Do you need a little extra help with math? Do you have an exam coming up? Join Adrianna Cardoso from IRWA for math basics and applied problems.
Course Outline:
Review of materials and supplies needed for exam
How to use the provided formula sheets during your test
Math basics – units of measurement, fractions, decimals, percent
Calculate common measurements in the wastewater and drinking water industry – volume, area, concentration, flow, pressure
Basic dimensional analysis problems – problem solving, strategies, resources and tools
Instructor: Adrianna Cardoso, Idaho Rural Water Association CEUs Available: 0.6 Drinking Water/Wastewater Cost: $120 IRWA Members /$210 Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.
Register today for Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT) Recertification Training. This will be hands-on training! Students will have the opportunity to practice on all four assembly types, troubleshoot scenarios, and ask the instructor about common challenges encountered in the field. If you pass the tests, you will earn the needed 0.8 CEUs to keep your BAT license current. The class will be held at Idaho Rural Water Association's Technical Training Center in Boise.
Instructor: Stacy Stuart, Stuart's Backflow Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.8 BAT Cost: $200
Lunch is on your own.
Groundwater, Wells, and Making Sense of Water Quality Results - Fort Hall & Online
Groundwater is the dominant source of drinking water for public water systems in Idaho. Knowledge of how groundwater flows to wells and the factors influencing that flow is critical to providing this valuable resource. Protecting both future water quality and quantity requires both an understanding of the potential concerns and how to respond to those concerns. This 2-hour training will review general groundwater concepts, provide an understanding of potential sources of impacts and provide a review of water quality sampling methods. This training will include a focus on how water quality results are determined from the physical characteristics measured to aid in understanding and communicating what the results mean to the customer. Included will be local examples of water quality impacts, and discussion of emerging water quality concerns including PFAS, and concerns related to rapid development.
Instructor: Flint Hall, Paramount Water Quality, LLC Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.2 Drinking Water/Wastewater Cost: FREE
Webinar Wednesday! Flowing Forward-Exploring the Hydraulics of Public Water and WW Systems - Online
This presentation will offer an overview of water and wastewater system hydraulics that will better prepare you for hydraulics related questions on certification exams. You will be provided with an overview of how water moves through a system, how to calculate various aspects of hydraulics, and understand how this applies to your own systems.
Instructor: Stillman Norton & Gordon Jake, Keller Associates CEUs: 0.1 Drinking Water/Wastewater Cost: Free to IRWA Members / $40 Non-Members Location: Online using Zoom
Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) Updates & Asset Management for your Service Line Inventory - Online
This FREE three-hour webinar will offer the following training:
Topic #1: LCRR & LCRI in Idaho: This discussion will begin with an overview of the statewide compliance with the service line inventory that were submitted. Following that we will discuss the transition from the Lead and Copper Rule Revision to the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements and implications for water systems.”. Instructor: Cassandra Lemmons, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Topic #2:LCRI Communications: Protect Public Trust during Inventories, Replacement Programs, School & Childcare Testing, and Action Level Exceedances
From now until 2037, the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) will put significant public communication pressure on tens of thousands of water providers that don’t have the dedicated staff or budgets to carry out major customer information efforts. If they fail to successfully communicate their compliance-related discoveries and actions, the resulting negative reactions of their customers, local leaders, the press, and social media will shake public confidence in their utility for years. This presentation will walk attendees through the several public communication-related challenges posed by the LCRI and lay out how water providers of all sizes can succeed using proven successful approaches currently at work in more than 20 states. We will also show how to proactively plan for the possibility that the LCRI could be thrown out in court, resulting in a possible return of the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). Instructor: Mike McGill, WaterPIO
Topic #3: Lead Service Line Solution
Join us for an in-depth look at Esri’s latest version of the Lead Service Line Solution. Including new tools to help utilities manage customer self-assessment, sampling results, and service line replacement progress to ensure regulatory compliance. Instructor: Tessa Chen, Esri
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.3 Drinking Water Cost: Free Location: Online
Water Distribution I/II Certification Review - Boise & Online
This is a review course for operators preparing to take a Level I or II Drinking Water Distribution exam. This class is based on the ABC material that the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses uses to create its licensing exams. You will receive handouts showing specific topics to study and need-to-know criteria for each.
Topics include:
• Drinking water distribution system components
• Equipment installation, operation, and maintenance
• Disinfection, monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment
• Laboratory process descriptions, sampling technique, and analysis
• Drinking water operator safety, security, and administrative procedures
• Public interaction
• Test-taking tips and procedures
Students may purchase the AWWA training manual WSO Water Distribution, Grades 1 and 2 for $100 at checkout. Manuals are recommended but not required.
This water operator education Series was designed by the American Water Works Association to address core test content on certification exams by operator certification type and certification grade level. Instructor: Jeff Cook, Idaho Rural Water Association Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water Cost: $120 IRWA Members / $210 Non-Members
Lunch is on your own. more info...
