| 06/30/2026 | Virtual, WI |
PFAS Health Standards for Drinking Water
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This course was developed to cover how to introduce Wisconsin Water Operators to the regulation of PFAS contaminants, including a history, a clear definition of the regulation of the contaminant, the health and environmental impacts, water testing, lab selection, Hazards Index, health advisories, and enforcement. This course is intended for OTM community water system operators, or non–transient non–community (NN) water system operators.
| 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 |
| 06/30/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Lead & Copper - Lead Service Line Inventory & Removal
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This course will cover how to properly inventory & remove lead service lines for potable water systems & how to get funding necessary to complete this work. 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 lead service lines, proper inventory & removal procedures, & how to secure funding to complete and possibly accelerate this work
| 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 |
| 06/30/2026 | Drummond/Virtual, WI |
From Pipe to Plant: Mastering Line Locating and Wastewater Operations
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This intensive one-day workshop is designed for utility operators, engineers, and maintenance staff seeking to master the critical skills of underground utility locating and wastewater facility management. The program combines technical theory with practical application, guiding participants through advanced line tracing methodologies and robust operational protocols. Participants will gain hands-on knowledge regarding industry-standard equipment, safety specifications, and the strategic mainten
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: https://www.wrwa.org/ [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 07/06/2026 | Plover, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Basic General Wastewater
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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 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: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 07/07/2026 | Plover or Virtual, WI |
Wastewater Operations Biological Solids and Sludges - Handling, Processing, and Reuse
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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 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: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 6,
Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 07/08/2026 | Virtual, WI |
The EPA 2026 National Cyber Drill
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Join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the 2026 National Cybersecurity Drill. This year’s exercise will challenge drinking water and wastewater utilities to operate and maintain critical functions in an environment where telecommunications and internet access are unavailable or unreliable.
| EPA OWERC,
Website: https://gdit.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/d4Vhl3cSQImqHJ42F7v9ww [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 2,
Wastewater hours: 2 |
| 07/09/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Nutrient Removal - Total Phosphorus
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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. This training will cover phosphorus removal from wastewater treatment plants. Class subject matter will include: chemical removal theory, operation and maintenance, monitoring, process control, and safety.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 3 |
| 07/09/2026 | Wausau, WI |
WWOA Northcentral Region Summer Operators Meeting
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The meeting will include various presentations related to wastewater treatment, including demonstrations and presentations about control panel and pump maintenance, avoiding pump clogging, and sewer and manhole rehabilitation.
| WWOA Northcentral Region,
Phone: (715)355-1436,
Email: rob.szekeress@petersonandmatz.com,
Website: https://www.wwoa.org/calendar/ [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5,
Wastewater hours: 3 |
| 07/14/2026 | Watertown, WI |
Can You Pass the DNR's Test for Septic Operator?
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Training would be questions and answers pertaining to the NR113 Code. This would allow us and the DNR to see what parts of the NR113 that need to have more and better training for operators.
| WLWCA Board Members: Emily Pierson, Rick Walters and Lance Petrasek,
Website: http://www.wlwca.com [exit DNR] | Septage Compliance hours: 3 |
| 07/15/2026 | Virtual, WI |
A Day in the Life of a Small Water Operator
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“A Day in The Life”: This course was developed to cover an operator’s daily procedures, inspections, and routine maintenance expected in a water system. This course is intended for Small Water Systems (OTM/NN) Certified Operators: "other than municipal" (OTM) community water system operators, or non–transient non–community (NN) water system operators. Attendants will receive an overview of system sampling, basic laboratory analysis, inspections, and distribution maintenance.
| 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 |
| 07/17/2026 | New Berlin, WI |
8 hour HAZWOPER Refresher
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Satisfies OSHA Requirements for Hazardous Waste Site Worker Refresher under 29CFR1910.120 and 29 CFR1926,65, Covers variety of waste site worker safety topics
| Lindberg Compliance Services Group,
Phone: (414)427-9844,
Email: bill@lindberg-group.com,
Website: http://www.lindberg-group.com [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 8,
Incinerator hours: 8,
Landfill hours: 8,
Wastewater Safety hours: 8,
Waterworks Safety hours: 8 |
| 07/21/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Nutrient Management Planning and Incorporating Off Farm Wastewater Products
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Learn from DATCP, DNR, and UW Extension staff about accounting for off‑farm wastewater in nutrient management plans. The second session focuses on Wisconsin nutrient management plans (NMPs) and the differences in rules for WPDES permittees and licensed septage businesses.
