| 09/18/2025 | Virtual, WI |
WRWA 3-Hour CCC Assembly Tester Refresher Online Class 102
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The training will cover pressure differential gauge calibration and maintenance, common scenarios for repair and troubleshooting, assessing installations prior to testing, and test data management.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: https://www.wrwa.org/ [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3 |
| 09/18/2025 | 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 |
| 09/18/2025 | Rice Lake, WI |
Northwest Region Ops to Ops
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This hands-on training involves guided tours of three unique wastewater treatment facilities, each demonstrating a different approach to biological treatment and solids handling/disposal. Participants will gain insight into new technologies, operational strategies, and process control methods by observing real-world applications in action.
| WWOA,
Website: https://www.wwoa.org/ [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 09/19/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Portable Sanitation & Preparing for Extremes - Cold Weather
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This 90-minute course focuses on preparing to deal effectively with the things nature can throw at your business. With colder temps around the corner for many, this course will give extra attention to preparing for winter conditions.
| PSAI,
Website: https://www.pathlms.com/psai/courses/112155 [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 1.5 |
| 09/23/2025 | Clintonville, WI |
Pump Operations & Maintenance
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This full-day, hands-on training provides a comprehensive overview of submersible pump systems, with a focus on components, operation, and maintenance. Topics include pump parts and functions, motor rotation, nameplate data, stator installation, and dry motor compartments. Attendees will engage in live demonstrations and participate in a pump teardown and rebuild. The course combines PowerPoint presentations, instructional videos, and practical experience.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association & Flygt, a Xylem Brand,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 6,
Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 09/23/2025 | West Bend, WI |
Surface Water Certification
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Provides information and procedures necessary to treat water with excessive levels of calcium and magnesium. Addresses mineral source, treatment options, mechanisms of cation exchange and laboratory control. Designed for students already having experience at a treatment facility who are seeking WDNR certification.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
Phone: (800)472-4554,
Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/water-wastewater-courses-and-certification/wisconsin-water-operator-certification-training-courses/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 18 |
| 09/23/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Lab
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A 2 day class going over notes, and the DNR study guide to prepare the students for the DNR certification exam.
| Wastewater Training Solutions,
Phone: (608)770-5144,
Email: dtomaro@yahoo.com,
Website: http://wastewatertrainingsolutions.com [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Wastewater hours: 12 |
| 09/24/2025 | Plover, WI |
Waterworks Certification Training: Drinking Water Treatment and Distribution
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This training course will help prepare new operators to become licensed and will also help as a great refresher for experienced operators. The morning session will cover the various components of a water utility distribution system including pipes, pumps, valves, and storage reservoirs. The afternoon session will cover the basics of drinking water treatment including water chemistry, disinfection strategies, disinfection byproducts, corrosion control, fluoridation, and filtration.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 6 |
| 09/24/2025 | HOLLANDTOWN, WI |
Northeast Water Professionals Quarterly Training Meeting
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The first hour presentation will focus on service lateral training. The 2nd hour will focus on fvd's for wells and pumps.
| AY MCDONALD/CTW,
Phone: (920)851-3152,
Email: mpinch@nluwi.org | Municipal Waterworks hours: 2 |
| 09/25/2025 | Bloomer, WI |
Northwest Region Ops to Ops
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This hands-on training involves guided tours of three unique wastewater treatment facilities, each demonstrating a different approach to biological treatment and solids handling/disposal. Participants will gain insight into new technologies, operational strategies, and process control methods by observing real-world applications in action.
| WWOA,
Website: https://www.wwoa.org/ [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 09/25/2025 | Chetek, WI |
Northwest Region Ops to Ops
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This hands-on training involves guided tours of three unique wastewater treatment facilities, each demonstrating a different approach to biological treatment and solids handling/disposal. Participants will gain insight into new technologies, operational strategies, and process control methods by observing real-world applications in action.
| WWOA,
Website: https://www.wwoa.org/ [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 09/27/2025 | Chicago, IL |
WEFTEC 98th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference
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Since its formation in 1928, WEF has been holding annual meetings to provide a forum for knowledge and technology exchange within the water and wastewater fields. Since then, WEFTEC has not only grown in the size of exhibits and technical sessions but has also become the world’s leading water quality conference.