2/13/2025
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Mountain Time or 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Pacific Time
Fundamentals of SCADA and Telemetry is divided into three parts, each covering key aspects of modern SCADA systems.
Part 1 – High-Performance HMI introduces a design philosophy that enhances operator effectiveness, especially during abnormal situations. Developed by PAS Company in 2008 and now an industry standard, it emphasizes practices like hierarchical design, smart use of color, pattern recognition, and data contextualization, while also addressing operator ergonomics, control room layout, and managing change. Part 2 – Secure in the Cloud focuses on Cloud-based SAAS concepts, emphasizing security from field systems to Cloud-resident SCADA servers. Participants will explore the benefits and risks of connected systems, addressing key questions about internet accessibility and security threats. Part 3 – Overcoming Telemetry and SCADA Issues for Remote Sites offers tools and strategies for addressing connectivity challenges, environmental obstacles, and aging infrastructure. Demonstrations of cellular and radio telemetry systems provide scalable solutions to maintain reliability, reduce manual interventions, and enhance efficiency. This course blends technical insights, cost-effective strategies, and case studies to improve scalability and sustainability in water and wastewater monitoring systems.
Instructor: Nathan Landreth, Advanced Control Systems Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.3 Drinking Water/Wastewater Cost: $60 Location: Post Falls
Water Treatment I/II Certification Review - Boise & Online
This is a review course for operators preparing to take a Level I or II Drinking Water Treatment exam. This class will be taught in-person in Boise and online at the same time. This class is based off the ABC material that the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) uses to create its licensing exams. You will receive handouts showing specific topics to study and need-to-know criteria for each.
Topics include:
• Drinking water treatment methods
• Equipment operation and maintenance
• Source water characteristics
• Laboratory process descriptions, sampling technique, and analysis
• Drinking water operator safety, security, and administrative procedures
• Test taking tips and procedures
Students may purchase the AWWA training manuals WSO Water Treatment, Grade 1 or WSO Water Treatment, Grade 2 for a discounted rate. Manuals are recommended but not required.
Instructor: Kerry Huss, Idaho Rural Water Association Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 0.6 Drinking Water Cost: $120 IRWA Members/$210 Non-Members
Lunch is on your own.
This course is intended to assist with the financial, managerial and operational effectiveness of drinking water and wastewater systems. The information presented is based off of the US Department of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) policies along with regulations outlined in state code by the Idaho Administrative Procedure Act (IDAPA). The intent is to give elected officials or appointed board members an overview of regulations and requirements they must follow as they manage their community water and wastewater systems.
Subjects covered include: Open Meeting Laws and Requirements, Safe Drinking Water Act, American Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA), Lead and Copper Rule Revision, Emerging Contaminants, 5th Unregulated Contaminant Monitor Rule (UCMR5), Planning for the Future, Common Challenges; Operator Requirements.
During 2025, this training will be offered online and in-person at the following locations: City of Carey (1/8), City of Moyie Springs (3/13), Salmon River Meadows Mutual Water (9/13), and City of Fairfield (11/17). This is excellent training for board members, council members, clerks, public works directors, operators, and supervisors.
Utility Management Certification (UMC) provides recognition for the achievements and expertise of certified utility professionals. Join the thousands of UMC-certified professionals recognized for their outstanding knowledge in management and operations. Registration fees include a UMC manual. This course is great for operators studying for Level 3 and 4 licenses as well as public works directors and clerks.
This training is a three-day course that will be taught in Coeur d'Alene and concurrently broadcast via Zoom to any throughout the state who want to participate from their home or office. After registering for this class, Tondee Clark will email you the information for applying to take the UMC Exam and how to download your digital manual. You must register by March 3rd.
There will be an open book test at the end of day three (you may take the test up to two weeks later). You will want to bring a laptop or tablet to class with you to take your test. Topics that will be covered:
Financial Sustainability and Capacity Development
Financial Accounting
Types of Accounting
Financial Reporting
Budgeting and Planning
Rate Setting and Adjustments
Asset Management
Technical Sustainability and Capacity Development
Laws and Regulations
Technical Sustainability
Managing Water Resources
Water Operations
Wastewater Operations
Energy Conservation
Safety Programs
Managerial Sustainability and Capacity Development
Human Resource Management
The Manager and the Governing Body
Customer Service
Emergency Preparedness
Public Relations and Public Policy
*Please bring a laptop or tablet to class on the third day so that you may take your UMC exam at the end of class. Exam is open book. Instructors: Gary Sievers and Casey Fisher - IRWA Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available: 1.4 DW/WW CEUs (There is also a 1.2 DW/WW CEUs no-test option) Cost: $400 IRWA Members/ $700 Non-Members