| DATCP, UW Extension, DNR Wastewater Program,
Phone: (608)405-0235,
Email: Andrea.Topper@Wisconsin.gov,
Website: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cckvme9/lp/f9efcb68-db5e-4090-bff0-e5660662f761 [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 1 |
| 07/21/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Lead & Copper - Lead Service Line Inventory & Removal
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This course will cover how to properly inventory & remove lead service lines for potable water systems & how to get funding necessary to complete this work. 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 lead service lines, proper inventory & removal procedures, & how to secure funding to complete and possibly accelerate this work
| 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 |
| 07/21/2026 | Virtual, WI |
PFAS Health Standards for Drinking Water
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This course was developed to cover how to introduce Wisconsin Water Operators to the regulation of PFAS contaminants, including a history, a clear definition of the regulation of the contaminant, the health and environmental impacts, water testing, lab selection, Hazards Index, health advisories, and enforcement. This course is intended for OTM community water system operators, or non–transient non–community (NN) water system operators.
| 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 |
| 07/21/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Nutrient Management Planning and Incorporating Off Farm Wastewater Products
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Learn from DATCP, DNR, and UW Extension staff about accounting for off‑farm wastewater in nutrient management plans. The second session focuses on Wisconsin nutrient management plans (NMPs) and the differences in rules for WPDES permittees and licensed septage businesses.
| DATCP, UW Extension, DNR Wastewater Program,
Phone: (608)405-0235,
Email: Andrea.Topper@Wisconsin.gov,
Website: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cckvme9/lp/f9efcb68-db5e-4090-bff0-e5660662f761 [exit DNR] | Septage Compliance hours: .5 |
| 07/22/2026 | Plover, WI |
Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Training
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This training class was designed for entrants attendants, supervisors and management personnel. Participants will be able to identify confined spaces, hazards, non-permit and permit-required confined spaces. This course will comply with OSHA29 CFR 1910.146 and State requirements. Employees who work in or around confined spaces, confined space rescuers, managers responsible for implementing safety and health standards, and safety coordinators should attend.
| Advanced Safety Technology, Inc., Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Website: https://www.wrwa.org/ [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 6,
Wastewater Safety hours: 6,
Waterworks Safety hours: 6 |
| 07/23/2026 | Plover, WI |
WRWA Line Tracing Training
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This training covers key regulatory requirements and practical utility locating skills for water and wastewater professionals. Sessions include federal, state, and local law overview, line tracing equipment and specifications, conductive and inductive locating methods, and sonde locating for non-conductive piping. The afternoon features hands-on field stations focused on locating water, sewer, watermain, and tracer wire systems in real-world conditions.
| 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 |
| 07/23/2026 | Drummond/Virtual, WI |
Manganese in Drinking Water: Taming the Black Staining Nuisance
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This training will provide operators with manganese treatment options and challenges. It will also provide a more in depth version of hydrant maintenance which includes a live in the field demonstration going beyond just whats above ground. This training will also provide operators with a review of a service line connection and the components that operators will use in the field. The training will also cover lab tips and tricks for drinking water operators.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: http://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar/ [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 6 |
| 07/25/2026 | Myrtle Beach , SC |
2026 South Atlantic Jubilee Day 1
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Offered on Day 1 of the South Atlantic Jubilee are 18 sessions. Session topics include: Electrical Basics and Tips, Portland Type 1L: Not what it’s cracked up to be, and PFAS Regulations, Testing & Treatment, Practical Cyber Security & Resiliency , Geothermal Industry for Water Well Drillers and more. See website and agenda 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: 5,
Heat Exchange Rig Operator hours: 5,
Pump Installer hours: 6,
Water Well Driller hours: 6,
Water Well Rig Operator hours: 6 |
| 07/26/2026 | Myrtle Beach , SC |
2026 South Atlantic Jubilee Day 2
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Offered on Day 2 of the South Atlantic Jubilee are 7 sessions. Session topics include: Basic Meters and Troubleshooting Pumping System, Submersible Pump Basics, (Data Centers) Powering the Cloud Without Draining the Aquifer and more. See website and agenda 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: 3,
Heat Exchange Rig Operator hours: 3,
Pump Installer hours: 3,
Water Well Driller hours: 3,
Water Well Rig Operator hours: 3 |
| 07/30/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Utility Financial Management Best Practices
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This session will cover utility financial management best practices for water and sewer systems, with a focus on long-range cash flow planning and sustainable infrastructure funding. Attendees will learn how to begin developing a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), explore available funding options, understand the role of rate setting in financial stability, and review key financial benchmarks utilities should monitor for long-term success.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association & Ehlers,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3,
Wastewater hours: 3 |
| 07/30/2026 | 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://www.cswea.org/upcoming_events.php [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 5 |
| 07/31/2026 | Appleton, WI |
Appleton Water Needs Workshop
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Tour of Appleton Water Utility with discusses of pilot testing, and compliance/monitor testing for each treatment process. Including Chemical injection pumps, Ferric sulfate injection system, GAC filters, HypoChlorite pump system, Potassium permanganate feeder system, Traveling screen, Lime Silo and feed system, Lime softeners, Polyphosphate pumps and feed system, Clear well, UF membranes, and UV system.