| Water Environment Federation,
Website: https://www.weftec.org/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 26.5,
Wastewater hours: 31 |
| 09/29/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Safe Drinking Water Act Section 1433 Best Practices
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Safe Drinking Water Act section 1433 requires community water systems (CWS) serving over 3,300 people to prepare (or revise) and certify risk and resilience assessments (RRAs) and emergency response plans (ERPs) to the U.S. EPA by specified deadlines every five years. In this webinar, the EPA will outline what CWSs can expect during a SDWA 1433 inspection and share best practices for developing and maintaining compliant RRAs and ERPs, based on insights from EPA inspectors in the field.
| EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division ,
Website: https://gdit.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/oOo9fkR2Sd6mu5cj31_FlQ#/registration [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1 |
| 09/29/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Basic General Wastewater
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A 5 day class going over notes, math, and the DNR study guide to prepare the students for the DNR certification exam.
| Wastewater Training Solutions,
Phone: (608)770-5144,
Email: dtomaro@yahoo.com,
Website: http://wastewatertrainingsolutions.com [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Wastewater hours: 30 |
| 09/29/2025 | Plover, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Basic General Wastewater
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The training will cover terminology, influent wastewater, wastewater treatment, biosolids, effluent discharge, safety, and calculations. This class will also prepare attendees to take the Basic General Wastewater exam.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 09/30/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Well Disinfection
More Info
So you have bacteria in your system? How did the bacteria get there? How can we get rid of it? What are the options for disinfection? The basics of well chlorination and a discussion of the factors influencing the success of well disinfection will be examined. Results from resent research and advanced chlorination techniques will be discussed.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
Phone: (920)924-3449,
Email: training@morainepark.edu,
Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
| 09/30/2025 | Plover, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Sanitary Sewage Collection System
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Operators will learn the terminology that goes with Sanitary Sewage, as well as safety tips. There will be training on components of the collection system as well as record retention, regulations and calculations.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: https://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 09/30/2025 | Chippewa Falls, WI |
Groundwater Supply and Distribution Certification
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Provides environmental and treatment information necessary to operate a potable groundwater well system. Basic distribution system design and component use also will be detailed. Students make operational assessments of a groundwater treatment plant based on established industry criteria.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
Phone: (800)472-4554,
Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/water-wastewater-courses-and-certification/wisconsin-water-operator-certification-training-courses/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 36 |
| 10/01/2025 | Virtual, WI |
The Fundamentals of Asset Management
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ONLINE TRAINING: 10/01/25, 9-12:30 PM. Learn ways to plan for repair and replacement of your system's major components by using asset management. Topics covered: the fundamentals of asset management, minimizing cost while providing desired level of service, creating an asset inventory.
| RCAP, GLCAP,
Website: https://glcap-ohiorcap.webex.com/weblink/register/rcd15a8196f9f76fd13cd36a1ea97e70d [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3,
Wastewater hours: 3 |
| 10/01/2025 | Plover, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Suspended Growth Processes and Nutrient Removal - Total Phosphorus
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They will learn theories and principles of suspended growth, while also learning the operation, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting in an Activated Sludge plant. The afternoon will then have the nutrient removal portion.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 10/02/2025 | Waukesha, WI |
Pumps: Centrifugal and Positive Displacement
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This course will cover the varying types of pumps utilized by water work systems. Centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps will be discussed. Pump discussion will include types, options, parts, ancillary equipment requirements and uses.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
Phone: (920)924-3449,
Email: training@morainepark.edu,
Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
| 10/02/2025 | Waukesha, WI |
Basic Water Works Mathematics
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This course will introduce the participant to basic math concepts and formulas that are common in the water works industry. The course will discuss water works mathematics used daily in the operation of water works systems. Common formulas, conversion factors, and examples of their use will be thoroughly covered during this course.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
Phone: (920)924-3449,
Email: training@morainepark.edu,
Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
| 10/02/2025 | Plover, WI |
Biological Solids and Sludges - Handling, Processing, and Reuse
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The training will cover theory and principles of biosolids and sludges, operation and maintenance, monitoring, process control, troubleshooting, residuals management, safety, and calculations.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | General Septage hours: 6,
Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 10/06/2025 | Plover, WI |
Wastewater Lab Exam Review
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This training will cover the material found in the DNR Laboratory Study Guide to help prepare for operator lab certification.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 10/07/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Creating a S.O.P.
