Hands-On Utility Training: Hydrants, Locates, SCADA & Valves
August 4, 2026 ~ McFarland Soccer Fields ~ 4820 Marsh Road, McFarland, WI  53558
(6 Municipal Wate & 3 Wastewater Credits)

The room will open at 7:30 am with the class starting PROMPTLY at 8:00 am. The class will end at 3:00 pm.

7:30 – 8:00 ~ Registration, coffee, donuts, and a chance to mingle

8:00 – 8:30 ~ Waterworks in the classroom: Proper operation, components, and troubleshooting of the Waterous Fire Hydrant. ~ Bud Keyes ~ American Flow Control (WRWA Corporate Gold Member)

8:30 – 9:30 ~ Out in the field:  Work on a live hydrant. Demonstrate Maintenance, disassembly, assembly of fire hydrants, re-assemble. ~ Bud Keyes ~ American Flow Control (WRWA Corporate Gold Member)

9:30 – 11:00 ~ Bring your locate equipment and let’s do some locating outdoors! ~ Doug Gries ~ Ferguson Waterworks (WRWA Corporate Gold Member)

11:00 – 12:00 ~ Lunch (on your own)

12:00 – 1:00 ~ “You Locked The Door… Right?” SCADA security often feels overly technical—but at its core, it comes down to a few simple ideas: access, control, and risk. ~ Katie Gruber ~ B&M Technical Service, Inc. (WRWA Corporate Gold Member)

1:00 – 3:00 ~ Control Valve Maintenance ~ Basic hands-on hydraulic control valve maintenance for the most common valve configurations like pressure reducing, pressure relief and altitude.  Will cover typical preventative maintenance along with diagnosing and addressing common operating issues. ~ Mike Barreau ~ ESI/Cla-Val  (WRWA Corporate Member)

Pre-Registration is required for this class

$125 per Member/$175 Per Non-Member

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Hands-On Utility Training (8-4-2026) McFarland