| Wisconsin Section of the American Waterworks Association,
Website: https://www.wiawwa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2054496&group= [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 5 |
| 08/04/2026 | McFarland, WI |
WRWA Hands-On Utility Training: Hydrants, Locates, SCADA & Valves
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This hands-on training day combines practical field experience with essential classroom instruction for water and wastewater professionals. Attendees will learn proper fire hydrant operation, maintenance, disassembly, and troubleshooting while working on a live hydrant in the field. Participants are encouraged to bring locating equipment for an interactive underground utility locating session. The afternoon features SCADA security fundamentals and hands-on hydraulic control valve maintenance.
| 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: 3 |
| 08/05/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity 102 Training
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This course builds upon the EPA OWERC 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.
| EPA Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC),
Website: https://www.epa.gov/cyberwater/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5,
Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
| 08/05/2026 | Birnamwood, WI |
Wastewater Microbiology and Microscopy Training
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In-depth training on the role and the importance of microorganisms in the treatment system including microscope work to identify biology.
| WWOA,
Phone: (414)908-4950,
Email: c.harris@wwoa.org,
Website: https://www.wwoa.org/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Wastewater hours: 13 |
| 08/06/2026 | Sheboygan, WI |
Smith & Loveless Pump School
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The Smith & Loveless Pump School is a full day classroom style presentation that focuses on
wastewater pump station operations, troubleshooting, and maintenance. The class includes handouts
for hydraulic testing, pump curves, and compound gauge troubleshooting as well as small scale visual
aids of pump and pump station components.
| Smith & Loveless, Inc.,
Phone: (913)484-7581,
Email: dbryan@smithandloveless.com,
Website: https://smithandloveless.com/wastewater-pump-schools [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 5.5,
Wastewater hours: 5.5 |
| 08/06/2026 | Birnamwood, WI |
Wastewater Microbiology and Microscopy Training
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In-depth training on the role and the importance of microorganisms in the treatment system including microscope work to identify biology.
| WWOA,
Phone: (414)908-4950,
Email: c.harris@wwoa.org,
Website: https://www.wwoa.org/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Wastewater hours: 13 |
| 08/11/2026 | 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 |
| 08/11/2026 | 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 EPA Categorical Standards, Chemical Treatment, Permitting, Enforcement, PFAS, Updates from DNR Pretreatment Group, Reporting, Mercury Reduction/Dental, and Large Group Discussion.
| Central States (CSWEA)- WI Section,
Website: https://cswea.org/upcoming-events [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6.3 |
| 08/12/2026 | Virtual, WI |
A Day in the Life of a Small Water Operator
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“A Day in The Life”: This course was developed to cover an operator’s daily procedures, inspections, and routine maintenance expected in a water system. This course is intended for Small Water Systems (OTM/NN) Certified Operators: "other than municipal" (OTM) community water system operators, or non–transient non–community (NN) water system operators. Attendants will receive an overview of system sampling, basic laboratory analysis, inspections, and distribution maintenance.
| 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 |
| 08/12/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Sampling, Monitoring Procedures and Requirements
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The main topics of interest for this course are going to be bacteria, nitrate, nitrite and arsenic as well as touching on lead and copper sampling. We will discuss how a sample would be collected for each, what the monitoring procedures and requirements actually are, and we will discuss how these samples can be analyzed in the lab.
| 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 |
| 08/12/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity 103 Training
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EPA's Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC) 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.
| EPA Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC),
Website: https://www.epa.gov/cyberwater/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5,
Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
| 08/12/2026 | Crandon, WI |
WWOA Northwest/North Central Region Meeting
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This training will provide hands on instruction on groundwater monitoring well sample collection. A Basic Groundwater presentation will be given by WDNR Hydrogeologist Woody Myers followed by an overview of groundwater sample analysis and tour of Northern Lake Service.