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This (3) three-hour on-line course address the requirements regarding Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.) from the regulatory perspective, but more importantly, how the use of S.O.P.'s can increase the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of each project and your business. Areas that will be covered include: Holding Tanks, Septic Systems, Office Operations and Portable Restrooms. There will be time during the session for questions and interaction with other attendees.
| WLWCA Board Members: John Bowen, Emily Pierson & Rick Walters,
Phone: (888)782-6815,
Website: http://www.wlwca.com [exit DNR] | Septage Compliance hours: 3 |
| 10/07/2025 | Virtual, WI |
2025 OTM/NN Exam Review
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Attendees will become familiar with the “Small Water System Operator Certification Manual.” Attendees will learn information that will assist them to prepare to take the small (OTM & NN) water system operator certification exam to become a Certified Operator. This class will cover all areas of operation and maintenance of a small water system including the hydrologic cycle, water chemistry, water system regulations, water contamination & treatment and water system components.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 4 |
| 10/07/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Collection System
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A 2 day class going over notes, math and the DNR study guide to prepare the students for the DNR certification exam.
| Wastewater Training Solutions,
Phone: (608)770-5144,
Email: dtomaro@yahoo.com,
Website: http://wastewatertrainingsolutions.com [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Wastewater hours: 12 |
| 10/08/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Wastewater Operations: Basic General Wastewater
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The training will cover terminology, influent wastewater, wastewater treatment, biosolids, effluent discharge, safety, and calculations. This class will also prepare attendees to take the Basic General Wastewater exam.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 10/08/2025 | Madison, 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 |
| 10/09/2025 | 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 |
| 10/09/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Waterworks Certification Training: Iron & Manganese Removal Exam Review
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This training course will help prepare new operators to become licensed and will also help as a great refresher for experienced operators. We will cover the principle, structure, and function of iron and manganese removal. We will also cover operation and maintenance as well as monitoring and troubleshooting. We will conclude the training with safety and calculations.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: https://www.wrwa.org/ [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3 |
| 10/14/2025 | Green Bay, 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 |
| 10/14/2025 | La Crosse, WI |
2025 Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association Annual Conference
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This conference will take place over 4 days. There will be a variety of technical educational opportunities for attendees including vendor equipment demonstrations, industry professional led classes, and workshops
| Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association,
Phone: (414)908-4950,
Email: customercare@wwoa.org,
Website: http://wwoa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 3,
Wastewater hours: 3 |
| 10/14/2025 | Green Bay, WI |
Groundwater Supply and Distribution Certification
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Provides environmental and treatment information necessary to operate a potable groundwater well system. Basic distribution system design and component use also will be detailed. Students make operational assessments of a groundwater treatment plant based on established industry criteria.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
Phone: (800)472-4554,
Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/water-wastewater-courses-and-certification/wisconsin-water-operator-certification-training-courses/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 36 |
| 10/14/2025 | Green Bay, WI |
Lead and Copper Sampling, Monitoring Procedures and Requirements
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This course is to be developed to cover all aspects of lead and copper sampling, and in particular provide Small water system operators who work at an "other than municipal" (OTM) community water system or a non–transient non–community (NN) water system, with updated lead and copper sampling, monitoring procedures, and requirements, as well as the opportunity to earn continuing education credits.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
Phone: (920)924-3449,
Email: training@morainepark.edu,
Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
| 10/15/2025 | Virtual, WI |
PSC Billing, Reporting, and Rates Simplified
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Learn the essentials of utility billing, annual reporting, and rate cases. Topics include billing best practices, handling complaints, deferred payment agreements, filing accurate annual reports, and understanding simplified vs. conventional rate cases.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association & Public Service Commission of Wisconsin,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3 |
