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SUMMARY:Class 4 Water Certification Exam Preparation Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates & Locations\nTuesday\, March 10 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nThursday\, March 12 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nTuesday\, March 17 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nThursday\, March 19 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nTuesday\, March 24 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nThursday\, March 26 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nTuesday\, March 31 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nThursday\, April 2 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Essex Police Department (145 Maple St\, Essex Junction)\nThursday\, April 9 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Dewey Conference Room (1 National Life Dr\, Montpelier)\nTuesday\, April 14 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nThursday\, April 16 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nTuesday\, April 21 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nThursday\, April 23 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Hartford Area Technical Center (1 Gifford Rd\, White River Junction) \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 \nThis book is recommended:\nWater Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $106 \nClick the links above to purchase each book. Please purchase by February 24 to allow time for shipping. \nCredit\n48 TCH (Water)\nTreatment Category 1 & 2\, Distribution Category 1 & 2 | Learn more \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 \nAdditional Classes \nStudents are encouraged to take Basic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators on March 5. Register here.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/class-4-spring2026/
LOCATION:Combined (Zoom & In-Person)\, Zoom & In-Person
CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training
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SUMMARY:Basic Wastewater Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates & Locations\nThursday\, March 12\nThursday\, March 19\nTuesday\, March 24 – 9 am to 12: 15 pm on Zoom\nThursday\, March 26\nThursday\, April 2\nTuesday\, April 7 – 9 am to 12: 15 pm on Zoom\nThursday\, April 9\nThursday\, April 16\nThursday\, April 23 – 9 am to 3 pm on Zoom\nThursday\, April 30\n8 am to 3 pm unless otherwise noted \nDescription\nThis 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. \nCredit\n53 TCH – Wastewater \nCost\n$850 (with textbook)\n$750 (no textbook) \nRegister early! The maximum class size is 20.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/basic-ww-spring2026/
LOCATION:Chester Public Safety Building\, 130 Pleasant St\, Chester\, VT\, 05143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit
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SUMMARY:Distribution Certification Exam Preparation Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates & Locations\nWednesday\, March 18 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nFriday\, March 20 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nWednesday\, March 25 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Vermont Rural Water Association (20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Suite B\, Essex Junction)\nWednesday\, April 1 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nFriday\, April 3 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nWednesday\, April 8 – 8:30 am to 3:3 at Vermont Rural Water Association (20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Suite B\, Essex Junction)\nThursday\, April 16 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nFriday\, April 17 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nFriday\, April 24 – 8:30 am to 3:3 at Vermont Rural Water Association (20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Suite B\, Essex Junction) \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 \nClick the links above to purchase books. Please purchase by March 4. \nCredit\n36 TCH (Water)\nTreatment Category 1 & 2\, Distribution Category 1 & 2 | Learn more \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 \nAdditional Classes \nStudents are encouraged to take Basic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators on March 5. Register here.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/distribution-spring2026/
LOCATION:Combined (Zoom & Essex)\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Suite B\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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SUMMARY:Class 3 Water Certification Exam Preparation Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates & Locations\nTuesday\, March 24 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nThursday\, March 26 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nTuesday\, March 31 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nThursday\, April 2 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Essex Police Department (145 Maple St\, Essex Junction)\nThursday\, April 9 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Dewey Conference Room (1 National Life Dr\, Montpelier)\nTuesday\, April 14 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nThursday\, April 16 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nTuesday\, April 21 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nThursday\, April 23 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Hartford Area Technical Center (1 Gifford Rd\, White River Junction) \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 exams. 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 – Purchase Here\nWater System Operations Water Treatment\, Grade 2 (American Water Works Association) – $86 – Purchase Here\n \nThis book is recommended:\nWater Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $106 – Purchase Here \nBooks can be purchased at https://vtruralwater.org/training/textbooks/. Please purchase books by March 10 to allow time for shipping! \nCredit\n36 TCH (Water)\nTreatment Category 1 & 2\, Distribution Category 1 & 2 | Learn more \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 \nAdditional Classes \nStudents are encouraged to take Basic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators on March 5. Register here.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/class-3-spring2026/
LOCATION:Combined (Zoom & In-Person)\, Zoom & In-Person
CATEGORIES:Water Credit,Zoom Training
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