Training Classes
Activated Sludge Workshop
Learn the importance of process control and how it relates to optimal treatment, whether it be nutrient removal, maximum BOD/TSS removal, or troubleshooting an exisiting problem.
0.6 WW CEUs
Cost is $90ERWoW Members / $115 Non Members
Class time is 8:00am - 4:00pm each day
(Lunch is on your own)
Advanced Control Valve Training
This class takes an in-depth look at Control Valves. We recommend that before taking this class you have taken either "Automatic Control Valves” or “Looking Inside Control Valves”. Advanced Control Valves will take a closer look at pressure reducing valves, pressure relief valves, altitude valves, and pump control valves. It will also cover advanced system troubleshooting.
0.7 CEUs
Cost is $85.00
Class time is 8:00am - 4:30pm (Lunch is on your own)
Advanced Math for WTPO
This training will give water treatment plant operators the math review to prepare them to take the WTPO certification exam.
0.4 CEUs
Cost is $60 ERWoW Members / $85 Non Members
Class time is 8:00am - 12:30pm
Bacteriological Sampling Basics for Small Systems
This class will cover water sampling procedures and requirements, choosing a sample site and sample tap, taking the sample and how to fill out the required paperwork.
0.4 CEUs
Cost is FREE: Thanks to support from EPA
Class time is 8:00am - 12:30pm
Automatic Control Valves / Classroom & Field Applications
This training class will cover the class room instructions on automatic control valves, their operations and maintenance. The class will take you out in the field to do actual repairs and maintenance on the valves which will give you a better understanding of the valves in your systems.
0.6 CEUs
Cost is $85.00
Class time is 8:00am - 3:30pm (Lunch is on your own)
2010 Annual Conference & Tradeshow
We at Evergreen Rural Water of WA are proud to announce our 16th Annual Conference and Tradeshow. Our conference will be held at the Yakima Convention Center in Yakima, WA. This years training agenda is packed with current need to know information for everyone: water and wastewater system personnel, managers, mayors, even city clerks. Our exhibit hall is overflowing with vendors ready to display new products and answer your questions.
Please call our office for hotel information, (360) 462-9287
CEUs 1.5 (CEUs are currently pending)
Cost: $145 Members / $175 Non Members
Backflow Assembly Tester 3 day Exam Review
Evergreen Rural Water’s BAT exam review prepares the attendee for the State BAT exam. The attendee will learn the test procedures and troubleshooting of the various assemblies in a friendly knowledgeable atmosphere. After the 3 day course a person can apply to take the state exam and be confident in their knowledge, to pass both the written and hands on proficiency exam.
2.1 CEUs Pending Approval
Cost for Class: $315 Members / $375 Non Members
Class time is 8:00am - 4:30pm each day (Lunches on your own)
Basic Control Valves
Basic principles of automatic control valves. Discussion on the different types of automatic control valves, their application and operation. Maintenance, adjusting, and testing of automatic control valves.
0.7 CEUs
$85 Cost for Class
Class time is 8:00am - 5:00pm (Lunch on your own)
Basic Water & Wastewater Chemistry
Gain a better understanding of basic water chemistry, test procedures, along with hands on testing. This class will cover chemical calculations and conversions, measurement techniques, chemical dosage and much more.
0.4 CEUs
Cost for Class $65 Members / $90 Non Members
Class time is 8:00am - 12:30pm
Basic Electrical for Water & Wastewater Utilities
Attend ERWoWs basic electrical class and come away with a better understanding of electrical principles and electrical safety as applied to the water industry. This class will provide a basic knowledge of electrical concepts, ohms law, electrical diagrams, troubleshooting and problem solving skills related to the industry.
Instructor, Ernie Klimek with the City of Port Angeles.
0.8 CEUs
Class Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Cost: ERWoW Members: $110, NonMembers: $135
Basic Operation & Wastewater Treatment Processes
This session is an in-depth study of processes and biology used in wastewater systems. We will discuss what the operator has control over and how to operate a plant in order to achieve set goals. We will also discuss how to troubleshoot lagoons and activated sludge.