| 10/15/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Well Disinfection
More Info
So you have bacteria in your system? How did the bacteria get there? How can we get rid of it? What are the options for disinfection? The basics of well chlorination and a discussion of the factors influencing the success of well disinfection will be examined. Results from resent research and advanced chlorination techniques will be discussed.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
Phone: (920)924-3449,
Email: training@morainepark.edu,
Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
| 10/15/2025 | La Crosse, WI |
2025 Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association Annual Conference
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This conference will take place over 4 days. There will be a variety of technical educational opportunities for attendees including vendor equipment demonstrations, industry professional led classes, and workshops
| Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association,
Phone: (414)908-4950,
Email: customercare@wwoa.org,
Website: http://wwoa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 5.5,
Wastewater hours: 5.5 |
| 10/15/2025 | La Crosse, WI |
2025 WWOA Annual Conference Operator Competition - AVAILABLE ONLY FOR COMPETITORS/JUDGES
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This conference will take place over 4 days. There will be a variety of technical educational opportunities for attendees including vendor equipment demonstrations, industry professional led classes, and workshops
| Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association,
Phone: (414)908-4950,
Email: customercare@wwoa.org,
Website: http://wwoa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 2,
Wastewater hours: 2 |
| 10/16/2025 | La Crosse, WI |
2025 Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association Annual Conference
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This conference will take place over 4 days. There will be a variety of technical educational opportunities for attendees including vendor equipment demonstrations, industry professional led classes, and workshops
| Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association,
Phone: (414)908-4950,
Email: customercare@wwoa.org,
Website: http://wwoa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 7.3,
Wastewater hours: 7.3 |
| 10/17/2025 | La Crosse, WI |
2025 Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association Annual Conference
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This conference will take place over 4 days. There will be a variety of technical educational opportunities for attendees including vendor equipment demonstrations, industry professional led classes, and workshops
| Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association,
Phone: (414)908-4950,
Email: customercare@wwoa.org,
Website: http://wwoa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 2,
Wastewater hours: 2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Plover, WI |
WRWA Cross Connection Control Assembly Tester Certification Course
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This is a hands-on 40-hour course that will take an advanced look into cross connection controls. Training topics will include backflow prevention, cross connection control programs, hands-on repair of assemblies, and state regulations pertaining to cross connections. Class attendees will become certified to test cross connection control assemblies in the State of Wisconsin.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 40 |
| 10/21/2025 | Mankato, MN |
Industrial Wastewater Workshop
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This training will cover a wide range of topics important to water and wastewater operators. Join us for a full-day wastewater specific workshop filled with interactive, in-person learning. Earn Wisconsin, Iowa or South Dakota wastewater contact hours. Sessions to include Compliance 101, Chemicals in Wastewater, Low-Pressure Compressors&Blowers, DAFs, MBBRs,&Applications, Inhibition Management&Measurement, Sludge Dewatering, Lagoon Treatment, and WW Operations Case Studies.
| ISG Inc., Staab Construction Corporation, Triplepoint Environmental, Atlas Copco, Hydrite, Anderson Chemical, FRC,
Phone: (608)255-9946,
Email: lauren.danuser@mwfpa.org,
Website: https://www.mwfpa.org/wastewater-training [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6.3 |
| 10/21/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Emerging Groundwater and Well Contaminants: PFAS and Others
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This course was developed to cover the issue of emerging contaminants in drinking water systems. This course is intended for municipal small water system operators, "other than municipal" (OTM) community water system operators, or non–transient non–community (NN) water system operators. Attendants will receive an overview of emerging contaminants, system sampling for these compounds, basic laboratory analysis overview, and treatment options should you detect them.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
Phone: (920)924-3449,
Email: training@morainepark.edu,
Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
| 10/21/2025 | Milwaukee (synchronous virtual), WI |
Emerging Contaminants in Water and Wastewater
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Venue to learn about emerging contaminants, both chemical and biological, in water and wastewater systems.
