| 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 | Wonewoc, WI |
WWOA-Southern District Regional Operators' Meeting - Wonewoc
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PFAS regulatory impact on WWTPs and general permit requirements; Developing a utility rate analysis through a municipal advisor collaboration; Case studies on I & I reduction by incorporating technology tools and applications; Applications & considerations with implementing an Aero-Mod biological nutrient removal system; Overview on the Wonewoc facility upgrade and construction process followed by a facility tour of the Wonewoc WWTP.
| WWOA,
Phone: (414)908-4950,
Email: customercare@wwoa.org,
Website: http://WWOA.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 5 |
| 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 |
| 09/23/2026 | Plover, WI |
Ideas and Tools for Mapping Your System, and Blueprint Reading
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This training will teach operators how to develop and use Diamond maps for water and wastewater utilities, trailer parks, and subdivisions. Participants will learn mapping basics, how to read blueprints, and step-by-step methods to map their own systems. The course also covers GIS, GPS accuracy, and asset management, with hands-on opportunities to collect field data and begin building a map of their system.
| 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 |
| 09/24/2026 | Plover, WI |
Protecting the Upper WI River Basin Part 1
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Topics include the Upper Wisconsin River TMDL, adaptive management strategies, phosphorus and TSS reduction efforts, energy efficiency opportunities, watershed partnerships, water quality trading, and emerging concerns like PFAS affecting local utilities. Attendees will gain practical insight into how regulations, watershed management, and collaborative solutions are shaping wastewater permits and water utilities in the Upper WI River Basin.
| 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 |
| 09/28/2026 | 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 |
Bacteria Sampling and Microbiology 101
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A dreaded sentence, “You have bacteria in your water.” What is bacteria, how does it get into your water system, how are bacteria samples collected, and how are they analyzed in the lab? These are all questions that will be answered during this course.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
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 |
| 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 |
| 09/30/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Using Local Mutual Aid Networks in Risk and Resilience Assessments and Emergency Response Plans
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Water and Wastewater Agency Response Networks (WARNs), the intrastate mutual aid and assistance networks of “utilities helping utilities,” are one way utilities can build resilience. In this webinar, EPA will provide examples of how utilities can use WARNs and include them in their RRAs and ERPs.
| EPA's Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity,
Website: https://gdit.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/RxtB0rpcT8qYhFqldxv_jQ#/registration [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1 |
| 09/30/2026 | HOLLANDTOWN, WI |
Northeast Water Professionals Quarterly Training Meeting
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The first hour presentation will focus on water storage training. The 2nd hour will focus on I & I tracking. The 3rd hour is Diggers Hotline case studies.
| USG WATER, B & M, DIGGERS HOTLINE,
Phone: (920)851-3152,
Email: mpinch@nluwi.org | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3 |
| 10/02/2026 | Green Bay, 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 |
| 10/05/2026 | Oshkosh, 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,
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 |
| 10/06/2026 | 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 |
| 10/06/2026 | 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 | Milwaukee, WI |
Septage Master Operator Class
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Open to all septage operators for 4 septage compliance credits. The purpose of the class is to cover information so certified operators may obtain the master operator certification level.
| Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources,
Phone: (608)267-2300,
Email: DNROpCertSeptage@wisconsin.gov | Septage Compliance hours: 4 |
| 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 |
| 10/07/2026 | Beaver Dam, 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,
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 |
| 10/07/2026 | Crandon, WI |
Protecting the Upper WI River Basin Part 2
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This training will provide water & wastewater professionals with practical tools to protect source water, strengthen utility sustainability, address emerging contaminants such as PFAS, navigate funding opportunities for water & wastewater infrastructure improvements. Participants will learn about wellhead protection, source water protection strategies, utility ordinances to protect water & wastewater rate payers, regulatory authorities, & regional efforts to safeguard the Upper WI River Basin.
| 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 |
| 10/08/2026 | 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 |
| 10/08/2026 | Plover, WI |
WRWA WATER WELL DRILLING AND RIG OPERATIONS TRAINING
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This training will provide practical information to improve field practices, understand Wisconsin regulatory requirements, and make better decisions on the job. Topics include current WDNR program updates, proper sampling and chain-of-custody procedures, interpreting laboratory results, emerging water quality concerns, Wisconsin geology and hydrogeology, chlorination fundamentals, and the operation and benefits of variable frequency drives (VFDs).