0.6 CEUs
Cost: $90 Members / $115 NonMembers
Class time is: 8:00am - 3:30pm (Lunch on your own)
Basic Operation & Maintenance for Seasonal Water Systems
Start up operations and maintenance for seasonal water systems. This class will include flushing, sampling, monthly bact. sampling, equipment inspections, and review of regulations.
0.7 CEUs
Cost: Free thanks to funding from EPA
Class time is: 8:00am - 4:30pm (Lunch on your own)
Chemical Feed - Chlorination
This class put on by USABluebook will teach the operator how to choose the correct pump for the application, know when the pump is operating correctly, know how to set the pump to ensure proper dosage, and be able to troubleshoot and repair some of the common problems that occur, this will ensure against over/under dosing of chemicals.
0.7 CEUs
Cost: $110 Members / $135 NonMembers
Class time is: 8:00am - 4:30pm each day (Lunch on your own)
CPR & First Aid Certification
This is a four hour CPR and First Aid Certification Training. Test will be given during the class and if you pass your certification will be good for 2 years.
*This class is free thanks to support from EPA.
Components of a Small Public Water System
This 2-day training is intended for those just entering the public water system industry, or those who may be working in only one part of a larger system. This course will provide an introduction to the various components of a water system, and the importance each component plays in the production & delivery of safe drinking water.
1.4 CEUs
Class Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm (each day)
Cost: $210 Members / $235 NonMembers
Conservation & Source Water Protection Through Leak Management
This class will give you the operator the latest tools and trends to create and implement a leak managment program what will help you to conserve the limited supply and shortages you may face.
0.4 CEUs
Cost: Free thanks to funding from EPA
Class time is: 8:00am - 12:30pm
Excavation Safety / Competent Person Certification
Often times water system personnel are required to dig trenches in order to install and/or repair water mains. Trenching requires certain safety practices including having a "competent person" at the job to ensure that workers remain safe, and to ensure that the trench does not collapse.
0.7 CEUs
Class Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm (Lunch is on your own)
Cost: $110 Members / $135 NonMembers
Confined Space Entry for Water & Wastewater Utility Workers
There are many confined spaces in a water system, including vaults and storage tanks. Proper safety procedures ensure that water system personnel are not exposed to unnecessary risks when performing maintenance in these spaces. After attending this class operators will be able to ensure proper safety procedures are being followed.
0.7 CEUs
$110.00 for ERWoW Members
$135.00 for NonMembers
Class time is: 8:00am - 4:30pm each day (Lunch on your own)
Cross Connection Control Specialist 1-Day Exam Review
This workshop is intended to provide you with the information and knowledge needed to prepare for the Cross Connection Control Specialist Examination. Learn how cross connection affects public health, potential risks and liabilities, how to conduct inspections and carry out enforcement actions, types and causes of backflow, and backflow prevention assemblies and their applications.
0.7 CEUs
$110.00 for ERWoW Members
$135.00 for NonMembers
Class time is: 8:00am - 4:30pm (Lunch on your own)
Cross Connection Control Specialist Exam Review
This 3-day workshop is intended to provide you with the information and knowledge needed to prepare for the Cross Connection Control Specialist Examination. Learn how cross connection affects public health, potential risks and liabilities, how to conduct inspections and carry out enforcement actions, types and causes of backflow, and backflow prevention assemblies and their applications.
2.1 CEUs
$225.00 for ERWoW Members
$275.00 for NonMembers
Class time is: 8:00am - 4:30pm each day (Lunch on your own)
2010 Fall Conference & Equipment Expo
Join us at the Heathman Lodge, in Vancouver WA for our 2010 Fall Conference. We are combining our Equipment Expo and Fall Conference into one great show. No matter what your system size is, the 2010 Fall Conference will provide a variety of educational training sessions for both water and wastewater personnel that are designed to help you excel in both system and professional growth. We will also have over 40 exhibitors with the latest and greatest tools, software, and engineering the industry has to offer.
