincing Leadership to Support Your Workforce Goals
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Even the best workforce plans can stall without leadership support. This session in our Water Workforce Wins series focuses on how to effectively communicate workforce needs to decision-makers—whether it’s your board, leadership, or elected officials—and how to strengthen your case by leveraging external partnerships. Participants will learn how to reframe workforce priorities in ways that resonate with leadership, craft persuasive pitches, and tailor their messaging using role-specific appeals.
| Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center,
Phone: (517)881-5225,
Email: cgcrew@syr.edu,
Website: http://www.efcnetwork.org [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5,
Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
| 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 |
| 08/28/2025 | Plover, WI |
WRWA Outdoor Water & Wastewater Expo
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1-day outdoor expo packed with live demonstrations, hands-on troubleshooting with a working hydrant, and expert-led technical sessions. Explore the latest in water and wastewater technology, tackle real-world system challenges, and gain valuable insights into topics such as activated sludge treatment, corrosion, PFAS removal, smart water loss detection, and more. With two concurrent classroom tracks, industry updates over a working lunch, and interactive vendor displays.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 09/08/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Phosphorus Removal
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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 |
| 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 |
| 09/10/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Solids Separation
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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 |
| 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 |
| 09/12/2025 | Plymouth, WI |
Road America Training
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This course will cover wastewater related topics including Smarter Pumps, Better Phosphorus Control: Dosing Technologies Driving Nutrient Reduction, Integrating Pump Design with Maintenance Strategy in Lift Stations, Lift Station Logic: Modern Controls for Smarter Pumping, Power Generation Fundamentals for Utilities, & Tracking Phosphorus Levels in Real Time & What it Can Do For You.
| WRWA, WILLIAM REID, GRUNDFOS, CHEMSCAN, & REHLKO,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 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 |
| 09/16/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Biosolids/Sludge Handling, Processing and Reuse
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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 |
| 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 |
| 09/17/2025 | Greenfield, WI |
Wastewater: Biological Treatment Training
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Water used for commercial and industrial processes becomes tainted with contaminants, such as: metals, cleaners, solvents, chemicals and oils. This event will focus on pretreatment processes to remove harmful pollutants from wastewater to help meet permit requirements prior to discharge.
| Watertech of America, Inc.,
Phone: (414)573-0203,
Email: lisa@watertechusa.com,
Website: https://www.watertechusa.com/watertech-u-september-2025-wastewater [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 4 |
| 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 |
| 10/06/2025 | 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 10/15/2025 | 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 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: 7.3,
Wastewater hours: 7.3 |
| 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 |
| 10/29/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Water Tower Essentials O&M
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Operators will learn operation Water Tank Maintenance & Water Quality, Seasonal Tank Operation (cover how winter vs summer operation differs), Taking Tank Offline & Maintaining System Pressure, Tank Asset Management Plan (AMP), & Antenna Installations on Water Tanks
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3 |
| 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 |
| 11/13/2025 | Virtual, WI |
WRWA Virtual Winter Operations
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Operators will learn effective winter tank operations, including the use of circulators and flow control strategies to keep tanks in service during cold weather. Training will also cover sustainable salting practices and snow and ice management to minimize infrastructure damage and reduce salt pollution in freshwater systems. Additional topics include cold weather installations, pipe thawing techniques, and the operation of ductile iron piping 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: 3,
Wastewater hours: 3 |
| 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 |
| 12/09/2025 | DeForest, WI |
Winter Operations
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This class will focus on operational adjustments needed for effective water and wastewater treatment during cold weather. Learn tips and techniques for safely laying and thawing frozen pipes, along with winter-specific asset management strategies. We’ll also cover the importance of accurate mapping for emergency response, methods for locating buried infrastructure in frozen conditions, and flow control strategies to keep tanks and systems functioning throughout the winter season.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 6,
Wastewater hours: 6 |