| WI Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: brenda@wrwa.org,
Website: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar/ [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 |
| 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 |
| 10/13/2026 | 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 |
| 10/14/2026 | 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.activehosted.com/f/17 [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 4,
Wastewater Safety hours: 4,
Waterworks Safety hours: 4 |
| 10/14/2026 | 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,
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 |
| 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 |
| 10/14/2026 | 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 |
| 10/15/2026 | 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 |
| 10/15/2026 | 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 |
| 10/15/2026 | 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 | Online, WI |
Water Audit Implementation
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ONLINE TRAINING: October 20th 9:00-12:30. Training covers the importance of performing a water audit to assist with controlling non-revenue water while covering the 5 core areas: Water Supplied, Authorized Consumption, Water Losses, System Data & Cost Data. Additionally, attendees will experience a hands-on water audit example activity.
| RCAP, GLCAP,
Website: https://glcap-ohiorcap.webex.com/weblink/register/rf6f8d3e20969bf8e3eeb7de5dc8eb261 [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3 |
| 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 | 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 |
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 |
| 10/23/2026 | 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 |
| 10/26/2026 | Mukwonago, WI |
Traffic Safety for Water & Wastewater Operators
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This class covers safety requirements for working in and around active roadways, including high-visibility apparel Operators will learn traffic control planning and implementation in accordance with the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The course explains how to properly communicate and deploy signs, cones, barricades, and flaggers before beginning work. Emergency traffic management during flooding events caused by water main breaks or sewer overflows is also addressed.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Wastewater Safety hours: 6,
Waterworks Safety hours: 6 |
| 10/27/2026 | 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 |
| 10/27/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Pumps: Centrifugal and Positive Displacement
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This course will cover the varying types of pumps utilized by water work systems. Centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps will be discussed. Pump discussion will include types, options, parts, ancillary equipment requirements and uses.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
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 |
| 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 |
| 10/27/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Bacteria Sampling and Microbiology 101
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A dreaded sentence, “You have bacteria in your water.” What is bacteria, how does it get into your water system, how are bacteria samples collected, and how are they analyzed in the lab? These are all questions that will be answered during this course.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
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 |
| 10/27/2026 | 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 |
| 10/28/2026 | 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,
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 |
| 10/28/2026 | 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 |
| 10/29/2026 | Merrill, 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 |
| 11/04/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Waterworks Operations: Volatile Organic Compound 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. Training will cover the principle, structure and function of volatile organic compound removal, operation and maintenance, monitoring and troubleshooting, 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 |
| 11/05/2026 | Virtual, WI |
Waterworks Operations- Zeolite Softening Exam Review
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Operators will learn the principles, structure, and function of zeolite softening; the operation and maintenance of zeolite softening equipment; monitoring and troubleshooting techniques; safety considerations; and key calculations to review in preparation for the Zeolite Operator Certification Exam.
| 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.activehosted.com/f/17 [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 4,
Wastewater Safety hours: 4,
Waterworks Safety hours: 4 |
| 11/20/2026 | 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 |
| 12/08/2026 | Las Vegas, NV |
Groundwater Week 2026 Day 1
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A variety of educational opportunities focused on groundwater science, engineering, well pump, and water well construction. Traning begins at 8:00 a.m. with 25 sessions offered throughout the day. Visit https://groundwaterweek.com/ for more information
| National Ground Water Association,
Phone: (614)898-7791,
Email: stenney@ngwa.org,
Website: https://groundwaterweek.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 |
| 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.activehosted.com/f/17 [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 4,
Wastewater Safety hours: 4,
Waterworks Safety hours: 4 |
| 12/09/2026 | Las Vegas, NV |
Groundwater Week 2026 Day 2
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A variety of educational opportunities focused on groundwater science, engineering, well pump, and water well construction. Training begins at 10:00 a.m. with 11 sessions offered throughout the day. Visit https://groundwaterweek.com/ for more information
| National Ground Water Association,
Phone: (614)898-7791,
Email: stenney@ngwa.org,
Website: https://groundwaterweek.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 |
| 12/10/2026 | Las Vegas, NV |
Groundwater Week 2026 Day 3
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A variety of educational opportunities focused on groundwater science, engineering, well pump, and water well construction. Training begins at 8:00 a.m. with 9 sessions offered throughout the day. Visit https://groundwaterweek.com/ for more information
| National Ground Water Association,
Phone: (614)898-7791,
Email: stenney@ngwa.org,
Website: https://groundwaterweek.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 |
| 12/11/2026 | 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 |