More to Mention: Golf Tournament Monday, Service Truck Competition / Obstacle Course on Tuesday, Water Taste Test Wednesday, and new this year Rural Water's Got Talent on Wednesday night!
We are currently putting together our class schedule and that will be available online in June on the Fall Conference Page.
$135.00 for ERWow Members*+ $25 late fee after 8/20/10
$160.00 for Non Members* + $25 late fee after 8/20/10
Date: August 31-September 2, 2010
Annual Golf Scramble
Join us Monday August 30, 2010 for our Annual Golf Scramble.
You must be attending the fall conference to be eligible to play in the tournament.*
*Spouses of those attending the conference are eligible to participate.
$70.00 (Includes Cart Rental and Lunch)
Date: August 30, 2010
Tee Time: 10:00am
Introduction to Water Rights / Watershed Planning & In-Stream Flows
Water systems must understand their water rights to properly operate and manage their water system. Water rights dictate how much water the system can withdraw on a daily and annual basis, and provide an important context for conservation, wellhead and source water protection, and emergency planning and response. This class will cover basic water law, as well as how water rights relate to the Municipal Water Law and Water Use Efficiency Rule, in-stream flows and watershed planning. Bring your water right with you if possible.
0.7 CEUs
Class Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Cost: $110 for ERWoW Members / $135 for Non Members
Interpreting Utility Maps & Drawings
The purpose of maps and drawings used by utility systems is to facilitate location, operation and maintenance of portions of infrastructure. This class will enhance your ability to read/interpret maps and drawings and will provide an overview of the basic principles of the Federal System of Rectangular Survey which is often referred to on utility system maps.
0.5 CEUs
Class Time: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Cost: $80 for ERWoW Members / $105 for Non Members
Managing a Public Water System
Every Group A water system needs to be properly managed to assure compliance for the overall operation, maintenance and management of the system. This class will cover all aspects of managing or owning a water system for certified water operators.
CEUs 0.7
$110 ERWoW Members / $135 NonMembers
Class Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
New Technology & Applications in Leak Detection
This course will cover the various new technologies available for accounting for water loss, primarily through leaks in the water distribution and transmission system. We will review the WUE Rule, discuss the theory of leak detection, and the various methods used across the world. This will be followed by field demonstration of several technologies.
CEUs 0.7
$110 ERWoW Members / $135 NonMembers
Class Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Insuring Your Emergencey Response Plan Really Works
This course will assist the operators with reviewing, refreshing, updating and incorporating their emergency response plan. We will look at what has been learned since the Bioterrorism Act of 2002 and discuss options of implementing & maintaining a plan into daily practices.
CEUs 0.7
$110 ERWoW Members / $135 NonMembers
Class Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Safety & CPR / First Aid Certification
The first two hours of this course will deal with safety practices such as, lockout tagout, falls, and general safety practices. The second half of the morning will provide the attendee with, general first aid knowledge, CPR skills for stroke & heart attacks, knowledge to perform patient assessments & determine CPR & First Aid needs.
Cost is FREE: Thanks to support from EPA
Class time is 8:00am - 12:30pm
SEMS - Water & Wastewater Operations & Compliance Reporting Made Easy
A major portion of this training course is specifically designed to educate utility operators on the importance of creating asset and inventory management systems and implementing a preventative maintenance program for their utilities.
0.4 CEUs
Cost: Free
Class time is from 8:00am - 12:30pm
Small System Board Training
You've made your decision, there's no turning back...you are a board member. Attend this training and learn your responsibilities as a board member, the board's role in ensuring there is adequate financing, board and staff relationships and did you know you only have ONE employee? This class will help you understand all that being a board member entails.
CEUs 0
$60 ERWoW Members / $85 NonMembers
Class Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Tank Inspection & Cleaning Using a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV)
Gain an understanding of conducting the required inspection and cleaning of finished drinking water tanks without the need to take them off line. Learn the reasons for routine tank inspection and cleaning and what to expect from an inspection report.
