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SUMMARY:Distribution Certification Exam Preparation Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates & Locations\nTuesday\, September 8 – Vermont Rural Water Association (20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Suite B\, Essex Junction) \nTuesday\, September 22 – F.W. Webb (3091 Cold River Rd\, Rutland) \nTuesday\, September 29 – Hartford Town Office (171 Bridge St\, White River Junction) \nTuesday\, October 6 – Vermont Rural Water Association (20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Suite B\, Essex Junction) \nTuesday\, October 13 – F.W. Webb (3091 Cold River Rd\, Rutland) \nTuesday\, October 20 – Vermont Rural Water Association (20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Suite B\, Essex Junction) \nFriday\, October 23 – on Zoom from 9 am to 12:30 pm \nTime\n8:30 am to 3:30 pm unless otherwise noted \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) – $101 \nThis book is recommended:\nWater Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $111 \nClick the links above to purchase each book. The deadline to purchase books is August 24. Books will be shipped on August 25. \nCredit\n39 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 September 25. Register here.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/distribution-fall2026/
LOCATION:Multiple Locations\, Essex\, Hartford\, Waterbury\, Rutland
CATEGORIES:Multiple Locations,Water Credit
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SUMMARY:Basic Wastewater Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates & Locations\nTuesday\, September 22\nTuesday\, September 29\nTuesday\, October 6\nThursday\, October 8 – 9 am to 3 pm on Zoom\nTuesday\, October 13\nThursday\, October 15 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nTuesday\, October 20\nTuesday\, October 27\nThursday\, October 29 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom\nWednesday\, November 4\n8 am to 3 pm at Association of General Contractors in Montpelier 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$905 (with textbook)\n$805 (no textbook) \nRegister early! The maximum class size is 20.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/basic-ww-fall2026/
LOCATION:Association of General Contractors\, 1 Graves St\, Montpelier\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Wastewater Credit
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SUMMARY:Class 3 Water Certification Exam Preparation Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates & Locations\nThursday\, September 24 – Waterbury Municipal Center\, Community Room (28 N Main St\, Waterbury) \nThursday\, October 1 – Hartford Town Office (171 Bridge St\, White River Junction) \nWednesday\, October 7 – Vermont Rural Water Association (20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Suite B\, Essex Junction) \nThursday\, October 15 – Waterbury Municipal Center\, Community Room (28 N Main St\, Waterbury) \nWednesday\, October 21 – Hartford Town Office (171 Bridge St\, White River Junction) \nThursday\, October 22 – F.W. Webb (3091 Cold River Rd\, Rutland) \nFriday\, October 23 – on Zoom from 9 am to 12:30 pm \nTime\n8:30 am to 3:30 pm unless otherwise noted \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\nWater System Operations Water Treatment\, Grade 2 (American Water Works Association) – $91 \nThis book is recommended:\nWater Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $111 \nClick the links above to purchase each book. The deadline to purchase books is September 9. Books will be shipped on September 10. \nCredit\n39 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 September 25. Register here.
URL:https://vtruralwater.org/event/class-3-fall2026/
LOCATION:Multiple Locations\, Essex\, Hartford\, Waterbury\, Rutland
CATEGORIES:Multiple Locations,Water 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)\nTreatment Category 1 & 2\, Distribution Category 1 & 2 | Learn more \nTextbook\nIntroduction to Small Water Systems is recommended for this class. You can purchase it here for $60. Please purchase by October 5 to receive it by the first day of class. \nDates\nWednesday\, October 14\nFriday\, October 16\nWednesday\, October 21\nFriday\, 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 6 in Montpelier and Rutland. The registration deadline is October 2. 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/class2-fall2026/
LOCATION:Hybrid (Zoom & Essex)\, 20 Susie Wilson Rd\, Essex Junction\, VT\, 05452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Water Credit
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