WRWA Wisconsin Rural Water Association
April 2019
Water System Operations Basics – Distribution Systems & Math Basics (6 Municipal Water Credits)
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…
Find out more »Water System Operations Basics – Operations and Maintenance & Cross Connection Control (6 Municipal Water Credits)
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…
Find out more »Municipal Water Operator Exam Review (6 Municipal Water Credits)
Municipal Water Operator Exam Review Distribution System Pumps and Motors Storage Chemical Addition/Disinfection Safety Record Keeping Regulations WHO SHOULD ATTEND - Any new water system personnel, or anyone interested in reviewing the basics of operating and maintaining a water system prior to taking the DNR certification exam. INSTRUCTORS - WRWA Employees 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. Sign-Up Online Municipal Water Operator Exam Review…
Find out more »May 2019
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)
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…
Find out more »TREATMENT TACTICS (3 OTM/NN Credits)
This class will provide information on the most common water treatment systems currently being used to address water quality problems. This includes: chlorination, operation and maintenance of chlorine injection systems, general use of poly and ortho phosphates, softening, filters and well treatment techniques. We will also cover other factors affecting water quality in the distribution system that result in water complaints you’re your customers. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Other-Than-Municipal & Non-Transient/Non-Community Manufactured Housing Parks, Schools, Churches, Industrial Facilities TREATMENT TACTICS February 13, 2019,…
Find out more »SAMPLING METHODS (3 OTM/NN Credits)
Improper sampling techniques can adversely affect your sample results. Attend this class and learn how to give yourself the best chance of getting accurate results. We will go over the requirements of the Bacteriological, Lead & Copper Rules, and explain the importance of proper sampling sites and techniques for required monitoring. They include Bacteriological, Lead and Copper, Inorganics, Volatile organics, RAD sampling, and Disinfection Byproducts. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Other-Than-Municipal & Non-Transient/Non-Community Manufactured Housing Parks, Schools, Churches, Industrial Facilities SAMPLING METHODS February…
Find out more »June 2019
Cross Connection Control Surveying (24 Municipal Water, Professional Engineers, Commercial Plumbing Inspector, Cross Connection Control Tester, Journeyman Plumber, Journeyman Plumber-Restricted Appliance, Master Plumber, Master Plumber-Restricted Appliance, UDC-Plumbing Inspector)
Cross Connection Control Surveys are required by the Wisconsin Administrative Code. Water utilities throughout Wisconsin are responsible for the surveys in their communities. This 24 hour class will give participants the core knowledge needed to begin conducting these surveys. TOPICS COVERED: • Regulations and legal responsibility • Cross Connections – How, Why and Where • Backflow preventer basics –What goes where • DSPS Plumbing Code -All relevant CCC chapters • Comprehensive Survey Forms Record Keeping • Safety Practices and Risk…
Find out more »Cross Connection Control Surveying (24 Municipal Water, Professional Engineers, Commercial Plumbing Inspector, Cross Connection Control Tester, Journeyman Plumber, Journeyman Plumber-Restricted Appliance, Master Plumber, Master Plumber-Restricted Appliance, UDC-Plumbing Inspector)
Cross Connection Control Surveys are required by the Wisconsin Administrative Code. Water utilities throughout Wisconsin are responsible for the surveys in their communities. This 24 hour class will give participants the core knowledge needed to begin conducting these surveys. TOPICS COVERED: • Regulations and legal responsibility • Cross Connections – How, Why and Where • Backflow preventer basics –What goes where • DSPS Plumbing Code -All relevant CCC chapters • Comprehensive Survey Forms Record Keeping • Safety Practices and Risk…
Find out more »Cross Connection Control Surveying (24 Municipal Water, Professional Engineers, Commercial Plumbing Inspector, Cross Connection Control Tester, Journeyman Plumber, Journeyman Plumber-Restricted Appliance, Master Plumber, Master Plumber-Restricted Appliance, UDC-Plumbing Inspector)
Cross Connection Control Surveys are required by the Wisconsin Administrative Code. Water utilities throughout Wisconsin are responsible for the surveys in their communities. This 24 hour class will give participants the core knowledge needed to begin conducting these surveys. TOPICS COVERED: • Regulations and legal responsibility • Cross Connections – How, Why and Where • Backflow preventer basics –What goes where • DSPS Plumbing Code -All relevant CCC chapters • Comprehensive Survey Forms Record Keeping • Safety Practices and Risk…
Find out more »Permit-Required Confined Space Entry (6 Municipal Water or Wastewater Safety Credits, 6 General Septage, 6 Journeyman & Master Plumber, Journeyman & Master Plumber-Restricted Appliance and Restricted Service)
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…
Find out more »July 2019
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL ASSEMBLY TESTER REFRESHER (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 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…
Find out more »August 2019
OTM/NN Water System Operator Certification Exam Review (4 OTM/NN Credits)
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…
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