| WWOA,
Website: http://www.wwoa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 08/12/2026 | Elcho, WI |
WWOA Northwest/North Central Region Meeting
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This training will provide hands on instruction on groundwater monitoring well sample collection. A Basic Groundwater presentation will be given by WDNR Hydrogeologist Woody Myers followed by an overview of groundwater sample analysis and tour of Northern Lake Service.
| WWOA,
Website: http://www.wwoa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 08/18/2026 | 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 |
| 08/19/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity Refresher Training
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EPA's Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC) 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.
| EPA Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC),
Website: https://www.epa.gov/cyberwater/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1,
Wastewater hours: 1 |
| 08/25/2026 | 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/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 12 |
| 08/26/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) Training
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EPA's Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC) demonstrates how to use the Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) to conduct cybersecurity assessments at water and wastewater systems.
| EPA Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC),
Website: https://www.epa.gov/cyberwater/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5,
Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
| 08/27/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity Procurement Training
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EPA's Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC) demonstrates how to use the Cybersecurity Procurement Tool to assess and compare cybersecurity-related vendors.
| EPA Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC),
Website: https://www.epa.gov/cyberwater/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5,
Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
| 08/27/2026 | Plover, WI |
WRWA Outdoor Water & Wastewater Expo 2026
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Operators will gain practical, field-focused training on utility inspections, lagoon treatment upgrades, lift station operations, climate resilience planning, pump maintenance, lead service line requirements, cross-connection control, GNSS data collection, instrumentation, emergency response, and well casing repair. Attendees will also experience hands-on product demonstrations and learn proven strategies to improve system reliability, compliance, and operational efficiency.
| 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 |
| 08/31/2026 | Plover, WI |
Water System Operations Basics: Groundwater, Wells & Pumps
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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 water cycle, water properties, geology and aquifers of Wisconsin. The afternoon session will cover well drilling and well components as well as different pumps commonly used in water 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 |
| 09/01/2026 | 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 |
| 09/01/2026 | Plover, WI |
Water System Operations Basics: Cross Connection Control and Sampling
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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 cross connection controls and the regulations that pertain to them. The afternoon session will cover sampling requirements for water utilities to remain in compliance.
| 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 |
| 09/02/2026 | 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: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 6 |
| 09/03/2026 | Plover, WI |
Water System Operations Basics: Math Basics and O&M Regulations
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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 math basics for water utility operators. The afternoon session will cover operation and maintenance regulations for water utilities.
| 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 |
| 09/08/2026 | 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/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3 |
| 09/08/2026 | Virtual, WI |
3 hour CCC Assembly Tester Refresher ONLINE class 101
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Students will learn about cross connection controls and backflow prevention. Students will also learn about pressure differential gauge calibration and maintenance.
| 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 |
| 09/08/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Utility Management
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VIRTUAL TRAINING: September 8th 2026 9am-12pm. Overview of the technical, managerial, and financial aspects of utility management including federal regulations and integrating outside services.
| RCAP, GLCAP,
Website: https://www.glcap.org/programs/community-rural-development/rural-community-assistance-program-rcap/t [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3,
Wastewater hours: 3 |
| 09/08/2026 | 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/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 36 |
| 09/08/2026 | Plover, WI |
Advanced Wastewater 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. 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: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Wastewater hours: 12 |
| 09/09/2026 | Plover, WI |
Advanced Wastewater 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. 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: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Wastewater hours: 12 |
| 09/10/2026 | Waupun, WI |
WRWA Wells & Pumps-Operations & Maintenance
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Operators will learn practical water system operations and maintenance through classroom instruction and hands-on training, including PFAS basics, electrical controls, well rehabilitation, pump and motor repair, and field testing techniques. The session emphasizes real-world troubleshooting, equipment diagnostics, and system performance evaluation.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association & Municipal Well & Pump,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 6 |
| 09/14/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Nutrient Removal - Total Phosphorus
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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. This training will cover phosphorus removal from wastewater treatment plants. Class subject matter will include: chemical removal theory, operation and maintenance, monitoring, process control, and safety.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 3 |
| 09/14/2026 | 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 |
| 09/15/2026 | Virtual, WI |
3 hour CCC Assembly Tester Refresher ONLINE Class 102
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Training will cover regulations and issues for cross connection control assembly testers. Training will include installation assessments and test data management.
