WRWA Technology Center

WISCONSIN RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION PRESENTS  OTM / NN WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR CERTIFICATION EXAM REVIEW (4 OTM/NN  Credits) The room will open at 7:30 am with the class starting PROMPTLY at 8:00 am. The class will end at 12:00 pm. February 5, 2019 –     WRWA Tech Center, 351 Water Way, Plover, WI April 11, 2019 -            Cottage Grove Village Hall, 221 East Cottage Grove Rd, Cottage Grove, WI April 16, 2019 -            Spooner DNR Headquarters, 810 W Maple…

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS, HAZARD COMMUNICATION, CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (6 Safety Water or Wastewater Credits, 6 Journeyman & Master Plumber, Journeyman & Master Plumber-Restricted Appliance and Restricted Service, Commercial Plumbing Inspector) March 12, 2019 – WRWA Technology Center, 351 Water Way, Plover WI May 14, 2019 – Lake Hallie Village Hall, 13136 30th Avenue, Chippewa Falls WI This training class was designed for public workers and private industry who are exposed to bloodborne pathogens, chemicals and maintenance & servicing hazards. This…

CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL ASSEMBLY TESTER REFRESHER WRWA is offering this class to all assembly testers in Wisconsin 6 Continuing Education Cross Connection Control Assembly Tester Credits, 6 Commercial & UDC Plumbing Inspector Cert., Journeyman & Master Plumber, Journeyman & Master Plumber-Restricted Appl. CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL ASSEMBLY TESTER REFRESHER The State of Wisconsin now requires licensed cross connection control assembly testers to have at least six hours of continuing education credits for renewal after June 30, 2013. Attendees will have an…

Cross Connection Control Assembly Tester Certification Course WRWA in conjunction with Hydro Designs Inc. will offer a 40 hour course for cross connection control assembly tester certification. This class will give participants the training and examination requirements for a certified back flow equipment tester in Wisconsin.  Participants will have an opportunity to work hands-on with assemblies as they learn how to test and repair the devices. This class is open to anyone who is interested in learning how to inspect,…

Cross Connection Control Assembly Tester Certification Course WRWA in conjunction with Hydro Designs Inc. will offer a 40 hour course for cross connection control assembly tester certification. This class will give participants the training and examination requirements for a certified back flow equipment tester in Wisconsin.  Participants will have an opportunity to work hands-on with assemblies as they learn how to test and repair the devices. This class is open to anyone who is interested in learning how to inspect,…

Cross Connection Control Assembly Tester Certification Course WRWA in conjunction with Hydro Designs Inc. will offer a 40 hour course for cross connection control assembly tester certification. This class will give participants the training and examination requirements for a certified back flow equipment tester in Wisconsin.  Participants will have an opportunity to work hands-on with assemblies as they learn how to test and repair the devices. This class is open to anyone who is interested in learning how to inspect,…

Cross Connection Control Assembly Tester Certification Course WRWA in conjunction with Hydro Designs Inc. will offer a 40 hour course for cross connection control assembly tester certification. This class will give participants the training and examination requirements for a certified back flow equipment tester in Wisconsin.  Participants will have an opportunity to work hands-on with assemblies as they learn how to test and repair the devices. This class is open to anyone who is interested in learning how to inspect,…

Cross Connection Control Assembly Tester Certification Course WRWA in conjunction with Hydro Designs Inc. will offer a 40 hour course for cross connection control assembly tester certification. This class will give participants the training and examination requirements for a certified back flow equipment tester in Wisconsin.  Participants will have an opportunity to work hands-on with assemblies as they learn how to test and repair the devices. This class is open to anyone who is interested in learning how to inspect,…

Water System Operations Basics - Regulations & Groundwater Resources Regulations: Regulations from various agencies and levels of government can be confusing and pose a challenge to the success of a water utility if they are not fully understood. Instructors will address the origin of the regulations and give overviews of regulations water utility operators deal with every day. Groundwater Resources: This part of session will cover many of the basics of water and groundwater resources. Understanding the basics of the…

Water System Operations Basics - Well and Pumps & Water Treatment Well and Pumps: Over 90% of municipal water utilities use groundwater as their source. Having knowledge of wells and pumps is essential to the duties of a water utility operator. This portion of session I will cover the types of wells, and discussion which may be suitable for a municipal water system, well drilling methods, the components of a well, and different pumps that are commonly used in a…

Water System Operations Basics - Distribution Systems & Math Basics Distribution Systems: This training session will help familiarize or refresh students with the various components of a water utility distributions system. The discussion will include pipes used for distribution and their pros and cons based on type, locating those pipes, different types of valves found through a system, water meters, hydrants, and storage facilities. Math Basics: This portion of the Basics training will cover the basics of math for water…

Water System Operations Basics - Operations and Maintenance & Cross Connection Control Operations and Maintenance: The organization of the day to day operations and the maintenance is an important part of the compliance and success of a water utility. This portion of the series will educate students on what capacity development is and why it is important to the operation of a utility. Maintenance schedules, record keeping, and the importance of mapping will also be covered in the class. Cross…

EXCAVATION “COMPETENT PERSON” SAFETY TRAINING (6 Municipal Water or Wastewater Safety Credits, 6 General Septage, 6 Commercial Plumbing Inspector, Initial Qualifying – POWTS Maintainer, Journeyman & Master Plumber, Journeyman & Master Plumber-Restricted Service, POWTS Inspector, POWTS Maintainer, Soil Tester) May 2, 2019 – WRWA Technology Center, 351 Water Way, Plover WI This class was designed for water/wastewater, public works, engineers, building inspectors and contractor employees. Participants will be able to identify existing and predictable hazards in excavations and hazardous working…

PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY TRAINING (6 Municipal Water or Wastewater Safety Credits, 6 General Septage, 6 Journeyman & Master Plumber, Journeyman & Master Plumber-Restricted Appliance and Restricted Service) April 16, 2019 – Lake Hallie Village Hall, 13136 30th Avenue, Chippewa Falls WI June 19, 2019 – WRWA Technology Center, 351 Water Way, Plover WI This training class was designed for entrants, attendants, supervisors, competent person and management personnel. Participants will be able to identify confined spaces, hazards, non-permit and permit-required…