| Marquette University,
Email: patrick.mcnamara@marquette.edu,
Website: https://www.marquette.edu/civil-construction-environmental-engineering/emerging-contaminants.php [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 5.4,
Wastewater hours: 5.4 |
| 10/23/2025 | Beaver Dam, 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 |
| 10/23/2025 | Beaver Dam, WI |
Well Disinfection
More Info
So you have bacteria in your system? How did the bacteria get there? How can we get rid of it? What are the options for disinfection? The basics of well chlorination and a discussion of the factors influencing the success of well disinfection will be examined. Results from resent research and advanced chlorination techniques will be discussed.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
Phone: (920)924-3449,
Email: training@morainepark.edu,
Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
| 10/27/2025 | Mauston, WI |
Water & Wastewater Utility Assets & Infrastructure
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Operators will learn operation, components, and troubleshooting and work on a live hydrant. Asset management for your drinking water system, wastewater system and plant management, anatomy of a service lateral, and application and troubleshooting of check valves.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 6,
Wastewater hours: 2 |
| 10/28/2025 | 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,
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 |
| 10/28/2025 | Chippewa Falls, WI |
Iron, Zeolite, and VOC Certification
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Provides information and procedures necessary to treat water with excessive levels of calcium and magnesium. Addresses mineral source, treatment options, mechanisms of cation exchange and laboratory control. Designed for students already having experience at a treatment facility who are seeking WDNR certification.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
Phone: (800)472-4554,
Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/ [exit DNR] | Multiday event,
Municipal Waterworks hours: 12 |
| 10/29/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Basic Water Works Mathematics
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This course will introduce the participant to basic math concepts and formulas that are common in the water works industry. The course will discuss water works mathematics used daily in the operation of water works systems. Common formulas, conversion factors, and examples of their use will be thoroughly covered during this course.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
Phone: (920)924-3449,
Email: training@morainepark.edu,
Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
| 10/29/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Water Tower Essentials O&M
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Operators will learn operation Water Tank Maintenance & Water Quality, Seasonal Tank Operation (cover how winter vs summer operation differs), Taking Tank Offline & Maintaining System Pressure, Tank Asset Management Plan (AMP), & Antenna Installations on Water Tanks
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3 |
| 10/30/2025 | Plover, WI |
From Alarms to Repairs: Practical Training for Water & Wastewater Professionals
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Topics include air valve application and troubleshooting, alarm systems and SCADA, energy assessments and funding opportunities, repair techniques with a live demo, and a tour of Plover’s nitrate removal system. Attendees will gain practical knowledge, see real-world case studies, and connect with industry experts to bring valuable skills back to their 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,
Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 11/05/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity 102
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This course builds upon the EPA WICRD Cyber 101, offering deeper insights into cybersecurity for those with basic knowledge in the field as it applies to Operational Technology (OT). Whether you are an IT professional, business owner, or simply interested in protecting yourself online, this training equips you with practical skills to navigate today’s digital threats.
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Website: https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5,
Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
| 11/11/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Well Water System Sanitary Survey 101
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The Sanitary Survey OTM/NN session will investigate the various components that make-up a well water sanitary survey. The session will also explore common system deficiencies, solutions, and technology to help operators prepare for a survey, understand the survey, and prevent any issues that may be found during a sanitary survey. Case studies and a 'life in the day' will explore some public water systems through the eyes of the operators by goin through their systems with them.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
Phone: (920)924-3449,
Email: training@morainepark.edu,
Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
| 11/12/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity 103
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EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division provides training aiming to expand cyber knowledge for the water sector. The training will be a continuance of the Cyber Refresher and Cyber 102 trainings.
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Website: https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1.5,
Wastewater hours: 1.5 |
| 11/12/2025 | 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 |
| 11/13/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Well Disinfection
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So you have bacteria in your system? How did the bacteria get there? How can we get rid of it? What are the options for disinfection? The basics of well chlorination and a discussion of the factors influencing the success of well disinfection will be examined. Results from resent research and advanced chlorination techniques will be discussed.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
Phone: (920)924-3449,
Email: training@morainepark.edu,
Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
| 11/13/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Well Water System Sanitary Survey 101
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The Sanitary Survey OTM/NN session will investigate the various components that make-up a well water sanitary survey. The session will also explore common system deficiencies, solutions, and technology to help operators prepare for a survey, understand the survey, and prevent any issues that may be found during a sanitary survey. Case studies and a 'life in the day' will explore some public water systems through the eyes of the operators by goin through their systems with them.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
Phone: (920)924-3449,
Email: training@morainepark.edu,
Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
| 11/13/2025 | Virtual, WI |
WRWA Virtual Winter Operations
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Operators will learn effective winter tank operations, including the use of circulators and flow control strategies to keep tanks in service during cold weather. Training will also cover sustainable salting practices and snow and ice management to minimize infrastructure damage and reduce salt pollution in freshwater systems. Additional topics include cold weather installations, pipe thawing techniques, and the operation of ductile iron piping systems.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: https://www.wrwa.org/training-calendar [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 3,
Wastewater hours: 3 |
| 11/18/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Cybersecurity Refresher
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EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division provides training on cybersecurity basics to water and wastewater utilities to reinforce their foundational understanding of cybersecurity and how it applies to the water sector.