CEUs 0.6
$90 ERWoW Members / $115 NonMembers
Class Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
WAC Review
This workshop will review the Washington Admistrative Code for water system personnel preparing to take the certification exam.
CEUs 0.7
$110 ERWoW Members / $135 NonMembers
Class Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Wastewater Operator Exam Review A new and expanded wastewater training class which will provice you with knowledge of operations & maintenance, help to increase your professionalism and help you familiarize yourself with materials likely to be on the Wastewater I, II or III examinations.
The class will include information on: evaluating physical characteristics, lab analysis, treatment processes, administrative duties, safety, operating and maintaining equipment, and lastly a hands on math review.
1.4CEUs
$200.00 for ERWoW Members
$250.00 for Non Members
*To help keep costs down, we will no longer be providing confirmation letters, please note the times and location of your class and print out a copy for your records. If you have questions please call our office 1-800-272-5981.
Water Audits & Leak Detection - A General Overview
Water loss and revenue recovery has become the cornerstone of a utilities water conservation plan. With aging infrastructure and losses at an all time high, this training will give the opeator tools needed to combat this critical issue.
0.6 CEUs
$90.00 for ERWoW Members
$115.00 for NonMembers
Class Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Water Conservation for a Utilities Standpoint
Saving water is everyone’s business. Determine the direction your system needs to address in production, maintenance and/or repairs to save water in order to extend the expected life of your system. Discuss public contributions to saving water & how to implement user based water saving devices.
0.6 CEUs
$90.00 for ERWoW Members
$115.00 for NonMembers
Class Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Water Distribution Manager Exam Review
This is a 3 day workshop. Attend this class and learn how to prepare for the I, II, and III Water Distribution Manager Exam. This class includes an extensive math and water chemistry review, review of disinfection rules and procedures, review of basic well construction including well development, along with the review of water utility, management, operations & maintenance principles.
2.2 CEUs
$225.00 for ERWoW Members
$275.00 for NonMembers
Class Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm each day
Water Distribution Specialist / Manager I, 1-Day Exam Review
This workshop is a review to assist in preparing the attendee to take the Water Distribution Specialist certification examination. Some of the items covered are: regulatory compliane, pumps, disinfection, pipes, valves, hydrants, meters, etc. CEUs will be awarded for successful completion.
0.7 CEUs
$110.00 for ERWoW Members
$135.00 for NonMembers
Class Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Water Meter Technology
This class will focus on the different types of water metering systems that are available from basic outside read to the more sophisticated meter reading systems.
0.6 CEUs
Cost: $90 Members / $115 Non Members
Class Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm each day
Water Meter Technology to Meet Your Needs
Water meters provide revenue measurement and assist in conservation for utilities along with assisting the water operator with meetin compliance such as the WUE rule. After attending this class you will have a greater understanding of the different technology and how certain applications can meet their systems needs and protect the water source availability.
0.5 CEUs
Cost: Free Thanks to a grant from EPA
Class Time: 8:00am - 2:30pm
Water Treatment Plant Operator Exam Review
This is a 3 day workshop for applicants preparing for the Water Treatment Plant Operator or Basic Treatment Plant Operator Certification Exam. The review includes in depth review on math for the treatment plant operator, water sources and treatment coagulation and flocculation, corrosion control, and overview of plant operation and treatment, softening systems and laboratory procedures.
2.1 CEUs
$225.00 for ERWoW Members
$275.00 for NonMembers
Water Use Efficiency Basics / WUE Supply Characteristics & Reporting
This is two 3 hour classes that can be combined for a full days worth of training.
The first half of the day will review the basic requirements of the Water Use Efficiency (WUE) Rule. The second half of the day is a separate class. It will cover requirements of the WUE Rule for the water operator in regards to setting goals. You will acquire the knowledge on how to use water characteristics and measures to achieve optimal conservation with the WUE Rule.
0.3 CEUs for each class (0.6 for the full day)
$45.00 for ERWoW Members ($90 full day)
$70.00 for NonMembers ($140 full day)
Class Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm WUE Basics 1:00pm - 4:30pm WUE Reporting
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