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SUMMARY:Class 4 Water Treatment Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates \nWednesday\, September 3\nTuesday\, September 9\nWednesday\, September 24\nTuesday\, September 30\nTuesday\, October 7\nTuesday\, October 14 (on Zoom)\nTuesday\, October 21\nTuesday\, October 28\n8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day \nDescription\nThis multi-week course is designed for those training to become a Class 4 water treatment operator. All aspects of water operations are covered to prepare you to take the certification exams. You are expected to attend all class sessions. \nTextbooks \nThe following books are required for all students:\nWater Treatment Plant Operation\, Volume 1 (Office of Water Programs\, Sacramento State) – $100\nWater System Operations Water Treatment\, Grade 2 (American Water Works Association) – $86\n \nThis book is recommended:\nWater Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $106 \nBooks can be purchased along with your registration and will be distributed on the first day of class. \nCredit\n48 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nExam \nFind information about the Class 4 Certification Exam at https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/public-water-system-operator-certification/public-water-system-operator-exams
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/class-4-fall-2025/
LOCATION:National Life Complex\, Dewey Building\, 1 National Life Drive\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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SUMMARY:Water Distribution Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates \nThursday\, September 4\nThursday\, September 11\nThursday\, September 25\nFriday\, October 3 (at Dewey Conference Room\, 1 National Life Drive\, Montpelier)\nThursday\, October 9\nThursday\, October 14 (on Zoom)\n8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day \nDescription\nThis multi-week course is designed for those preparing to take the Distribution (Class D) Certification Exam. Topics will include all aspects of distribution systems\, as well as hydraulics\, water chemistry\, water mathematics\, and sampling procedures. You are expected to attend all class sessions. \nTextbooks \nThe following books are required for all students:\nWater Distribution System Operation and Maintenance (Office of Water Programs\, Sacramento State) – $100\nWater System Operations Water Distribution\, Grades 1 & 2 (American Water Works Association) – $96 \nThis book is recommended:\nWater Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $106 \nBooks can be purchased along with your registration and will be distributed on the first day of class. \nCredit\n36 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nExam \nFind information about the Distribution Certification Exam at https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/public-water-system-operator-certification/public-water-system-operator-exams
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/distribution-course-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Waterbury Municipal Center\, Community Room\, 28 N Main St\, Waterbury\, VT\, 05676\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T083000
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SUMMARY:Class 3 Water Treatment Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates \nWednesday\, September 24\nTuesday\, September 30\nTuesday\, October 7\nTuesday\, October 14 (on Zoom)\nTuesday\, October 21\nTuesday\, October 28\n8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day \nDescription\nThis multi-week course is designed for those training to become a Class 3 water treatment operator. All aspects of water operations are covered to prepare you to take the certification exam. You are expected to attend all class sessions. \nTextbooks \nThe following books are required for all students:\nSmall Water System Operation and Maintenance (Office of Water Programs\, Sacramento State) – $100\nWater System Operations Water Treatment\, Grade 2 (American Water Works Association) – $86\n \nThis book is recommended:\nWater Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $106 \nBooks can be purchased along with your registration and will be distributed on the first day of class. \nCredit\n36 TCH (Water) \nInstructor\nPaula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nExam \nFind information about the Class 3 Certification Exam at https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/public-water-system-operator-certification/public-water-system-operator-exams
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/class-3-fall-2025/
LOCATION:National Life Complex\, Dewey Building\, 1 National Life Drive\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Water Credit
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SUMMARY:Basic Wastewater Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates\nThursday\, September 25\nThursday\, October 2\nThursday\, October 9\nWednesday\, October 15 – on Zoom (beginning at 9 am)\nThursday\, October 16\nThursday\, October 23\nThursday\, October 30\nWednesday\, November 5\n8 am to 3 pm each day (except October 15) \nDescription\nThis eight-session course will prepare attendees to take the Grades 1\, 2\, or 3 Domestic Wastewater certification exams\, and is a great primer for those taking higher grade exams. Attendees will learn the basic concepts of wastewater treatment from collection system to final disposal of effluents and solids. \nThe course will be taught by Elijah Lemieux and Wayne Graham from the Vermont Rural Water Association\, along with guest presenters to provide expertise on specific topics. \nTextbook\nThe course is based on Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants (Volume 1\, 8th edition) by the Office of Water Programs. All students are required to have a copy of this book. You can purchase it for $100 when you register for this class. \nCredit\n47 TCH – Wastewater \nCost\n$800 (with textbook)\n$700 (no textbook) \nRegister early! The maximum class size is 20.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/basic-wastewater-fall-2025/
LOCATION:National Life Complex\, Dewey Building\, 1 National Life Drive\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waitlist,Wastewater Credit
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SUMMARY:Small Systems Class 2 Water Treatment Course
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis course is designed for those who will be taking the Vermont Class 2 Water Operator Certification Exam. The four-session class provides an overview of how to operate a small public water system using groundwater as a source. Topics include the Safe Drinking Water Act requirements\, source water sampling\, well construction\, source protection\, water storage\, distribution\, hydraulics\, cross-connections\, safety\, disinfection\, treatment\, and relevant math. \nThis class is not designed for the operators of Transient Non-Community Systems (TNCs). \nCredit\n16 TCH (Water) \nTextbook\nIntroduction to Small Water Systems is recommended for this class. You can purchase it here for $60. Please purchase by October 6 to receive it by the first day of class. \nDates\nTuesday\, October 14\nThursday\, October 16\nTuesday\, October 21\nThursday\, October 23\n9 am to 1:30 pm each day \nHybrid\nEach session will be held in-person at our office in Essex and on Zoom. For each session\, you will receive a Zoom link by email the day before class. Click here for more information about webinar trainings. \nIn-person address:\n20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Suite B\nEssex Junction\, VT 05452\nPlease park in lower lot\, behind building. Handicap parking is available in upper lot by entrance. \nInstructor\nTim Russo (Vermont Rural Water Association) \nExam\nThose seeking a Class 2 water operator certification after completing this course are encouraged to sign up early to take an exam. There are two options: \n\nPaper exams will be offered on Friday\, November 7 in Montpelier and Rutland. The registration deadline is October 3. Register at https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/public-water-system-operator-certification/public-water-system-operator-exams\nComputer-based exams are offered by appointment in South Burlington and some PSI testing centers in other states. Learn more about computer exams here.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/class-2-fall-2025/
LOCATION:Hybrid (Zoom & Essex)\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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