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Website: https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 1,
Wastewater hours: 1 |
| 11/19/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) Webinar
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EPA's Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division demonstrates how to use the Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) to conduct cybersecurity assessments at water and wastewater systems.
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Website: https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/cybersecurity-exercises-and-technical-assistance-courses [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 2.5,
Wastewater hours: 2.5 |
| 12/02/2025 | Wisconsin Dells, WI |
Industrial Wastewater Workshop
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This training will cover a wide range of topics important to water and wastewater operators. Join us for a full-day wastewater specific workshop filled with interactive, in-person learning. Earn Wisconsin, Iowa or South Dakota wastewater contact hours. Sessions to include Compliance 101, Chemicals in Wastewater, Low-Pressure Compressors&Blowers, DAFs, MBBRs,&Applications, Inhibition Management&Measurement, Sludge Dewatering, Lagoon Treatment, and WW Operations Case Studies.
| ISG Inc., Staab Construction Corporation, Triplepoint Environmental, Atlas Copco, Hydrite, Anderson Chemical, FRC,
Phone: (608)255-9946,
Email: lauren.danuser@mwfpa.org,
Website: https://events.american-tradeshow.com/mwfpa25/begin [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6.3 |
| 12/03/2025 | Madison, WI |
Anaerobic Digester Course
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We will cover the fundamentals of anaerobic digestion including different types of digesters, operational requirements, process control monitoring, microbiology, upset recovery, case studies, and hands-on lab exercises.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 12/09/2025 | New Orleans, LA |
Groundwater Week 2025 Day 1
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A variety of educational opportunities focused on groundwater science, engineering, well pumps, and water well construction. Trainings begin at 9:00 am with 27 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 |
| 12/09/2025 | 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,
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 |
| 12/09/2025 | DeForest, WI |
Winter Operations
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This class will focus on operational adjustments needed for effective water and wastewater treatment during cold weather. Learn tips and techniques for safely laying and thawing frozen pipes, along with winter-specific asset management strategies. We’ll also cover the importance of accurate mapping for emergency response, methods for locating buried infrastructure in frozen conditions, and flow control strategies to keep tanks and systems functioning throughout the winter season.
| Wisconsin Rural Water Association,
Phone: (715)344-7778,
Email: wrwa@wrwa.org,
Website: http://www.wrwa.org [exit DNR] | Municipal Waterworks hours: 6,
Wastewater hours: 6 |
| 12/10/2025 | New Orleans, LA |
Groundwater Week 2025 Day 2
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A variety of educational opportunities focused on groundwater science, engineering, well pumps, and water well construction. Trainings begin at 11:00 am with 12 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 |
| 12/11/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Basic Water Works Mathematics
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This course will introduce the participant to basic math concepts and formulas that are common in the water works industry. The course will discuss water works mathematics used daily in the operation of water works systems. Common formulas, conversion factors, and examples of their use will be thoroughly covered during this course.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
Phone: (920)924-3449,
Email: training@morainepark.edu,
Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |
| 12/11/2025 | New Orleans, LA |
Groundwater Week 2025 Day 3
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A variety of educational opportunities focused on groundwater science, engineering, well pumps, and water well construction. Trainings offered from at 8:00 to 10:30 am. A total of 8 sessions available on Day 3. 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: 2,
Heat Exchange Rig Operator hours: 2,
Pump Installer hours: 3,
Water Well Driller hours: 3,
Water Well Rig Operator hours: 3 |
| 12/16/2025 | 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 |
| 12/18/2025 | Virtual, WI |
Emerging Groundwater and Well Contaminants: PFAS and Others
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This course was developed to cover the issue of emerging contaminants in drinking water systems. This course is intended for municipal small water system operators, "other than municipal" (OTM) community water system operators, or non–transient non–community (NN) water system operators. Attendants will receive an overview of emerging contaminants, system sampling for these compounds, basic laboratory analysis overview, and treatment options should you detect them.
| Moraine Park Technical College,
Phone: (920)924-3449,
Email: training@morainepark.edu,
Website: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/continuing-education/licensure-and-certificates/small-water-systems-operators/ [exit DNR] | OTM / NN hours: 3 |