Vermont Rural Water Association

Class 4 Water Treatment Course
2026-03-10 09:00 - 2026-04-23 12:30 (America/New_York) | Combined (Zoom & In-Person), Zoom & In-Person
Dates & Locations
Tuesday, March 10 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Thursday, March 12 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Tuesday, March 17 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Thursday, March 19 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Tuesday, March 24 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Thursday, March 26 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Tuesday, March 31 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Thursday, April 2 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Essex Police Department (145 Maple St, Essex Junction)
Thursday, April 9 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Dewey Conference Room (1 National Life Dr, Montpelier)
Tuesday, April 14 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Thursday, April 16 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Tuesday, April 21 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Thursday, April 23 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Hartford Area Technical Center (1 Gifford Rd, White River Junction)
Description
This 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.
Textbooks
The following books are required for all students:
Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volume 1 (Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State) – $100
Water System Operations Water Treatment, Grade 2 (American Water Works Association) – $86
This book is recommended:
Water Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $106
Click the links above to purchase each book. Please purchase by February 24 to allow time for shipping.
Credit
48 TCH (Water)
Instructor
Paula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
Exam
Find 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
Additional Classes
Students are encouraged to take Basic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators on March 5. Register here.

Basic Wastewater Course
2026-03-12 08:00 - 2026-04-30 15:00 | Chester Public Safety Building, 130 Pleasant St, Chester, VT, 05143, United States
Dates & Locations
Thursday, March 12
Thursday, March 19
Tuesday, March 24 – 9 am to 12: 15 pm on Zoom
Thursday, March 26
Thursday, April 2
Tuesday, April 7 – 9 am to 12: 15 pm on Zoom
Thursday, April 9
Thursday, April 16
Thursday, April 23 – 9 am to 3 pm on Zoom
Thursday, April 30
8 am to 3 pm unless otherwise noted
Description
This 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.
The 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.
Textbook
The 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.
Credit
53 TCH – Wastewater
Cost
$850 (with textbook)
$750 (no textbook)
Register early! The maximum class size is 20.

Water Distribution Course
2026-03-18 09:00 - 2026-04-24 12:30 | Combined (Zoom & Essex), 20 Susie Wilson Rd, Suite B, Essex Junction, VT, 05452, United States
Dates & Locations
Wednesday, March 18 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Friday, March 20 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Wednesday, March 25 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Vermont Rural Water Association (20 Susie Wilson Rd, Suite B, Essex Junction)
Wednesday, April 1 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Friday, April 3 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Wednesday, April 8 – 8:30 am to 3:3 at Vermont Rural Water Association (20 Susie Wilson Rd, Suite B, Essex Junction)
Thursday, April 16 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Friday, April 17 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Friday, April 24 – 8:30 am to 3:3 at Vermont Rural Water Association (20 Susie Wilson Rd, Suite B, Essex Junction)
Description
This 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.
Textbooks
The following books are required for all students:
Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance (Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State) – $100
Water System Operations Water Distribution, Grades 1 & 2 (American Water Works Association) – $96
This book is recommended:
Water Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $106
Click the links above to purchase books. Please purchase by March 4.
Credit
36 TCH (Water)
Instructor
Paula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
Exam
Find information about the Distribution Certification Exam at https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/public-water-system-operator-certification/public-water-system-operator-exams
Additional Classes
Students are encouraged to take Basic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators on March 5. Register here.

Class 3 Water Treatment Course
2026-03-24 09:00 - 2026-04-23 12:30 | Combined (Zoom & In-Person), Zoom & In-Person
Dates & Locations
Tuesday, March 24 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Thursday, March 26 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Tuesday, March 31 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Thursday, April 2 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Essex Police Department (145 Maple St, Essex Junction)
Thursday, April 9 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Dewey Conference Room (1 National Life Dr, Montpelier)
Tuesday, April 14 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Thursday, April 16 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Tuesday, April 21 – 9 am to 12:30 pm on Zoom
Thursday, April 23 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Hartford Area Technical Center (1 Gifford Rd, White River Junction)
Description
This 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.
Textbooks
The following books are required for all students:
Small Water System Operation and Maintenance (Office of Water Programs, Sacramento State) – $100 – Purchase Here
Water System Operations Water Treatment, Grade 2 (American Water Works Association) – $86 – Purchase Here

This book is recommended:
Water Operator Certification Exam Prep (American Water Works Association) – $106 – Purchase Here
Books can be purchased at https://vtruralwater.org/training/textbooks/. Please purchase books by March 10 to allow time for shipping!
Credit
36 TCH (Water)
Instructor
Paula Jackson (Vermont Rural Water Association)
Exam
Find 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
Additional Classes
Students are encouraged to take Basic Math for Water and Wastewater Operators on March 5. Register here.