| 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 |
| 09/16/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Confined Space Entry Training
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This Confined Space Entry course provides workers, supervisors, and safety personnel with the knowledge and skills required to safely identify, evaluate, and work in confined spaces. The course explains regulatory requirements, hazard recognition, entry permit systems, atmospheric testing, ventilation, personal protective equipment (PPE), and emergency response procedures.
| BMC Trenchless,
Phone: (513)702-8534,
Email: justine@bmctrenchess.com,
Website: https://backmunicipalconsulting.com/confined-space/ [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 4,
Wastewater Safety hours: 4,
Waterworks Safety hours: 4 |
| 09/16/2026 | 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,
Wastewater Safety hours: 6,
Waterworks Safety hours: 6 |
| 09/16/2026 | Greenfield, WI |
Wastewater: Biological Treatment Training
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Join us as we discuss some of the biggest challenges associated with industrial wastewater treatment. We will share information on biological wastewater treatment options and how we can rely on organisms to assist in environmental cleanup.
| Watertech of America, Inc.,
Phone: (414)573-0203,
Email: lisa@watertechusa.com,
Website: https://www.watertechusa.com/watertech-u-september-2026-wastewater [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 4 |
| 09/17/2026 | Virtual, WI |
2026 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 |
| 09/17/2026 | Plover, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Basic General Wastewater
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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 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: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 09/21/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Nutrient Removal - Total Nitrogen
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Training will cover nitrogen removal theories and principles, operation and maintenance, monitoring, process control, troubleshooting, safety, and calculations.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association ,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 3 |
| 09/22/2026 | 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 |
| 09/22/2026 | 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/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 36 |
| 09/28/2026 | Plover, WI |
WRWA Cross Connection Control Assembly Tester Certification Course
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This is a hands-on 40-hour certification 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: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 40 |
| 09/29/2026 | 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 |
| 10/06/2026 | West Bend, WI |
Surface Water Certification
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Focuses on operational procedures necessary to produce safe and aesthetically acceptable water for human consumption. Methods of handling human and natural environmental contamination of raw water is emphasized and analyzed. Specific treatment technologies include preliminary processes, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration and chemical conditioning. 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: 18 |
| 10/06/2026 | 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 |
| 10/07/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity 102 Training
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This course builds upon the EPA OWERC 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.
| EPA Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC),
Website: https://www.epa.gov/cyberwater/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5,
Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
| 10/07/2026 | Plover, WI |
Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Training
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This training class was designed for entrants attendants, supervisors and management personnel. Participants will be able to identify confined spaces, hazards, non-permit and permit-required confined spaces. This course will comply with OSHA29 CFR 1910.146 and State requirements. Employees who work in or around confined spaces, confined space rescuers, managers responsible for implementing safety and health standards, and safety coordinators should attend.
| Advanced Safety Technology, Inc., Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Website: https://www.wrwa.org/ [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 6,
Wastewater Safety hours: 6,
Waterworks Safety hours: 6 |
| 10/13/2026 | Green Bay, WI |
2026 Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association Annual Conference
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Annual technical talks for wastewater, water, and septage operators.
| Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association,
Email: customercare@wwoa.org,
Website: http://wwoa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 3,
Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 10/13/2026 | 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/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 36 |
| 10/14/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Confined Space Entry Training
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This Confined Space Entry course provides workers, supervisors, and safety personnel with the knowledge and skills required to safely identify, evaluate, and work in confined spaces. The course explains regulatory requirements, hazard recognition, entry permit systems, atmospheric testing, ventilation, personal protective equipment (PPE), and emergency response procedures.
| BMC Trenchless,
Phone: (513)702-8534,
Email: justine@bmctrenchess.com,
Website: https://backmunicipalconsulting.com/confined-space/ [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 4,
Wastewater Safety hours: 4,
Waterworks Safety hours: 4 |
| 10/14/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity 103 Training
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EPA's Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC) 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.
| EPA Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC),
Website: https://www.epa.gov/cyberwater/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5,
Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
| 10/14/2026 | Green Bay, WI |
2026 Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association Annual Conference
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Annual technical talks for wastewater, water, and septage operators.
| Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association,
Email: customercare@wwoa.org,
Website: http://wwoa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
General Septage hours: 2,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 6,
Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 10/14/2026 | Green Bay, WI |
2026 WWOA Annual Conference Operator Competition - available only for competitors/judges
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Annual operator competition.
| Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association,
Email: customercare@wwoa.org,
Website: http://wwoa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 2,
Wastewater hours: 2 |
| 10/15/2026 | Green Bay, WI |
2026 Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association Annual Conference
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Annual technical talks for wastewater, water, and septage operators.
| Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association,
Email: customercare@wwoa.org,
Website: http://wwoa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
General Septage hours: 1,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 6,
Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 10/16/2026 | Green Bay, WI |
2026 Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association Annual Conference
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Annual technical talks for wastewater, water, and septage operators.
| Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association,
Email: customercare@wwoa.org,
Website: http://wwoa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 2,
Wastewater hours: 2 |
| 10/19/2026 | Plover, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Basic General Wastewater
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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 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: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 10/20/2026 | 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 |
| 10/20/2026 | Plover/Virtual, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Sanitary Sewage Collection System
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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. 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/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 10/21/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity Refresher Training
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EPA's Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC) 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.
| EPA Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC),
Website: https://www.epa.gov/cyberwater/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1,
Wastewater hours: 1 |
| 10/21/2026 | Plover, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Suspended Growth Processes and Nutrient Removal - Total Phosphorus
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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. Operators 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: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 10/22/2026 | Plover, WI |
Residential Cross Connection Surveyor Class
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Training will cover cross connections, administrative code, backflow prevention, cross connection surveys, and hands-on survey exercises.
| 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 |
| 10/22/2026 | Plover, WI |
Wastewater Operations Biological Solids and Sludges - Handling, Processing, and Reuse
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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 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: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 6,
Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 10/27/2026 | Virtual, WI |
WRWA 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.
| Wisconsin 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 |
| 10/27/2026 | 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 |
| 10/28/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) Training
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EPA's Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC) demonstrates how to use the Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) to conduct cybersecurity assessments at water and wastewater systems.
| EPA Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC),
Website: https://www.epa.gov/cyberwater/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5,
Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
| 10/29/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity Procurement Training
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EPA's Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC) demonstrates how to use the Cybersecurity Procurement Tool to assess and compare cybersecurity-related vendors.
| EPA Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity (OWERC),
Website: https://www.epa.gov/cyberwater/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5,
Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
| 10/29/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Waterworks Lead & Copper
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This session provides water operators with an overview of recent updates to Wisconsin’s Lead and Copper Rule under ch. NR 809. Participants will review compliance monitoring, corrosion control treatment, and available compliance flexibility options. The class also covers service line inventories, replacement planning, public education requirements, and lead monitoring in schools and child care facilities.
| 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 |
| 11/05/2026 | Janesville, WI |
2026 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 |
| 11/17/2026 | 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,
Wastewater Safety hours: 6,
Waterworks Safety hours: 6 |
| 11/18/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Confined Space Entry Training
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This Confined Space Entry course provides workers, supervisors, and safety personnel with the knowledge and skills required to safely identify, evaluate, and work in confined spaces. The course explains regulatory requirements, hazard recognition, entry permit systems, atmospheric testing, ventilation, personal protective equipment (PPE), and emergency response procedures.
| BMC Trenchless,
Phone: (513)702-8534,
Email: justine@bmctrenchess.com,
Website: https://backmunicipalconsulting.com/confined-space/ [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 4,
Wastewater Safety hours: 4,
Waterworks Safety hours: 4 |
| 12/08/2026 | Plover, WI |
Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Training
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This training class was designed for entrants attendants, supervisors and management personnel. Participants will be able to identify confined spaces, hazards, non-permit and permit-required confined spaces. This course will comply with OSHA29 CFR 1910.146 and State requirements. Employees who work in or around confined spaces, confined space rescuers, managers responsible for implementing safety and health standards, and safety coordinators should attend.
| Advanced Safety Technology, Inc., Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Website: https://www.wrwa.org/ [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 6,
Wastewater Safety hours: 6,
Waterworks Safety hours: 6 |
| 12/09/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Confined Space Entry Training
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This Confined Space Entry course provides workers, supervisors, and safety personnel with the knowledge and skills required to safely identify, evaluate, and work in confined spaces. The course explains regulatory requirements, hazard recognition, entry permit systems, atmospheric testing, ventilation, personal protective equipment (PPE), and emergency response procedures.
| BMC Trenchless,
Phone: (513)702-8534,
Email: justine@bmctrenchess.com,
Website: https://backmunicipalconsulting.com/confined-space/ [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 4,
Wastewater Safety hours: 4,
Waterworks Safety hours: 4 |